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Yamaha 2001 YZF-R6N Owner's Manual

Summary of 2001 YZF-R6N

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    Printed in japan 2000 · 9 - 0.3 × 1 cr (e) printed on recycled paper yamaha motor co., ltd. 5mt-28199-20 yzf-r6n owner’s manual.

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    F_5eb_toc0.Fm page 2 wednesday, february 2, 2000 2:02 pm.

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    Eau00000 introduction congratulations on your purchase of the yamaha yzf-r6. This model is the result of yamaha’s vast experience in the production of fine sporting, touring, and pacesetting racing machines. It represents the high degree of craftsmanship and reliability that have made yamaha a leade...

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    Eau00005 important manual information particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations: the safety alert symbol means attention! Become alert! Your safety is involved! Warning failure to follow warning instructions could result in severe injury or death t...

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    Important manual information ew000002 warning @ please read this manual carefully and completely before operating this motorcycle. @ e_5mt.Book page 2 thursday, october 5, 2000 3:24 pm.

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    Important manual information eau03337 yzf-r6n owner’s manual © 2000 by yamaha motor co., ltd. 1st edition, august 2000 all rights reserved. Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of yamaha motor co., ltd. Is expressly prohibited. Printed in japan. E_5mt.Book page 3 thursda...

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    Table of contents 1 safety information 1 2 description 2 3 instrument and control functions 3 4 pre-operation checks 4 5 operation and important riding points 5 6 periodic maintenance and minor repair 6 7 motorcycle care and storage 7 8 specifications 8 9 consumer information 9 index eau00009 e_5mt....

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    E_5mt.Book page 2 thursday, october 5, 2000 3:24 pm.

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    Safety information 1 safe riding .......................................................................................... 1-1 protective apparel .............................................................................. 1-3 modifications ...........................................................

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    1 1-1 eau00014* 1- safety information motorcycles are single track vehicles. Their safe use and operation are dependent upon the use of proper riding techniques as well as the expertise of the operator. Every operator should know the following requirements before riding this motorcycle. He or she sh...

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    Safety information 1 1-2 4. Many accidents involve inexperienced operators. In fact, many operators who have been involved in accidents do not even have a current motorcycle license. A. Make sure that you are qualified and that you only lend your motorcycle to other qualified opera- tors. B. Know yo...

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    Safety information 1 1-3 protective apparel the majority of fatalities from motorcycle accidents are the result of head injuries. The use of a safety helmet is the single most critical factor in the prevention or reduction of head injuries. 1. Always wear an approved helmet. 2. Wear a face shield or...

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    Safety information 1 1-4 loading the total weight of the operator, passenger, accessories and cargo must not exceed the maximum load limit of 189 kg. When loading within this weight limit, keep the following in mind: 1. Cargo and accessory weight should be kept as low and close to the motorcycle as ...

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    Safety information 1 1-5 a. Accessories fitted to the handlebar or the front fork area can create instability due to improper weight distribution or aerodynamic changes. If accessories are added to the handlebar or front fork area, they must be as lightweight as possible and should be kept to a mini...

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    Safety information 1 1-6 a. The engine and exhaust system may be hot. Park the motorcycle in a place where pedestrians or children are not likely to touch these hot areas. B. Do not park the motorcycle on a slope or soft ground, otherwise it may fall over. C. Do not park the motorcycle near a flamma...

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    Safety information 1 1-7 eau02977 location of important labels please read the following important labels carefully before operating this motorcycle. 1 2 e_5mt_safety.Fm page 7 thursday, october 5, 2000 4:05 pm.

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    Description 2 left view ............................................................................................. 2-1 right view........................................................................................... 2-2 controls and instruments ..................................................

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    2-1 2 eau00026 2- description left view 1. Front fork compression damping force adjusting screw (page 3-16) 2. Front fork rebound damping force adjusting screw (page 3-16) 3. Front fork spring preload adjusting bolt (page 3-15) 4. Air filter element (page 6-19) 5. Shock absorber compression damping ...

