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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
EAU22720
Changing the brake fluid
Have a Yamaha dealer change the brake
fluid at the intervals specified in the
NOTE after the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart. In addition, have
the oil seals of the brake master cylin-
der and caliper as well as the brake hose
replaced at the intervals listed below or
whenever they are damaged or leaking.
8 Oil seals: Replace every two years.
8 Brake hose: Replace every four
years.
Brake fluid, changing<IXE>
Cables, checking and lubricating<IXE>
Throttle grip and cable, checking and lubricating<IXE>
EAU23111
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable
The operation of the throttle grip should
be checked before each ride. In addi-
tion, the cable should be lubricated at
the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance chart.
EAU23091
Checking and lubricating the
cables
The operation of all control cables and
the condition of the cables should be
checked before each ride, and the
cables and cable ends should be lubri-
cated if necessary. If a cable is dam-
aged or does not move smoothly, have
a Yamaha dealer check or replace it.
Recommended lubricant:
Yamaha Chain and Cable Lube or
engine oil SAE 10W-30
EWA10710
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Damage to the outer housing of
cables may result in internal rusting
and cause interference with cable
movement. Replace damaged cables
as soon as possible to prevent un-
safe conditions.
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