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 InspectionKIBS Motor Relay Inspection (Service Code b 35)
Check the KIBS motor relay fuse (25 A) [A] (see Fuse
Inspection in the Electrical System chapter)
If the fuse is good, check the wiring continuity as follows.
Disconnect:
Battery Positive Cable (see Battery Removal in the Electrical
System chapter)
KIBS Hydraulic Unit Lead Connector (see ...
Throttle Grip and Cables
Free Play Inspection
Refer to the Throttle Control System Inspection in the Periodic
Maintenance chapter.
Free Play Adjustment
Refer to the Throttle Control System Inspection in the Periodic
Maintenance chapter.
Cable Installation
Install the throttle cables in accordance with the Cable,
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Crankshaft Removal
Split the crankcase (see Crankcase Splitting).
Remove:
Connecting Rod Big End Nuts [A]
Connecting Rod Big End Caps [B]
NOTE
Mark and record the locations of the connecting rods
and their big end caps so that they can be reassembled
in their original positions.
Remove the crank ...