Changing The Brake Fluid; Drive Chain Slack - Yamaha YZF-R1 Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
fluid level goes down suddenly, have a
Yamaha dealer check the cause before
further riding.
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Changing the brake fluid

Have a Yamaha dealer change the
brake fluid at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart. In addition, have the oil seals
of the master cylinders and calipers as
well as the brake hoses replaced at the
intervals listed below or whenever they
are damaged or leaking.
 Oil seals: Replace every two
years.
 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 side-
stand.
TIP
When checking and adjusting the drive
chain slack, there should be no weight
on the motorcycle.
2. Shift the transmission into the
neutral position.
3. Measure the drive chain slack as
shown.
Drive chain slack:
25.0–35.0 mm (0.98–1.38 in)
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