Yamaha FZ1-S Owner's Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT6-256EAU22731Changing the brake fluidHave a Yamaha dealer change thebrake fluid at the intervals specified inthe TIP after the periodic maintenanceand lubrication chart. In addition, havethe oil seals of the master cylinders andcalipers as well as the brake hoses re-placed at the intervals listed below orwhenever they are damaged or leak-ing.● Oil seals: Replace every twoyears.● Brake hoses: Replace every fouryears.EAU22760Drive chain slackThe drive chain slack should bechecked before each ride and adjustedif necessary.EAU22794To check the drive chain slack1. Place the motorcycle on the cen-terstand.2. Shift the transmission into the neu-tral position.3. Measure the drive chain slack asshown.4. If the drive chain slack is incorrect,adjust it as follows.EAU49312To adjust the drive chain slackConsult a Yamaha dealer before ad-justing the drive chain slack.1. Take the motorcycle off the center-stand, and then put the sidestanddown.2. Loosen the axle nut and the lock-nut on each side of the swingarm.3. Place the motorcycle on the cen-terstand.4. To tighten the drive chain, turn thedrive chain slack adjusting bolt oneach side of the swingarm in direc-tion (a). To loosen the drive chain,turn the adjusting bolt on each sideof the swingarm in direction (b),and then push the rear wheel for-ward. NOTICE: Improper drivechain slack will overload the en-gine as well as other vital partsof the motorcycle and can leadto chain slippage or breakage.To prevent this from occurring,keep the drive chain slack with-in the specified limits. [ECA10571]1. Drive chain slackDrive chain slack:20.0–30.0 mm (0.79–1.18 in)U1CAE1E0.book Page 25 Tuesday, September 13, 2011 5:02 PM