Yamaha YZF-R1S Service Manual - Chk
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ADJUSTING THE DRIVE CHAIN SLACK/
LUBRICATING THE DRIVE CHAIN
CHK
ADJ
NOTE:
Direction
Drive chain is tightened.
Direction
Drive chain is loosened.
To maintain the proper wheel alignment, adjust
both sides evenly.
d. Tighten both locknuts to specification.
Locknut
16 Nm (1.6 m
Skg, 12 ftSlb)
e. Tighten the wheel axle nut to specification.
Wheel axle nut
150 Nm (15 m
Skg, 108 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 quickly. 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 kero-
sene 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 for O-ring chains