General Maintenance
6.22
Adjusting The Drive Chain
Note: Adjust both sides equally.
1. Remove key from the key switch.
2. Loosen the rear axle nut (C) on right side of motorcycle.
3. Loosen the (left and right) 13 mm jam nuts (A).
4. Turn the (left and right) 13 mm adjustment bolts (B)
1/4 turn at a time until the chain adjustment is within
specification.
5. Tighten left and right jam nuts (A) to secure the chain.
6. Tighten the axle nut (C) on right side of motorcycle.
Torque 75 lb·ft (102 Nm).
7. Test ride the motorcycle.
8. Recheck the chain for proper adjustment after the test
ride and readjust, if necessary.
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