Adjusting The Shift Pedal; Adjusting The Drive Chain Slack - Yamaha 2007 FZ6-NA Service Manual

EWA14020
WARNING
After bleeding the ABS, check the brake
operation.
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ADJUSTING THE SHIFT PEDAL

1. Check:
• Shift pedal position
Align the center of shift pedal "1" and cen-
ter of footrest bracket bolt "2" in a straight
line.
Incorrect → Adjust.
2. Adjust:
• Shift pedal position
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a. Loosen both locknuts "1".
b. Turn the shift rod "2" in direction "a" or "b" to
obtain the correct shift pedal position.
Direction "a"
Shift pedal is raised.
Direction "b"
Shift pedal is lowered.
c. Tighten both locknuts.
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ADJUSTING THE DRIVE CHAIN SLACK

NOTE:
The drive chain slack must be checked at the
tightest point on the chain.
ECA13550
CAUTION:
A drive chain that is too tight will overload
the engine and other vital parts, and one
that is too loose can skip and damage the
swingarm or cause an accident. Therefore,
keep the drive chain slack within the speci-
fied limits.
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
EWA13120
WARNING
Securely support the vehicle so that there
is no danger of it falling over.
NOTE:
Place the vehicle on a suitable stand so that
the rear wheel is elevated.
2. Spin the rear wheel several times and find
the tightest position of drive chain.
3. Check:
• Drive chain slack "a"
Out of specification → Adjust.
Drive chain slack
45.0–55.0 mm (1.77–2.17 in)
4. Adjust:
• Drive chain slack
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a. Loosen the wheel axle nut "1".
b. Loosen both locknuts "2".
c. Turn both adjusting nuts "3" in direction "a"
or "b" until the specified drive chain slack is
obtained.
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