Perio
d
ic maintenance an
d
a
d
justment
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7
EAUE0141
Cleanin
g
an
d
lu
b
ricatin
g
the
d
rive chain
The drive chain must be cleaned and
lubricated at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart, otherwise it will quickly wear
out, especially when riding in dusty or
wet areas. Service the drive chain as
follows.
NOTICE
ECA10584
The
d
rive chain must
b
e lu
b
ricate
d
after washin
g
the motorcycle, ri
d
in
g
in the rain or ri
d
in
g
in wet areas.
1. Clean the drive chain with soap
water to remove the accumulated
dust & mud and then dry off.
2. Apply the cleaning spray on all the
links and plates of chain, then
wipe the chain.
NOTICE:
To pre-
vent
d
ama
g
in
g
the O-rin
g
s,
d
o
not clean the
d
rive chain with
steam cleaners, hi
g
h-pressure
washers or inappropriate sol-
vents.
[ECA11122]
3. Thoroughly lubricate the drive
chain with a special O-ring chain
lubricant.
EAU23098
Checkin
g
an
d
lu
b
ricatin
g
the
ca
b
les
The operation of all control cables and
the condition of the cables should be
checked before each ride, and the ca-
bles and cable ends should be lubri-
cated if necessary. If a cable is
damaged or does not move smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or re-
place it.
WARNING! Dama
g
e to the
outer housin
g
of ca
b
les may result
in internal rustin
g
an
d
cause inter-
ference with ca
b
le movement. Re-
place
d
ama
g
e
d
ca
b
les as soon as
possi
b
le to prevent unsafe con
d
i-
tions.
[EWA10712]
Recommen
d
e
d
lu
b
ricant:
Yamaha cable lubricant or other
suitable cable lubricant
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