Yamaha Road Star XV16ALER, Owner'S Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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Be careful that water does not en-
ter the brake fluid reservoir when
refilling. Water will significantly
lower the boiling point of the fluid
and may result in vapor lock.
● Brake fluid may deteriorate paint-
ed surfaces or plastic parts. Al-
ways clean up spilled fluid
immediately.
●
As the brake pads wear, it is nor-
mal for the brake fluid level to
gradually go down. However, if the
brake fluid level goes down sud-
denly, have a Yamaha dealer
check the cause.
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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 addition,
have the oil seals of the master cylin-
ders 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 belt slack
The drive belt slack should be checked
and adjusted at the intervals specified
in the periodic maintenance and lubri-
cation chart.
To check the drive belt slack
1. Place the motorcycle on a level
surface and hold it in an upright
position.
2. Note the current position of the
drive belt using the marks near the
drive belt check hole.
NOTE:
_
The marks near the drive belt check
hole are 0.2 in (5 mm) apart.
_
1. Drive belt
2. Marks
a. Drive belt slack