DRIVE CHAIN
Refer to the Safety Precautions on page
The service life of the drive chain ( ) is
dependent upon proper lubrication and
adjustment. Poor maintenance can cause
premature wear or damage to the drive
chain and sprockets.
The drive chain should be checked,
adjusted and lubricated as part of the Pre-
ride Inspection (page
usage, or when the motorcycle is ridden in
unusually dusty or muddy areas, more
frequent maintenance will be necessary.
Inspection:
1.
Turn the engine off, place the motorcycle
on its center stand, and shift the
transmission into neutral.
2.
GR type
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Check slack in the lower drive chain run
midway between the sprockets.
Drive chain slack should be adjusted to
allow the following vertical movement by
hand:
30 40 mm (1.2 1.6 in)
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Remove the inspection cap ( ). Move the
drive chain up and down with your finger.
Drive chain slack should be adjusted
approximately to allow the following
vertical movement by hand:
30 40 mm (1.2 1.6 in)
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GR type
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Except GR type
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(2)
(1) Drive chain
(2) Inspection cap
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