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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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NOTE:
Using the alignment marks on each
side of the swingarm, make sure that
both chain pullers are in the same
position for proper wheel alignment.
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Improper drive chain slack will
overload the engine as well as
other vital parts of the motorcycle
and can lead to chain slippage or
breakage. To prevent this from
occurring, keep the drive chain
slack within the specified limits.
1. Bolt
2. Brake caliper bracket
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Lubricating the drive chain
Drive chain, lubricating
The drive chain must be cleaned and
lubricated at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart, otherwise it will quickly
wear out, especially when riding in
dusty or wet areas. Service the drive
chain as follows.
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The drive chain must be lubricated
after washing the motorcycle or
riding in the rain.
1. Clean the drive chain with
kerosene and a small soft brush.
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To prevent damaging the O-rings,
do not clean the drive chain with
steam cleaners, high-pressure
washers or inappropriate solvents.
3. Tighten the locknuts, and then
tighten the axle nut and the
brake caliper bracket bolt to the
specified torques.
Tightening torque:
Axle nut:
150 Nm (15.0 m·kgf)
Brake caliper bracket bolt:
40 Nm (4.0 m·kgf)
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