Lubricating The Drive Chain - Yamaha XT500E Owner's Manual

NOTE:
Make sure that both adjusting plates
are in the same position for proper
wheel alignment.
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Improper drive chain slack will
overload 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 the axle nut and the
brake caliper bracket bolt to the
specified torques.
Tightening torques:
Axle nut:
105 Nm (10.5 m0kgf)
Brake caliper bracket bolt:
48 Nm (4.8 m0kgf)
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR

Lubricating the drive chain

Dr i v e chai n , l u br i c at i n g
The drive chain must be cleaned and
lubricated at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart, otherwise it will quickly
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wear out, especially when riding in
dusty or wet areas. Service the drive
chain as follows.
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The drive chain must be lubricated
after washing the motorcycle or
riding in the rain.
1. Clean the
kerosene and a small soft brush.
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To prevent damaging the O-rings,
do not clean the drive chain with
steam cleaners,
washers or inappropriate solvents.
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Do not use engine oil or any other
lubricants for the drive chain, as
they may contain substances that
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could damage the O-rings.
drive chain with
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high-pressure
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2. Wipe the drive chain dry.
3. Thoroughly lubricate the drive
chain with a special O-ring chain
lubricant.
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