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Maintenance / Service
Right side of swingarm
Left side of swingarm
Chain tension measurement
Checking the Chain Tension
1. Raise the rear of the motorcycle on a lift stand [See pg. 7].
2. Check that the shift lever is in neutral position.
3. Rotate the wheel and measure at the chain mid-point between sprockets at various points of the chain.
The speci ed vertical chain tension
C
is 30-35 mm (1.18-1.38 in). If the chain tension varies
strongly at several points, the chain should be replaced.
Adjusting the Chain Tension / Rear Axle Alignment
1. Raise the rear of the motorcycle on a lift stand
[See pg. 7].
2. Check that the shift lever is in neutral position.
3. Loosen the jam nuts
G
on the adjuster
screws on both sides of the swingarm.
4. Loosen the axle nut
D
.
5. Turn the adjuster screw
E
until the vertical
chain tension
C
is 30-35 mm (1.18-1.38 in).
Measure at the chain mid-point.
6. On both sides, measure and compare the
distance
F
between the swingarm’s rear edge
and the edge of the adjuster blocks. Fine-tune
the adjuster screws until the distance is equal
(+/- 1 mm) on both sides.
7. Tighten the adjuster screw jam nuts
G
.
8. Check that the adjuster blocks are fully seated
forward against the adjuster screws.
9. While applying forward pressure on the wheel,
tighten the axle nut to speci ed torque –
100 Nm (73.7 ft-lb).
Chain Cleaning / Lubrication
1. Raise the rear of the motorcycle on a lift stand
[See pg. 7].
2. Check that the shift lever is in neutral.
3. Spray chain cleaner on the chain while turning
the rear tire. Rotate the wheel until the entire
chain is sprayed with the cleaner.
4. Let the cleaner soak for approximately 5
minutes.
5. Remove excess cleaner – using a fabric rag
(not a paper towel), wipe the chain while
rotating the wheel several turns, making sure
that the entire chain has run through the rag
several times.
6. Let the chain dry to the touch before spraying
lubricant.
7. Apply chain lubricant – Carefully spray the
lubricant in the front of the chain tunnel in the
swingarm
A
, with the spray nozzle facing
downwards into the inside of the chain links.
Rotate the rear wheel until the entire chain is
lubricated. Also lubricate the top of the chain as
shown by
B
.
8. Clean the area surrounding the chain – when
completing the cleaning and lubrication
process, check and clean any residues of any
liquids on the rear rim, tire, brake disc, and
swingarm.
9. Check the chain tension [See pg. 10].
Wipe Cleaner Dry
Spray Chain Lubricant
Spray Chain Cleaner
A
G
E
D
F
F
CAUTION! Pinch Hazard
Be careful not to pinch ngers
between chain and sprockets.
C
B
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