PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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Drive chain slackThe 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 neutral position.
3. Measure the drive chain slack as shown.
4. If the drive chain slack is incorrect, adjust it as follows.
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To a djust the drive chain slack
Consult a Yamaha dealer before ad-
justing the drive chain slack. 1. Take the motorcycle off the cen- terstand, and then put the side-
stand down.
2. Loosen the locknut at each end of the swingarm, and then loosen the
axle nut.
3. Place the motorcycle on the cen- terstand.
4. To tighten the drive chain, turn the drive chain slack adjusting nut at
each end of the swingarm in direc-
tion (a). To loosen the drive chain,
turn the adjusting nut at each end
of the swingarm in direction (b),
and then push the rear wheel for-
ward. NOTICE: Improper drive
chain slack will overload the en-
g ine as well as other vital parts
of the motorcycle an d can lead
to chain slippa ge or breakag e.
To prevent this from occurrin g,
keep the d rive chain slack with-
in the specifie d limits.
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TIPUsing the alignment marks on each
drive chain puller, make sure that both
chain pullers are in the same position
for proper wheel alignment.
1. Drive chain slackDrive chain slack:
45.0–55.0 mm (1.77–2.17 in)
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1. Axle nut
2. Drive chain slack adjusting nut
3. Locknut
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1
2
(a)(b)
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