Changing The Brake Uid; Drive Chain Slack - Yamaha TENERE 700 Owner's Manual

Changing the brake fluid
Have a Yamaha dealer change the
brake uid every 2 years. In addition,
have the seals of the master cylinders
and brake calipers, as well as the brake
hoses replaced at the intervals listed
below or sooner if they are damaged or
leaking.
 Brake seals: every 2 years
 Brake hoses: every 4 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 side-
stand.
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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. Push down on the drive chain un-
der the end of the drive chain
guard.
4. Measure distance A between the
drive chain guard and the center
of the chain as shown.
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1. Drive chain guide
2. Distance A
Distance A:
43.0–48.0 mm (1.69–1.89 in)
5. If distance A is incorrect, adjust it
as follows. NOTICE: Improper
drive chain slack will overload
the engine as well as other vital
parts of the motorcycle and can
lead to chain slippage or break-
age. If distance A is more than
55.0 mm (2.24 in), the chain can
damage the frame, swingarm,
and other parts. To prevent this
from occurring, keep the drive
chain slack within the specified
limits.
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