Removing The Drive Chain; Checking The Swingarm - Yamaha YZF-R1P Service Manual

SWINGARM AND DRIVE CHAIN
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REMOVING THE DRIVE CHAIN

1. Stand the motorcycle on a level surface.
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Securely support the motorcycle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
NOTE:
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Place the motorcycle on a suitable stand so
that the rear wheel is elevated.
2. Remove:
• drive chain
(with the drive chain cutter)
NOTE:
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Only cut the drive chain if it or the swingarm is
to be replaced.
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CHECKING THE SWINGARM

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