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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
fluid level goes down suddenly, have a
Yamaha dealer check the cause before
further riding.
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Changing the brake fluid
Have a Yamaha dealer change the
brake fluid at the intervals specified in
the TIP after the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart. In addition, have
the oil seals of the master cylinders and
calipers as well as the brake hoses re-
placed at the intervals listed below or
whenever they are damaged or leak-
ing.
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Oil seals: Replace every two
years.
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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.
To check the drive chain slack
1. Place the motorcycle on the side-
stand.
TIP
When checking and adjusting the drive
chain slack, there should be no weight
on the motorcycle.
2. Shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position.
3. Measure the drive chain slack as
shown.
Drive chain slack:
30.0–45.0 mm (1.18–1.77 in)
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