Yamaha Tenere 700 2020, Service Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
3-18
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CHECKING THE WHEEL BEARINGS
The following procedure applies to all of the
wheel bearings.
1. Check:
• Wheel bearings
Refer to “CHECKING THE FRONT WHEEL”
on page 4-13 and “CHECKING THE REAR
WHEEL” on page 4-21.
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CHECKING THE SWINGARM OPERATION
1. Check:
• Swingarm operation
Swingarm not working properly
→
Check the
swingarm.
Refer to “SWINGARM” on page 4-75.
2. Check:
• Swingarm excessive play
Refer to “SWINGARM” on page 4-75.
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LUBRICATING THE SWINGARM PIVOT
1. Lubricate:
• Oil seals
• Pivot shaft
Refer to “INSTALLING THE SWINGARM” on
page 4-78.
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ADJUSTING THE DRIVE CHAIN SLACK
NOTICE
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A drive chain that is too tight will overload
the engine and other vital parts, and one that
is too loose can skip and damage the swing-
arm or cause an accident. Therefore, keep
the drive chain slack within the specified lim-
its.
1. Place the vehicle on the sidestand.
WARNING
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Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
2. Shift the transmission into the neutral posi-
tion.
3. Check:
• Drive chain slack
Out of specification
→
Adjust.
TIP
Measure the distance “a” between the rib end “b”
on the drive chain guide “1” and the center of the
drive chain “2”.
NOTICE
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Improper drive chain slack will overload the
engine as well as other vital parts of the mo-
torcycle and can lead to chain slippage or
breakage. If the drive chain slack is more
than the specified limit, the chain can dam-
age the frame, swingarm, and other parts. To
prevent this from occurring, keep the drive
chain slack within the specified limits.
4. Loosen:
• Wheel axle nut
Refer to “REAR WHEEL” on page 4-18.
5. Adjust:
• Drive chain slack
a. Loosen both of the drive chain puller lock-
nuts “1”.
b. Turn both of the drive chain puller adjust-
ing bolts “2” until the specified drive chain
slack is obtained.
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
1
2
G088891
Drive chain slack
43.0–48.0 mm (1.69–1.89 in)
Limit
55.0 mm (2.17 in)
b
a
2
1