Changing The Brake Fluid; Drive Belt Slack - Yamaha Road Star XV16ARC Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
●
Be careful that water does not en-
ter the brake fluid reservoir when
refilling. Water will significantly
lower the boiling point of the fluid
and may result in vapor lock.
● 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
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check the cause.

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 addition,
have the oil seals of the master cylin-
ders and calipers as well as the brake
spilled fluid
hoses replaced at the intervals listed
below or whenever they are damaged
or leaking.
●
Oil seals: Replace every two
years.
● Brake hoses: Replace every four
years.
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1. Drive belt
2. Marks
a. Drive belt slack

Drive belt slack

The drive belt slack should be checked
and adjusted at the intervals specified
in the periodic maintenance and lubri-
cation chart.
To check the drive belt slack
1. Place the motorcycle on a level
2. Note the current position of the
NOTE:
_
The marks near the drive belt check
hole are 0.2 in (5 mm) apart.
_
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surface and hold it in an upright
position.
drive belt using the marks near the
drive belt check hole.
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