2-20 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
DRIVE CHAIN
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).
Visually check the drive chain for the possible defects listed be-
low. (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)
• Loosen the axle nut 1.
• Loosen the chain adjuster lock nuts 2.
• Loosen the torque link nut (Rear) 3.
• Tense the drive chain fully by turning both chain adjusters 4.
• 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.
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 Drive chain 20-pitch length:
Service limit: 319.4 mm (12.57 in)
O-ring
Grease
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