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ADJUSTING THE DRIVE CHAIN SLACK/
LUBRICATING THE DRIVE CHAIN
CAUTION:
Do not loosen the wheel axle nut after tight-
ening it to the specified torque. If the groove
in the wheel axle nut is not aligned with the
cotter pin hole in the wheel axle, tighten the
nut further until they are aligned.
i. Tighten the tensionbar bolt to specification.
Tensionbar bolt
23 Nm (2.3 mSkg)
EAS00142
LUBRICATING THE DRIVE CHAIN
The drive chain consists of many interacting
parts. If the drive chain is not maintained prop-
erly, it will wear out rapidly.
Therefore, the drive chain should be serviced,
especially when the motorcycle is used in dusty
areas. This motorcycle has a drive chain with
small rubber O-rings
1
between each side
plate. Steam cleaning, high-pressure washing,
certain solvents, and the use of a coarse brush
can damage these O-rings. therefore, use only
kerosine to clean the drive chain. Wipe the drive
chain dry and thoroughly lubricate it with engine
oil or chain lubricant that is suitable for O-ring
chains. Do not use any other lubricants on the
drive chain since they may contain solvents that
could damage the O-rings.
Recommended lubricant
Engine oil or chain lubricant
suitable for O-ring chains