Adjusting The Shift Pedal; Adjusting The Drive Chain Slack - Yamaha YZFR6X(C) 2008 Service Manual

Bleed screw (front brake master
cylinder)
6 Nm (0.6 m·kg, 4.4 ft·lb)
Bleed screw (front brake cali-
per)
5 Nm (0.5 m·kg, 3.7 ft·lb)
Bleed screw (rear brake caliper)
5 Nm (0.5 m·kg, 3.7 ft·lb)
k. Fill the brake fluid reservoir to the proper
level with the recommended brake fluid.
Refer to "CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID
LEVEL" on page 3-23.
EWA13110
WARNING
After bleeding the hydraulic brake system,
check the brake operation.
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EAS21380

ADJUSTING THE SHIFT PEDAL

NOTE:
The shift pedal position is determined by the
installed shift rod length "a".
1. Remove:
• Side cowling assembly
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page
4-1.
2. Measure:
• Installed shift rod length "a"
Incorrect → Adjust.
Installed shift rod length
267.2–269.2 mm (10.52–10.60
in)
a
3. Adjust:
• Installed shift rod length
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a. Loosen both locknuts "1".
b. Turn the shift rod "2" in direction "a" or "b"
until the specified installed shift rod length
is obtained.
Direction "a"
Installed shift rod length increases.
Direction "b"
Installed shift rod length decreases.
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c. Tighten both locknuts to specification.
Locknut (shift rod upper side)
7 Nm (0.7 m·kg, 5.2 ft·lb)
Locknut (shift rod lower side)
10 Nm (1.0 m·kg, 7.4 ft·lb)
d. Make sure the installed shift rod length is
within specification.
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4. Install:
• Side cowling assembly
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page
4-1.
EAS21390

ADJUSTING THE DRIVE CHAIN SLACK

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. Check:
• Drive chain slack "a"
Out of specification → Adjust.
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CHASSIS
2
b
a