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 InspectionRocker Arm Installation
Install the both rocker arms [A] so that their marks [B] face
left side.
Replace the tie-rod nut, rear shock absorber nut and
rocker arm nut with new ones.
Apply grease to the inside of the oil seals.
Tighten:
Torque - Rocker Arm Nut: 34 N·m (3.5 kgf·m, 25 ft·lb)
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Maintenance and adjustment
The maintenance and adjustments outlined in this chapter must be carried
out in
accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart to keep the motorcycle in good
running condition. The initial maintenance is vitally important and must not be
neglected.
With a basic knowledge of mechanics and the ...
Hub Bearing Inspection
Since the hub bearings are made to extremely close tolerances,
the clearance can not normally be measured.
NOTE
Do not remove any bearings for inspection. If any bearings
are removed, they will need to be replaced with
new ones.
Turn each bearing in the hub back and forth [A] while
checki ...