NOTE
Check the wheel alignment (see Wheel Alignment Inspection).
Rotate the rear wheel to find the position where the chain is tightest.
Measure the vertical movement (chain slack) [A] midway between the sprockets.
If the chain slack exceeds the standard, adjust it.
Chain Slack
Standard: 25 
35 mm (1.0
1.4 in.)
Drive Chain Lubrication Condition Inspection
Drive Chain Slack AdjustmentRebound Damping Force Adjustment
To adjust the rebound damping force, turn the rebound
damping adjuster [A] to the desired position.
The standard adjuster setting is the 1 3/4 turns out from
the fully clockwise position.
Rebound Damping Force Adjustment
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Shift Fork Guide Pin/Drum Groove Wear Inspection
Measure the diameter of each shift fork guide pin [A], and
measure the width [B] of each shift drum groove.
If the guide pin on any shift fork is less than the service
limit, the fork must be replaced.
Shift Fork Guide Pin Diameter
Standard: 6.9 7.0 mm (0.272
0.276 in.)
Service Limit: ...
Leather, Vinyl, and Rubber
If your motorcycle has leather accessories,
special care must be taken.
Use a leather cleaner/treatment to
clean and care for leather accessories.
Washing leather parts with detergent
and water will damage them, shortening
their life.
Vinyl parts should be washed with the
rest of themo ...