MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
145
Drive Chain Free Movement
Inspection
WARNING
Make sure the motorcycle is stabilised
and adequately supported.
Do not support the motorcycle on any
ancillary component, the exhaust
system or any other non structural
parts of the motorcycle frame.
A correctly supported motorcycle will
help prevent it from falling.
An unstable motorcycle may fall
resulting in motorcycle damage,
serious injury or death.
To inspect the drive chain free
movement:
▼ Place the motorcycle on a level
surface and hold it in an upright
position with no weight on it.
▼ Rotate the rear wheel by pushing the
motorcycle to find the position where
the chain is tightest.
▼ Stretch the chain taut by applying
pressure on the chain.
▼ Measure from the bottom of the
swingarm to the centre of the chain
pin, as shown in the illustration.
▼ The measurement must be in the
range of 43 - 55 mm.
▼ If the measurement exceeds the
range, then the chain needs to be
adjusted, see page146.
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