check transmission fluid YAMAHA TENERE 700 RALLY EDITION 2021 Owners Manual

Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
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Chan gin g the brake flui dHave a Yamaha dealer change the
brake fluid every 2 years. In addition,
have the seals of the master cylinders
and brake calipers, as well as the brake
hoses replaced at the intervals listed
below or sooner if they are damaged or
leaking.
 Brake seals: every 2 years
 Brake hoses: every 4 years
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Drive chain slackThe drive chain slack should be
checked before each ride and adjusted
if necessary.
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To check the drive chain slack
1. Place the motorcycle on the side- stand.TIPWhen checking and adjusting the drive
chain slack, there should be no weight
on the motorcycle.2. Shift the transmission into the neutral position.
3. Push down on the drive chain un- der the end of the drive chain
guard.
4. Measure distance A between the drive chain guard and the center
of the chain as shown. 5. If distance A is incorrect, adjust it
as follows. NOTICE: Improper
d rive chain slack will overloa d
the en gine as well as other vital
parts of the motorcycle an d can
lea d to chain slippa ge or b reak-
a g e. If distance A is more than
55.0 mm (2.16 in), the chain can
d ama ge the frame, swin garm,
an d other parts. To prevent this
from occurrin g, keep the d rive
chain slack within the specifie d
limits.
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1. Drive chain guide
2. Distance A
Distance A: 43.0–48.0 mm (1.69–1.89 in)
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