5.5 Output Sprocket

OUTPUT SPROCKET                                                                                                                5.5
PREPARE                                                             4.   See Figure 5-6. Using a 1/8 in round flat punch, stake (2)
                                                                         output sprocket nut (1) to groove (3) in output shaft (4) in
                                                                         two places, 180 degrees apart.
1.    Remove main fuse.        See    POWER      DISCONNECT
      (Page 8-4).
                                                                    5.   See Figure 5-4. Install shift control assembly (3). Secure
                                                                         with 2 screws (2, 4). Tighten.
2.    Position motorcycle upright on motorcycle lift. See Secure
      the Motorcycle for Service (Page 2-2).                             Torque: 21-23 ft-lbs (28.5-31.5 N·m) Shift control
                                                                         assembly screw
3.    Remove front chain guard with inner front chain guard.
                                                                    6.   Attach shifter linkage (5) to shift rod lever (1) with screw
      See CHAIN GUARDS (Page 3-76).
                                                                         (6). Tighten.

4.    RA1250S models: If replacing drive chain, remove center            Torque: 93-106 in-lbs (10.5-12 N·m) Shift linkage to shift
      stand. See CENTER STAND (Page 3-111 ).                             rod lever screw

5.    Remove 2 screws securing top chain guard to left side of
      motorcycle. See CHAIN GUARDS (Page 3-76).

REMOVE

1.    See Figure 5-3. Shift transmission into top gear. Have an
      assistant depress rear brake. Loosen output sprocket nut
      (2). Remove and discard nut. Remove spacer (3).

2.    See Figure 5-4. Remove screw (6) and shifter linkage (5)
      from shift rod lever (1 ).

3.    Remove screws (2, 4) and shift control assembly (3).

4.    See Figure 5-5. Remove retaining ring (1) and loosen rear
      axle nut (2). Loosen rear axle adjuster nuts (4) (turn nuts        1.    Output sprocket
      an equal amount) and move rear wheel fully forward.                2.    Sprocket nut
                                                                         3.    Spacer
5.    Remove chain from output sprocket.                                           Figure 5-3. Output Sprocket Nut

6.    If replacing drive chain, remove chain from rear sprocket.
      Remove chain from motorcycle.

7.    Remove output sprocket.

INSTALL

        FASTENER                      TORQUE VALUE
Output sprocket nut               85-92 ft-lbs 115-125 N·m
Shift control assembly screw 21-23 ft-lbs 28.5-31.5 N·m
Shift linkage to shift rod lever 93-106 in-lbs 10.5-12 N·m
screw

1.    See Figure 5-3. Install output sprocket (1) and spacer (3).
                                                                         1.    Shift rod lever
      Install new sprocket nut (2) finger-tight.
                                                                         2.    Screw
                                                                         3.    Shift control assembly
2.    Install chain. See Figure 5-5. Tighten rear axle adjuster          4.    Screw
      nuts (4) enough to pull rear wheel back until excessive            5.    Shifter linkage
      slack in chain is taken up.                                        6.    Screw
                                                                                 Figure 5-4. Shift Control Assembly
3.    Have assistant depress rear brake. Tighten output sprocket
      nut.
      Torque: 85-92 ft-lbs (115-125 N·m) Output sprocket nut

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   1.   Retaining ring
   2.   Rear axle nut                          1.   Output sprocket nut
   3.   Rear axle adjuster                     2.   Stake (2 locations)
   4.   Adjuster nut                           3.   Groove
              Figure 5-5. Rear Axle Nut        4.   Output shaft
                                                     Figure 5-6. Stake Output Sprocket Nut
                                          COMPLETE

                                          1.   Attach top chain guard to left side of motorcycle with 2
                                               screws. See CHAIN GUARDS (Page 3-76).

                                          2.   RA1250S: If removed, install center stand. See CENTER
                                               STAND (Page 3-111).

                                          3.   Install front chain guard with inner front chain guard. See
                                               CHAIN GUARDS (Page 3-76).

                                          4.   Adjust drive chain. See INSPECT AND ADJUST DRIVE
                                               CHAIN AND SPROCKETS (Page 2-27).

                                          5.   Remove motorcycle from lift. See Secure the Motorcycle
                                               for Service (Page 2-2).

                                          6.   Install main    fuse.   See    POWER       DISCONNECT
                                               (Page 8-4).

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