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 AdjustmentCylinder Head Warp Inspection
Clean the cylinder head.
Lay a straightedge across the lower surface of the cylinder
head at several positions.
Use a thickness gauge [A] to measure the space between
the straightedge [B] and the head.
Cylinder Head Warp
Standard: – – –
Service Limit: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
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Tire Wear, Damage
As the tire tread wears down, the tire
becomes more susceptible to puncture
and failure. An accepted estimate is
that 90% of all tire failures occur during
the last 10% of tread life (90% worn).
So it is false economy and unsafe to
use the tires until they are bald
In accordance with the ...
Clutch Lever Installation
Install the clutch lever so that the mating surface [A] of the
clutch lever clamp is aligned with the punch mark [B] of
the handlebar.
Tighten the upper clamp bolt first, and then the lower
clamp bolt.
Torque - Clutch Lever Clamp Bolts: 7.8 N·m (0.80 kgf·m, 69
in·lb)
There will be ...