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    Description 2-2 2 right view 11. Luggage strap holders (page 3-21) 12. Owner’s tool kit (page 6-1) 13. Fuses (page 6-39) 14. Rear brake fluid reservoir 15. Radiator cap (page 6-16) 16. Front brake fluid reservoir 17. Brake pedal (page 3-9) e_5mt.Book page 2 thursday, october 5, 2000 3:24 pm.

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    Description 2-3 2 controls and instruments 1. Clutch lever (page 3-8) 2. Left handlebar switches (page 3-7) 3. Starter (choke) lever (page 3-11) 4. Digital speedometer unit (page 3-5) 5. Main switch/steering lock (page 3-1) 6. Tachometer (page 3-6) 7. Right handlebar switches (page 3-7) 8. Throttle ...

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    Instrument and control functions 3 main switch/steering lock .................................................................. 3-1 indicator and warning lights ............................................................. 3-2 speedometer unit ...........................................................

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    3-1 3 eau00027 3- instrument and control functions eau00029 main switch/steering lock the main switch/steering lock controls the ignition and lighting systems, and is used to lock the steering. The various positions are described below. Eau00030 on all electrical systems are supplied with power, the...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-2 3 eau03034 indicator and warning lights eau00061 neutral indicator light “ ” this indicator light comes on when the transmission is in the neutral position. Eau00063 high beam indicator light “ ” this indicator light comes on when the high beam of the headlight i...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-3 3 eau03723* oil level/coolant temperature warning light “ ” this warning light has the following three functions. ● when the engine oil level is low, the warning light comes on and symbol “ ” flashes. If this oc- curs, stop the engine immediately and add engine o...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-4 3 cb-19e coolant temperature display conditions what to do 0–40 °c symbol and message “lo” are displayed. Ok. Go ahead with riding. 41–117 °c symbol and temperature are displayed. Ok. Go ahead with riding. 118–140 °c symbol and temperature flash. Warning light co...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-5 3 eau03256 speedometer unit the speedometer unit is equipped with the following: ● a digital speedometer (which shows riding speed) ● an odometer (which shows the to- tal distance traveled) ● two tripmeters (which show the distance traveled since they were last s...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-6 3 eau00101 tachometer the electric tachometer allows the rider to monitor the engine speed and keep it within the ideal power range. Ec000003 caution: @ do not operate the engine in the ta- chometer red zone. Red zone: 15,500 r/min and above @ eau03729 self-diagn...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-7 3 eau00118 handlebar switches eau00120 pass switch “pass” press this switch to flash the headlight. Eau00121 dimmer switch set this switch to “ ” for the high beam and to “ ” for the low beam. Eau00127 turn signal switch to signal a right-hand turn, push this swi...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-8 3 eau00152 clutch lever the clutch lever is located at the left handlebar grip. To disengage the clutch, pull the lever toward the handle- bar grip. To engage the clutch, release the lever. The lever should be pulled rapidly and released slowly for smooth clutch ...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-9 3 eau00161 brake lever the brake lever is located at the right handlebar grip. To apply the front brake, pull the lever toward the handle- bar grip. The brake lever is equipped with a po- sition adjusting dial. To adjust the dis- tance between the brake lever and...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-10 3 eau02935 fuel tank cap to open the fuel tank cap open the fuel tank cap lock cover, in- sert the key into the lock, and then turn it 1/4 turn clockwise. The lock will be re- leased and the fuel tank cap can be opened. To close the fuel tank cap 1. Push the fue...