PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 2-29
Turn the wheel, measure the chain slack again
the tightest position, and readjust if necessary.
Insert a new cotter pin [A].
NOTE
O When inserting the cotter pin, if the slots in the
nut do not align with the cotter pin hole in the axle,
tighten the nut clockwise [B] up to next alignment.
O It should be within 30 .
O Loosen once and tighten again when the slot goes
past the nearest hole.
If the rear axle nut is not securely tightened or
the cotter pin is not installed, an unsafe riding
condition may result.
!
WARNING
Wheel Alignment Inspection
Check that the value [A] on the left wheel align-
ment adjuster [B] aligns with the same (left or
right) edge [C] of inspection window on swingarm
that the right wheel alignment adjuster value aligns
with.
If they do not, adjust the chain slack and align the
wheel alignment (see Drive Chian Slack Adjustment).
NOTE
O Wheel alignment can be also checked using the
straightedge or string method.
!
WARNING
Misalignment of the wheel will result in
abnormal wear, and may result in an unsafe
riding condirion.
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