Drive Chain
Drive Chain Inspection
With the bike’s wheels on the ground, check slack
in the lower drive chain approximately halfway
between the sprockets. Correct drive chain slack
(vertical free play) at the midpoint of the lower chain
should be between 9/16- and 1-inch when moved
by hand.
Next, check drivechain slack at several points along
the chain. The slack should remain constant.
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If it isn’t, some links may be kinked and binding.
Lubricating the chain will often eliminate binding
and kinking.
The service life of the chain depends on proper
lubrication and adjustment. Poor maintenance
can cause premature wear or damage to the drive
chain or sprockets.
Before servicing the drivechain, turn the engine
OFF, lower the side stand and make sure that the
transmission is in neutral. It is not necessary to
remove or replace the drive chain to perform
the recommended service in the Maintenance
Schedule.
Under severe usage, or when the motorcycle is rid-
den in unusually dusty or muddy areas, more
frequent maintenance will be necessary.
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