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-11 3 eau01183 fuel make sure that there is sufficient fuel in the tank. Fill the fuel tank to the bottom of the filler tube as shown in the illustration. Ew000130 warning @ ● do not overfill the fuel tank, oth- erwise it may overflow when the fuel warms up and expa...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-12 3 eca00038 caution: @ do not use the starter (choke) for more than 3 minutes as the exhaust pipe may discolor from excessive heat. In addition, extended use of the starter (choke) will cause after- burning. If this occurs, turn off the starter (choke). @ eau0189...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-13 3 passenger seat to remove the passenger seat 1. Insert the key into the seat lock, and then turn it counterclockwise. 2. While holding the key in that posi- tion, lift the front of the passenger seat and pull it forward. To install the passenger seat 1. Insert ...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-14 3 ewa00015 warning _ never ride with a helmet attached to a helmet holder, since the helmet may hit objects, causing loss of control and possibly an accident. _ to release the helmet from a helmet holder remove the passenger seat, remove the helmet from the helm...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-15 3 note: _ ● when the u-lock is not in the storage compartment, be sure to cover the hole at the bottom of the storage compartment with the rub- ber cap. ● when storing items in the storage compartment, be sure to wrap them in a plastic bag to prevent losing them...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-16 3 rebound damping force to increase the rebound damping force and thereby harden the rebound damping, turn the adjusting screw on each fork leg in direction a . To de- crease the rebound damping force and thereby soften the rebound damping, turn the adjusting sc...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-17 3 ec000015 caution: @ never attempt to turn an adjusting mechanism beyond the maximum or minimum settings. @ note: @ although the total number of clicks of a damping force adjusting mechanism may not exactly match the above spec- ifications due to small differen...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-18 3 rebound damping force to increase the rebound damping force and thereby harden the rebound damping, turn the adjusting knob in di- rection a . To decrease the rebound damping force and thereby soften the rebound damping, turn the adjusting knob in direction b ...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-19 3 eau00315 warning @ this shock absorber contains high- ly pressurized nitrogen gas. For proper handling, read and under- stand the following information be- fore handling the shock absorber. The manufacturer cannot be held re- sponsible for property damage or p...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-20 3 eau01580 matching the front and rear suspension settings use this table as a guide to match the suspension and damping adjustments of the front fork and shock absorber assembly according to various load conditions. Ci-05e ec000015 caution: @ never attempt to t...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-21 3 eau03170 luggage strap holders there are four luggage strap holders on the bottom of the passenger seat. To use the strap holders, remove the pas- senger seat, unhook the straps, and then install the seat with the straps hanging out from under the passenger se...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-22 3 eau03720 ignition circuit cut-off system the ignition circuit cut-off system (com- prising the sidestand switch, clutch switch and neutral switch) has the fol- lowing functions. ● it prevents starting when the trans- mission is in gear and the side- stand is u...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-23 3 cd-01e with the engine turned off: 1. Move the sidestand down. 2. Make sure that the engine stop switch is set to “ ”. 3. Turn the key to “on”. 4. Shift the transmission into the neutral position. 5. Push the start switch. Does the engine start? The neutral sw...

