- Raise the rear wheel off the ground with the stand.
- Remove the cotter pin [A], and loosen the axle nut [B].
- Loosen the both chain adjuster locknuts [C].
If the chain is too loose, turn out the right and left chain adjusters [D] evenly.
If the chain is too tight, turn in the right and left chain adjusters evenly, and kick the wheel forward.
- Turn both chain adjusters evenly until the drive chain has the correct amount of slack. To keep the chain and wheel properly aligned, the notch [E] on the left wheel alignment indicator [F] should align with the same swingarm mark or position [G] that the right indicator notch aligns with.
Warning: Misalignment of the wheel will result in abnormal wear and may result in an unsafe riding condition.
- Tighten both chain adjuster locknuts securely.
- Tighten the axle nut.
Torque - Rear Axle Nut: 108 Nm (11.0 kgf·m, 80 ft·lb)
- Turn the wheel, measure the chain slack again at the tightest position, and readjust if necessary.
- Insert a new cotter pin [A].
Note: When inserting the cotter pin, if the slots in the nut do not align with the cotter pin hole in the axle, tighten the nut clockwise [B] up to next alignment. It should be within 30°. Loosen once and tighten again when the slot goes past the nearest hole.
- Bend the cotter pin [A] over the nut [B].
Warning: If the rear axle nut is not securely tightened or the cotter pin is not installed, an unsafe riding condition may result.
