2008 Yamaha Motorsports Royal Star Venture Owners Manual - Page 93
2008 Yamaha Motorsports Royal Star Venture Manual
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR indicator grooves have almost disappeared, have a Yamaha dealer replace the brake pads as a set. EAU22470 EAU22660 Checking the brake and clutch fluid levels Front brake Clutch Rear brake pads 1. Minimum level mark 1. Minimum level mark 1. Brake pad wear indicator groove Rear brake Each rear brake pad is provided with a wear indicator groove, which allows you to check the brake pad wear without having to disassemble the brake. To check the brake pad wear, check the wear indicator groove. If a brake pad has worn to the point that the wear indicator groove has almost disappeared, have a Yamaha dealer replace the brake pads as a set. 1. Minimum level mark Insufficient brake or clutch fluid may allow air to enter the brake or clutch systems, possibly causing them to become ineffective. Before riding, check that the brake and clutch fluids are above the minimum level marks and replenish if necessary. A low brake or clutch fluid level may indicate brake or clutch system leakage and/or worn brake pads. If the brake or clutch levels are low, be sure to check the brake or clutch systems for leakage and the brake pads for wear. Observe these precautions: G When checking the brake and clutch fluid levels, make sure that the top of each reservoir is level. 7 7-26