Changing The Brake Fluid; Drive Chain Slack - Yamaha Jupiter Fi T115FS-5 Owner's Manual

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 brake master cylinder and cali-
per as well as the brake hose replaced
at the intervals listed below or whenev-
er they are damaged or leaking.
 Oil seals: Replace every two
years.
 Brake hose: Replace every four
years.
Periodic maintenance and adjustment
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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 cen-
terstand.
2. Shift the transmission into the
neutral position.
3. Measure the drive chain slack as
shown.
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1. Drive chain slack
Drive chain slack:
20.0–30.0 mm (0.79–1.18 in)
4. If the drive chain slack is incorrect,
adjust it as follows.
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To adjust the drive chain slack
Consult a Yamaha dealer before ad-
justing the drive chain slack.
1. Take the motorcycle off the cen-
terstand, and then put the side-
stand down.
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2. Loosen the brake pedal free play
adjusting nut and the brake torque
rod nut.
(a)
1. Locknut
2. Drive chain slack adjusting nut
3. Alignment marks
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4. Axle nut
3. Loosen the axle nut, then loosen
the locknut at each end of the
swingarm.
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(b)
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