wheel torque YAMAHA YZF1000 2021 Owners Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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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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ECA00046
CAUTION:_ Do not apply the brake after the
brake calipers have been removed,
otherwise the brake pads will be
forced shut. _
EAU03909
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. 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. _6. Tighten the wheel axle, then the
front wheel axle pinch bolt and the
brake caliper bolts to the specified
torques.
7. Connect the speedometer cable.
8. Install the front fender by installing
the bolts.
9. Push down hard on the handlebar
several times to check for proper
fork operation.
1. Speedometer gear unit
2. Slot
3. Speedometer gear unit stopper
Tightening torques:
Wheel axle:
72 Nm (7.2 m·kg)
Front wheel axle pinch bolt:
23 Nm (2.3 m·kg)
Brake caliper bolt:
40 Nm (4.0 m·kg)
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