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CHAIN DRIVE
4-64
EAS1SL1190
REMOVING THE DRIVE CHAIN
1. Use a suitable stand to raise the rear wheel
off the ground.
EWA13120
WARNING
Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
2. Remove:
• Joint clip
• Drive chain joint “1”
• Drive chain “2”
EAS1SL1191
CHECKING THE DRIVE CHAIN
1. Measure:
• 15-link section “a” of the drive chain
Out of specification
Replace the drive
chain.
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a. Measure the length “a” between the inner
sides of the pins and the length “b” between
the outer sides of the pins on a 15-link sec-
tion of the drive chain as shown in the illus-
tration.
b. Calculate the length “c” of the 15-link section
of the drive chain using the following formu-
la.
Drive chain 15-link section length “c” =
(length “a” between pin inner sides + length
“b” between pin outer sides)/2
TIP
• When measuring a 15-link section of the drive
chain, make sure that the drive chain is taut.
• Perform this procedure 2–3 times, at a differ-
ent location each time.
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2. Check:
• Drive chain
Stiffness
Clean, lubricate, or replace.
3. Clean:
• Drive chain
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a. Wipe the drive chain with a clean cloth.
b. Put the drive chain in kerosene and remove
any remaining dirt.
c. Remove the drive chain from the kerosene
and completely dry it.
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15-link length limit
242.9 mm (9.56 in)
Summary of Contents for YZ450F(E) 2014
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Page 16: ...LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS 1 2 EUR ...
Page 17: ...LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS 1 3 AUS NZL ZAF ...
Page 42: ...CLEANING AND STORAGE 1 28 ...
Page 70: ...LUBRICATION SYSTEM CHART AND DIAGRAMS 2 27 ...
Page 72: ...LUBRICATION SYSTEM CHART AND DIAGRAMS 2 29 ...
Page 74: ...LUBRICATION SYSTEM CHART AND DIAGRAMS 2 31 ...
Page 76: ...CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM 2 33 EAS1SL1064 CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM ...
Page 78: ...CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM 2 35 ...
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Page 192: ...CHAIN DRIVE 4 66 ...
Page 270: ...TRANSMISSION 5 75 ...
Page 278: ...WATER PUMP 6 7 ...
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Page 299: ...CHARGING SYSTEM 8 9 ...
Page 325: ...FUEL PUMP SYSTEM 8 35 ...
Page 326: ...ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 8 36 EAS1SL1332 ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS EAS1SL1333 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ...
Page 328: ...ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 8 38 CHECKING THE SWITCHES B Y P Sb 2 1 ...
Page 329: ...ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 8 39 1 Engine stop switch 2 Neutral switch ...
Page 338: ...ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 8 48 ...
Page 346: ...LIST OF SELF DIAGNOSTIC AND FAIL SAFE ACTIONS 9 7 ...
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Page 358: ...PRINTED IN JAPAN E PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER ...