Perio
d
ic maintenance an
d
a
d
justment
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TIP
Using the alignment marks on the drive
chain pullers and the notch on each
side of the swingarm, make sure that
both drive chain pullers are in the same
position for proper wheel alignment.
5. Take the motorcycle off the cen-
terstand, and then put the side-
stand down.
6. Tighten the axle nut, then the lock-
nuts to their specified torques.
7. Make sure that the drive chain
pullers are in the same position,
the drive chain slack is correct,
and the drive chain moves
smoothly.
EAU23026
Cleanin
g
an
d
lu
b
ricatin
g
the
d
rive chain
The drive chain must be cleaned and
lubricated at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart, otherwise it will quickly wear
out, especially when riding in dusty or
wet areas. Service the drive chain as
follows.
NOTICE
ECA10584
The
d
rive chain must
b
e lu
b
ricate
d
after washin
g
the motorcycle, ri
d
in
g
in the rain or ri
d
in
g
in wet areas.
1. Clean the drive chain with kero-
sene and a small soft brush.
NOTICE:
To prevent
d
ama
g
in
g
the O-rin
g
s,
d
o not clean the
d
rive chain with steam cleaners,
hi
g
h-pressure washers or inap-
propriate solvents.
[ECA11122]
2. Wipe the drive chain dry.
3. Thoroughly lubricate the drive
chain with a special O-ring chain
lubricant.
NOTICE:
Do not use
en
g
ine oil or any other lu
b
ri-
cants for the
d
rive chain, as they
1. Drive chain slack adjusting bolt
(a)
(b)
1
1. Notch
2. Alignment mark
3. Drive chain puller
Ti
g
htenin
g
torques:
Axle nut:
150 N·m (15 kgf·m, 111 lb·ft)
Locknut:
16 N·m (1.6 kgf·m, 12 lb·ft)
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