2007 YAMAHA XJR 1300 wheel torque

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6
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Drive chain slack The drive chain slack should be
checked before each ride and adjusted
if necessary.
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To check the drive chain slack
1. Place the motorcycle on the cen-
terstand.
2. Shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position.
3. Spin the rear wheel several times
to locate the tightest portion of the
drive chain.
4. Measure the drive chain slack as
shown.5. If the drive chain slack is incorrect,
adjust it as follows.
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To adjust the drive chain slack
1. Loosen the axle nut and the lock-
nut 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.
CAUTION:
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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 thespecified limits.
3. Tighten the locknuts, then the axle
nut to their specified torques.
1. Drive chain slack
Drive chain slack:
20.0–30.0 mm (0.79–1.18 in)
1. Locknut
2. Drive chain slack adjusting bolt
3. Axle nut
4. Alignment marks
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63. Remove the brake hose holder on
each side by removing the bolt.
4. Remove the brake caliper on each
side by removing the bolts.
CAUTION:
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Do not apply the brake after the
brake calipers have been removed,
otherwise the brake pads will beforced shut.
5. Pull the wheel axle out, and then
remove the wheel.
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To install the front wheel
1. Lift the wheel up between the fork
legs.
2. Insert the wheel axle.
3. 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 brakediscs.
4. Install the brake hose holders by
installing the bolts.
5. Take the motorcycle off the center-
stand so that the front wheel is on
the ground.
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.
1. Brake caliper bolt
2. Brake hose holder
3. Brake caliper
4. Bolt
Tightening torques:
Wheel axle:
72 Nm (7.2 m·kgf, 52 ft·lbf)
Front wheel axle pinch bolt:
20 Nm (2.0 m·kgf, 14 ft·lbf)
Brake caliper bolt:
40 Nm (4.0 m·kgf, 29 ft·lbf)
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6
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Rear wheel
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To remove the rear wheel
WARNING
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It is advisable to have a Yamaha
dealer service the wheel.


Securely support the motor-
cycle so that there is no dangerof it falling over.
1. Loosen the axle nut and the brake
caliper bolts.
2. Disconnect the brake torque rod
from the brake caliper bracket by
removing the nut and the bolt.3. Place the motorcycle on the cen-
terstand.
4. Remove the axle nut and the brake
caliper by removing the bolts.
CAUTION:
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Do not apply the brake after the
brake caliper has been removed,
otherwise the brake pads will beforced shut.5. Loosen the locknuts, and then turn
the drive chain slack adjusting bolt
on each side of the swingarm fully
in direction (a).
6. 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 andinstall the rear wheel.
7. While supporting the wheel and
the brake caliper bracket, pull the
wheel axle out.
1. Axle nut
1. Brake caliper bolt
2. Brake torque rod
3. Bolt
4. Brake caliper bracket
5. Brake caliper
6. Nut
1. Wheel axle
2. Drive chain slack adjusting bolt
3. Locknut
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68. Remove the brake caliper bracket
and the wheel.
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To install the rear wheel
1. Place the wheel and the brake cal-
iper bracket in the original position.
2. Insert the wheel axle through the
brake caliper bracket and wheel
from the right-hand side, and then
install the axle nut.
3. Install the drive chain onto the rear
sprocket, and then adjust the drive
chain slack. (See page 6-19.)
4. Connect the brake torque rod to
the brake caliper bracket by install-
ing the bolt and the nut.
5. Install the brake caliper by install-
ing the bolts.NOTE:Make sure that there is enough space
between the brake pads before install-
ing the brake caliper onto the brakedisc.
6. Take the motorcycle off the center-
stand so that the rear wheel is on
the ground.7. Tighten the axle nut, brake caliper
bolts and brake torque rod nut to
the specified torques.
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Troubleshooting Although Yamaha motorcycles receive
a thorough inspection before shipment
from the factory, trouble may occur dur-
ing operation. Any problem in the fuel,
compression, or ignition systems, for
example, can cause poor starting and
loss of power.
The following troubleshooting chart
represents a quick and easy procedure
for checking these vital systems your-
self. However, should your motorcycle
require any repair, take it to a Yamaha
dealer, whose skilled technicians have
the necessary tools, experience, and
know-how to service the motorcycle
properly.
Use only genuine Yamaha replace-
ment parts. Imitation parts may look like
Yamaha parts, but they are often inferi-
or, have a shorter service life and can
lead to expensive repair bills.
Tightening torques:
Axle nut:
150 Nm (15.0 m·kgf, 110 ft·lbf)
Brake caliper bolt:
40 Nm (4.0 m·kgf, 29 ft·lbf)
Brake torque rod nut:
23 Nm (2.3 m·kgf, 17 ft·lbf)
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