Checking And Lubricating The Cables - Yamaha TT-R Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
3. Thoroughly lubricate the drive
chain with a special O-ring chain
lubricant.
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Do not use engine oil or any other
lubricants for the drive chain, as
they may contain substances that
could damage the O-rings.
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Checking and lubricating the
cables
The operation of all control cables
and the condition of the cables
should be checked before each ride,
and the cables and cable ends
should be lubricated if necessary. If a
cable is damaged or does not move
smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer
check or replace it.
Recommended lubricant:
Yamaha Chain and Cable Lube
or engine oil SAE 10W-30
(API SE)
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Damage to the outer housing of
cables may result in internal rust-
ing and cause interference with
cable movement. Replace dam-
aged cables as soon as possible to
prevent unsafe conditions.
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