If the rocker arm [A] does not smoothly stroke or noise is found, inspect the fasteners and bearings (see Tie-Rod/Rocker Arm Bearing, Sleeve Inspection in the Suspension chapter).
In this photo, the foot guard has been removed for clarity.
Front Forks/Rear Shock Absorber Operation Inspection
Tie-Rod Operation InspectionRear Frame Front Removal
Remove:
Rear Frame Rear (see Rear Frame Rear Removal)
Rear Fender Front (see Rear Fender Front Removal)
Rear Footpeg Bracket Bolts [A]
Rear Footpeg Bracket [B]
Rear Frame Front Bolts [C]
Left Rear Frame Front [D]
Remove:
Rear Footpeg Bracket Bolts [A]
Rear Footpeg Bracke ...
Balancer Installation
Position the crankshaft at #2, 3 positions TDC or at #1, 4
positions TDC.
Install the balancer assembly as follows.
Align the punch mark [A] on the weight and the projection
[B] on the crankcase.
Engage the balancer gear and the crankshaft gear.
Insert the balancer shaft until it is bot ...
Chain Slack Adjustment
Remove the cotter pin, and loosen
the axle nut.
Loosen the left and right chain adjuster
locknuts.
A. Axle Nut
B. Cotter Pin
C. Adjuster
D. Locknut
If the chain is too loose, turn out the
left and right chain adjusters evenly.
If the chain is too tight, turn in the left
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