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4. If the drive chain slack is incorrect,
adjust it as follows.
EAU40110
To adjust the drive chain slack
1. Loosen the brake pedal free play
adjusting nut, axle nut, and locknut
at each end of the swingarm.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 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 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, keep
the drive chain slack within the
specified limits.
3. Tighten both locknuts and the axle
nut to the specified torques.
1. Drive chain slack
1
1. Brake pedal free play adjusting nut
2. Locknut
3. Drive chain slack adjusting nut
4. Wheel axle
2
14 3
1. Alignment marks
2. Drive chain slack adjusting nut
3. Locknut
4. Washer
5. Axle nut
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1
(a)
(b)3
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2. Lift the wheel up between the fork
legs.
NOTE:
Make sure that the slot in the brake
shoe plate fits over the retainer on the
fork leg.3. Insert the wheel axle, and then in-
stall the washer and axle nut.
4. Lower the front wheel so that it is
on the ground.
5. Connect the brake cable at the
wheel hub.
6. Connect the brake cable at the
front brake lever.
7. Install the brake cable holder by in-
stalling the bolt.
8. Tighten the axle nut to the speci-
fied torque.
9. Adjust the brake lever free play.(See page 6-14.)
10. Push down hard on the handlebar
several times to check for proper
fork operation.
1. Brake shoe plate
1
1. Retainer
Tightening torque:
Axle nut:
35 Nm (3.5 m·kgf, 25.3 ft·lbf)
1
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Rear wheel
EAU41560
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.
2. Remove the brake pedal free playadjusting nut, and then disconnect
the brake rod from the brake cam-
shaft lever.
3. Disconnect the brake torque rod
from the brake shoe plate by re-
moving the cotter pin, the nut, and
the bolt.
4. Loosen the locknut and drive chain
adjusting nut on each end of theswingarm.
5. Lift the rear wheel off the ground
according to the procedure on
page 6-23.
6. Remove the axle nut and washer,
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 spacer, chain pullers
and wheel by pulling it back.
1. Drive chain slack adjusting nut
2. Locknut
3. Chain puller
4. Washer
5. Axle nut
5
41
2
3
1. Brake pedal free play adjusting nut
2. Spacer
3. Chain puller
4. Wheel axle
5. Drive chain slack adjusting nut
6. Locknut
7. Brake torque rod
8. Brake torque rod bolt
9. Cotter pin
10. Brake torque rod nut
165
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To install the rear wheel
1. Install the drive chain onto the rear
sprocket.
2. Install the wheel by inserting the
chain pullers, spacer and then in-
sert the wheel axle from the
right-hand side.
3. Install the brake rod onto the brake
camshaft lever, and then install the
brake pedal free play adjusting nut
onto the brake rod.
4. Connect the brake torque rod onto
the brake shoe plate by installing
the bolt and nut, and then tighten
the nut to the specified torque.
5. Insert a new cotter pin into the
brake torque rod bolt.
WARNING
EWA10830
Always use a new cotter pin.
6. Install the washer and axle nut,
and then lower the rear wheel so
that it is on the ground.7. Adjust the drive chain slack. (See
page 6-16.)
8. Tighten the axle nut to the speci-
fied torque.
9. Adjust the brake pedal free play.
(See page 6-15.)
EAU25850
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 torque:
Brake torque rod nut:
15.5 Nm (1.6 m·kgf, 11.2 ft·lbf)
Tightening torque:
Axle nut:
60 Nm (6.0 m·kgf, 43.4 ft·lbf)