2006 Yamaha Motorsports Virago 250 Owners Manual - Page 59

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR brake fluid level goes down suddenly, have a Yamaha dealer check the cause. EAU22720 EAU22760 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 cylinder and caliper as well as the brake hose replaced at the intervals listed below or whenever they are damaged or leaking. G Oil seals: Replace every two years. G Brake hose: Replace every four years. Drive chain slack The drive chain slack should be checked before each ride and adjusted if necessary. EAU22771 To check the drive chain slack 1. Place the motorcycle on the sidestand. NOTE: When checking and adjusting the drive chain slack, there should be no weight on the motorcycle. 2. Shift the transmission into the neutral position. 3. Move the rear wheel by pushing the motorcycle to locate the tightest portion of the drive chain, and then measure the drive chain slack as shown. Drive chain slack: 30.0-40.0 mm (1.18-1.57 in) 6 6-23

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-23
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brake fluid level goes down sud-
denly, have a Yamaha dealer
check the cause.
EAU22720
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 brake master
cylinder and caliper as well as the
brake hose replaced at the intervals
listed below or whenever they are dam-
aged or leaking.
●
Oil seals: Replace every two
years.
●
Brake hose: Replace every four
years.
EAU22760
Drive chain slack
The drive chain slack should be
checked before each ride and adjusted
if necessary.
EAU22771
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:
30.0–40.0 mm (1.18–1.57 in)