Cleaning And Lubricating The Drive Chain - Yamaha YBR250 Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Tightening torques:
Locknut:
16 Nm (1.6 m.kgf, 12 ft.lbt)
Axle nut:
104 Nm (10.4 m.kgf, 77 ft.lbt)
4. Adjust the brake pedal free play.
(See page 6-16.)
After adjusting the brake pedal free
play, check the operation of the brake
light.
6
Cleaning and lubricating the
drive chain
The drive chain must be cleaned and
lubricated at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart, otherwise it will quickly wear out,
especially when riding in dusty or wet
areas. Service the drive chain as follows.
EWA10660
The drive chain must be lubricated
after washing the motorcycle and
riding in the rain.
1. Clean the drive chain with kerosene
and a small soft brush.
To prevent damaging the O-rings, do
not clean the drive chain with steam
cleaners, high-pressure washers or
inappropriate solvents.
2. Wipe the drive chain dry.
3. Thoroughly lubricate the drive
EAU23022
Do not use engine oil or any other
lubricants for the drive chain, as they
may contain substances that could
damage the O-rings.
ECA10581
ECA11120
6 - 2 0
chain with a special O-ring chain
lubricant.
ECA11110