If the chain is too loose, turn out the left and right chain adjusters [D] evenly.
If the chain is too tight, turn in the left and right chain adjusters evenly, and kick the wheel forward.
WARNING Misalignment of the wheel will result in abnormal wear and may result in an unsafe riding condition. Be sure the wheel is properly aligned. |
Torque - Rear Axle Nut: 127 N·m (13.0 kgf·m, 94 ft·lb)
NOTE
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. |
Balancer Removal
Remove:
Engine (see Engine Removal in the Engine Removal/Installation
chapter)
Oil Pan (see Oil Pan Removal in the Engine Lubrication
System chapter)
Remove:
Balancer Shaft Clamp Lever Bolt [A]
Balancer Shaft Clamp Bolt [B]
Balancer Shaft Clamp Lever [C]
Balancer Shaft [D]
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Coolant Deterioration Inspection
Remove the right lower fairing (see Lower Fairing Removal
in the Frame chapter).
Visually inspect the coolant in the reserve tank [A].
If whitish cotton-like wafts are observed, aluminum parts
in the cooling system are corroded. If the coolant is
brown, iron or steel parts are rusting. I ...
Crankshaft Side Clearance Inspection
Insert a thickness gauge [A] between the thrust washer
[B] on the crankcase and the crank web [C] at the #3 main
journal to determine clearance.
If the clearance exceeds the service limit, replace the
thrust washers as a set and check the width of the crankshaft
#3 main journal.
Cra ...