PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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Changing the brake fluid
Have a Yamaha dealer change the
brake fluid at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart. In addition, have the brake
hose replaced every four years or
whenever it is damaged or leaking.
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Drive chain slack
The drive chain slack should be
checked before each ride and adjust-
ed if necessary.
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To check the drive chain slack
1. Place the motorcycle on the side-
stand.
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When checking and adjusting the
drive chain slack, there should be no
weight on the motorcycle.
2. Shift the transmission into the
neutral 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.
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To adjust the drive chain slack
1. Loosen the axle nut and the rear
caliper bracket bolt on the right
side of the swingarm.
1. Drive chain slack
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Drive chain slack:
20.0–40.0 mm (0.79–1.57 in)
1. Axle nut
2. Chain adjusting plate
3. Stopper alignment
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