Inspecting The Brake Fluid Level; Brake Fluid Replacement - Yamaha Drag Star XVS650 Owner's Manual

1. Minimum level mark
Inspecting the brake fluid
level
Insufficient brake fluid may let air enter
the brake system, possibly causing the
brakes to become ineffective.
Before riding, check that the brake flu-
id is above the minimum level and re-
plenish when necessary. Observe
these precautions:
When checking the fluid level,
make sure the top of the master
cylinder is level by turning the
handlebars.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Use only the designated quality
brake fluid. Otherwise, the rubber
seals may deteriorate, causing
leakage and poor brake perfor-
mance.
Recommended brake fluid: DOT 4
Refill with the same type of brake
fluid. Mixing fluids may result in a
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harmful chemical reaction and
lead to poor brake performance.
Be careful that water does not en-
ter the master cylinder when refill-
ing. Water will significantly lower
the boiling point of the fluid and
may result in vapor lock.
Brake fluid may deteriorate paint-
ed surfaces or plastic parts. Al-
ways clean up spilled fluid
immediately.
Have a Yamaha dealer check the
cause if the brake fluid level goes
down.

Brake fluid replacement

The brake fluid should be replaced
only by trained Yamaha service per-
sonnel. Have the Yamaha dealer re-
place the following components during
periodic maintenance or when they are
damaged or leaking:
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oil seals (every two years)
brake hoses (every four years)
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