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. |
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Chain Slack InspectionAir Switching Valve (Service Code 64)
Air Switching Valve Removal/Installation
Refer to the Air Switching Valve Removal/Installation in
the Engine Top End chapter.
Air Switching Valve Inspection
Refer to the Air Switching Valve Unit Test in the Electrical
System chapter.
If the air switching valve [A] is normal, check ...
Drive Chain Slack Inspection
NOTE
Check the slack with the motorcycle setting on its sidestand.
Clean the chain if it is dirty, and lubricate it if it appears
dry.
Check the wheel alignment (see Wheel Alignment Inspection).
Rotate the rear wheel to find the position where the chain
is tightest.
Measure the ver ...
Engine Sprocket Removal
Remove:
Engine Sprocket Cover Bolts [A]
Engine Sprocket Cover [B]
Flatten out the bended washer [A].
Remove the engine sprocket nut [B] and washer.
NOTE
When loosening the engine sprocket nut, hold the rear
brake on.
Raise the rear wheel off the ground with the stand. ...