PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR6-226CAUTION: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, and thentighten the axle nut to the specifiedtorque.EAU23020Lubricating the drive 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:ECA10580The drive chain must be lubricatedafter washing the motorcycle orriding 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. Drive chain slack adjusting nut3. Locknut4. Alignment marksTightening torque:Axle nut:120 Nm (12.0 m·kgf, 87 ft·lbf)5VXE1.book Page 22 Monday, February 9, 2004 5:39 PM
