Changing The Brake Fluid; Drive Chain Slack - Yamaha FZ1 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.
6

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.
EAU22730

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-
2. Shift the transmission into the neu-
3. Spin the rear wheel several times
4. Measure the drive chain slack as
6-27
terstand.
tral position.
to locate the tightest portion of the
drive chain.
shown.
Drive chain slack:
40.0–50.0 mm (1.57–1.97 in)
EAU22760
EAU22790