PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
3-22
To maintain the proper wheel alignment, adjust
both sides evenly.
c. Tighten the wheel axle nut to specification.
d. Tighten the locknuts to specification.
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LUBRICATING THE DRIVE CHAIN
The drive chain consists of many interacting
parts. If the drive chain is not maintained prop-
erly, it will wear out quickly. Therefore, the drive
chain should be serviced, especially when the
vehicle is used in dusty areas.
This vehicle has a drive chain with small rub-
ber O-rings between each side plate. Steam
cleaning, high-pressure washing, certain sol-
vents, and the use of a coarse brush can dam-
age these O-rings. Therefore, use only
kerosene to clean the drive chain. Wipe the
drive chain dry and thoroughly lubricate it with
engine oil or chain lubricant that is suitable for
O-ring chains. Do not use any other lubricants
on the drive chain since they may contain sol-
vents that could damage the O-rings.
EAS21500
CHECKING AND ADJUSTING THE STEER-
ING HEAD
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
EWA13120
Securely support the vehicle so that there
is no danger of it falling over.
Place the vehicle on a suitable stand so that
the front wheel is elevated.
2. Check:
• Steering head
Grasp the bottom of the front fork legs
and gently rock the front fork.
Binding/looseness → Adjust the steering
head.
3. Remove:
• Upper bracket
Refer to “HANDLEBARS” on page 4-55
and “STEERING HEAD” on page 4-70.
4. Adjust:
• Steering head
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a. Remove the lock washer “1”, the upper ring
nut “2”, and the rubber washer “3”.
b. Loosen the lower ring nut “4” and then
tighten it to specification with a steering nut
wrench “5”.
Set the torque wrench at a right angle to the
steering nut wrench.
Wheel axle nut
150 Nm (15 m·kgf, 110 ft·lbf)
Locknut
16 Nm (1.6 m·kgf, 11 ft·lbf)
Recommended lubricant
Chain lubricant suitable for O-
ring chains
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