Changing The Brake Fluid; Drive Chain Slack - Yamaha TENERE XT660Z Owner's Manual

Changing the brake fluid

Have a Yamaha dealer change the
brake fluid at the intervals specified in
the NOTE after the periodic mainte-
nance and lubrication chart. In addi-
tion, have the oil seals of the master
cylinders and calipers as well as the
brake hoses replaced at the intervals
listed below or whenever they are
damaged or leaking.
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Oil seals: Replace every two
years.
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Brake hoses: Replace every four
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. Drive chain slack
1. Place the motorcycle on the side-
stand.
NOTE:
When checking and adjusting the dri-
ve chain slack, there should be no
weight on the motorcycle.
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3. Move the rear wheel by pushing
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4. If the drive chain slack is incor-
NOTE:
When checking the drive chain slack,
the chain tensioner should not be
touching the drive chain.
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neutral 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:
50.0-60.0 mm (1.96-2.36 in)
rect, adjust it as follows.
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