Adjusting The Shift Pedal; Adjusting The Drive Chain Slack - Yamaha XJR1300 2007 Service Manual

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ADJUSTING THE SHIFT PEDAL

NOTE:
The shift pedal position is determined by the in-
stalled shift rod length "a".
1. Measure:
Installed shift rod angle "a"
G
Incorrect → Adjust.
Installed shift rod angle
90°
a
2. Adjust:
Installed shift rod angle
G
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a. Loosen both locknuts "1".
b. Turn the shift rod "2" in direction "a" or "b" to
obtain the correct shift pedal position.
Direction "a"
Shift pedal is raised.
Direction "b"
Shift pedal is lowered.
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c. Tighten both locknuts.
d. Make sure the installed shift rod angle is with-
in specification.
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ADJUSTING THE DRIVE CHAIN SLACK

NOTE:
The drive chain slack must be checked at the
tightest point on the chain.
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CAUTION:
A drive chain that is too tight will overload
the engine and other vital parts, and one that
is too loose can skip and damage the swing-
arm or cause an accident. Therefore, keep
the drive chain slack within the specified lim-
its.
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:
Both wheels should be on the ground without a
rider on the vehicle.
2. Move the rear wheel several times and find
the tightest position of drive chain.
3. Check:
Drive chain slack "a"
G
Out of specification → Adjust.
Drive chain slack
20–30 mm
4. Loosen:
Wheel axle nut "1"
G
5. Adjust:
Drive chain slack
G
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a. Loosen both locknuts "2".
b. Turn both adjusting nuts "3" in direction "a" or
"b" until the specified drive chain slack is ob-
tained.
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CHASSIS
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