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9*Rear brakeCheck operation and adjust brake pedal free play.√√√√√ √
Replace brake shoes. Whenever worn to the limit
10*Brake hoseCheck for cracks or damage.√√√√ √
Replace. Every 4 years
11*WheelsCheck runout and for damage.√√√√
12*TiresCheck tread depth and for damage.
Replace if necessary.
Check air pressure.
Correct if necessary.√√√√ √
13*Wheel bearingsCheck bearing for looseness or damage.√√√√
14*SwingarmCheck operation and for excessive play.√√√√
Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. Every 24000 km
15 Drive chainCheck chain slack, alignment and condition.
Adjust and lubricate chain with a special O-ring chain lu-
bricant thoroughly.Every 1000 km and after washing the motorcycle or
riding in the rain
16*Steering bearingsCheck bearing play and steering for roughness.√√√√√
Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. Every 24000 km
17*Chassis fastenersMake sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly
tightened.√√√√ √
18 CenterstandCheck operation.
Lubricate.√√√√ √
19*Front forkCheck operation and for oil leakage.√√√√
20*Shock absorber assem-
bliesCheck operation and shock absorbers for oil leakage.√√√√ NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOBODOMETER READING (× 1000 km)
ANNUAL
CHECK
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Drive chain slack The drive chain slack should be
checked before each ride and adjusted
if necessary.
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To check the drive chain slack
1. Place the motorcycle on the cen-
terstand.
2. Shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position.
3. Spin the rear wheel several times
to locate the tightest portion of the
drive chain.
4. Measure the drive chain slack as
shown.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 brake pedal free play
adjusting nut, brake torque rod nut,
and axle nut.
2. Loosen the chain puller locknut at
each end of the swingarm.3. To tighten the drive chain, turn the
adjusting bolt at each end of the
swingarm in direction (a). To loos-
en the drive chain, turn the adjust-
ing bolt 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 chain pullers are in the same posi-tion for proper wheel alignment.
1. Drive chain slack
Drive chain slack:
20.0–30.0 mm (0.79–1.18 in)1. Drive chain slack adjusting bolt
2. Chain puller locknut
3. Axle nut
4. Brake torque rod nut
5. Brake pedal free play adjusting nut
1. Alignment marks
2. Chain puller locknut
3. Drive chain slack adjusting bolt
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