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NOTE:_ Using the alignment marks on each
side of the swingarm, make sure that
both chain pullers are in the same posi-
tion for proper wheel alignment. _
EC000096
CAUTION:_ Improper drive chain slack will over-
load 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 locknuts, and then
tighten the axle nut to the specified
torque.
EAU03006
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.
EC000097
CAUTION:_ The drive chain must be lubricated
after washing the motorcycle or
riding in the rain. _1. Clean the drive chain with kero-
sene and a small soft brush.
ECA00053
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.
ECA00052
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. _
Tightening torque:
Axle nut:
150 Nm (15.0 m·kg)
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EAU01758
To install the front wheel
1. Install the speedometer gear unit
into the wheel hub so that the pro-
jections mesh with the slots.2. Lift the wheel up between the fork
legs.
NOTE:_ Make sure that the slot in the speedom-
eter gear unit fits over the retainer on
the fork leg. _3. Insert the wheel axle.
4. Lower the front wheel so that it is
on the ground.
5. Push down hard on the handlebar
several times to check for proper
fork operation.
6. Install the brake calipers by install-
ing the bolts.
NOTE:_ Make sure that there is enough space
between the brake pads before install-
ing the brake calipers onto the brake
discs. _7. Install the brake hose holders by
installing the bolts.
8. Install the front wheel axle pinch
bolt, and then tighten the wheel
axle, pinch bolt and brake caliper
bolts to the specified torques.
9. Connect the speedometer cable.
1. Speedometer gear unit retainer
Tightening torques:
Wheel axle:
73 Nm (7.3 m·kg)
Front wheel axle pinch bolt:
19 Nm (1.9 m·kg)
Brake caliper bolt:
40 Nm (4.0 m·kg)
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Rear wheel To remove the rear wheel
EW000122
WARNING
_ l
It is advisable to have a Yamaha
dealer service the wheel.
l
Securely support the motor-
cycle so that there is no danger
of it falling over.
_1. Loosen the axle nut and the brake
caliper bolts.2. Disconnect the brake torque rod
from the brake caliper by removing
the nut and the bolt.
3. Place the motorcycle on the cen-
terstand.
4. Remove the axle nut and the
brake caliper by removing the
bolts.
5. Loosen the locknut and drive
chain slack adjusting nut on each
side of the swingarm.
6. Push the wheel forward, and then
remove the drive chain from the
rear sprocket.
NOTE:_ The drive chain does not need to be
disassembled in order to remove and
install the rear wheel. _
1. Drive chain slack adjusting bolt
2. Locknut
3. Axle nut
1. Wheel axle
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67. While supporting the brake caliper
bracket, pull the wheel axle out.
8. Remove the wheel.
ECA00048
CAUTION:_ Do not apply the brake after the
wheel has been removed together
with the brake disc, otherwise the
brake pads will be forced shut. _
EAU03793
To install the rear wheel
1. Insert the wheel axle through the
brake caliper bracket and wheel
from the right-hand side.
2. Install the drive chain onto the rear
sprocket, and then adjust the drive
chain slack. (See page 6-21 for
drive chain slack adjustment pro-
cedures.)
3. Connect the brake torque rod to
the brake caliper bracket by in-
stalling the bolt and the nut.
4. Install the brake caliper by install-
ing the bolts.NOTE:_ Make sure that there is enough space
between the brake pads before install-
ing the brake caliper onto the brake
disc. _5. Take the motorcycle off the cen-
terstand so that the rear wheel is
on the ground.
6. Tighten the axle nut, brake caliper
bolts and brake torque rod nut to
the specified torques.Tightening torques:
Axle nut:
150 Nm (15.0 m·kg)
Brake caliper bolt:
40 Nm (4.0 m·kg)
Brake torque rod nut:
23 Nm (2.3 m·kg)
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