PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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ing leakage and poor brake per-
formance.
Recommended brake fluid:
DOT 4
NOTE:
If DOT 4 is not available, DOT 3 can
be used.
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Refill with the same type of
brake fluid. Mixing fluids may
result in a harmful chemical re-
action and lead to poor brake
performance.
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Be careful that water does not
enter the master cylinder when
refilling. Water will significantly
lower the boiling point of the
fluid and may result in vapor
lock.
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Brake fluid may deteriorate
painted surfaces or plastic parts.
Always clean up spilled fluid im-
mediately.
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Have a Yamaha dealer check the
cause if the brake fluid level
goes down.
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Brake fluid replacement
The brake fluid should be replaced
only by trained Yamaha service per-
sonnel. Have the Yamaha dealer re-
place the following components dur-
ing periodic maintenance or when
they are damaged or leaking:
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oil seals (every two years)
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brake hoses (every four years)
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Inspecting the brake fluid level
Insufficient brake fluid may let air
enter the brake system, possibly
causing the brakes to become inef-
fective.
Before riding, check that the brake
fluid is above the minimum level and
fill when necessary.
Observe these precautions:
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When checking the fluid level,
make sure the top of the master
cylinder is level by turning the
handlebars.
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Use only the designated quality
brake fluid. Otherwise, the rub-
ber seals may deteriorate, caus-
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Minimum level line
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Cable inspection and lubrica-
tion
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Damage to the outer housing of
cables may lead to internal rusting
and interfere with the cable move-
ment. Replace damaged cables as
soon as possible to prevent unsafe
conditions.
Lubricate the cables and cable ends.
If a cable does not operate smoothly,
ask a Yamaha dealer to replace it.
Recommended lubricant:
Engine oil
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