Operation Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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1. Axle nut
2. Drive chain slack adjusting bolt
3. Locknut
4. Alignment marks
ECA10570
CAUTION:
Improper drive chain slack will
overload the engine as well as oth-
er vital parts of the motorcycle and
can lead to chain slippage or break-
age. To prevent this from occurring,
keep the drive chain slack within
the specified limits.
Tightening torques:
Locknut:
16 Nm (1.6 m·kgf, 11 ft·lbf)
Axle nut:
150 Nm (15.0 m·kgf, 108 ft·lbf)
EAU23022
Cleaning and lubricating
the drive chain
The drive chain must be cleaned and
lubricated at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart, otherwise it will quickly
wear out, especially when riding in
dusty or wet areas. Service the drive
chain as follows.
ECA10581
CAUTION:
The drive chain must be lubricated
after washing the motorcycle and
riding in the rain.
1. Clean the drive chain with
kerosene and a small soft brush.
ECA11120
CAUTION:
To prevent damaging the O-rings,
do not clean the drive chain with
steam cleaners, high-pressure
washers or inappropriate solvents.
3. Tighten the locknuts, then the
axle nut to their specified torques.