Changing The Brake Fluid; Drive Chain Slack - Yamaha Drag Star XVS250 Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Brake fluid may deteriorate paint-
ed surfaces or plastic parts. Al-
ways clean up
immediately.
As the brake pads wear, it is nor-
mal for the brake fluid level to
gradually go down. However, if the
brake fluid level goes down sud-
denly, have a Yamaha dealer
check the cause.
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Changing the brake fluid

Have a Yamaha dealer change the
spilled fluid
brake fluid at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart. In addition, have the oil seals
of the brake master cylinder and caliper
as well as the brake hose replaced at
the intervals listed below or whenever
they are damaged or leaking.
Oil seals: Replace every two
years.
Brake hose: 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. Place the motorcycle on a level
NOTE:
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When checking and adjusting the drive
chain slack, the motorcycle should be
positioned straight up and there should
be no weight on it.
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surface and hold it in an upright
position.
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