PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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3
4
5
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8
9
8*
Brake hoses
Check for cracks or damage.
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Replace. Every 4 years
9*
Wheels
Check runout, spoke tightness
and for damage.
Tighten spokes if necessary.
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Tires
Check tread depth and for
damage.
Replace if necessary.
Check air pressure.
Correct if necessary.
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Wheel bearings
Check bearing for looseness or
damage.
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12
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Swingarm
Check operation and for exces-
sive play.
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Drive chain
Check chain slack, alignment
and condition.
Adjust and lubricate chain with
a special O-ring chain lubricant
thoroughly.Every 500 km (300 mi) and after washing the motorcycle or riding in the rain
14
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Steering bearings
Check bearing play and steer-
ing for roughness.
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Lubricate with lith-
ium-soap-based grease.Every 50000 km (30000 mi)
15
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Chassis fasteners
Make sure that all nuts, bolts
and screws are properly tight-
ened.
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Brake lever pivot
shaft
Lubricate with silicone grease.
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NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOBODOMETER READING
ANNUAL
CHECK 1000 km
(600 mi)10000 km
(6000 mi)20000 km
(12000 mi)30000 km
(18000 mi)40000 km
(24000 mi)
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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3
4
5
67
8
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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 side-
stand.
NOTE:
When checking and adjusting the drive
chain slack, there should be no weight
on the motorcycle.
2. Shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position.
3. Move the rear wheel by pushing
the motorcycle to locate the tight-
est portion of the drive chain, and
then measure the drive chain slack
as shown.4. 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 and the lock-
nut on each side of the swingarm.
2. To tighten the drive chain, turn the
adjusting bolt on each side of the
swingarm in direction (a). To loos-
en the drive chain, turn the adjust-
ing bolt on each side 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 thatboth chain pullers are in the same posi-
tion for proper wheel alignment.
CAUTION:
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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:
38.0–48.0 mm (1.50–1.89 in)
1. Drive chain slack
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1. Axle nut
2. Drive chain slack adjusting bolt
3. Locknut
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(b)
(a)
