Inspect the drive chain slack before each use of the motorcycle.
Place the motorcycle on the side stand. The drive chain should be adjusted for 20 - 30 mm (0.8 - 1.2 In) of slack, as shown.
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Inspect and adjust the drive chain slack before each use. |
To adjust the drive chain, follow the procedure below:
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The muffler will be hot enough to burn you for some time after stopping the engine. Wait until the muffler cools to avoid burns. |
Rear axle nut tightening torque: 100 n·m (1 0.0 Kgf-m, 72.5 Lb-ft)
Note
: do not adjust the drive chain beyond the adjustable range 5. Replace the drive chain before drive chain exceeds the limit.
Starter motor runs but does not crank the
engine
The starter motor runs when the transmission is in neutral, but does not run
when the transmission is in any position
other than neutral, with the side-stand up.
Step
Action
Yes
No
1
Check the side-stand switch. Refer to “side-stand / ignition
inte ...
Front brake disc removal and installation
Removal
Remove the front wheel assembly. Refer to “front wheel assembly removal
and installation” in section 2d .
Remove the front brake disc.
Installation
Install the front brake disc in the reverse order of
removal. Pay attention to the following points:
make sure ...
Electrical parts connector / coupler
Faulty fi system is often related to poor electrical
contact of connector/coupler. Before servicing
individual electronic part, check electrical contact of
the connector/coupler.
When connecting a connector, be sure to push it in
until a click is felt.
With a lock type coupler ...