Changing The Brake Fluid; Drive Chain Slack - Yamaha XJ6SAP Owner's Manual

brake system for leakage. If the brake
fluid level goes down suddenly, have a
Yamaha dealer check the cause before
further riding.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT

Changing the brake fluid

Have a Yamaha dealer change the
brake fluid at the intervals specified in
the TIP after the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart. In addition, have
the oil seals of the master cylinders and
calipers as well as the brake hoses re-
placed at the intervals listed below or
whenever they are damaged or leak-
ing.
● Oil seals: Replace every two
years.
●
Brake hoses: Replace every four
years.
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Drive chain slack

The drive chain slack should be
checked before each ride and adjusted
if necessary.
To check the drive chain slack
1. Place the motorcycle on the cen-
terstand.
2. Shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position.
3. Measure the drive chain slack as
shown.
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1. Drive chain slack
Drive chain slack:
45.0–55.0 mm (1.77–2.17 in)
4. If the drive chain slack is incorrect,
adjust it as follows.
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