Changing The Brake Fluid; Drive Chain Slack - Yamaha YZF-R6 Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
G
Be careful that water does not en-
ter the brake fluid reservoir when
refilling. Water will significantly
lower the boiling point of the fluid
and may result in vapor lock.
G
Brake fluid may deteriorate paint-
ed surfaces or plastic parts. Al-
ways clean up
immediately.
G As the brake pads wear, it is nor-
mal for the brake fluid level to grad-
ually go down. However, if the
brake fluid level goes down sud-
denly, have a Yamaha dealer
check the cause.
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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 master cylin-
ders and calipers as well as the brake
spilled fluid
hoses replaced at the intervals listed
below or whenever they are damaged
or leaking.
G Oil seals: Replace every two
years.
G
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 a level
NOTE:
When checking and adjusting the drive
chain slack, the motorcycle should be
positioned straight up and there should
be no weight on it.
2. Shift the transmission into the neu-
3. Move the rear wheel by pushing
6-25
surface and hold it in an upright po-
sition.
tral position.
the motorcycle to locate the tight-
est portion of the drive chain, and
then measure the drive chain slack
as shown.
Drive chain slack:
35.0–45.0 mm (1.38–1.77 in)
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