Brake Fluid Replacement; Drive Chain Slack Check - Yamaha YZF-R6 Owner's Manual

Brake fluid replacement

The brake fluid should be replaced only
by trained Yamaha service personnel.
Have the Yamaha dealer replace the
following components during periodic
maintenance or when they are dam-
aged or leaking:
oil seals (every two years)
brake hoses (every four years)
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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a. Chain slack

Drive chain slack check

NOTE:
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Spin the wheel several times and find
the tightest position of the chain. Check
and/or adjust the chain slack while it's
in this tightest position.
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To check the chain slack the motor-
cycle must be held straight up with both
wheels on the ground and without rider.
Check the slack at the position shown
in the illustration. Normal slack is ap-
proximately 40 ~ 50 mm. If the slack
exceeds 50 mm, adjust.
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