Changing The Brake Fluid; Drive Chain Slack - Yamaha Fazer FZS600 Owner's Manual

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 brake master
cylinder and caliper as well as the
brake hose replaced at the intervals
listed below or whenever they are dam-
aged or leaking.
G
Oil seals: Replace every two
years.
G
Brake hose: Replace every four
years.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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a. Drive chain slack

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. Spin the rear wheel several times
to locate the tightest portion of the
drive chain.
4. Measure the drive chain slack as
shown.
5. If the drive chain slack is incorrect,
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Drive chain slack:
30–45 mm
adjust it as follows.
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