Cleaning And Lubricating The Drive Chain - Yamaha YBR125ED Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
9. Adjust the brake pedal free play.
(See page 6-18.)
WARNING
After adjusting the brake pedal free
play, check the operation of the
brake light.
10. Make sure that the drive chain
pullers are in the same position,
the drive chain slack is correct,
and the drive
smoothly.
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Cleaning and lubricating the
drive chain
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The drive chain must be cleaned and
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.
NOTICE
chain moves
The drive chain must be lubricated
after washing the motorcycle, riding
in the rain or riding in wet areas.
1. Clean the drive chain with kero-
sene and a small soft brush.
NOTICE: To prevent damaging
the O-rings, do not clean the
drive chain with steam cleaners,
high-pressure washers or inap-
propriate solvents.
2. Wipe the drive chain dry.
3. Thoroughly lubricate the drive
chain with a special O-ring chain
lubricant. NOTICE: Do not use
engine oil or any other lubri-
cants for the drive chain, as they
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may contain substances that
could damage the O-rings.
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