Service manual

CHK
ADJ
CHECKING THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE HOSES/
ADJUSTING THE DRIVE CHAIN SLACK
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CHECKING THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE
HOSES
The following procedure applies to all of the
brake hoses and brake hose clamps.
1. Check:
• brake hose
Cracks/damage/wear
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Replace.
2. Check:
• brake hose clamp
Loose
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Tighten the clamp bolt.
3. Hold the motorcycle upright and apply the
brake several times.
4. Check:
• brake hose
Brake fluid leakage
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Replace the dama-
ged hose.
Refer to “FRONT AND REAR BRAKES” in
chapter 4.
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ADJUSTING THE DRIVE CHAIN SLACK
NOTE:
The drive chain slack must be checked at the
tightest point on the chain.
CAUTION
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
swingarm or cause an accident. Therefore,
keep the drive chain slack within the speci-
fied limits.
1. Stand the motorcycle on a level surface.
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WARNING
Securely support the motorcycle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
NOTE:
Both wheels should be on the ground without
a rider on the motorcycle.
2. Move the rear wheel several times and find
the tightest position of drive chain.