PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
3-19
For tires with a direction of rotation mark “1”:
• Install the tire with the mark pointing in the di-
rection of wheel rotation.
• Align the mark “2” with the valve installation
point.
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CHECKING THE WHEEL BEARINGS
The following procedure applies to all of the
wheel bearings.
1. Check:
• Wheel bearings
Refer to “CHECKING THE FRONT WHEEL”
on page 4-24 and “CHECKING THE REAR
WHEEL” on page 4-35.
EAS30802
CHECKING THE SWINGARM OPERATION
1. Check:
• Swingarm operation
Swingarm not working properly Check the
swingarm.
Refer to “SWINGARM” on page 4-98.
2. Check:
• Swingarm excessive play
Refer to “SWINGARM” on page 4-98.
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LUBRICATING THE SWINGARM PIVOT
1. Lubricate:
• Oil seals
• Collars
Refer to “INSTALLING THE SWINGARM” on
page 4-101.
EAS31923
DRIVE CHAIN SLACK
Checking the drive chain slack
EWA13120
Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
ECA13550
A drive chain that is too tight will overload
the engine and other vital parts, and one that
is too loose can skip and damage the swing-
arm or cause an accident. Therefore, keep
the drive chain slack within the specified lim-
its.
1. Shift the transmission into the neutral posi-
tion.
2. Check:
• Drive chain slack “a”
Out of specification Adjust.
ECA20870
Improper drive chain slack will overload the
engine as well as other vital parts of the mo-
torcycle and can lead to chain slippage or
breakage. If the drive chain slack is more
than the specified limit, the chain can dam-
age the frame, swingarm, and other parts. To
prevent this from occurring, keep the drive
chain slack within the specified limits.
Adjusting the drive chain slack
EWA13120
Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
1. Loosen:
• Wheel axle nut “1”
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
Drive chain slack (Maintenance
stand)
25.0–35.0 mm (0.98–1.38 in)
Drive chain slack (Sidestand)
20.0–30.0 mm (0.79–1.18 in)
a
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