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64. 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
drive chain slack adjusting bolt on
each side of the swingarm in direc-
tion (a). To loosen the drive chain,
turn the adjusting bolt on each side
of the swingarm in direction (b),
and then push the rear wheel for-
ward. NOTICE: Improper drive
chain slack will overload the en-
gine as well as other vital parts
of the motorcycle and can leadto chain slippage or breakage.
To prevent this from occurring,
keep the drive chain slack with-
in the specified limits.
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TIPUsing the alignment marks on each
side of the swingarm, make sure that
both drive chain pullers are in the same
position for proper wheel alignment.3. Tighten the axle nut, then the lock-
nuts to their specified torques.
1. Drive chain slack
1. Axle nut
2. Drive chain slack adjusting bolt
3. Locknut
4. Drive chain puller
5. Alignment marks
Tightening torques:
Axle nut:
150 Nm (15 m·kgf, 108 ft·lbf)
Locknut:
16 Nm (1.6 m·kgf, 12 ft·lbf)
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65. 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. Lower the front wheel so that it is
on the ground, and then put the
sidestand down.
4. Install the brake calipers by install-
ing the bolts.
TIPMake 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 bolt and nut.
6. Tighten the brake caliper bolts to
the specified torque.
7. Tighten the wheel axle, and then
the wheel axle pinch bolt to their
specified torque.
8. Push down hard on the handlebar
several times to check for proper
fork operation.
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Rear wheel (for non-ABS mod-
els)
WARNING
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For the ABS model, have a Yamaha
dealer remove and install the wheel.
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To remove the rear wheel
WARNING
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To avoid injury, securely support the
vehicle so there is no danger of it
falling over.1. Loosen the axle nut.
1. Brake hose holder
2. Bolt and nut
3. Brake caliper bolt
4. Brake caliper
Tightening torque:
Brake caliper bolt:
40 Nm (4.0 m·kgf, 29 ft·lbf)
Tightening torques:
Wheel axle:
72 Nm (7.2 m·kgf, 52 ft·lbf)
Front wheel axle pinch bolt:
23 Nm (2.3 m·kgf, 17 ft·lbf)
1. Axle nut
2. Brake caliper bracket
3. Brake caliper
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