PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 2-19
RADIATOR HOSES
Check to see the radiator hoses for crack, damage or engine
coolant leakage.
If any defects are found, replace the radiator hoses with new
ones.
DRIVE CHAIN
Visually check the drive chain for the possible defects listed
below. (Support the motorcycle by a jack and a wooden block,
turn the rear wheel slowly by hand with the transmission shifted
to Neutral.)
* Loose pins * Excessive wear
* Damaged rollers * Improper chain adjustment
* Dry or rusted links * Missing O-ring seals
* Kinked or binding links
If any defects are found, the drive chain must be replaced.
NOTE:
When replacing the drive chain, replace the drive chain and
sprockets as a set.
CHECKING
• Remove the axle cotter pin. (For E-03, 28 and 33 models)
• Loosen the axle nut
1.
• Loosen the chain adjuster locknuts
2.
• Tense the drive chain fully by turning both chain adjusters
3.
Inspect initially at 1 000 km (600 miles, 1 month) and
every 6 000 km (4 000 miles, 6 months) thereafter.
Clean and Lubricate every 1 000 km (600 miles).
Grease
“O” ring
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