Yamaha Fazer FZ6-S User Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-20
6
EAU22580
Checking the brake fluid level
Front brake
Rear brake
Insufficient brake fluid may allow air to
enter the brake system, possibly caus-
ing it to become ineffective.
Before riding, check that the brake fluid
is above the minimum level mark and
replenish if necessary. A low brake fluid
level may indicate worn brake pads
and/or brake system leakage. If the
brake fluid level is low, be sure to check
the brake pads for wear and the brake
system for leakage.
Observe these precautions:
● When checking the fluid level,
make sure that the top of the brake
fluid reservoir is level.
● Use only the recommended quality
brake fluid, otherwise the rubber
seals may deteriorate, causing
leakage and poor braking perfor-
mance.
● Refill with the same type of brake
fluid. Mixing fluids may result in a
harmful chemical reaction and
lead to poor braking performance.
● Be careful that water does not en-
ter the brake fluid reservoir when
refilling. Water will significantly
lower the boiling point of the fluid
and may result in vapor lock.
● Brake fluid may deteriorate paint-
ed surfaces or plastic parts. Al-
ways clean up spilled fluid
immediately.
● As the brake pads wear, it is nor-
mal for the brake fluid level to grad-
ually go down. However, if the
brake fluid level goes down sud-
denly, have a Yamaha dealer
check the cause.
1. Minimum level mark
1. Minimum level mark
Recommended brake fluid:
DOT 4
5VXE1.book Page 20 Monday, February 9, 2004 5:39 PM

Yamaha Fazer FZ6-S Specifications

General

Bore x Stroke	65.5 mm x 44.5 mm
Compression Ratio	12.2:1
Fuel System	Fuel Injection
Ignition	Digital TCI
Transmission	6-speed
Front Suspension	Telescopic fork
Rear Brakes	Single disc
Front Tire	120/70-ZR17
Rear Tire	180/55-ZR17
Seat Height	795 mm
Cooling	Liquid-cooled
Final Drive	Chain
Front Brakes Type	Hydraulic dual disc
Rear Brakes Type	Hydraulic single disc
Length	2, 095 mm
Width	750 mm
Wheelbase	1, 440 mm
Front Brakes	Dual disc
Fuel Capacity	19.4 L
Power	98 hp @ 12, 000 rpm
Torque	63.1 Nm @ 10, 000 rpm
Height	1, 215 mm
Engine Type	600cc, liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, 16-valve, inline-4