PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 2-19
DRIVE CHAIN
Visually check the drive chain for the possible defects listed
below. (Support the motorcycle by a jack and a wooden block,
turn the rear wheel slowly by hand with the transmission shifted
to Neutral.)
* Loose pins * Excessive wear
* Damaged rollers * Improper chain adjustment
* Dry or rusted links * Missing O-ring seals
* Kinked or binding links
If any defect is found, the drive chain must be replaced.
NOTE:
When replacing the drive chain, replace the drive chain and
sprockets as a set.
A: O-ring
B: Grease
CHECKING
• Loosen the axle nut 1.
• Loosen the chain adjuster lock-nuts 2.
• Give tension to the drive chain fully by turning both chain
adjuster bolts 3.
Inspect initially at 1 000 km (2 months) and every 6 000
km (12 months) thereafter.
Clean and lubricate every 1 000 km.
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