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ADJUSTING THE DRIVE CHAIN SLACK
CHK
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NOTE:
CAUTION:
WARNING
NOTE:
a
b
NOTE:
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ADJUSTING THE DRIVE CHAIN SLACK
The drive chain slack must be checked at the
tightest point on the chain.
A drive chain that is too tight will overload
the engine and other vital parts, and one that
is too loose can skip and damage the swin-
garm or cause an accident. Therefore, keep
the drive chain slack within the specified
limits.
1. Stand the motorcycle on a level surface.
Securely support the motorcycle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
Place the motorcycle on a suitable stand so that
the rear wheel is elevated.
2. Spin the rear wheel several times and find
the tightest position of drive chain.
3. Check:
S drive chain slack
a
Out of specification ! Adjust.
Drive chain slack
45 X 55 mm (1.77 X 2.17 in)
4. Adjust:
S drive chain slack
a. Loosen the wheel axle nut
1
.
b. Loosen both locknuts
2
.
c. Turn both adjusting nuts
3
in direction
a
or
b
until the specified drive chain slack is ob-
tained.
Direction
Drive chain is tightened.
Direction Drive chain is loosened.
To maintain the proper wheel alignment, adjust
both sides evenly.
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