CHAIN DRIVE
4-75
EAM30075
REMOVING THE DRIVE CHAIN
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
WARNING
EWA13120
Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
2. Remove:
•
Master link clip
•
Master link “1”
•
Master link plate “2”
•
Drive chain “3”
EAM30076
CHECKING THE DRIVE CHAIN
1. Measure:
•
15-link section of the drive chain
Out of specification
Replace the drive
chain.
a. Measure the length “a” between the inner
sides of the pins and the length “b” be-
tween the outer sides of the pins on a 15-
link section of the drive chain as shown in
the illustration.
b. Calculate the length “c” of the 15-link sec-
tion of the drive chain using the following
formula.
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 different
location each time.
2. Check:
•
Drive chain
Stiffness
Clean, lubricate, or replace.
3. Clean:
•
Drive chain
a. Wipe the drive chain with a clean cloth.
b. Put the drive chain in kerosene and re-
move any remaining dirt.
c. Remove the drive chain from the kerosene
and completely dry it.
4. Check:
•
Drive chain roller “1”
Damage/wear
Replace the drive chain.
•
Drive chain side plate “2”
Damage/wear
Replace the drive chain.
15-link length limit
242.9 mm (9.56 in)
1
2
3
G089068
Summary of Contents for YZ450FP 2023
Page 6: ...EAM20162 YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION U S A YZ MOTORCYCLE LIMITED WARRANTY...
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Page 44: ...MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE 1 32...
Page 61: ...TIGHTENING TORQUES 2 16...
Page 72: ...CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM 2 27 Frame and battery top view 2 1 B 5 4 3 A 7 4 E 6 D 2 3 C...
Page 76: ...CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM 2 31...
Page 154: ...REAR BRAKE 4 38 system Refer to BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM on page 3 26...
Page 194: ...CHAIN DRIVE 4 78...
Page 278: ...TRANSMISSION 5 82...
Page 300: ...IGNITION SYSTEM 8 1 EAM20142 IGNITION SYSTEM EAM30277 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM...
Page 305: ...IGNITION SYSTEM 8 6...
Page 306: ...ELECTRIC STARTING SYSTEM 8 7 EAM20143 ELECTRIC STARTING SYSTEM EAM30279 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM...
Page 310: ...CHARGING SYSTEM 8 11 EAM20144 CHARGING SYSTEM EAM30282 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM...
Page 313: ...CHARGING SYSTEM 8 14...
Page 314: ...FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM 8 15 EAM20145 FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM EAM30284 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM B...
Page 339: ...FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM 8 40...
Page 340: ...FUEL PUMP SYSTEM 8 41 EAM20146 FUEL PUMP SYSTEM EAM30287 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM...
Page 356: ...ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 8 57...
Page 372: ...SELF DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION AND DIAGNOSTIC CODE TABLE 9 15...
Page 382: ...CHASSIS 10 9...
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Page 387: ...B YZ450FP 2023 WIRING DIAGRAM BHR 2819U 10_W D indd 1 2022 08 09 13 16 06...