Yamaha YZFR7P User Manual

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CHK
ADJ
ADJUSTING THE DRIVE CHAIN SLACK
2. Rotate the rear wheel several times and
check the drive chain to locate its tight-
est point.
3. Measure:
• drive chain slack a
Out of specification → Adjust.
Drive chain slack
40 ~ 50 mm (1.57 ~ 1.97 in)
4. Adjust:
• drive chain slack
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a. Loosen the wheel axle nut 1 and
wheel axle.
b. Loosen both locknuts 2.
c. Turn both adjusting bolts 3 in direc-
tion a or b until the specified drive
chain slack is obtained.
NOTE:
To maintain the proper wheel align-
ment, adjust both sides evenly.
d. Tighten both locknuts.
e. Tighten the wheel axle and wheel
axle nut to specification.
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Direction a
Drive chain slack is
decreased.
Direction b
Drive chain slack is
increased.
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Wheel axle
150 Nm
(15.0 m • kg, 110 ft • lb)
Wheel axle nut
45 Nm (4.5 m • kg, 32 ft • lb)
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Yamaha YZFR7P Specifications

General

Brand	Yamaha
Model	YZFR7P
Category	Motorcycle
Language	English