Refer to the Drive Chain Slack Inspection in the Periodic Maintenance chapter.
Drive Chain Slack Adjustment
Refer to the Drive Chain Slack Adjustment in the Periodic Maintenance chapter.
Wheel Alignment Inspection/Adjustment
Refer to the Wheel Alignment Inspection in the Periodic Maintenance chapter.
Drive Chain Wear Inspection
Refer to the Drive Chain Wear Inspection in the Periodic Maintenance chapter.
Drive Chain Lubrication
Refer to the Drive Chain Lubrication Condition Inspection in the Periodic Maintenance chapter.
Drive Chain Guide Wear Inspection
Refer to the Chain Guide Wear Inspection in the Periodic Maintenance chapter.
Drive Chain
Drive Chain Removal/InstallationBattery Removal
Remove the rider’s seat (see Seats
section in the GENERAL INFORMATION
chapter).
Turn the ignition switch to “OFF” and
disconnect the (–) cable from the battery.
Remove the red cap form the (+) terminal,
and disconnect the (+) cables
from the battery.
NOTE
The battery is ...
Engine Removal
Support the rear part of the swingarm with a stand.
Squeeze the brake lever slowly and hold it with a band
[A].
WARNINGMotorcycle may fall over unexpectedly
resulting in
an accident or injury. Be sure to hold the front brake
when removing the engine.
NOTICE
Be sure ...
Spring Preload Adjustment
To adjust the spring preload, turn the spring preload adjuster
[A].
The standard adjuster setting is the 6 turns in from the
fully counterclockwise position.
WARNINGIf both adjusters are not adjusted
equally, handling
may be impaired and a hazardous condition may
result. B ...