Drive Chain Lubrication - Yamaha YZF1000RJ Service Manual

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DRIVE CHAIN LUBRICATION/
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STEERING HEAD INSPECTION _ _
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DRIVE CHAIN LUBRICATION
The drive chain consists of many interact-
ing parts. If the chain is not maintained
properly, it will vyear out rapidly. Therefore,
the drive chain ~hould be serviced periodi-
cally. This service is necessary especially
when the motorcycle is used in dusty areas.
This motorcycle has a drive chain with
small rubber O-rings between each chain
plate. Steam cleaning, high-pressure wash-
ing, and certain solvents can damage these
O-rings. Use only kerosene to clean the
drive chain. Wipe it dry and thoroughly
lubricate it with SAE 30
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50W motor oil. Do
not use any other lubricants on the drive
ch.a in. They may contain solvents that could
damage the O-rings.
Recommended lubricant:
- - - . SAE 30 .., 50W motor oil or chain
lubricant suitable for O•ring
chains .
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STEERING HEAD INSPECTION
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WARNING
Securely support the motorcycle so that
there is no danger of it falling over .
1.Stand the motorcycle on a level surface.
2.Remove:
• Bottom cowling (front)
• Bottom cowling
Refer to "COWLINGS" .
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Place the motorcycle on a suitable stand so
that the front wheel is elevated.
3.Check:
• Steering assembly bearings
Grasp the bottom of the lower front fork
tubes and gently rock the fork assembly.
Looseness ➔ Adjust the steering head.