PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR6-246NOTE:Using the alignment marks on eachside of the swingarm, make sure thatboth chain pullers are in the same posi-tion for proper wheel alignment.CAUTION:ECA10570Improper drive chain slack will over-load the engine as well as other vitalparts of the motorcycle and can leadto chain slippage or breakage. Toprevent this from occurring, keepthe drive chain slack within thespecified limits.3. Tighten the locknuts, then the axlenut to their specified torques.EAU23022Cleaning and lubricating thedrive chainThe drive chain must be cleaned andlubricated at the intervals specified inthe periodic maintenance and lubrica-tion chart, otherwise it will quickly wearout, especially when riding in dusty orwet areas. Service the drive chain asfollows.CAUTION:ECA10581The drive chain must be lubricatedafter washing the motorcycle andriding in the rain.1. Clean the drive chain with kero-sene and a small soft brush.CAUTION:ECA11120To prevent damaging the O-rings, donot clean the drive chain with steamcleaners, high-pressure washers orinappropriate solvents.2. Wipe the drive chain dry.3. Thoroughly lubricate the drivechain with a special O-ring chainlubricant.1. Axle nut2. Locknut3. Drive chain slack adjusting bolt4. Alignment marksTightening torques:Locknut:16 Nm (1.6 m·kgf, 11 ft·lbf)Axle nut:150 Nm (15.0 m·kgf, 110 ft·lbf)U2D1E2E0.book Page 24 Wednesday, August 22, 2007 3:36 PM
