Changing The Brake Fluid; Drive Chain Slack - Yamaha R15 Owner's Manual

fluid level goes down suddenly, have a
Yamaha dealer check the cause before
further riding.
Periodic maintenance and adjustment

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 brake
hose replaced every four years and
whenever it is damaged or leaking.
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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. Support the motorcycle according
to the procedure on page 7-34.
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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.
Drive chain slack:
30.0–40.0 mm (1.18–1.57 in)
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