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 InspectionRadiator Cap Inspection
Remove:
Radiator Cap (see Coolant Change in the Periodic Maintenance
chapter)
Check the condition of the bottom [A] and top [B] valve
seals and valve spring [C].
If any one of them shows visible damage, replace the cap
with a new one.
Install the cap [A] on a cooling system pr ...
Air Suction Valve Installation
Install the air suction valve so that opening [A] of the reed
faces downward.
Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the threads of
the air suction valve cover bolts [A], and tighten them.
Torque - Air Suction Valve Cover Bolts: 9.8 N·m (1.0 kgf·m,
87 in·lb)
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Fuel Hose Inspection (fuel leak, damage, installation condition)
If the motorcycle is not properly handled, the high pressure
inside the fuel line can cause fuel to leak [A] or the
hose to burst. Remove the fuel tank (see Fuel Tank Removal
in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter) and check the
fuel hoses.
Replace the fuel hose if any fraying, cracks [B] or ...