Changing The Brake Fluid; Drive Chain Slack - Yamaha MT-09 Owner's Manual

Periodic Maintenance And Adjustment

Changing the brake fluid

Have a Yamaha dealer change the
brake fluid at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance
lubrication chart. In addition, have the
oil seals of the master cylinders and
calipers as well as the brake hoses
replaced at the intervals listed below
or whenever they are damaged or
leaking.
Oil seals: Replace every two
years.
Brake hoses: Replace every four
years.
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Drive chain slack

The drive chain slack should be
checked before
and adjusted if necessary.
To check the drive chain slack
1. Place the motorcycle on the
sidestand.
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When checking and adjusting the
drive chain slack, there should be no
weight on the motorcycle.
2. Shift the transmission into the
neutral position.
3. Measure the drive chain slack as
shown.
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each ride and
1. Drive chain slack
Drive chain slack:
5.0–15.0 mm (0.20–0.59 in)
4. If the drive chain slack is incorrect,
adjust it as follows. NOTICE:
Improper drive chain slack will
overload the engine as well as
other
motorcycle and can lead to
chain slippage or breakage. If
the drive chain slack is more
than 25.0mm (0.98 in), the chain
can
swingarm, and other parts. To
prevent this from occurring,
keep the drive chain slack
within the specified limits.
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vital parts of the
damage the frame,