Removing The Swingarm - Yamaha YZF-R1K Service Manual

7
SWINGARM AND DRIVE CHAIN
EB707100
NOTE:
Before removing the drive sprocket,
drive chain, and rear wheel, measure the
drive chain slack and the length of a ten-
link section of the drive chain.
EB707111

REMOVING THE SWINGARM

1. Stand the motorcycle on a level surface.
Securely support the motorcycle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
NOTE:
Place the motorcycle on a suitable stand
so that the rear wheel is elevated.
2. Measure:
• swingarm side play
• swingarm vertical movement
a. Measure the tightening torque of the
b. Measure the swingarm side play Å
c. If the swingarm side play is out of
d. Check the swingarm vertical move-
If swingarm vertical movement is not
smooth or if there is binding, check the
spacers, bearings, washers, and dust
covers.
7 - 72
CHAS
WARNING
WARNING
pivot shaft nut.
Pivot shaft nut
125 Nm (12.5 m • kg, 90 ft • lb)
by moving the swingarm from side to
side.
specification, check the spacers, bear-
ings, washers, and dust covers.
Swingarm side play (at the
end of the swingarm)
1.0 mm (0.04 in)
ı
ment by moving the swingarm up
and down.