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