For safety and to prevent excessive wear, the drive chain must be checked, adjusted, and lubricated before riding. If the chain becomes badly worn or maladjusted- either too loose or too tight- it could jump off the sprockets or break.
WARNING
A chain that breaks or jumps off the sprockets could snag on the engine sprocket or lock the rear wheel, severely damaging the motorcycle and causing it to go out of control. In spect the chain for damage and proper adjustment before each ride.
Drive Chain Slack
Standard 30 40 mm (1.2-1.6 in.) Adjust the drive chain if its slack is out of specification
A. Chain Slack
Chain Slack Adjustment
Drive Chain Slack
30-40 mm (1.2- 1.6 in.)
A. Cotter Pin
B. Axle Nut
C. Locknut
D. Adjusting Bolt
E. Notch
F. Scale Mark
NOTE
Wheel alignment can also be checked using the straightedge or string method.
WARNING
Misalignment of the wheel will result in abnormal wear, and may result in an unsafe riding condition. Align the rear wheel using the marks on the swingarm or measure the distance between the center of the axle and the swingarm pivot.
Visually inspect the rear axle nut for deformation or damage at the friction ring and caulking. If it is deformed or damaged, replace the axle nut with a new one.
A. Friction Ring
B. Caulking
Tightening Torque
Rear Axle Nut: L110 Nm (11.2 kgf-m, 81 ft-lb)
A. Cotter Pin
WARNING
A loose axle nut can lead to an accident resulting in serious injury or death. Tighten the axle nut to the proper torque and install a new cotter pin. Check the rear brake effect.
When the chain has reached its wear limit (i.e., when it has stretched by 0.5% of its original length), it is no longer safe for use and should be replaced. Since it is impractical to measure the entire length of the chain, determine the degree of wear by measuring a 20-link section of the chain.
A. Weight
B. Tape Measure
Drive Chain 20-Link Length
Chain Guide and Slipper Wear Inspection
Visually inspect the drive chain guide and replace it if excessively worn or damaged.
A. Chain Guide
Visually inspect the chain slippers on the swingarm and replace them if worn or damaged.
A. Chain Slippers
B. Swingarm
Sprocket Wear Inspection
Visually inspect the sprocket teeth and replace the sprocket if its teeth are worn or damaged.
A. Good Teeth
B. Worn Teeth
C. Damaged Teeth
NOTE
Sprocket wear is exaggerated in the illustration.
Chain Lubrication
Lubrication is necessary after riding through rain or on wet roads, or any time that the chain appears dry. Use a lubricant for sealed chains to prevent deterioration of chain seals. If the chain is especially dirty, clean it using a cleaner for sealed chains following the instructions supplied by the chain cleaner manufacturer.
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