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Cable inspection
carburetor. If the cable is kinked, chafed or
Check at full left and full right steering
positions. Inspect the condition of the throttle
cable from the throttle grip down to the
Check for smooth rotation of the throttle grip
from the fully open to the fully closed position.
THROTTLE OPERATION
improperly routed, it should be replaced or
rerouted. Standard throttle grip free play (1)
is approximately 2-6 mm of grip rotation.
Free play adjustment
Slide the boot (2), loosen the lock nut (3) and
turn the adjuster (4).
(1) Free play: 2-6 mm
1
A
B
4
2
3
(2) Boot (3) Lock nut (4) Adjuster
(A) Decrease free play (B) Increase free play
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Turn the engine “OFF”, park the vehicle on
its main stand and shift the transmission to
neutral. Remove hole cap (2).
The service life of the drive chain depends
upon proper lubrication and adjustment.
Poor maintenance can cause premature wear
or damage to the drive chain and sprockets.
The drive chain (1) should be checked and
lubricated as part of the pre-ride inspection
(page 20). Under severe usage, or when the
vehicle is ridden in unusually dusty areas.
more frequent maintenance will be necessary.
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Drive chain slack (3) should be adjusted to
allow approximately 25 mm vertical
movement by hand.
Inspection
DRIVE CHAIN SLACKNESS
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