Changing The Brake Fluid; Drive Chain Slack - Yamaha MT-09 SP Owner's Manual

Periodic maintenance and adjustment

Changing the brake fluid

Have a Yamaha dealer change the
brake fluid 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
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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. Find the center point of the chain
(position B) by measuring (approx.
32 mm (1.26 in)) forward from the
edge of the drive chain guard as
shown.
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1. Edge of the drive chain guard
2. Position B
4. Push down on the center of the
drive chain and measure the dis-
tance A from the drive chain guard
to the middle of the chain link be-
ing pressed down at position B.
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1. Drive chain guard
2. Distance A