Removing The Drive Chain; Checking The Drive Chain - Yamaha FZ09E 2014 Service Manual

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REMOVING THE DRIVE CHAIN

1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
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WARNING
Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
TIP
Place the vehicle on a suitable stand so that the
rear wheel is elevated.
2. Straighten the drive sprocket nut rib "a".
a
3. Remove:
• Drive chain
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NOTICE
Be sure to put on safety goggles when work-
ing.
TIP
Cut the drive chain with the drive chain cut & riv-
et tool.
Drive chain cut & rivet tool
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CHECKING THE DRIVE CHAIN

1. Measure:
• 15-link section "a" of the drive chain
Out of specification  Replace the drive
chain.
15-link length limit
239.3 mm (9.42 in)
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a. Measure the length "b" between the inner
sides of the pins and the length "c" between
the outer sides of the pins on a 15-link section
of the drive chain as shown in the illustration.
b. Calculate the length "a" of the 15-link section
of the drive chain using the following formula.
Drive chain 15-link section length "a" =
(length "b" between pin inner sides + length
"c" between pin outer sides)/2
TIP
• When measuring a 15-link section of the drive
chain, make sure that the drive chain is taut.
• Perform this procedure 2–3 times, at a different
location each time.
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2. Check:
• Drive chain
Stiffness  Clean and lubricate or replace.
3. Clean:
• Drive chain
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a. Wipe the drive chain with a clean cloth.
b. Put the drive chain in kerosene and remove
any remaining dirt.
c. Remove the drive chain from the kerosene
and completely dry it.
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