1. Check:
Bent teeth
Replace the drive
chain sprockets
as a set.

b. Correct
1. Drive chain roller
2. Drive chain sprocket
Checking the rear wheel sprocket
Refer to "CHECKING AND REPLACING THE REAR WHEEL SPROCKET" on page 4-15.
Checking the rear wheel drive hub
Refer to "CHECKING THE REAR WHEEL DRIVE HUB" on page 4-15.
Checking the drive chain
Installing the drive chainChecking the engine oil level
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
NOTE:
Place the vehicle on a suitable stand.
Make sure the vehicle is upright.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for several minutes,
and then turn it off.
3. Check:
Engine oil level
The engine oil level should be between the
minimum level ...
Troubleshooting
The starter motor fails to turn.
NOTE:
Before troubleshooting, remove the following part(s):
1. Seats
2. Fuel tank
3. Left lower side cowling
4. Left upper side cowling
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Checking the drive chain
1. Measure:
15-link section "a" of the drive chain
Out of specification Replace the drive
chain.
a. Measure the length "a" between the inner
sides of the pins and the length "b" between
the outer sides of the pins on a 15-link section
of the drive chain as shown in the illustration.
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