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    Pre-operation checks 4 pre-operation check list ..................................................................... 4-1 e_5mt.Book page 1 thursday, october 5, 2000 3:24 pm.

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    4-1 4 eau01114 4- pre-operation checks the condition of a vehicle is the owner’s responsibility. Vital components can start to deteriorate quickly and unexpectedly, even if the vehicle remains unused (for example, as a result of exposure to the elements). Any damage, fluid leakage or loss of tire ai...

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    Pre-operation checks 4-2 4 throttle grip • make sure that operation is smooth. • lubricate throttle grip, housing and cables if necessary. • check free play. • if necessary, have yamaha dealer make adjustment. 6-22 control cables • make sure that operation is smooth. • lubricate if necessary. 6-32 d...

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    Pre-operation checks 4-3 4 note: @ pre-operation checks should be made each time the motorcycle is used. Such an inspection can be accomplished in a very short time; and the added safety it assures is more than worth the time involved. @ ewa00033 warning @ if any item in the pre-operation check list...

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    Operation and important riding points 5 starting and warming up a cold engine ............................................. 5-1 starting a warm engine ..................................................................... 5-2 shifting .....................................................................

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    5-1 5 eau00372 5- operation and important riding points eau00373 warning @ ● become thoroughly familiar with all operating controls and their functions before riding. Consult a yamaha dealer re- garding any control or function that you do not thoroughly understand. ● never start the engine or operat...

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    Operation and important riding points 5-2 5 note: @ if the engine fails to start, release the start switch, wait a few seconds, and then try again. Each starting attempt should be as short as possible to pre- serve the battery. Do not crank the en- gine more than 10 seconds on any one attempt. @ 5. ...

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    Operation and important riding points 5-3 5 eau00423 shifting shifting gears lets you control the amount of engine power available for starting off, accelerating, climbing hills, etc. The gear positions are shown in the il- lustration. Note: @ to shift the transmission into the neu- tral position, p...

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    Operation and important riding points 5-4 5 eau01128 engine break-in there is never a more important period in the life of your engine than the period between 0 and 1,600 km. For this rea- son, you should read the following ma- terial carefully. Since the engine is brand new, do not put an excessive...

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    E_5mt.Book page 5 thursday, october 5, 2000 3:24 pm.

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    6 periodic maintenance and minor repair owner’s tool kit ....................................................6-1 periodic maintenance and lubrication chart .........6-3 removing and installing cowlings and panels .....6-6 cowlings a and b .................................................6-6 checking...

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    6-1 6 eau00462 6- periodic maintenance and minor repair eau00464 safety is an obligation of the owner. Periodic inspection, adjustment and lu- brication will keep your vehicle in the safest and most efficient condition pos- sible. The most important points of in- spection, adjustment, and lubricatio...

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    Periodic maintenance and minor repair 6-2 6 note: _ if you do not have the tools or experi- ence required for a particular job, have a yamaha dealer perform it for you. _ ew000063 warning _ modifications not approved by yamaha may cause loss of perfor- mance and render the vehicle unsafe for use. Co...

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    Periodic maintenance and minor repair 6-3 6 eau03685 periodic maintenance and lubrication chart note: _ ● the annual checks must be performed every year, except if a kilometer-based maintenance is performed instead. ● from 50,000 km, repeat the maintenance intervals starting from 10,000 km. ● items ...

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    Periodic maintenance and minor repair 6-4 6 10 * wheels • check runout and for damage. √ √ √ √ 11 * tires • check tread depth and for damage. • replace if necessary. • check air pressure. • correct if necessary. √ √ √ √ 12 * wheel bearings • check bearing for looseness or damage. √ √ √ √ 13 * swinga...

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    Periodic maintenance and minor repair 6-5 6 eau03541 note: _ ● the air filter needs more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas. ● hydraulic brake service • regularly check and, if necessary, correct the brake fluid level. • every two years replace the internal components...

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    Periodic maintenance and minor repair 6-6 6 eau01139 removing and installing cowlings and panels the cowlings and panels shown above need to be removed to perform some of the maintenance jobs described in this chapter. Refer to this section each time a cowling or panel needs to be re- moved and inst...

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    Periodic maintenance and minor repair 6-7 6 to install the cowling 1. Fit the slots and projections at the rear bottom of each cowling to- gether, and then slide the cowling into place. 2. Place the cowling in the original position, and then install the screws. Note: @ make sure that the tabs at the...

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    Periodic maintenance and minor repair 6-8 6 eau01315 panel c to remove the panel remove the screws, and then take the panel off. To install the panel place the panel in the original position, and then install the screws. 1. Screw ( × 2) 1. Projection 2. Slot e_5mt.Book page 8 thursday, october 5, 20...

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    Periodic maintenance and minor repair 6-9 6 eau01639 checking the spark plugs the spark plugs are important engine components, which should be checked periodically, preferably by a yamaha dealer. Since heat and deposits will cause any spark plug to slowly erode, they should be removed and checked in...

