Removing The Drive Chain; Checking The Drive Chain - Yamaha XJR1300 2007 Service Manual

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REMOVING THE DRIVE CHAIN

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
rear wheel is elevated.
2. Remove:
Drive sprocket nut "1"
G
Lock washer "2"
G
NOTE:
Straighten the lock washer tab.
G
Operate the rear brake, and loosen the drive
G
sprocket.
After loosening the drive sprocket, remove the
G
rear wheel and swingarm.
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3. Remove:
REAR WHEEL
G
Refer to "REAR WHEEL" on page 4-8.
Swingarm
G
Refer to "SWINGARM" on page 4-57.
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CHECKING THE DRIVE CHAIN

1. Measure:
15-link length of the drive chain
G
Out of specification → Replace the drive
chain.
15-link length limit
239.3 mm (9.42 in)
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a. Measure the 15-link section inside length "a"
and pin outer length "b".
b. Measure the drive chain's 15-link length "c"
using the following formula.
15-link section "a" of the drive chain =
(Pin inside length "a" + pin outer length "b")/2
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NOTE:
While measuring the 15-link section, push
G
down on the drive chain to increase its tension.
Perform this measurement at two or three dif-
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ferent places.
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2. Check:
Drive chain
G
Stiffness → Clean and lubricate or replace.
3. Clean:
Drive chain
G
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a. Wipe the drive chain with a clean cloth.
b. Put the drive chain in kerosene and remove
any remaining dirt.
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