The drive chain slack and lubrication must be checked each day before riding the motorcycle and must be maintained in accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart for safety and to prevent excessive wear. If the chain becomes badly worn or maladjusted - either too loose or too tight - the chain could jump off the sprockets or break.
| WARNING A chain that breaks or jumps off the sprockets could snag on the engine sprocket or lock the rear wheel, severely damaging the motorcycle and causing it to go out of control. Inspect the chain for damage and proper adjustment before each ride. |
Clutch
Chain Slack InspectionValve Guide Removal
Remove:
Valve (see Valve Removal)
Oil Seal
Spring Seat
Heat the area around the valve guide to 120
150°C (248
302°F), and hammer lightly on
the valve guide arbor [A]
to remove the guide from the top of the head.
NOTICE
Do not heat the cylinder head with a torch. This ...
Stator Coil Installation
Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the threads of
the stator coil bolts and tighten them.
Torque - Stator Coil Bolts: 12 N·m (1.2 kgf·m, 106 in·lb)
Using a high flash-point solvent, clean off any oil or dirt
that may be on the silicone sealant coating area. Dry
them with a clea ...
Balance Weight Installation
Check if the weight portion has any play on the blade [A]
and clip [B].
If it does, discard it.
WARNINGUnbalanced wheels can create an unsafe
riding
condition. If the balance weight has any play on
the rib of the rim, the blade and/or clip have been
stretched. Replace th ...