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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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Changing the brake fluid
Have a Yamaha dealer change the
brake fluid at the intervals specified in
the NOTE after the periodic mainte-
nance and lubrication chart. In addi-
tion, have the oil seals of the master
cylinders and calipers as well as the
brake hoses replaced at the intervals
listed below or whenever they are
damaged or leaking.
●Oil seals: Replace every two
years.
●Brake hoses: Replace every four
years.
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Drive chain slack
The drive chain slack should be
checked before each ride and adjusted
if necessary.
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To check the drive chain slack
1. Drive chain slack
1. Place the motorcycle on the side-stand.
NOTE:
When checking and adjusting the dri-
ve chain slack, there should be no
weight on the motorcycle.
2. Shift the transmission into theneutral position.
3. Move the rear wheel by pushing the motorcycle to locate the tight-
est portion of the drive chain, and
then measure the drive chain
slack as shown.
4. If the drive chain slack is incor- rect, adjust it as follows.
NOTE:
When checking the drive chain slack,
the chain tensioner should not be
touching the drive chain.
Drive chain slack:50.0-60.0 mm (1.96-2.36 in)
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