The drive chain slack should be checked before each ride and adjusted if necessary.
To check the drive chain slack
TIP
When checking and adjusting the drive
chain slack, there should be no weight
on the motorcycle.
Drive chain slack: 30.0-40.0 mm (1.18-1.57 in) |
Drive chain slack
To adjust the drive chain slack
Axle nut
Drive chain slack adjusting bolt
Locknut
Alignment marks
TIP
Using the alignment marks on each
side of the swingarm, make sure that
both drive chain pullers are in the same
position for proper wheel alignment.
Tightening torques: Axle nut: 85 Nm (8.5 m.kgf, 61 ft.lbf) Locknut: 16 Nm (1.6 m.kgf, 11 ft.lbf) |
Checking the crankshaft position sensor
1. Disconnect:
Crankshaft position sensor coupler
(from the wire harness)
2. Check:
Crankshaft position sensor resistance
Out of specification Replace
the crankshaft
position sensor/stator assembly.
a. Connect the pocket tester ( × 100) to the
crankshaft position sensor c ...
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Adding accessories or cargo to your
motorcycle can adversely affect stability
and handling if the weight distribution
of the motorcycle is changed. To avoid
the possibility of an accident, use extreme
caution when adding cargo or
accessories to your motorcycle. Use
extra care when ridi ...
Unstable handling
Handlebars
- Bent or improperly installed right handlebar
- Bent or improperly installed left handlebar
1. Steering head components
- Improperly installed upper bracket
- Improperly installed lower bracket
(improperly tightened ring nut)
- Bent steering stem
- Damaged ball bearing or bearing ...