1. Check:
Bent teeth
Replace the drive
chain sprockets
as a set.

b. Correct
1. Drive chain roller
2. Drive chain sprocket
Checking the rear wheel sprocket
Refer to "CHECKING AND REPLACING THE REAR WHEEL SPROCKET" on page 4-15.
Checking the rear wheel drive hub
Refer to "CHECKING THE REAR WHEEL DRIVE HUB" on page 4-15.
Checking the drive chain
Installing the drive chainChecking the tires
The following procedure applies to both of the
tires.
1. Check:
Tire pressure
Out of specification Regulate.
WARNING
The tire pressure should only be checked
and regulated when the tire temperature
equals the ambient air temperature.
The tire pressure must be adjuste ...
Checking and lubricating the cables
The operation of all control cables and
the condition of the cables should be
checked before each ride, and the cables
and cable ends should be lubricated
if necessary. If a cable is damaged
or does not move smoothly, have a
Yamaha dealer check or replace it.
WARNING! Damage to the out ...
Cleaning and lubricating the drive chain
The drive chain must be cleaned and
lubricated at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart, otherwise it will quickly wear
out, especially when riding in dusty or
wet areas. Service the drive chain as
follows.
NOTICE
The drive chain must be lubricated
...