The drive chain slack should be checked before each ride and adjusted if necessary.
To check the drive chain slack
TIP
When checking and adjusting the drive
chain slack, there should be no weight
on the motorcycle.
Drive chain slack: 30.0-40.0 mm (1.18-1.57 in) |
Drive chain slack
To adjust the drive chain slack
Axle nut
Drive chain slack adjusting bolt
Locknut
Alignment marks
TIP
Using the alignment marks on each
side of the swingarm, make sure that
both drive chain pullers are in the same
position for proper wheel alignment.
Tightening torques: Axle nut: 85 Nm (8.5 m.kgf, 61 ft.lbf) Locknut: 16 Nm (1.6 m.kgf, 11 ft.lbf) |
Unstable handling
Handlebars
- Bent or improperly installed right handlebar
- Bent or improperly installed left handlebar
1. Steering head components
- Improperly installed upper bracket
- Improperly installed lower bracket
(improperly tightened ring nut)
- Bent steering stem
- Damaged ball bearing or bearing ...
Assembling the rear brake caliper
WARNING
Before installation, all internal brake components
should be cleaned and lubricated
with clean or new brake fluid.
Never use solvents on internal brake components
as they will cause the brake caliper
piston dust seal and piston seal to swell
and distort.
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Checking the valve seats
The following procedure applies to all of the
valves and valve seats.
1. Eliminate:
Carbon deposits
(from the valve face and valve seat)
2. Check:
Valve seat
Pitting/wear Replace the
cylinder head.
3. Measure:
Valve seat width C "a"
Out of specification Replace
the ...