Drive 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 fol- lowing the instructions supplied by the chain cleaner manufacturer.
Drive Chain Slack Inspection
A. Chain Slack
If the drive chain is too tight or too loose, adjust it so that the chain slack is within the standard value.
Drive Chain Slack
Standard: 20 30 mm (0.8 1.2 in.)
Drive Chain Slack Adjustment
A. Chain Adjuster Clamp Bolt
B. Chain Adjuster
C. Allen Wrench
D. Notch
E. Marks
WARNING
Misalignment of the wheel will result in abnormal wear, and may result in an unsafe riding con- dition. Align the rear wheel us-ing the marks on the swingarm or measuring the distance be- tween the center of the axle and swingarm pivot. Tighten both chain adjuster clamp bolts to the specified torque.
Tightening Torque
Chain Adjuster Clamp Bolts: 65 (6.6 kgf•m, 48 ft•lb)
NOTE
WARNING
A loose clamp bolt can lead to an accident resulting in serious in-jury or death. Tighten the clamp bolts to the proper torque. Check the rear brake (see Brakes section in this chapter).
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