wheel alignment YAMAHA MT-03 2012 Owners Manual
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOBODOMETER READING (x 1,000 km)
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• Check for cracks or damage.
• Replace.
• Check runout and for damage.
• Check tread depth and for damage.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary.
• Check bearing for looseness
or damage.
• Check operation and for excessive play.
• Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.
• Check chain slack, alignment and condition.
• Adjust and lubricate chain with a special O-ring
chain lubricant thoroughly.
• Check bearing play and steering for roughness.
• Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.
• Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are
properly tightened.
• Check operation.
• Lubricate.
• Check operation.
Every 4 years Brake hoses
Wheels
Tires
Wheel bearings
Swingarm
Drive chain
Steering bearings
Chassis fasteners
Sidestand
Sidestand switch
Every 800 km and after washing
the motorcycle or riding in the rain
Every 20000 km
Every 50000 km
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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Drive chain slack
The drive chain slack should be
checked before each ride and adjusted
if necessary.
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To check the drive chain slack
1. Drive chain slack
1. Place the motorcycle on the side-
stand.
NOTE:
When checking and adjusting the dri-
ve chain slack, there should be no
weight on the motorcycle.
2. Shift the transmission into the
neutral position.
3. Move the rear wheel by pushing
the motorcycle to locate the tight-
est portion of the drive chain, and
then measure the drive chain
slack as shown.
4. If the drive chain slack is incor-
rect, adjust it as follows.
Drive chain slack:
40.0-50.0 mm (1.57-1.97 in)
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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
adjusting bolt on each side of the
swingarm in direction (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 forward.
NOTE:
Using the alignment marks on each
side of the swingarm, make sure that
both chain pullers are in the same po-
sition for proper wheel alignment.