Changing The Brake And Clutch Fluids; Drive Chain Slack - Yamaha 2005 MT-01 Owner's Manual

Changing the brake and
clutch fluids
Have a Yamaha dealer change the
brake and clutch fluids at the intervals
specified in the NOTE after the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart. In
addition, have the oil seals of the brake
and clutch master cylinders and cali-
pers as well as the brake and clutch
hoses replaced at the intervals listed
below or whenever they are damaged
or leaking.
G
Oil seals: Replace every two
years.
G
Brake and clutch 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. Place the motorcycle on the side-
stand.
NOTE:
When checking and adjusting the drive
chain slack, there should be no weight
on the motorcycle.
2. Shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position.
3. Move the rear wheel by pushing
the motorcycle to locate the tight-
est portion of the drive chain, and
then measure the drive chain slack
as shown.
Drive chain slack:
40.0–50.0 mm (1.57–1.97 in)
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1. Drive chain slack
4. If the drive chain slack is incorrect,
To adjust the drive chain slack
1. Loosen the axle nut and the lock-
6-17
adjust it as follows.
nut on each side of the swingarm.
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