3-30
CHK
ADJ
ADJUSTING THE DRIVE CHAIN SLACK
WARNING
NOTE:
a
b
NOTE:
WARNING
1. Stand the motorcycle on a level surface.
Securely support the motorcycle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
Place the motorcycle on a suitable stand so that
the rear wheel is elevated.
2. Rotate the rear wheel several times and
check the drive chain to locate its tightest
point.
3. Check:
Sdrive chain slack a
Out of specification Adjust.
Drive chain slack
20 30 mm
4. Adjust:
Sdrive chain slack
a. Loosen the tensionbar bolt .
b. Loosen the wheel axle nut 1.
c. Loosen both locknuts 2.
d. T urn both adjusting bolt 3 in direction a or
b until the specified drive chain slack is ob-
tained.
Direction Drive chain is tightened.
Direction Drive chain is loosened.
To maintain the proper wheel alignment, adjust
both sides evenly.
f. Tighten both locknuts to specification.
Locknut
16 Nm (1.6 mSkg)
g. Tighten the wheel axle nut to specification.
Wheel axle nut
150 Nm (15.0 mSkg)
Always use a new cotter pin.