Steering Head Adjustment; Lubricating The Drive Chain - Yamaha DT125RE 2005 Service Manual

CHEEKING AND ADJUSTING THE STEERING HEAD

LUBRICATING THE DRIVE CHAIN/

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LUBRICATING THE DRIVE CHAIN
The drive chain consists of many interacting
parts. If the drive chain is not maintained pro-
perly, it will wear out quickly. 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, cer-
tain solvents, and the use of a coarse brush
can damage these O-rings. Therefore, use
only kerosene to clean the drive chain. Wipe
the drive chain dry and thoroughly lubricate it
with engine oil or chain lubricant that is suita-
ble 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 sui-
table for O-ring chains
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CHECKING AND ADJUSTING THE
STEERING HEAD
1. Stand the motorcycle on a level surface.
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Securely support the motorcycle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
NOTE:
Place the motorcycle on a suitable stand so
that the front wheel is elevated.
2. Check:
• steering head
Grasp the bottom of the front fork legs and
gently rock the front fork.
Binding/looseness
head.
3. Remove:
• side covers, seat, fuel tank, main switch
protector.
Remove handlebar from its position.
Remove handle crown.
4. Adjust:
• steering head
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Adjust the steering