Warning!
- Make sure the motorcycle is stabilised and adequately supported.
- A correctly supported motorcycle will help prevent it from falling.
- An unstable motorcycle may fall, causing injury to the operator or damage to the motorcycle.
- Position the motorcycle on the side stand.
- Remove the front sprocket cover (see Front sprocket cover - removal).
1. Bend back the front sprocket lock washer.
2. Have an assistant sit on the motorcycle, select sixth gear and apply the front and rear brakes hard.
3. Loosen the front sprocket nut.
1. Nut; 2. Lock washer; 3. Front sprocket
4. Remove the front sprocket nut and discard the lock washer.
5. Set the drive chain adjustment to allow maximum free play in the drive chain.
Note: Note the orientation of the front sprocket for installation.
6. Disengage the front sprocket from the drive chain and slide it off the output shaft.