Yamaha 2004 FZ6-SS Service Manual - Chk
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ADJUSTING THE DRIVE CHAIN SLACK/
LUBRICATING THE DRIVE CHAIN
CHK
ADJ
f. Tighten both locknuts to specification.
Locknut
16 Nm (1.6 m
Skg, 12 ftSlb)
g. Tighten the wheel axle nut to specification.
Wheel axle nut
120 Nm (12 m
Skg, 87 ftSlb)
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LUBRICATING THE DRIVE CHAIN
The drive chain consists of many interacting
parts. If the drive chain is not maintained proper-
ly, it will wear out rapidly. Therefore, the drive
chain should be serviced, especially when the
motorcycle is used in dusty areas.
This motorcycle has a drive chain with small
rubber O-rings between each side plate. Steam
cleaning, high-pressure washing, certain sol-
vents, and the use of a coarse brush can dam-
age these O-rings. Therefore, use only kerosine
to clean the drive chain. Wipe the drive chain dry
and thoroughly lubricate it with engine oil or
chain lubricant that is suitable for O-ring chains.
Do not use any other lubricants on the drive
chain since they may contain solvents that
could damage the O-rings.
Recommended lubricant
Engine oil or chain lubricant
suitable forO-ring chains