2006 Yamaha Motorsports Apex RTX Owners Manual - Page 73
2006 Yamaha Motorsports Apex RTX Manual
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Adjusting the chain tension 1. Remove the shroud and the right side cover. (See pages 8-5-8-7 for removal procedures.) 2. Loosen the locknut. 3. Turn the adjusting bolt clockwise until it is finger tight, and then loosen it 1/4 turn. 4. Hold the adjusting bolt in place while tightening the locknut. 1 Locknut 2 Adjusting bolt 5. Install the right side cover and the shroud. ESU00174 Checking the brake pads Check the brake pads for wear. If the brake pads reach the wear limit, ask a Yamaha dealer to replace them. 1 Brake pad wear indicator Wear limit a: 1.2 mm (0.05 in) ESU00352 Checking the parking brake pads Check the parking brake pads for wear by measuring the thickness of the pads. If the parking brake pads reach the wear limit, ask a Yamaha dealer to replace them. Wear limit a: 1.0 mm (0.04 in) Adjustment As the parking brake pads wear, adjustment may be necessary to ensure proper brake performance. WARNING @ Be sure to have a Yamaha dealer make this adjustment. @ 8-20