PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT6-256 Brake fluid may deteriorate paint-ed surfaces or plastic parts. Al-ways clean up spilled fluidimmediately. 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.EAU22773To check the drive chain slack1. Place the motorcycle on the side-stand.TIPWhen checking and adjusting the drivechain slack, there should be no weighton the motorcycle.2. Shift the transmission into the neu-tral position.3. Move the rear wheel by pushingthe motorcycle to locate the tight-est portion of the drive chain, andthen measure the drive chain slackas shown.Drive chain slack:20.0–30.0 mm (0.79–1.18 in)U42PE0E0.book Page 25 Wednesday, March 17, 2010 11:37 AM
