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Camshaft Drive Chain Tensioner – Removal
Make sure the motorcycle is stabilised and adequately supported.
A correctly supported motorcycle will help prevent it from falling.
An unstable motorcycle may fall, causing injury to the operator or damage to the
motorcycle.
When turning the crankshaft at the front of the engine (clutch cover end) always turn
anticlockwise.
When turning the crankshaft at the rear of the engine (alternator cover end) always
turn clockwise.
Turning the crankshaft in the wrong direction may cause the camshaft drive chain to
slip on the camshaft sprockets resulting in incorrect camshaft timing.
Perform the following operation:
• Seat - Removal
• Battery - Removal
• Fuel Tank - Removal
• Camshaft Cover - Removal
• Clutch Cover - Removal
• Plenum - Removal (All Markets Except US) or Plenum - Removal (US
Markets Only)