Lubricating The Drive Chain; Checking And Adjusting The Steering Head - Yamaha YZF-R6(V) 2006 Service Manual

Drive chain slack
35.0–45.0 mm (1.38–1.77 in)
NOTE:
Measure the drive chain slack halfway between
the drive axle and the rear wheel axle.
a
3. Adjust:
• Drive chain slack
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a. Loosen the wheel axle nut "1".
b. Loosen both locknuts "2".
c. Turn both adjusting bolts "3" in direction "a" or
"b" until the specified drive chain slack is ob-
tained.
Direction "a"
Drive chain is tightened.
Direction "b"
Drive chain is loosened.
NOTE:
Using the alignment marks "4" on each side of
the swingarm, make sure that both chain pullers
are in the same position for proper wheel align-
ment.
3
2
a
b
d. Tighten the wheel axle nut to specification.
Wheel axle nut
110 Nm (11.0 m·kg, 80 ft·lb)
e. Tighten the drive chain adjusting bolts in di-
rection "a" to specification.
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1
f. Tighten the locknuts to specification.
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LUBRICATING THE DRIVE CHAIN

The drive chain consists of many interacting
parts. If the drive chain is not maintained proper-
ly, it will wear out quickly. Therefore, the drive
chain should be serviced, especially when the
vehicle is used in dusty areas.
This vehicle has a drive chain with small rubber
O-rings between each side plate. Steam clean-
ing, high-pressure washing, certain solvents,
MMM
and the use of a coarse brush can damage
these O-rings. Therefore, use only kerosene to
clean the drive chain. Wipe the drive chain dry
and thoroughly lubricate it with engine oil or
chain lubricant that is suitable for O-ring chains.
Do not use any other lubricants on the drive
chain since they may contain solvents that could
damage the O-rings.
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CHECKING AND ADJUSTING THE
STEERING HEAD
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
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WARNING
Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
NOTE:
Place the vehicle on a suitable stand so that the
front wheel is elevated.
2. Check:
• Steering head
Grasp the bottom of the front fork legs and
gently rock the front fork.
Binding/looseness → Adjust the steering
head.
3. Remove:
• Upper bracket
Refer to "STEERING HEAD" on page 4-54.
3-26
Drive chain adjusting bolt
2 Nm (0.2 m·kg, 1.4 ft·lb)
Drive chain adjusting locknut
16 Nm (1.6 m·kg, 11 ft·lb)
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Recommended lubricant
Engine oil or chain lubricant
suitable for O-ring chains
CHASSIS
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