2-20 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE DRIVE CHAIN Inspect initially at 1 000 km (600 miles, 2 months) and every 6 000 km (4 000 miles, 12 months) thereafter. Clean and lubricate every 1 000 km (600 miles). Visually check the drive chain for the possible defects listed below. (Support the motorcycle by a jack and a wooden block, turn the rear wheel slowly by hand with the transmission shifted to Neutral.) * Loose pins * Excessive wear * Damaged rollers * Improper chain adjustment * Dry or rusted links * Missing O-ring seals * Kinked or binding links If any defect is found, the drive chain must be replaced. NOTE: When replacing the drive chain, replace the drive chain and Grease sprockets as a set. O-ring E PL CHECKING • Remove the axle cotter pin. (For E-03, 28, 33) M • Loosen the axle nut 1. A • Loosen the chain adjuster lock-nuts 2. • Give tension to the drive chain fully by turning both chain adjuster bolts 3. S