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    Periodic maintenance and minor repair 6-10 6 eca00021 caution: @ do not use any tools to remove or install the spark plug cap, otherwise the ignition coil coupler may get damaged. The spark plug cap may be difficult to remove because the rubber seal on the end of the cap fits tightly. To remove the ...

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    Periodic maintenance and minor repair 6-11 6 eau01610 engine oil and oil filter cartridge the engine oil level should be checked before each ride. In addition, the oil must be changed and the oil filter car- tridge replaced at the intervals speci- fied in the periodic maintenance and lubrication cha...

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    Periodic maintenance and minor repair 6-12 6 to change the engine oil (with or without oil filter cartridge replacement) 1. Remove cowling a and b. (see page 6-6 for cowling removal and installation procedures.) 2. Start the engine, warm it up for several minutes, and then turn it off. 3. Place an o...

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    Periodic maintenance and minor repair 6-13 6 6. Apply a thin coat of engine oil to the o-ring of the new oil filter car- tridge. Note: @ make sure that the o-ring is properly seated. @ 7. Install the new oil filter cartridge, and then tighten it to the specified torque with a torque wrench. 8. Insta...

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    Periodic maintenance and minor repair 6-14 6 ec000072 caution: @ ● in order to prevent clutch slip- page (since the engine oil also lubricates the clutch), do not mix any chemical additives with the oil or use oils of a higher grade than “cd”. In addition, do not use oils labeled “energy conserving ...

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    Periodic maintenance and minor repair 6-15 6 eau01611 coolant to check the coolant level 1. Place the motorcycle on a level surface and hold it in an upright position. Note: @ ● the coolant level must be checked on a cold engine since the level varies with engine temperature. ● make sure that the mo...

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    Periodic maintenance and minor repair 6-16 6 ew000067 warning @ never attempt to remove the radia- tor cap when the engine is hot. @ note: @ the radiator fan is automatically switched on or off according to the coolant temperature in the radiator. If the engine overheats, see page 6-48 for further i...

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    Periodic maintenance and minor repair 6-17 6 8. Connect the radiator hose, and then tighten the clamp screw. 9. Install the coolant drain bolt, and then tighten it to the specified torque. Note: @ check the washer for damage and re- place it if necessary. @ 10. Remove the coolant reservoir cov- er b...

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    Periodic maintenance and minor repair 6-18 6 ec000080 caution: @ ● if coolant is not available, use distilled water or soft tap water instead. Do not use hard water or salt water since it is harmful to the engine. ● if water has been used instead of coolant, replace it with cool- ant as soon as poss...

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    Periodic maintenance and minor repair 6-19 6 eau03726 checking the air filter element the air filter element should be checked at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart. Check the air filter element more frequently if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas....

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    Periodic maintenance and minor repair 6-20 6 5. Remove the air filter case cover by removing the screws. 6. Pull the air filter element out. 7. Check the condition of the air filter element and replace it if it is dam- aged or excessively dusty. 8. Insert the element into the air filter case. Ec0000...

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    Periodic maintenance and minor repair 6-21 6 eau01335 air intake duct check that the screen of the intake duct is not blocked. Clean the screen if necessary. Eau00630 adjusting the carburetors the carburetors are important parts of the engine and require very sophisti- cated adjustment. Therefore, m...

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    Periodic maintenance and minor repair 6-22 6 2. Check the engine idling speed and, if necessary, adjust it to spec- ification by turning the throttle stop screw. To increase the engine idling speed, turn the screw in di- rection a . To decrease the engine idling speed, turn the screw in di- rection ...

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    Periodic maintenance and minor repair 6-23 6 eau03296 tires to maximize the performance, durabil- ity, and safe operation of your motor- cycle, note the following points regarding the specified tires. Tire air pressure the tire air pressure should be checked and, if necessary, adjusted before each r...

