Drive Chain Slack - Yamaha TDM900 Owner's Manual

Drive chain slack

The drive chain slack should be
checked before each ride and adjusted
if necessary.
To check the drive chain slack
1. Place the motorcycle on the side-
stand.
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When checking and adjusting the drive
chain slack, there should be no weight
on the motorcycle.
2. Shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position.
3. Move the rear wheel by pushing
the motorcycle to locate the tight-
est portion of the drive chain, and
then measure the drive chain slack
as shown.
Drive chain slack:
50.0–60.0 mm (1.97–2.36 in)
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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4. If the drive chain slack is incorrect,
adjust it as follows.
To adjust the drive chain slack
1. Loosen the axle nut, the brake cal-
iper bracket bolt and the locknut on
each side of the swingarm.
1. Axle nut
2. Drive chain slack adjusting bolt
3. Locknut
4. Alignment marks
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2. Brake caliper bracket
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2. To tighten the drive chain, turn the
drive chain slack adjusting bolt on
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