Checking The Front And Rear Brake Shoes; Drive Chain Slack - Yamaha TT-R50EY 2008 Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
Checking the front and rear
brake shoes
Front
1
1. Brake shoe wear indicator
2. Brake shoe wear limit line
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Rear
2
1. Brake shoe wear indicator
2. Brake shoe wear limit line
EAU22361 The front and rear brake shoes must be
checked for wear at the intervals spec-
ified in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart. Each brake is provid-
ed with a wear indicator, which allows
you to check the brake shoe wear with-
out having to disassemble the brake.
To check the brake shoe wear, check
the position of the wear indicator while
applying the brake. If a brake shoe has
worn to the point that the wear indicator
2
reaches the wear limit line, have a
Yamaha dealer replace the brake
shoes as a set.
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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-
TIP
When checking and adjusting the drive
chain slack, there should be no weight
on the motorcycle.
2. Shift the transmission into the neu-
3. Move the rear wheel by pushing
6-17
stand.
tral position.
the motorcycle to locate the tight-
est portion of the drive chain, and
then measure the drive chain slack
as shown.
Drive chain slack:
35.0–45.0 mm (1.38–1.77 in)
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