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NOTICE
Incorrect transmission chain tension will
overload the engine and other vital parts
of the motorcycle, and it may cause the
chain to slip or break. To stop this from
happening, keep the transmission chain
tension within the speciied limits.
Make sure that the distance is the same for
the left and right sides of the swingarm.
4. Tighten the wheel pin nut, keeping the sli-
des on the adjustment devices and lock nuts.
Cleaning and lubricating the drive
chain
The drive chain must be cleaned and lubrica-
ted at the intervals specied in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart, otherwise
it will quickly wear out, especially when riding
in dusty or wet areas. Service the drive chain
as follows.
NOTICE
The drive chain must be lubricated after
washing the motorcycle, riding in the rain
or riding in wet areas.
1. Clean the drive chain with kerosene and a
small soft brush.
NOTICE
To prevent damaging the O-rings, do not
clean the drive chain with steam cleaners,
high-pressure washers or inappropriate
solvents.
2. Wipe the drive chain dry.
3. Thoroughly lubricate the drive chain with a
special O-ring chain lubricant.
NOTICE
Do not use engine oil or any other lubrican-
ts for the drive chain, as they may contain
substances that could damage the O-rings.
Tightening torques:
Axle nut:
100 N · m (10 kgf·m, 73.7 lb·ft)
Locknut:
20 N · m (2.0 kgf·m, 14 lb·ft)
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