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2. To tighten the drive chain, turn the
adjusting nut at each end of the
swingarm in direction (a). To loos-
en the drive chain, turn the adjust-
ing nut at each end of theswingarm 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 adjusting nuts are in the same po-
sition for proper wheel alignment.
CAUTION:
ECA10570
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, keepthe drive chain slack within the
specified limits.
3. Tighten both locknuts and the axle
nut to the specified torques.
4. Adjust the brake pedal free play.
(See page 6-17.)
WARNING
EWA10660
After adjusting the brake pedal free
play, check the operation of the
brake light.
1. Brake pedal free play adjusting nut
2. Locknut
1. Axle nut
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1. Drive chain slack adjusting nut
2. Alignment marks
3. Locknut
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2
(a) (b)
Tightening torques:
Locknut:
16 Nm (1.6 m·kgf, 11.6 ft·lbf)
Axle nut:
104 Nm (10.4 m·kgf, 75 ft·lbf)
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3. Lift the front wheel off the ground
according to the procedure on
page 6-32.
4. Pull the wheel axle out, and then
remove the wheel.
CAUTION:
ECA11070
Do not apply the brake after the
wheel has been removed together
with the brake disc, otherwise the
brake pads will be forced shut.
EAU24931
To install the front wheel
1. Install the speedometer gear unit
into the wheel hub so that the pro-jections mesh with the slots.
2. Lift the wheel up between the fork
legs.
NOTE:
Make sure that there is enough space
between the brake pads before insert-
ing the brake disc and that the slot in
the speedometer gear unit fits over the
retainer on the fork leg.3. Insert the wheel axle.
4. Lower the front wheel so that it is
on the ground.
5. Tighten the wheel axle to the spec-
ified torque.
6. Tighten the front wheel axle pinch
bolt to the specified torque.
7. Push down hard on the handlebar
1. Front wheel axle pinch bolt
2. Wheel axle
1 2
1. Speedometer gear unit
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1. Retainer
Tightening torque:
Wheel axle:
59 Nm (5.9 m·kgf, 42.7 ft·lbf)
Tightening torque:
Front wheel axle pinch bolt:
20 Nm (2.0 m·kgf, 14.5 ft·lbf)
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several times to check for proper
fork operation.
8. Connect the speedometer cable.
EAU25080
Rear wheel
EAU25430
To remove the rear wheel
WARNING
EWA10820
It is advisable to have a Yamaha
dealer service the wheel.
Securely support the motorcy-
cle so that there is no danger of
it falling over.
1. Loosen the axle nut and the brake
torque rod nut at the brake shoe
plate.
2. Lift the rear wheel off the ground
according to the procedure on
page 6-32.3. Disconnect the brake torque rod
from the brake shoe plate by re-
moving the nut and the bolt.
4. Remove the brake pedal free play
adjusting nut, and then disconnect
the brake rod at the brake cam-
shaft lever.
5. Loosen the locknut and the drive
chain adjusting nut on both ends of
the swingarm.
1. Axle nut
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1. Brake torque rod bolt and nut
2. Brake torque rod
3. Brake pedal free play adjusting nut
4. Brake rod
5. Brake camshaft lever
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6. Remove the axle nut, and then pull
the wheel axle out.
7. Push the wheel forward, and then
remove the drive chain from the
rear sprocket.
NOTE:
The drive chain does not need to be
disassembled in order to remove and
install the wheel.
8. Remove the wheel.
EAU25780
To install the rear wheel
1. Insert the wheel axle from the
left-hand side, and then install theaxle nut.
2. Install the drive chain onto the rear
sprocket, and then adjust the drive
chain slack. (See page 6-21.)
3. Lower the rear wheel so that it is
on the ground.
4. Install the brake rod onto the brake
camshaft lever, and then install the
brake pedal free play adjusting nut
onto the brake rod.
5. Connect the brake torque rod to
the brake shoe plate by installing
the bolt and the nut, and then tight-
en the nut to the specified torque.
6. Tighten the axle nut to the speci-
fied torque.
7. Adjust the brake pedal position
and free play. (See page 6-17.)
WARNING
EWA10660
After adjusting the brake pedal free
play, check the operation of the
brake light.
1. Locknut
2. Drive chain slack adjusting nut
3. Wheel axle
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Tightening torque:
Brake torque rod nut:
23 Nm (2.3 m·kgf, 17 ft·lbf)
Tightening torque:
Axle nut:
104 Nm (10.4 m·kgf, 75 ft·lbf)