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7loa
d the en gine as well as other
vital parts of the motorcycle an d
can lead to chain slippa ge or
b reakag e. To prevent this from
occurrin g, keep the drive chain
slack within the specifie d limits.
[ECA10572]
TIPUsing the alignment marks on each
drive chain puller, make sure that both
drive chain pullers are in the same po-
sition for proper wheel alignment.
3. Tighten both locknuts and the axle
nut to the specified torques.
4. Make sure that the drive chain pullers are in the same position,
the drive chain slack is correct,
and the drive chain moves
smoothly.
EAU23018
Cleanin g an d lu bricatin g the
d rive chainThe 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
ECA10584
The drive chain must be lu bricated
after washin g the motorcycle, ri din g
in the rain or ri din g in wet areas.1. Remove all dirt and mud from the
drive chain with a brush or cloth.TIPFor a thorough cleaning, have a
Yamaha dealer remove the drive chain and soak it in solvent.2. Spray Yamaha chain lubricant or other suitable chain lubricant on
the entire chain, making sure that
all side plates and rollers have
been sufficiently oiled.
1. Axle nut
2. Drive chain puller
3. Locknut
4. Drive chain slack adjusting bolt
5. Alignment marks
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32
Ti
ghtenin g torques:
Locknut: 16 Nm (1.6 m·kgf, 12 ft·lbf)
Axle nut:
90 Nm (9.0 m·kgf, 65 ft·lbf)
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73. Remove the axle nut and washer.
4. Pull the wheel axle out, and then
remove the wheel. NOTICE: Do
not apply the b rake after the
wheel an d b rake disc have b een
remove d, otherwise the brake
pa ds will be forced shut.
[ECA11073]
To install the front wheel
1. Lift the wheel up between the fork legs.TIPMake sure that there is enough space
between the brake pads before install-
ing the wheel.2. Insert the wheel axle from the rightside. 3. Lower the front wheel so that it is
on the ground, install the remov-
able sidestand, and then rest the
motorcycle on it.
4. Install the washer and axle nut, and then tighten the axle nut to the
specified torque.
EAU25081
Rear wheel
EAU56741
To remove the rear wheel
WARNING
EWA10822
To avoi d injury, securely support the
vehicle so there is no dan ger of it
fallin g over.1. Loosen the axle nut.
2. Lift the rear wheel off the ground
according to the procedure on
page 7-28.
3. Fully loosen the locknut, and then loosen the drive chain slack ad-
justing bolt on each side of the
swingarm.
4. Remove the axle nut and washer.
1. Wheel axle
Ti ghtenin g torque:
Axle nut: 70 Nm (7.0 m·kgf, 51 ft·lbf)
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