Yamaha TT-R50E 2020 Owner's Manual

Periodic maintenance and adjustment7-227EAU23018Cleaning and lubricating thedrive chainThe drive chain must be cleaned andlubricated at the intervals specified inthe periodic maintenance and lubrica-tion chart, otherwise it will quickly wearout, especially when riding in dusty orwet areas. Service the drive chain asfollows.NOTICEECA10584The drive chain must be lubricatedafter washing the motorcycle, ridingin the rain or riding in wet areas.1. Remove all dirt and mud from thedrive chain with a brush or cloth.TIPFor a thorough cleaning, have aYamaha dealer remove the drive chainand soak it in solvent.2. Spray Yamaha chain lubricant orother suitable chain lubricant onthe entire chain, making sure thatall side plates and rollers havebeen sufficiently oiled.EAU23098Checking and lubricating thecablesThe operation of all control cables andthe condition of the cables should bechecked before each ride, and the ca-bles and cable ends should be lubri-cated if necessary. If a cable isdamaged or does not move smoothly,have a Yamaha dealer check or re-place it. WARNING! Damage to theouter housing of cables may resultin internal rusting and cause inter-ference with cable movement. Re-place damaged cables as soon aspossible to prevent unsafe condi-tions. [EWA10712]Recommended lubricant:Yamaha cable lubricant or othersuitable cable lubricant