wheel alignment YAMAHA DT125R 2005 Owners Manual

ODOMETER READING (x 1000 Km) ANNUAL
CHECK
NoITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB 1 6 12 18 24
9*Tires• Check tread depth and for damage.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check air pressure.√√√√ √
• Correct if necessary.
10 *Wheel bearings• Check bearing for looseness or damage.√√√√
11 *Swingarm• Check operation and for excessive play.√√√√• Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. Every 24000 km
• Check chain slack, alignment and condition.
12Drive chain• Adjust and lubricate chain with a special O-ring chain Every 500 km and after washing the
lubricant thoroughly.motorcycle or riding in the rain
13 *Steering bearings• Check bearing play and steering for roughness.√√ √ √√• Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. Every 50000 km
14 *Chassis fasteners• Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws
√√√√ √
are properly tightened.
15Sidestand• Check operation.
• Lubricate.√√√√ √
16 *Sidestand switch• Check operation.√√ √ √√ √
17 *Front fork• Check operation and for oil leakage.√√√√
18 *Shock absorber assembly•Check operation and shock absorber for oil leakage.√√√√
Rear suspension relay • Check operation.√√√√
19 *arm and connecting arm
• Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.
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pivoting points
20 *Carburetor• Check starter (choke) operation.
• Adjust engine idling speed.√√ √ √√ √
21 *Autolube pump• Check operation.
• Bleed if necessary.√√√√
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To adjust the drive chain slack
1. Axle nut
2. Chain tensioner
1. Loosen the axle nut.
2. To tighten the drive chain, turn
the adjusting plate on each side
of the swingarm in direction (a).
To loosen the drive chain, turn
the adjusting plate on each side
of the swingarm in direction (b),
and then push the rear wheel for-
ward.
NOTE:
Make sure that both adjusting plates
are in the same position for proper
wheel alignment.
ECA10570
CAUTION
Improper drive chain slack will
overload 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 the axle nut to the speci-
fied torque.
Tightening torque:
Axle nut:
90 Nm (9,0 m•kgf)
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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.
ECA10581
CAUTION
The drive chain must be lubricated
after washing the motorcycle and
riding in the rain.
1. Clean the drive chain with kero-
sene and a small soft brush.
ECA11120
CAUTION
To prevent damaging the O-rings,
do not clean the drive chain with
steam cleaners, high-pressure
washers or inappropriate solvents.
2. Wipe the drive chain dry.
3. Thoroughly lubricate the drive
chain with a special O-ring chain
lubricant.
ECA11110
CAUTION
Do not use engine oil or any other
lubricants for the drive chain, as
they may contain substances that
could damage the O-rings.
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