PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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5. Push the wheel forward, and then
remove the drive chain from the
rear sprocket.
TIPIf the drive chain is difficult to re-
move, remove the wheel axle first,
and then lift the wheel upward
enough to remove the drive chain
from the rear sprocket.
The drive chain does not need to
be disassembled in order to re-
move and install the rear wheel.
6. While supporting the brake caliper
and slightly lifting the wheel, pull
the wheel axle out.TIPA rubber mallet may be useful to tap
the wheel axle out.7. Remove the wheel. NOTICE: Do
not apply the b rake after the
wheel an d b rake disc have been
remove d, otherwise the brake
pa ds will be forced shut.
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To install the rear wheel
1. Install the drive chain onto the rear sprocket. 2. Install the wheel and the brake cal-
iper bracket by inserting the wheel
axle from the right-hand side.
TIPMake sure that the slot in the
brake caliper bracket is fit over the
retainer on the swingarm.
Make sure that there is enough
space between the brake pads
before installing the wheel.3. Install the washer and axle nut.
4. Lower the rear wheel so that it is
on the ground, install the remov-
able sidestand, and then rest the
motorcycle on it.
1. Axle nut
2. Washer
3. Locknut
4. Drive chain slack adjusting bolt
1. Wheel axle
1. Retainer
2. Slot
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