Lubricating The Drive Chain; Checking And Adjusting The Steering Head - Yamaha MT-01 T 2005 Service Manual

NOTE:
Measure the drive chain slack 85 mm (3.35 in)
"b" from the end of the drive chain guide.
3. Adjust:
• Drive chain slack
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a. Loosen the wheel axle nut "1".
b. Loosen both locknuts "2".
c. Turn both adjusting bolts "3" in direction "a" or
"b" until the specified drive chain slack is ob-
tained.
Direction "a"
Drive chain is tightened.
Direction "b"
Drive chain is loosened.
a
NOTE:
• To maintain the proper wheel alignment, adjust
both sides evenly.
• Push the rear wheel forward to make sure
there is no clearance between the swingarm
end plates and the ends of the swingarm.
d. Tighten the locknuts to specification.
Locknut (drive chain adjusting
bolt)
16 Nm (1.6 m·kg, 11 ft·lb)
e. Tighten the wheel axle nut to specification.
a
b
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1
b
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LUBRICATING THE DRIVE CHAIN

The drive chain consists of many interacting
parts. If the drive chain is not maintained proper-
ly, it will wear out quickly. Therefore, the drive
chain should be serviced, especially when the
vehicle is used in dusty areas.
This vehicle has a drive chain with small rubber
O-rings between each side plate. Steam clean-
ing, high-pressure washing, certain solvents,
and the use of a coarse brush can damage
these O-rings. Therefore, use only kerosene to
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clean the drive chain. Wipe the drive chain dry
and thoroughly lubricate it with engine oil or
chain lubricant 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
STEERING HEAD
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
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WARNING
Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
NOTE:
Place the vehicle on a suitable stand so that the
front wheel is elevated.
2. Check:
• Steering head
Grasp the bottom of the front fork legs and
gently rock the front fork.
Binding/looseness → Adjust the steering
head.
3. Remove:
• Upper bracket
Refer to "STEERING HEAD" on page 4-57.
4. Adjust:
• Steering head
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Rear wheel axle nut
150 Nm (15.0 m·kg, 110 ft·lb)
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Recommended lubricant
Engine oil or chain lubricant
suitable for O-ring chains
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