Cleaning And Lubricating The Drive Chain - Yamaha R15 Owner's Manual

4. Make sure that the drive chain
pullers are in the same position,
the drive chain slack is correct,
and the drive chain
smoothly.
Periodic maintenance and adjustment
Cleaning and lubricating the
drive chain
The drive chain must be cleaned and
moves
lubricated at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart, otherwise it will quickly wear
out, especially when riding in dusty or
wet areas. Service the drive chain as
follows.
NOTICE
The drive chain must be lubricated
after washing the motorcycle, riding
in the rain or riding in wet areas.
1. Clean the drive chain with soap
water to remove the accumulated
dust & mud and then dry off.
2. Apply the cleaning spray on all the
links and plates of chain, then
wipe the chain. NOTICE: To pre-
vent damaging the O-rings, do
not clean the drive chain with
steam cleaners, high-pressure
washers or inappropriate sol-
vents.
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3. Thoroughly lubricate the drive
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chain with a special O-ring chain
lubricant.
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