Removing The Drive Chain; Checking The Swingarm - Yamaha YZF-R1S Service Manual

SWINGARM AND DRIVE CHAIN
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REMOVING THE DRIVE CHAIN

1. Stand the motorcycle on a level surface.
WARNING
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 rear wheel is elevated.
2. Remove:
S drive chain
(with the drive chain cutter)
NOTE:
Only cut the drive chain if it or the swingarm is to
be replaced.
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CHECKING THE SWINGARM

1. Check:
S swingarm
Bends/cracks/damage ! Replace.
2. Check:
S pivot shaft
Roll the pivot shaft on a flat surface.
Bends ! Replace.
WARNING
Do not attempt to straighten a bent pivot
shaft.
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