PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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Brake fluid replacementThe brake fluid should be replaced only
by trained Yamaha service personnel.
Have the Yamaha dealer replace the
following components during periodic
maintenance or when they are dam-
aged or leaking:l
oil seals (every two years)
l
brake hoses (every four years)
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Drive chain slack checkNOTE:@ Spin the wheel several times and find
the tightest position of the chain. Check
and/or adjust the chain slack while it’s
in this tightest position. @Inspect the drive chain when the motor-
cycle is on the centerstand. Check the
slack at the position shown in the illus-
tration. Normal slack is approximately
20 ~ 30 mm. If the slack exceeds
30 mm, adjust.
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Drive chain slack adjustment1. Loosen the axle nut.
2. Loosen the locknuts on each side.
To tighten the chain, turn the chain
adjusting bolts in direction
a.
To loosen the chain, turn the ad-
justing bolts in direction
b and
push the wheel forward. Turn each
adjusting bolt exactly the same
amount to maintain correct axle
alignment. There are marks on
each side of the swingarm. Use
these marks to align the rear
wheel.
a. Chain slack
1. Locknut
2. Adjusting bolt
3. Axle nut
4. Alignment marks
