PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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tion (a). To loosen the drive chain,
turn the adjusting nut at each end
of the swingarm in direction (b),
and then push the rear wheel for-
ward.
NOTICE:
Improper
d
rive
chain slack will overloa
d
the en-
g
ine as well as other vital parts
of the motorcycle an
d
can lea
d
to chain slippa
g
e or
b
reaka
g
e.
To prevent this from occurrin
g
,
keep the
d
rive chain slack with-
in the specifie
d
limits.
[ECA10572]
TIP
Using the alignment marks on each
side of the swingarm, make sure that
both drive chain pullers are in the same
position for proper wheel alignment.
3. Tighten the axle nut and both
locknuts to the specified torques.
4. Adjust the brake pedal free play.
5. Make sure that the drive chain
pullers are in the same position,
the drive chain slack is correct,
and the drive chain moves
smoothly.
EAU23018
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. Remove all dirt and mud from the
drive chain with a brush or cloth.
TIP
For a thorough cleaning, have a
Yamaha dealer remove the drive chain
and soak it in solvent.
2. Spray Yamaha chain lubricant or
other suitable chain lubricant on
the entire chain, making sure that
all side plates and rollers have
been sufficiently oiled.
1. Alignment marks
2. Locknut
3. Drive chain slack adjusting nut
4. Drive chain puller
Ti
g
htenin
g
torques:
Axle nut:
60 Nm (6.0 m·kgf, 43 ft·lbf)
Locknut:
7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
(a)
(b)
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