D.
Chain
Maintenance
The chain should
be
lubricated according to
the recommendations given
in
the Mainte-
nance and Lubrication
Interval charts, or more
often
if
possible. (Preferably after every use.)
See "Chassis and Suspension, Swing
Arm",
for
additional information regarding chain
guide.
1.
Wipe
off
dirt with shop rag.
If
accumula-
tion
is
severe,
use
wire brush, then rag.
2.
Apply lubricant between roller and side
plates
on
both inside and outside
of
chain. Don't skip a portion
as
this will
cause
uneven wear. Apply thoroughly.
Wipe
off
excess.
Recommended
lubricant:
YAMAHA
CHAIN
AND
CABLE
LUBE, or
SAE 10W30 type
SE
motor oil
3.
Periodically remove the chain. Wipe
and/ or brush excess dirt
off.
Blow
off
with high pressure air.
4.
Soak chain
in
solvent, brushing
off
re-
maining dirt. Dry with high pressure air.
Lubricate
thoroughly
to
make sure lubri-
cant penetrates. Wipe
off
excess.
Re-
install.
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