Operation Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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Checking the front and rear
brake shoes
The front and rear brake shoes must be
checked for wear at the intervals spec-
ified in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart.
N
O
TE:
The wheels must be removed to check
brake shoe lining thickness.
● To remove the front wheel: See
page 6-27.
● To remove the rear wheel: See
page 6-28.
Front
Rear
If the lining thickness of a brake shoe is
less than 1.5 mm (0.06 in), have a
Yamaha dealer replace the brake
shoes as a set.
NOTE:
Be sure to measure the brake lining at
the thinnest portion.
EAU22760
Drive chain slack
The drive chain slack should be
checked before each ride and adjusted
if necessary.
EAU22771
To check the drive chain slack
1. Place the motorcycle on the side-
stand.
NOTE:
When checking and adjusting the drive
chain slack, there should be no weight
on the motorcycle.
2. Shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position.
3. Move the rear wheel by pushing
the motorcycle to locate the tight-
est portion of the drive chain, and
then measure the drive chain slack
as shown.
1. Lining thickness
1. Lining thickness
Drive chain slack:
40.0–53.0 mm (1.57–2.09 in)
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