Drive Chain Slack Adjustment; Drive Chain Lubrication - Yamaha XT500E Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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1
a
2
b
3
1. Chain adjusting plate
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2. Axle nut
3. Caliper bracket bolt
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Drive chain slack adjustment

1. Loosen the axle nut and caliper
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bracket bolt.
2. Turn both left and right chain
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adjusting plates
amount. Make sure that they are
in the same position for proper
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wheel alignment. To tighten the
chain, turn in direction a. To
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loosen the chain, turn in direction
b.
cC
Too little chain slack will overload
the engine and other vital parts.
Keep the slack within the specified
2 3
limits.
3. After adjusting, be sure to tighten
the axle nut and caliper bracket
bolt to the specified tightening
torque.
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Tightening torque:
the same
Axle nut:
105 Nm (10.5 m 0 kg)
Caliper bracket bolt:
0
48 Nm (4.8 m kg)
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Drive chain lubrication

The chain consists of many parts
which work with each other. If the
chain is not maintained properly, it
will wear out quickly. Therefore, the
chain must be serviced regularly.
This service is especially necessary
when riding in dusty areas. This
motorcycle is equipped with a sealed
type chain. Steam cleaning, high-
pressure washers, and solvents can
damage the drive chain, so do not
use these for cleaning it. Use only
kerosene to clean the drive chain.
Wipe it dry, and thoroughly lubricate it
with SAE 30 ~ 50W motor oil. Do not
use any other lubricants on the drive
chain. They may contain solvents
that could damage the sealed chain.
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