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SWINGARM AND BRACE 2.19
GENERAL
The swingarm also serves as the oil tank. For information on
the swingarm function as the oil tank, see 3.8 LUBRICATION
SYSTEM.
The swingarm features a removable brace on the right side to
allow drive belt replacement. Sealed bearings eliminate the
need for preload adjustment.
REMOVAL
Brace
CAUTION
Before removing swingarm brace, always relieve belt ten-
sion first. Removing swingarm brace without releasing
tension will cause swingarm brace damage.
1. Remove left side rider footpeg mount. See 2.29 FOOT-
PEG, HEEL GUARD AND MOUNT.
2. See Figure 2-81. Loosen rear axle pinch fastener (2).
3. Loosen rear axle (1) approximately 15 rotations to allow
partial tension to be removed from rear drive system.
Figure 2-81. Rear Wheel Mounting, Right Side
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2
1. Axle
2. Pinch bolt fastener
1
Figure 2-82. Belt Guard Assembly
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1. Upper belt guard
2. Upper belt guard fasteners (3)
3. Lower belt guard
4. Lower belt guard fasteners (3)
3
1
2
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