Checking The Drive Sprocket; Checking The Rear Wheel Sprocket - Yamaha XSR 900 2022 Service Manual

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Owner's manual (124 pages)

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• Drive chain

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.

• This vehicle has a drive chain with small

rubber O-rings "1" between the drive chain

side plates. Never use high-pressure water

or air, steam, gasoline, certain solvents

(e.g., benzine), or a coarse brush to clean

the drive chain. High-pressure methods

could force dirt or water into the drive

chain's internals, and solvents will deterio-

rate the O-rings. A coarse brush can also

damage the O-rings. Therefore, use only

kerosene to clean the drive chain.

• Do not soak the drive chain in kerosene for

more than ten minutes, otherwise the O-

rings can be damaged.

• O-ring "1"

Damage → Replace the drive chain.

• Drive chain roller "2"

Damage/wear → Replace the drive chain.

• Drive chain side plate "3"

Damage/wear/cracks → Replace the drive

5. Lubricate:

• Drive chain

Recommended lubricant

Chain lubricant suitable for O-