Changing The Brake Fluid; Drive Chain Slack - Yamaha FZS10Y Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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 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-
spilled fluid
placed at the intervals listed below or
whenever they are damaged or leak-
ing.
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 the cen-
2. Shift the transmission into the neu-
3. Spin the rear wheel several times
4. Measure the drive chain slack as
1. Drive chain slack
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terstand.
tral position.
to locate the tightest portion of the
drive chain.
shown.
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