PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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EAU00742
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)
EAU01830
Drive belt slack check1. Put the motorcycle on the side-
stand and make sure that both
wheels are on the ground.
2. Using the reference marks at the
side of the check window, which is
located at the rear left side of the
motorcycle, note the current posi-
tion of the drive belt.3. Apply a force of 45 N (4.5 kg) with
the belt tension gauge to the lower
drive belt run as shown and re-
check the drive belt position in the
check window. The normal drive
belt slack (i.e., the distance be-
tween the original belt position and
its position with the force applied)
is approximately 7.5 ~ 13 mm.
4. If the measured slack exceeds
13 mm, adjust the drive belt.
NOTE:@ The reference marks at the side of the
drive belt check window are 5 mm
apart. @
1. Drive belt
2. Marks
a. Slack
1. Belt tension gauge
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