The drive chain slack and lubrication must be checked each day before riding the motorcycle and must be maintained in accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart for safety and to prevent excessive wear. If the chain becomes badly worn or maladjusted - either too loose or too tight - the chain could jump off the sprockets or break.
| WARNING A chain that breaks or jumps off the sprockets could snag on the engine sprocket or lock the rear wheel, severely damaging the motorcycle and causing it to go out of control. Inspect the chain for damage and proper adjustment before each ride. |
Clutch
Chain Slack InspectionMain Throttle Sensor Resistance Inspection
Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
Measure the main throttle sensor resistance in the same
way as input voltage inspection, note the following.
Disconnect the throttle sensor setting adapter [A] from the
connector of the main harness side.
Special Tool - Throttle Sensor Setting Adapter: 57 ...
Engine Sprocket Installation
Replace the sprocket washer and axle cotter pin.
Install the engine sprocket onto the output shaft.
Apply molybdenum disulfide oil solution to the threads
and seating surface of the engine sprocket nut.
Tighten:
Torque - Engine Sprocket Nut: 145 N·m (14.8 kgf·m, 107
ft·lb)
NOTE
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Radiator Fan System
Fan Motor Inspection
Remove the air cleaner housing (see Air Cleaner Housing
Removal in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter).
Disconnect the connector [A].
Using an auxiliary leads, supply battery power to the fan
motor.
If the fan does not rotate, the fan motor is defective and
must be re ...