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) |
Cleaning the air filter element
NOTE:
There is a check hose "1" at the bottom of the air
filter case. If dust and/or water collects in this
hose, clean the air filter element and air filter
case.
1. Remove:
Rider seat
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-1.
2. Remove:
Fuel tank
Refer to "FUEL TANK" on page ...
Engine break-in
There is never a more important period
in the life of your engine than the period
between 0 and 1000 km (600 mi). For
this reason, you should read the following
material carefully.
Since the engine is brand new, do not
put an excessive load on it for the first
1000 km (600 mi). The vari ...