35
40–50 mm
(1.6–2.0 in)
High Speed Compression Damping Force Adjustment
Adjust the setting of the compression damping force
to the standard position. To adjust, turn the adjuster
C
clockwise until it stops and then turn it counter-
clockwise until approximately 1-7/8 turns are felt and
the two punch marks align.
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DRIVE CHAIN
Check the drive chain slack.
Drive chain slack: 40–50 mm (1.6–2.0 in)
If it is too tight or too loose, follow these procedures.
Loosen the axle nut. Loosen the lock nut. Adjust the
slack in the drive chain by turning the right and left
chain adjuster bolts. Proper chain slack is obtained
when the drive chain slack is up and down, at a point
midway between the two sprockets.
A: Axle nut
C: Adjuster bolt
B: Lock nut
D: Reference marks
After adjusting, tighten the axle nut to the specified
torque. Tighten the lock nuts securely.
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Rear axle nut: 100 N·m (10.0 kgf-m)
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Verify that the master link clip is installed properly.
The opening of the master link clip faces away from
the direction of travel.
A: Direction of travel
B: Master link clip
Do not force the adjuster
C
C
C
C
past the stopped
position or you may damage the adjuster.
Make sure that the rear sprocket is properly
aligned with the engine sprocket.
Verify the reference marks on the swing-arm
by sighting down along the chain from the rear
end of the motorcycle.