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.
Engine break-in
There is never a more important period
in the life of your engine than the period
between 0 and 1000 km (600 mi). For
this reason, you should read the following
material carefully.
Since the engine is brand new, do not
put an excessive load on it for the first
1000 km (600 mi). The vari ...
Checking the fuses
The following procedure applies to all of the fuses.
CAUTION:To avoid a short circuit, always turn the
main
switch to "OFF" when checking or replacing
a fuse.
1. Remove:
Rider seat
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-1.
2. Check:
Fuse
a. Connect the pocket te ...
Checking the condition of the bulbs
The following procedure applies to all of the
bulbs.
1. Remove:
Bulb
WARNINGSince the headlight bulbs get extremely
hot,
keep flammable products and your hands
away from them until they have cooled
down.
CAUTION:
Be sure to hold the socket firmly when re ...