Name: Yamaha XJR1300
Brand: Yamaha
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Periodic maintenance and adjustment

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4. Make sure that the drive chain

pullers are in the same position,

the drive chain slack is correct,

and the drive chain moves

smoothly.

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Cleaning 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.

NOTICE

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The drive chain must be lubricated

after washing the motorcycle, riding

in the rain or riding in wet areas.

1. Clean the drive chain with kero-

sene and a small soft brush.

NOTICE: To prevent damaging

the O-rings, do not clean the

drive chain with steam cleaners,

high-pressure washers or inap-

propriate solvents.

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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 lubri-

cants for the drive chain, as they

may contain substances that

could damage the O-rings.

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