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    Periodic maintenance and minor repair 6-24 6 tire inspection always check the tires before operating the motorcycle. If a tire tread shows crosswise lines (minimum tread depth), if the tire has a nail or glass fragments in it, or if the side wall is cracked, con- tact a yamaha dealer immediately and...

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    Periodic maintenance and minor repair 6-25 6 ew000080 warning @ ● the front and rear tires should be of the same make and design, otherwise the handling charac- teristics of the motorcycle can- not be guaranteed. ● after extensive tests, only the tires listed below have been ap- proved for this mode...

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    Periodic maintenance and minor repair 6-26 6 eau00687 wheels to maximize the performance, durabil- ity, and safe operation of your motor- cycle, note the following points regarding the specified wheels. ● the wheel rims should be checked for cracks, bends or warpage be- fore each ride. If any damage...

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    Periodic maintenance and minor repair 6-27 6 2. Remove cowling a. (see page 6-6 for cowling removal and installa- tion procedures.) 3. Loosen the locknut at the crank- case. 4. To increase the clutch lever free play, turn the adjusting nut in di- rection a . To decrease the clutch lever free play, t...

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    Periodic maintenance and minor repair 6-28 6 eau00725 front brake pads each front brake pad is provided with a wear indicator groove, which allows you to check the brake pad wear with- out having to disassemble the brake. To check the brake pad wear, check the wear indicator groove. If a brake pad h...

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    Periodic maintenance and minor repair 6-29 6 eau03776 checking the brake fluid level 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 ...

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    Periodic maintenance and minor repair 6-30 6 eau03238 changing the brake fluid 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 brake master cylinder and caliper as well as the brake hos...

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    Periodic maintenance and minor repair 6-31 6 eau03608 to adjust the drive chain slack 1. Loosen the axle nut and the lock- nut on each side of the swingarm. 2. To tighten the drive chain, turn the adjusting bolt on each side of the swingarm in direction a . To loos- en the drive chain, turn the adju...

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    Periodic maintenance and minor repair 6-32 6 2. Wipe the drive chain dry. 3. Thoroughly lubricate the drive chain with a special o-ring chain lubricant. Eca00052 caution: @ do not use engine oil or any other lubricants for the drive chain, as they may contain substances that could damage the o-rings...

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    Periodic maintenance and minor repair 6-33 6 eau03764 checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable the operation of the throttle grip and the condition of the throttle cable should be checked before each ride, and the cable should be lubricated or replaced if necessary. Note: _ since the thr...

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    Periodic maintenance and minor repair 6-34 6 eau03163 lubricating the brake pedal the operation of the brake pedal should be checked before each ride, and the pedal pivot should be lubricat- ed if necessary. Eau03165 checking and lubricating the sidestand the operation of the sidestand should be che...

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    Periodic maintenance and minor repair 6-35 6 eau03166 lubricating the rear suspension the pivoting points of the rear suspen- sion must be lubricated at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart. Eau02939 checking the front fork the condition and operation of the fron...

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    Periodic maintenance and minor repair 6-36 6 eau00794 checking the steering worn or loose steering bearings may cause danger. Therefore, the operation of the steering must be checked as fol- lows at the intervals specified in the pe- riodic maintenance and lubrication chart. 1. Place a stand under t...

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    Periodic maintenance and minor repair 6-37 6 eau01291 battery this motorcycle is equipped with a sealed-type (mf) battery, which does not require any maintenance. There is no need to check the electrolyte or to add distilled water. To charge the battery have a yamaha dealer charge the bat- tery as s...

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    Periodic maintenance and minor repair 6-38 6 to store the battery 1. If the motorcycle will not be used for more than one month, remove the battery, fully charge it, and then place it in a cool, dry place. 2. If the battery will be stored for more than two months, check it at least once a month and ...

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    Periodic maintenance and minor repair 6-39 6 eau01754 replacing the fuses the fuse box is located under the rider seat. (see page 3-12 for rider seat re- moval and installation procedures.) if a fuse is blown, replace it as follows. 1. Turn the key to “off” and turn off the electrical circuit in que...

