Lubricating The Drive Chain; Checking And Adjusting The Steering Head - Yamaha YZF-R6 99 Service Manual

CHECKING AND ADJUSTING THE STEERING HEAD

LUBRICATING THE DRIVE CHAIN/

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LUBRICATING THE DRIVE CHAIN
The drive chain consists of many interacting
parts. If the drive chain is not maintained prop-
erly, it will wear out rapidly. Therefore, the drive
chain should be serviced, especially when the
motorcycle is used in dusty areas. This motor-
cycle has a drive chain with small rubber O-
rings between each side plate. Steam cleaning,
high-pressure washing, certain solvents, and
the use of a coarse brush can damage these O-
rings. Therefore, use only kerosine to clean the
drive chain. Wipe the drive chain dry and thor-
oughly lubricate it with engine oil or chain lubri-
cant that is suitable for O-ring chains. Do not
use any other lubricants on the drive chain since
they may contain solvents that could damage
the O-rings.
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CHECKING AND ADJUSTING THE STEER-
ING HEAD
1. Stand the motorcycle on a level surface.
Securely support the motorcycle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
NOTE:
Place the motorcycle on a suitable stand so that
the front wheel is elevated.
2. Check:
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Recommended lubricant
Engine oil or chain lubricant
suitable for O-ring chains
WARNING
S steering head
Grasp the bottom of the front fork legs and
gently rock the front fork.
Looseness/binding ! Adjust the steering
head.
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