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To adjust the drive chain slack
1. Loosen the axle nut, the brake cal-
iper bracket bolt and the locknut
on each side of the swingarm.
2. To tighten the drive chain, turn the
adjusting bolt on each side of the
swingarm in direction
a. To loos-
en the drive chain, turn the adjust-
ing bolt on each side of the
swingarm in direction
b, and then
push the rear wheel forward.
NOTE:_ Using the alignment marks on each
side of the swingarm, make sure that
both chain pullers are in the same posi-
tion for proper wheel alignment. _
EC000096
CAUTION:_ Improper drive chain slack will over-
load the engine as well as other vital
parts of the motorcycle and can lead
to chain slippage or breakage. To
prevent this from occurring, keep
the drive chain slack within the
specified limits. _
3. Tighten the locknuts, and then
tighten the axle nut and the brake
caliper bracket bolt to the specified
torques.
1. Axle nut
2. Drive chain slack adjusting bolt
3. Locknut
4. Alignment marks
1. Bolt
2. Brake caliper bracket
Tightening torque:
Axle nut:
150 Nm (15.0 m·kgf)
Brake caliper bracket bolt:
40 Nm (4.0 m·kgf)
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To install the front wheel
1. Lift the wheel up between the fork
legs.
2. Insert the wheel axle.
3. Lower the front wheel so that it is
on the ground.
4. Install the brake calipers by install-
ing the bolts.NOTE:_ Make sure that there is enough space
between the brake pads before install-
ing the brake calipers onto the brake
discs. _5. Install the brake hose holders by
installing the bolts.
6. Tighten the wheel axle, the front
wheel axle pinch bolt and the
brake caliper bolts to the specified
torques.7. Push down hard on the handlebar
several times to check for proper
fork operation.
EAU04455
Rear wheel To remove the rear wheel
EW000122
WARNING
_
It is advisable to have a Yamaha
dealer service the wheel.
Securely support the motor-
cycle so that there is no danger
of it falling over.
_
Tightening torques:
Wheel axle:
72 Nm (7.2 m·kgf)
Front wheel axle pinch bolt:
20 Nm (2.0 m·kgf)
Brake caliper bolt:
40 Nm (4.0 m·kgf)
1. Bolt (× 2)
2. Quick fastener (× 3)
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68. Pull the wheel axle out, and then
remove the wheel.
ECA00119
CAUTION:_ Do not apply the brake after the
wheel has been removed together
with the brake disc, otherwise the
brake caliper pistons will be forced
out. _
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To install the rear wheel
1. Install the wheel by inserting the
wheel axle from the right hand
side.NOTE:_ Make sure that there is enough space
between the brake pads before install-
ing the wheel. _2. Install the drive chain onto the rear
sprocket.
3. Loosen the brake caliper bracket
bolt.
4. Adjust the drive chain slack. (See
page 6-27 for drive chain slack ad-
justment procedures.)
5. Install the axle nut, and then lower
the rear wheel so that it is on the
ground.
6. Tighten the axle nut and the brake
caliper bracket bolt to the specified
torques.7. Install the drive chain cover by in-
stalling the bolts and quick fasten-
ers.
NOTE:_ To install a quick fastener, push the pin
back so that it will protrude from the
fastener head, and then insert the fas-
tener and push the protruding pin in un-
til it is flush with the fastener head. _
Tightening torques:
Axle nut:
150 Nm (15.0 m·kgf)
Brake caliper bracket bolt:
40 Nm (4.0 m·kgf)
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