Periodic Inspections And Adjustments; Drive Chain Slack Adjustment - Yamaha FZR400 1988-1989 Service Manual

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DRIVE CHAIN SLACK ADJUSTMENT

PERIODIC INSPECTIONS
CHASSIS
DRIVE CHAIN SLACK ADJUSTMENT
NOTE:
Before checking and/or adjusting the chain slack,
rotate the rear wheel several revolutions. Check
the chain slack several times to find the point
where the chain is the tightest. Check and/or
adjust the chain slack where the rear wheel is in
this "tight chain" position.
Too little of chain slack will overload the engine
and over vital parts; keep the slack within the
specified
Securely support the motorcycle so there is
no danger of it falling over.
1. Place the motorcycle on a level place, and
2. Check:
3. Adjust:
Adjustment
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AND ADJUSTMENTS
limits.
hold it in an upright position.
Drive chain slack @
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Out of specification + Adjust.
Drive chain slack
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steps:
Remove the cotter pin @ .
Loosen the axle nut @ .
Loosen both locknuts @ (adjuster) and
turn the adjuster @ clockwise or counter-
clockwise until the specified slack is
obtained.