PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
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• To maintain the proper wheel alignment, adjust
both sides evenly.
• There should be no clearance between the ad-
justing block and adjusting bolt.
c. Tighten the wheel axle nut to specification.
d. Tighten the locknuts to specification.
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EAS30803
LUBRICATING THE DRIVE CHAIN
The drive chain consists of many interacting
parts. If the drive chain is not maintained proper-
ly, 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 rubber
O-rings between each side plate. Steam clean-
ing, high-pressure washing, certain solvents,
and the use of a coarse brush can damage
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 solvents that could
damage the O-rings.
EAS30645
CHECKING AND ADJUSTING THE
STEERING 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 maintenance 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.
Blinding/looseness Adjust the steering
head.
3. Remove:
• Upper bracket
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.
• Move the steering to the left and right a couple
of times to check that it moves smoothly.
Rear wheel axle nut
150 N·m (15 kgf·m, 108 lb·ft)
Chain puller adjusting bolt lock-
nut
16 N·m (1.6 kgf·m, 12 lb·ft)
Recommended lubricant
Chain lubricant suitable for O-
ring chains
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