Checking The Drive Chain - Yamaha 2006 YSF-R1(V) Supplementary Service Manual

SWINGARM AND DRIVE CHAIN
EAS00709

CHECKING THE DRIVE CHAIN

1. Measure:
• Measure the dimension between 15-links
on the inner side
the roller and calculate the dimension
between pin centers.
• Dimension
dimension
• 15-link section
Out of specification → Replace the drive
chain, front drive sprocket and rear drive
sprocket as a set.
NOTE: NOTE:
• While measuring the 15-link section, push
down on the drive chain to increase its ten-
sion.
• Perform this measurement at two or three dif-
ferent places.
2. Check:
• drive chain
Stiffness → Clean and lubricate or replace.
3. Clean:
• drive chain
a. Wipe the drive chain with a clean cloth.
b. Put the drive chain in kerosene and remove
any remaining dirt.
c. Remove the drive chain from the kerosene
and completely dry it.
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CHAS
and outer side
between pin centers = (Inner
+ Outer dimension
of the drive chain
15-link drive chain section limit
(maximum)
239.3 mm (9.42 in)
of
) / 2