NOTE:
The drive chain slack must be checked at the tightest point on the chain.
CAUTION: A drive chain that is too tight will overload the engine and other vital parts, and one that is too loose can skip and damage the swingarm or cause an accident. Therefore, keep the drive chain slack within the specified limits. |
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
WARNING Securely support the vehicle so that there is no danger of it falling over. |
NOTE:
Both wheels should be on the ground without a rider on the vehicle.
2. Turn the rear wheel several times and find the tightest position on the drive chain.
3. Check:
NOTE:
Measure the drive chain slack halfway between the drive axle and the rear wheel axle.
4. Adjust:
a. Loosen the wheel axle nut "1".
b. Loosen both locknuts "2".
c. Turn both adjusting bolts "3" in direction "a" or
"b" until the specified drive chain slack is obtained.
NOTE:
d. Tighten the wheel axle nut to specification.
e. Tighten the locknuts to specification.
Preparation for removal and disassembly
1. Before removal and disassembly, remove all
dirt, mud, dust and foreign material.
2. Use only the proper tools and cleaning equipment.
Refer to "SPECIAL TOOLS" on page 1-8.
3. When disassembling, always keep mated
parts together. This includes gears, cylinders,
pistons and other part ...
Replacing the rear brake pads
NOTE:
When replacing the brake pads, it is not necessary
to disconnect the brake hose or disassemble
the brake caliper.
1. Remove:
Brake pads
Brake pad spring
NOTE:
To remove the inner brake pad "1", push down
on the brake caliper bracket so that there is
space to remove the brake pa ...
General tightening torque specifications
This chart specifies tightening torques for standard
fasteners with a standard ISO thread pitch.
Tightening torque specifications for special components
or assemblies are provided for each
chapter of this manual. To avoid warpage, tighten
multi-fastener assemblies in a crisscross pattern
and ...