INSP
ADJ
R-59
DRIVE CHAIN SLACK ADJUSTMENT
DRIVE CHAIN SLACK ADJUSTMENT
NOTE:
•
Before checking and adjusting, rotate the
Rear Wheel several revolutions and check
the slack at several points to find the tight-
est point.
•
Check and if necessary adjust the Drive
Chain slack with the Rear Wheel in this “tight-
est” position.
• Excessive Chain slack will cause abnormal
noise and will affect the life of chain, sprock-
ets and low fuel efficiency.
1. Stand the Motorcycle on its center stand.
2. Check :
• Drive chain slack a
Out of specification Ÿ Adjust.
3. Remove :
• Cotter pin ¿
4. Loosen :
• Axle Nut À
• Sprocket Axle Nut Á
5. Adjust :
• Drive Chain slack
3-20
WARNING
CAUTION:
Too little chain slack will overload the engine
and other vital parts; keep the slack within
the specified limits.
WARNING
•
Securely support the Motorcycle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
• Stand the Motorcycle on its centerstand.
Drive chain slack:
20 ~ 30 mm