Yamaha Fazer FZ6-S User Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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Changing the brake fluid
Have a Yamaha dealer change the
brake fluid at the intervals specified in
the NOTE after the periodic mainte-
nance and lubrication chart. In addition,
have the oil seals of the master cylin-
ders 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.
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To check the drive chain slack
1. Place the motorcycle on the cen-
terstand.
2. Shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position.
3. Spin the rear wheel several times
to locate the tightest portion of the
drive chain.
4. Measure the drive chain slack as
shown.
5. If the drive chain slack is incorrect,
adjust it as follows.
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To adjust the drive chain slack
1. Loosen the axle nut, then loosen
the locknut at each end of the
swingarm.
2. To tighten the drive chain, turn the
adjusting nut at each end of the
swingarm in direction (a). To loos-
en the drive chain, turn the adjust-
ing nut at each end of the
swingarm in direction (b), and then
push the rear wheel forward.
NOTE:
Using the alignment marks on each
side of the swingarm, make sure that
both adjusting nuts are in the same po-
sition for proper wheel alignment.
1. Drive chain slack
Drive chain slack:
45.0–55.0 mm (1.77–2.17 in)
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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