Yamaha WR450F 2021, Owner'S Service Manual

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CHASSIS
3-27
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LUBRICATING THE DRIVE CHAIN
The drive chain consists of many interacting
parts. If the drive chain is not maintained proper-
ly, it will wear out quickly. Therefore, the drive
chain should be serviced, especially when the
vehicle is used in dusty areas.
This vehicle has a drive chain with small rubber
O-rings between each side plate. Steam clean-
ing, high-pressure washing, certain solvents,
and the use of a coarse brush can damage
these O-rings. Therefore, use only kerosene to
clean the drive chain. Wipe the drive chain dry
and thoroughly lubricate it with engine oil or
chain lubricant that is suitable for O-ring chains.
Do not use any other lubricants on the drive
chain since they may contain solvents that could
damage the O-rings.
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CHECKING AND ADJUSTING THE
STEERING HEAD
1. Use a maintenance stand to raise the front
wheel off the ground.
WARNING
EWA13120
Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
2. Check:
•
Steering head
Grasp the bottom of the front fork legs and
gently rock the front fork.
Blinding/looseness

Adjust the steering
head.
3. Remove:
•
Handlebar
Refer to “HANDLEBAR” on page 4-37.
• Upper bracket
Refer to “STEERING HEAD” on page 4-56.
4. Adjust:
•
Steering head
a. Remove the washer “1”.
b. After loosening the ring nut “2” with a
steering nut wrench “3”, tighten it to the
specified torque.
TIP
• Set the torque wrench at a right angle to the
steering nut wrench.
• Move the steering to the left and right a couple
of times to check that it moves smoothly.
c. Turn the front fork to the right and left a few
times, and make sure that the steering ro-
tates smoothly. If it does not turn smooth-
ly, remove the lower bracket and check
the upper and lower bearings.
Refer to “STEERING HEAD” on page
4-56.
d. Loosen the ring nut fully turn and then
tighten it to specification with a steering
nut wrench.
WARNING
EWA13140
Do not overtighten the lower ring nut.
Drive chain puller locknut
21 N·m (2.1 kgf·m, 15 lb·ft)
Recommended lubricant
Chain lubricant suitable for O-
ring chains
T
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Steering nut wrench
90890-01403
Exhaust flange nut wrench
YU-A9472
Ring nut (initial tightening torque)
38 N·m (3.8 kgf·m, 28 lb·ft)
1
3
2
T
R
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