HERO XTREME - Drive Chain

î To adjust the free play, loosen the lock nut
(3). Turn the adjusting nut (4) to obtain the
specified free play. Tighten the lock nut and
check the adjustment.
î Start the engine, press the clutch lever and
shift into gear. Make sure the engine does
not stall, and the motorcycle does not creep.
Gradually release the clutch lever and open
the throttle. The motorcycle should start
smoothly and accelerate.
î If proper adjustment cannot be obtained or the
clutch does not work correctly, visit your
Authorised workshop.Hero MotoCorp
î Check that the clutch cable routing is correct.
NOTE
Other Checks
î Check the clutch cable for kinks or signs of
wear that could cause sticking or failure.
î Check for clutch cable model. Use genuine
clutch cables.
The service life of the drive chain is depends
upon proper lubrication and adjustment.
The drive chain (1) should be checked and
lubricated as part of the Pre-ride Inspection
(page 25). Under severe usage, or when the
motorcycle is ridden in unusually dusty areas,
more frequent maintenance will be necessary.
Poor maintenance can cause premature wear
or damage to the drive chain and sprockets.
î Check for clutch cable routing.
Drive chain
Inspection
î Turn the engine “OFF”, park the motorcycle
on its main stand and shift the transmission to
neutral.
î Rotate the rear wheel. Stop. Check the
drive chain slack. Repeat this procedure
several times. Drive chain slack should
remain constant (30 mm). If the chain is
slack only in certain sections, some links are
kinked or binding. Binding and kinking can
be eliminated by frequent lubrication.
1 2
(1) Drive chain (2) Drive chain slack 30mm
Excessive drive chain slack may damage the
bottom of the frame or the chain could come
off the sprockets.
NOTE
î Rotate the rear wheel slowly and inspect the
drive chain and sprockets for any of the
following conditions.
Drive Chain
· Damaged rollers
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