Yamaha 2014 MT-07 Service Manual page 259

• Perform this procedure 2–3 times, at a different
location each time.
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2. Check:
• Drive chain
Stiffness → Clean and lubricate or replace.
3. Clean:
• Drive chain
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a. Wipe the drive chain with a clean cloth.
b. Put the drive chain in kerosene and remove
any remaining dirt.
c. Remove the drive chain from the kerosene
and completely dry it.
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NOTICE
• This motorcycle has a drive chain with
small rubber O-rings "1" between the drive
chain side plates. Never use high-pressure
water or air, steam, gasoline, certain sol-
vents (e.g., benzine), or a coarse brush to
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clean the drive chain. High-pressure meth-
ods could force dirt or water into the drive
chain's internals, and solvents will deterio-
rate the O-rings. A coarse brush can also
damage the O-rings. Therefore, use only
kerosene to clean the drive chain.
• Do not soak the drive chain in kerosene for
more than ten minutes, otherwise the O-
rings can be damaged.
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4. Check:
• O-rings "1"
Damage → Replace the drive chain.
• Drive chain rollers "2"
Damage/wear → Replace the drive chain.
• Drive chain side plates "3"
Damage/wear/cracks → Replace the drive
chain.
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5. Lubricate:
• Drive chain
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