Yamaha XV1600A1999 Service Manual page 105

ADJUSTING THE DRIVE BELT SLACK
1. Stand the motorcycle on a level surface.
WARNING
Securely support the motorcycle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
NOTE:
Place the motorcycle on a sidestand and or on a
suitable stand so that the rear wheel is elevated.
2. Rotate the rear wheel several times and
check the drive belt to locate its tightest point.
3. Measure:
S drive belt slack a
Out of specification ! Adjust.
Drive belt slack
On a sidestand
7.5
On a suitable stand
14
Belt tension gauge
90890-03170
NOTE:
S The level marks of the level window on the low-
er drive belt cover are in units of 5 mm (0.20 in).
Use them as a standard for measuring the
drive belt slack.
S Measure the drive belt slack when the drive
belt has been pushed with 4.5 kg (10 lbs) of
pressure using a belt tension gauge 1 .
4. Adjust:
S drive belt slack
NOTE:
Place the motorcycle on a suitable stand so that
the rear wheel is elevated.
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CHK
ADJ
13 mm at 4.5 kg
21 mm at 4.5 kg