Yamaha YZFR3F, Owner'S Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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Chan g in g the b rake flui d
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.
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Oil seals: Replace every two
years.
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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 d rive chain slack
1. Place the motorcycle on the side-
stand.
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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.
4. If the drive chain slack is incorrect,
adjust it as follows.
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To a d just the d rive chain slack
Consult a Yamaha dealer before ad-
justing the drive chain slack.
1. Remove the drive chain puller cap,
and then loosen the axle nut and
the locknut on each side of the
swingarm.
Drive chain slack:
35.0–45.0 mm (1.38–1.77 in)
1. Drive chain slack
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