Lubricating The Drive Chain - Yamaha VIRAGO XV250S Owner's Manual

Tightening torque:
Axle nut:
104 Nm (10.4 m·kgf, 75 ft·lbf)
6. Insert a new cotter pin into the axle
nut, and then bend its ends as
shown.
1. Cotter pin
NOTE:
Make sure that two notches in the axle
nut are aligned with the hole through
the wheel axle, otherwise further tight-
en the axle nut until they are.
WARNING
Always use a new cotter pin for the
axle nut.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
7. Adjust the brake pedal free play.
(See page 6-19.)
WARNING
After adjusting the brake pedal free
play, check the operation of the
brake light.
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Lubricating the drive chain

The drive chain must be cleaned and
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lubricated at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart, otherwise it will quickly wear
out, especially when riding in dusty or
wet areas. Service the drive chain as
follows.
CAUTION:
The drive chain must be lubricated
after washing the motorcycle or
riding in the rain.
1. Clean the drive chain with kero-
CAUTION:
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
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sene and a small soft brush.
chain with a special O-ring chain
lubricant.
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