Yamaha TT-R110EX owner manual Cleaning and lubricating the drive chain

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR

1.Axle nut

2.Drive chain slack adjusting nut

3.Locknut

4.Alignment marks

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6CAUTION:

Improper drive chain slack will over- load the engine as well as other vital parts of the motorcycle and can lead to chain slippage or breakage. To prevent this from occurring, keep the drive chain slack within the specified limits.

3.Tighten both locknuts and the axle nut to the specified torques.

Tightening torques:

Locknut:

7.0Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf) Axle nut:

60 Nm (6.0 m·kgf, 43 ft·lbf)

4.Adjust the brake pedal free play. (See page 6-18.)

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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.

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CAUTION:

The drive chain must be lubricated after washing the motorcycle and riding in the rain.

1.Remove all dirt and mud from the drive chain with a brush or cloth.

NOTE:

For a thorough cleaning, have a Yamaha dealer remove the drive chain and soak it in solvent.

2.Spray Yamaha Chain and Cable Lube or a high-quality spray-type drive chain lubricant on both sides and on the middle of the chain,

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