2-22 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
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
NOTE:
When replacing the drive chain, replace the drive chain and
sprockets as a set.
CHECKING
• Place the vehicle on a level ground.
• Remove the rear brake caliper.
• Loosen the rear axle housing set bolts
A and
B.
• Tense the drive chain fully by turning both chain adjusters
C.
Inspect drive chain each time the motorcycle is rid-
den.
O-ring
Grease
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