PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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6 5. If the drive chain slack is incorrect,
adjust it as follows.
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To adjust the drive chain slack
1. Loosen the axle nut, then the
chain puller locknut at each end of
the swingarm.
2. To tighten the drive chain, turn the
adjusting nut at each end of the
swingarm in direction
a. To loos-
en the drive chain, turn the adjust-
ing nut at each end of the
swingarm in direction
b, and then
push the rear wheel forward.
NOTE:@ Using the alignment marks on each
side of the swingarm, make sure that
both adjusting nuts are in the same po-
sition for proper wheel alignment. @
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CAUTION:@ Improper drive chain slack will over-
load 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. @3. Tighten the locknuts, and then
tighten the axle nut to the specified
torque. Drive chain slack:
30–40 mm
1. Axle nut
2. Chain puller locknut
3. Drive chain slack adjusting nut
4. Alignment marks
Tightening torque:
Axle nut:
105 Nm (10.5 m·kg)
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