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    Periodic maintenance and minor repair 6-40 6 eau01822 replacing the headlight bulb this motorcycle is equipped with a quartz bulb headlight. If the headlight bulb burns out, replace it as follows. 1. Remove panel c. (see page 6-8 for panel removal and installation procedures.) 2. Disconnect the head...

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    Periodic maintenance and minor repair 6-41 6 ec000104 caution: @ take care not to damage the follow- ing parts: ● headlight bulb do not touch the glass part of the headlight bulb to keep it free from oil, otherwise the transpar- ency of the glass, the luminosi- ty of the bulb, and the bulb life will...

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    Periodic maintenance and minor repair 6-42 6 eau03497 replacing a turn signal light bulb 1. Remove the turn signal light lens by removing the screw. 2. Remove the defective bulb by pushing it in and turning it counter- clockwise. 3. Insert a new bulb into the socket, push it in, and then turn it clo...

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    Periodic maintenance and minor repair 6-43 6 eau01617 front wheel to remove the front wheel ew000122 warning @ ● it is advisable to have a yamaha dealer service the wheel. ● securely support the motor- cycle so that there is no danger of it falling over. @ 1. Loosen the front wheel axle pinch bolt, ...

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    Periodic maintenance and minor repair 6-44 6 eau03537 rear wheel to remove the rear wheel ew000122 warning _ ● it is advisable to have a yamaha dealer service the wheel. ● securely support the motor- cycle so that there is no danger of it falling over. _ 1. Loosen the axle nut and the brake caliper ...

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    Periodic maintenance and minor repair 6-45 6 note: _ the drive chain does not need to be disassembled in order to remove and install the rear wheel. _ 7. Pull the wheel axle out, and then remove the wheel. Eca00048 caution: _ do not apply the brake after the wheel has been removed together with the ...

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    Periodic maintenance and minor repair 6-46 6 eau03087 troubleshooting although yamaha motorcycles receive a thorough inspection before shipment from the factory, trouble may occur dur- ing operation. Any problem in the fuel, compression, or ignition systems, for example, can cause poor starting and ...

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    Periodic maintenance and minor repair 6-47 6 eau02990 troubleshooting charts starting problems or poor engine performance ew000125 warning @ keep away open flames and do not smoke while checking or working on the fuel system. @ check the fuel level in the fuel tank. 1. Fuel there is enough fuel. The...

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    Periodic maintenance and minor repair 6-48 6 engine overheating ew000070 warning @ ● do not remove the radiator cap when the engine and radiator are hot. Scalding hot fluid and steam may be blown out under pressure, which could cause serious injury. Be sure to wait until the engine has cooled. ● aft...

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    Motorcycle care and storage 7 care .................................................................................................. 7-1 storage .............................................................................................. 7-4 e_5mt.Book page 1 thursday, october 5, 2000 3:24 pm.

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    7-1 7 eau03428 7- motorcycle care and storage care while the open design of a motorcycle reveals the attractiveness of the tech- nology, it also makes it more vulnera- ble. Rust and corrosion can develop even if high-quality components are used. A rusty exhaust pipe may go un- noticed on a car, howe...

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    Motorcycle care and storage 7-2 7 ● do not use any harsh chemical products on plastic parts. Be sure to avoid using cloths or sponges which have been in contact with strong or abrasive cleaning products, solvent or thinner, fuel (gasoline), rust re- movers or inhibitors, brake flu- id, antifreeze or...

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    Motorcycle care and storage 7-3 7 1. Clean the motorcycle with cold water and a mild detergent, after the engine has cooled down. Eca00012 caution: @ do not use warm water since it in- creases the corrosive action of the salt. @ 2. Apply a corrosion protection spray on all metal, including chrome- a...

