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) |
Checking the shift drum assembly
1. Check:
Shift drum groove
Damage/scratches/wear Replace
the shift
drum assembly.
Shift drum segment "1"
Damage/wear Replace the
shift drum assembly.
Shift drum bearing "2"
Damage/pitting Replace the
shift drum assembly.
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Checking the primary driven gear
1. Check:
Primary driven gear "1"
Damage/wear Replace the
primary drive
gear and clutch housing as a set.
Excessive noise during operation
Replace
the primary drive gear and clutch housing as
a set.
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Checking the piston rings
1. Measure:
Piston ring side clearance
Out of specification Replace the
piston
and piston rings as a set.
NOTE:
Before measuring the piston ring side clearance,
eliminate any carbon deposits from the piston
ring grooves and piston rings.
2. Install:
Piston ring
(into the cylind ...