PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT6-236 As the brake pads wear, it is nor-mal for the brake fluid level to grad-ually go down. However, if thebrake fluid level goes down sud-denly, have a Yamaha dealercheck the cause.EAU22731Changing the brake fluidHave a Yamaha dealer change thebrake fluid at the intervals specified inthe TIP after the periodic maintenanceand lubrication chart. In addition, havethe oil seals of the master cylinders andcalipers as well as the brake hoses re-placed at the intervals listed below orwhenever they are damaged or leak-ing. Oil seals: Replace every twoyears. Brake hoses: Replace every fouryears.EAU22760Drive chain slackThe drive chain slack should bechecked before each ride and adjustedif necessary.EAU22793To check the drive chain slack1. Place the motorcycle on the cen-terstand.2. Shift the transmission into the neu-tral position.3. Spin the rear wheel several timesto locate the tightest portion of thedrive chain.4. Measure the drive chain slack asshown.1. Drive chain slackU3C3E3E0.book Page 23 Thursday, July 10, 2008 2:03 PM
