PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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will si
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nificantly lower the
b
oil-
in
g
point of the flui
d
an
d
may re-
sult in vapor lock.
NOTICE
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Brake flui
d
may
d
ama
g
e painte
d
surfaces or plastic parts. Always
clean up spille
d
flui
d
imme
d
iately.
As the brake pads wear, it is normal for
the brake fluid level to gradually go
down. A low brake fluid level may indi-
cate worn brake pads and/or brake
system leakage; therefore, be sure to
check the brake pads for wear and the
brake system for leakage. A low clutch
fluid level may indicate clutch system
leakage; therefore, be sure to check
the clutch system for leakage. If the
brake or clutch fluid level goes down
suddenly, have a Yamaha dealer check
the cause before further riding.
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Chan
g
in
g
the
b
rake an
d
clutch flui
d
s
Have a Yamaha dealer change the
brake and clutch fluids at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart. In addition, have
the oil seals of the brake and clutch
master cylinders and calipers as well
as the brake and clutch hoses replaced
at the intervals listed below or whenev-
er they are damaged or leaking.
Oil seals: Replace every two
years.
Brake and clutch hoses: Replace
every four years.
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Drive
b
elt slack
The drive belt slack should be checked
and adjusted at the intervals specified
in the periodic maintenance and lubri-
cation chart.
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To check the
d
rive
b
elt slack
1. Place the vehicle on the side-
stand.
2. Note the current position of the
drive belt using the marks near the
drive belt check hole.
TIP
The marks near the drive belt check
hole are 5.0 mm (0.2 in) apart.
1. Drive belt
2. Marks
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