four wheel drive YAMAHA TW125 2001 Owners Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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Drive chain slackThe drive chain slack should be
checked before each ride and adjust-
ed if necessary.
To check the drive chain slack
1. Place the motorcycle on a level
surface and hold it in an upright
position.NOTE:
When checking and adjusting the
drive chain slack, the motorcycle
should be positioned straight up and
there should be no weight on it.
a. Drive chain slack2. Shift the transmission into the
neutral 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.
4. If the drive chain slack is incor-
rect, adjust it as follows.
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Drive chain slack:
35Ð60 mm
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Changing the brake fluidHave a Yamaha dealer change the
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 it is damaged or leaking.
8Oil seals: Replace every two
years.
8Brake hose: Replace every four
years.
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