Removing The Drive Belt And Drive Sprocket; Checking The Drive Belt - Yamaha XV1600A1999 Service Manual

DRIVE BELT AND DRIVE SPROCKET
REMOVING THE DRIVE BELT AND DRIVE
SPROCKET
NOTE:
Loosen the drive sprocket nut before remove
the rear wheel.
1. Remove:
S drive sprocket bracket 1
S drive sprocket cover 2
2. Straighten the lock washer tab.
3. Loosen:
S drive sprocket nut 1
NOTE:
When loosening the drive sprocket nut, press
down on the brake pedal so the drive sprocket
does not move.

CHECKING THE DRIVE BELT

1. Clean:
S drive belt
a. Wipe the drive belt with a clean cloth.
b. Put the drive belt in a mixture of mild deter-
gent and water. Then, remove any dirt from
the drive belt.
c. Remove the drive belt from the mixture and
rinse it off with clean water. Then, let the drive
belt thoroughly dry.
2. Check:
S drive belt
CAUTION:
S To protect the installation drive belt from
damage, handle it with care.
S The drive belt can not be bent smaller a
than 127 mm (5 in).
S The removed drive belt can not be twisted
inside out.
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