Yamaha TT-R50E Owner's Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR6-166EAU22361Checking the front and rearbrake shoesFrontRearThe front and rear brake shoes must bechecked for wear at the intervals spec-ified in the periodic maintenance andlubrication chart. Each brake is provid-ed with a wear indicator, which allowsyou to check the brake shoe wear with-out having to disassemble the brake.To check the brake shoe wear, checkthe position of the wear indicator whileapplying the brake. If a brake shoe hasworn to the point that the wear indicatorreaches the wear limit line, have aYamaha dealer replace the brakeshoes as a set.EAU22760Drive chain slackThe drive chain slack should bechecked before each ride and adjustedif necessary.EAU22771To check the drive chain slack1. Place the motorcycle on the side-stand.NOTE:When 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.1. Brake shoe wear indicator2. Brake shoe wear limit line1. Brake shoe wear indicator2. Brake shoe wear limit line2121Drive chain slack:35.0–45.0 mm (1.38–1.77 in)