PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
2-21
Count out 21 pins
(20
pitches) on the chain and measure the
distance between the two points. If the distance exceeds the
service limit, the chain must be replaced.
Drive chain 20-pitch length
Service Limit: 319.4 rnrn (12.57 in)
ADJUSTING
Loosen or tighten both chain adjusters
@
until the chain has
20
-
30 mm (0.8
-
1.2 in) of slack
@
in the middle between
engine and rear sprockets. The ends of left and right spacers
must be at the same position on the scales
(g)
to ensure that
the front and rear wheels are correctly aligned.
Place the motorcycle on its side-stand for accurate adjust-
ment.
After adjusting the drive chain, tighten the axle nut
@
to the
specified torque.
Recheck the drive chain slack after tightening the axle nut
0.
Rear axle nut: 100 N-rn (10.0 kgf-rn, 72.5 Ib-ft)
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