Drive Chain Slack Adjustment - Yamaha YZ85 Manuel D'atelier Du Proprietaire

DRIVE CHAIN SLACK ADJUSTMENT

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4. Check:
Drive chain stiffness a
G
Clean and oil the chain and hold as illus-
trated.
Stiff → Replace drive chain.
5. Install:
Drive chain 1
G
Joint 2
G
Master link clip 3
G
CAUTION:
Be sure to install the master link clip to the
direction as shown.
a Turning direction
6. Lubricate:
Drive chain
G
Drive chain lubricant:
SAE 10W-30 motor oil or suit-
able chain lubricants
EC36A060
DRIVE CHAIN SLACK ADJUSTMENT
1. Elevate the rear wheel by placing the suit-
able stand under the engine.
2. Check:
Drive chain slack a
G
In the center between the drive axle and
rear wheel axle.
Out of specification → Adjust.
Drive chain slack:
35 ~ 45 mm (1.4 ~ 1.8 in)
NOTE:
Before checking and/or adjusting, rotate the
rear wheel through several revolutions and
check the slack several times to find the tight-
est point. Check and/or adjust chain slack with
rear wheel in this "tight chain" position.
INSP
ADJ