Changing The Brake Fluid; Drive Chain Slack - Yamaha XT250L 2014 Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
may deteriorate, causing leak-
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age.
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Refill with the same type of
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brake fluid. Adding a brake fluid
other than DOT 4 may result in a
harmful chemical reaction.
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
Be careful that water does not
enter the brake fluid reservoir
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when refilling. Water will signifi-
cantly lower the boiling point of
the fluid and may result in vapor
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lock.
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NOTICE
Brake fluid may damage painted sur-
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faces or plastic parts. Always clean
up spilled fluid immediately.
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As the brake pads wear, it is normal for
the brake fluid level to gradually go
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down. A low brake fluid level may indi-
cate worn brake pads and/or brake sys-
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tem leakage; therefore, be sure to
check the brake pads for wear and the
brake system for leakage. If the brake
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fluid level goes down suddenly, have a
Yamaha dealer check the cause before
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further riding.

Changing the brake fluid

Have a Yamaha dealer change the
brake fluid at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion 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.
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Brake hoses: Replace every four
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Drive chain slack

The drive chain slack should be
checked before each ride and adjusted
if necessary.
To check the drive chain slack
1. Place the motorcycle on the sides-
tand.
TIP
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. Measure the drive chain slack as
shown.
Drive chain slack:
40.0–45.0 mm (1.57–1.77 in)
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