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In addition to checking the slack, rotate the rear wheel to inspect the<br />
drive chain and sprockets for damaged rollers, loose pin and links,<br />
unevenly or excessively worn teet, and damaged teeth.<br />
Slack Adjustment<br />
- Loosen the rear axle nut and both chain adjuster locknuts.<br />
- Turn the nuts on the chain adjusting bolts evenly until the drive<br />
chain has 30-50 mm. of space between the chain and the swing arm.<br />
To keep the chain and wheel aligned, the notch on the left chain<br />
adjuster should align with the same swing arm mark that the on the<br />
right chain adjuster aligns with.<br />
(B)<br />
(C)<br />
(A)<br />
(A). Axle.<br />
(B). Adjusting nut.<br />
(C). Adjustment bolt.<br />
EC FSE 2003 -28-<br />
NOTE<br />
Wheel alignment can also be checked using the straightedge<br />
or string metod.<br />
WARNING<br />
Misalignment of the wheel will result in abnormal wear and may<br />
result in an unsafe riding condition.<br />
- Tighten the axle nut to 98 N-m. (70ft-lbs).<br />
- Tighten both chain adjuster locknuts.<br />
- Rotate the wheel, measure the chain slack again at the tightest<br />
position, and readjust if necessary.<br />
WARNING<br />
If the axle nut is not securely tightened an unsafe riding<br />
condition may result.<br />
Drive Chain, Chain Guide, Chain Slidder, and Sprockets Wear<br />
Inspection.<br />
When the chain has worn so much that it is more than 2% longer<br />
than when new, it is no longer safe for use and should be replaced.<br />
Whenever the chain is replaced, inspect both the engine and rear<br />
sprockets, and replace them if necessary. Worn sprockets will cause<br />
a new chain to wear quickly.
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