2012 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 250 Owners Manual - Page 61

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT arm, and other parts. To prevent this from occurring, keep the drive chain slack within the specified limits. [ECA17790] TIP Using the alignment marks on each side of the swingarm, make sure that both drive chain pullers are in the same position for proper wheel alignment. 1. Drive chain slack 1. Brake pedal free play adjusting nut 4. If the drive chain slack is incorrect, adjust it as follows. EAU53050 To adjust the drive chain slack Consult a Yamaha dealer before adjusting the drive chain slack. 1. Loosen the brake pedal free play adjusting nut. 2. Loosen the axle nut. 3. Loosen the drive chain puller locknut at each end of the swingarm. 4. To tighten the drive chain, turn the drive chain slack adjusting nut at each end of the swingarm in direction (a). To loosen the drive chain, turn the adjusting nut at each end of the swingarm in direction (b), and then push the rear wheel forward. NOTICE: Improper drive chain slack will overload the engine as well as other vital parts of the motorcycle and can lead to chain slippage or breakage. If the drive chain slack is more than 50.0 mm (1.97 in), the chain can damage the frame, swing7-25 4 5 1 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Axle nut Drive chain puller locknut Drive chain slack adjusting nut Alignment marks Drive chain puller 7 5. Tighten the locknuts, and then tighten the axle nut to the specified torques.