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1. Place the motorcycle on the sidestand or a lift so that the rear wheel is elevated.
2. Rotate the rear wheel several times and check the drive belt to locate its tightest point.
3. Measure drive belt slack a ,using belt tension  gauge 1.
On the sidestand 7.5 ~ 13 mm at 4.5 kg (0.30 ~ 0.51 in at 10 lbs)
On a lift 14 ~ 21 mm at 4.5 kg (0.30 ~ 0.51 in at 10 lbs)
Note: The level marks of the level window on the lower drive belt cover are in units of 5 mm (0.20 in).


ADJUSTING THE DRIVE BELT SLACK
Loosen the brake caliper bracket bolt 1.
Loosen the wheel axle nut 2.
Loosen both locknuts 3.

A right side                B left side

Turn both adjusting bolts 4 in direction a or b until the specified drive belt slack is obtained.

Direction a: Belt slack is reduced.
Direction b: Belt slack is increased.


Tighten both locknuts to specification.
Tighten the wheel axle nut to specification.
Tighten the brake caliper bracket bolt to specification.

Caution: A drive belt that is too tight will overload engine and one that is too loose can skip the pulley.
Note: Measure the drive belt slack when the engine is cold.