Periodic maintenance and adjustment
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1. Loosen the axle nut.
2. To tighten the drive chain, turn the
drive chain adjusting plate on each
side of the swingarm in direction
(a). To loosen the drive chain, turn
the adjusting plate on each side of
the swingarm in direction (b), and
then push the rear wheel forward.
TIP
Make sure that both adjusting plates
are in the same position for proper
wheel alignment.
3. Tighten the axle nut to the speci-
fied torque.
4. Make sure that the adjusting plates
are in the same position, the drive
chain slack is correct, and the
drive chain moves smoothly.
EAU23027
Cleaning and lubricating the
drive 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 drive chain must be lubricated
after washing the motorcycle, riding
in the rain or riding in wet areas.
1. Clean the drive chain with a drive
chain cleaner and a small soft
brush.
NOTICE:
To prevent dam-
aging the O-rings, do not clean
the drive chain with steam
cleaners, high-pressure wash-
ers or inappropriate sol-
vents.
[ECA11122]
2. Wipe the drive chain dry.
3. Thoroughly lubricate the drive
chain with a special O-ring chain
lubricant.
NOTICE:
Do not use
engine oil or any other lubri-
1. Stopper
2. Drive chain adjusting plate
3. Axle nut
2
3
1
(a)
(b)
Tightening torque:
Axle nut:
85 N·m (8.5 kgf·m, 63 lb·ft)
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