EAU23027
Cl
eaning and 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.
ECA10584
The drive chain must be lubricated
after washing the motorcycle,
rid-
ing in the rain or riding in wet
areas.
1. Clean the d
rive chain with a drive
chain cleaner and a small soft
brush. NOTICE: To prevent dam-
aging the O-rings, do not clean
the drive chain with steam
cleaners, high-pressure wash-
ers or inappropriate solvents.
[ECA11122]
2. Wipe the drive chain dry.
3. Thoroughly lubricate the drive
chain with a special O-ring chain
lubricant. NOTICE: Do not use
engine oil or any other lubricants
fo
r the drive chain, as they may
contain substances that could
damage the O-rings.[ECA11112]
EAU23098
Checking and lubricating the
cables
The operation of all control cables and
the condition of the cables should be
checked before each ride, and the ca-
bles and cable ends should be lubricat-
ed if necessary. If a cable is damaged
or does not move smoothly, have a
Yamaha dealer check or replace it.
WARNING! Damage to the outer
housing of cables may result in inter-
nal rusting and cause interference
with cable movement. Replace dam-
aged cables as soon as possible to
prevent unsafe conditions.[EWA10712]
Recommended lubricant:
Yamaha cable lubricant or other suit-
able cable lubricant
Periodic maintenance and adjustment
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