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6-15
25.0-35.0 mm
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
The front and rear brake shoes must be
checked for wear at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
Front brake shoe
Rear brake shoe
1. Brake shoe wear indicator
2. Brake shoe wear limit line
1. Brake shoe wear limit line
2. Brake shoe wear indicator
The rear brake is provided with a wear
indicator, which allows you to check the
brake shoe wear without having to
disassemble the brake. To check the
brake shoe wear, check the position of
the wear indicator while applying the
brake. If a brake shoe has worn to the
point that the wear indicator reaches
the wear limit line, have a Yamaha
dealer replace the brake shoes as a
set.
The front brake is provided with a wear
indicator, which allows you to check the
brake shoe wear without having to
disassemble the brake. To check the
brake shoe wear, check the position of
the wear indicator while applying the
brake. If a brake shoe has worn to the
point that the wear indicator reaches the
wear limit line, have a Yamaha dealer
replace the brake shoes as a set.
Drive chain slack
The drive chain slack should be checked
before each ride and adjusted if
necessary.
To check the drive chain slack
Place the motorcycle on the centerstand.
Shift the transmission into the neutral
position.
Remove the screw (x4) and the drive
chain housing.
Spin the rear wheel several times to
locate the tightest portion of the drive
chain.
Measure the drive chain slack as
shown.
If the drive chain slack is incorrect,
adjust it as follows.
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6.
Drive chain slack:
a. Drive chain slack
Checking the front and rear brake
shoes