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    Motorcycle care and storage 7-4 7 eca00013 caution: @ ● apply spray oil and wax spar- ingly and make sure to wipe off any excess. ● never apply oil or wax to any rubber and plastic parts, but treat them with a suitable care product. ● avoid using abrasive polishing compounds as they will wear away t...

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    Motorcycle care and storage 7-5 7 a. Remove the spark plug caps and spark plugs. B. Pour a teaspoonful of engine oil into each spark plug bore. C. Install the spark plug caps onto the spark plugs, and then place the spark plugs on the cylinder head so that the electrodes are ground- ed. (this will l...

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    Specifications 8 specifications .................................................................................... 8-1 conversion table ............................................................................... 8-5 e_5mt.Book page 1 thursday, october 5, 2000 3:24 pm.

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    8-1 8 eau01038 8- specifications specifications cs-01e model yzf-r6 dimensions overall length 2,080 mm overall width 690 mm overall height 1,105 mm seat height 820 mm wheelbase 1,380 mm ground clearance 135 mm minimum turning radius 3,400 mm basic weight (with oil and full fuel tank) 186 kg engine e...

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    Specifications 8-2 8 cooling system capacity (total amount) 2.15 l air filter wet type element fuel type regular gasoline unleaded fuel only (for australia) fuel tank capacity 17 l fuel reserve amount 3.5 l carburetor manufacturer keihin model × quantity cvrd37 × 4 spark plug manufacturer/model ngk ...

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    Specifications 8-3 8 tire air pressure (measured on cold tires) up to 90 kg* front 250 kpa (2.50 kgf/cm 2 , 2.50 bar) rear 250 kpa (2.50 kgf/cm 2 , 2.50 bar) 90 kg–maximum* front 250 kpa (2.50 kgf/cm 2 , 2.50 bar) rear 290 kpa (2.90 kgf/cm 2 , 2.90 bar) high-speed riding front 250 kpa (2.50 kgf/cm 2...

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    Specifications 8-4 8 headlight type quartz bulb (halogen) bulb voltage, wattage × quantity headlight 12 v, 60/55 w × 2 tail/brake light 13.5 v, 1/6.1 w × 2 (led) turn signal light 12 v, 21 w × 4 meter lighting 12 v, 1.4 w × 2 neutral indicator light led high beam indicator light led turn signal indi...

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    Specifications 8-5 8 eau01064 conversion table cs-02e all specification data in this manual are listed in si and metric units. Use this table to convert metric unit data to imperial unit data. Example metric multiplier imperial ** mm × 0.03937 = ** in 2 mm × 0.03937 = 0.08 in conversion table metric...

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    Consumer information 9 identification numbers ....................................................................... 9-1 key identification number .................................................................. 9-1 vehicle identification number ......................................................

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    9-1 9 eau01039 9- consumer information eau02944 identification numbers record the key identification number, vehicle identification number and mod- el label information in the spaces pro- vided below for assistance when ordering spare parts from a yamaha dealer or for reference in case the vehi- cle...

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    Consumer information 9-2 9 eau01050 model label the model label is affixed to the frame under the seat. (see page 3-12 for seat removal and installation procedures.) record the information on this label in the space provided. This information will be needed when ordering spare parts from a yamaha de...

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    10- index a air filter element, checking .....................6-19 air intake duct ........................................6-21 b battery ...................................................6-37 brake and clutch levers, checking and lubricating ............................................6-33 brake f...

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    Index sidestand, checking and lubricating....... 6-34 spark plugs, checking ............................. 6-9 specifications .......................................... 8-1 speedometer unit .................................... 3-5 starter (choke) lever .............................. 3-11 starting and...

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    F_5eb_toc0.Fm page 2 wednesday, february 2, 2000 2:02 pm.

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    F_5eb_toc0.Fm page 2 wednesday, february 2, 2000 2:02 pm.

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    Printed in japan 2000 · 9 - 0.3 × 1 cr (e) printed on recycled paper yamaha motor co., ltd. 5mt-28199-20 yzf-r6n owner’s manual.