Lubricating The Drive Chain - Yamaha FZ6-SS 2004 Service Manual

ADJUSTING THE DRIVE CHAIN SLACK/

LUBRICATING THE DRIVE CHAIN

f. Tighten both locknuts to specification.
Locknut
16 Nm (1.6 mSkg, 12 ftSlb)
g. Tighten the wheel axle nut to specification.
Wheel axle nut
120 Nm (12 mSkg, 87 ftSlb)
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LUBRICATING THE DRIVE CHAIN
The drive chain consists of many interacting
parts. If the drive chain is not maintained proper-
ly, it will wear out rapidly. Therefore, the drive
chain should be serviced, especially when the
motorcycle is used in dusty areas.
This motorcycle has a drive chain with small
rubber O-rings between each side plate. Steam
cleaning, high-pressure washing, certain sol-
vents, and the use of a coarse brush can dam-
age these O-rings. Therefore, use only kerosine
to clean the drive chain. Wipe the drive chain dry
and thoroughly lubricate it with engine oil or
chain lubricant that is suitable for O-ring chains.
Do not use any other lubricants on the drive
chain since they may contain solvents that
could damage the O-rings.
Recommended lubricant
Engine oil or chain lubricant
suitable forO-ring chains
3-49
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