PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT6-22123456789101112EAU22762Drive chain slackThe drive chain slack should bechecked before each ride and adjustedif necessary.EAU59591To check the drive chain slack1. Place the motorcycle on the cen-terstand.2. Shift the transmission into the neu-tral position.3. Push on the drive chain at the cen-ter point between the drive axleand the rear wheel axle with aforce of 50 N (5.0 kgf, 11 lbf).4. Measure drive chain slack asshown.5. If the drive chain slack is incorrect,adjust it as follows.EAU59641To adjust the drive chain slackConsult a Yamaha dealer before ad-justing the drive chain slack.1. Take the motorcycle off the center-stand, and then put the sidestanddown.2. Loosen the brake pedal free playadjusting nut, brake torque rod nut,and axle nut.3. Loosen the drive chain puller lock-nut at each end of the swingarm.4. Place the motorcycle on the cen-terstand.5. To tighten the drive chain, turn thedrive chain slack adjusting bolt ateach end of the swingarm in direc-tion (a). To loosen the drive chain,turn the adjusting bolt at each endof the swingarm in direction (b),and then push the rear wheel for-ward. NOTICE: Improper drivechain slack will overload the en-Drive chain slack:30.0–40.0 mm (1.18–1.57 in)1. Drive chain slack11. Brake pedal free play adjusting nut2. Drive chain slack adjusting bolt3. Drive chain puller locknut4. Axle nut5. Brake torque rod nut6. Brake torque rod6123 45
