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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.
3. Tighten both locknuts and the axle
nut to the specified torques.4. Adjust the brake pedal free play.
(See page 7-14.)
EAU23013
Cleaning and lubricating the
drive chain
The drive chain must be cleaned and
lubricated at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart, otherwise it will quickly wear
out, especially when riding in dusty or
wet areas. Service the drive chain as
follows.
NOTICE
ECA10581
The drive chain must be lubricated
after washing the motorcycle and
riding in the rain.
1. Remove all dirt and mud from the
drive chain with a brush or cloth.
TIP
For a thorough cleaning, have a
Yamaha dealer remove the drive chain
and soak it in solvent.
2. Spray Yamaha Chain and Cable
Lube or a high-quality spray-type
drive chain lubricant on both sides
and on the middle of the chain,
making sure that all side plates and
rollers have been sufficiently oiled.
1. Alignment marks
2. Drive chain slack adjusting nut
3. Locknut
4. Washer
5. Axle nut
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(b)3
Tightening torques:
Locknut:
6.5 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 4.7 ft·lbf)
Axle nut:
60 Nm (6.0 m·kgf, 43.4 ft·lbf)
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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 7-13.)
10. Push down hard on the handlebar
several times to check for proper
fork operation.
EAU25080
Rear wheel
EAU41562
To remove the rear wheel
WARNING
EWA10821
To avoid injury, securely support the
vehicle so there is no danger of it
falling over.
1. Loosen the axle nut.
2. Remove the brake pedal free play
adjusting nut, and then disconnect
1. Retainer
Tightening torque:
Axle nut:
35 Nm (3.5 m·kgf, 25.3 ft·lbf)
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1. Drive chain slack adjusting nut
2. Locknut
3. Chain puller
4. Washer
5. Axle nut
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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 the
swingarm.5. Lift the rear wheel off the ground
according to the procedure on
page 7-21.
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.
TIP
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.
EAU41571
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!
Always use a new cotter
pin.
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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 7-16.)
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
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Tightening torque:
Brake torque rod nut:
15.5 Nm (1.6 m·kgf, 11.2 ft·lbf)