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YZF-R6 ’99 SERVICE MANUAL: 5EB1-AE1 YZF-R6 (L) 2000 SUPPLEMENTARY SERVICE MANUAL: 5EB1-AE2 YZF-R6 2001 SUPPLEMENTARY SERVICE MANUAL 2000 by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. First Edition, September 2000 All rights reserved. Any reproduction or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
It is not possible to include all the knowledge of a mechanic in one manu- al, so it is assumed that anyone who uses this book to perform maintenance and repairs on Yamaha motorcycles has a basic understanding of the mechanical ideas and the procedures of motorcycles repair.
YP002000 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL This manual is intended as a handy, easy-to-read reference book for the mechanic. Comprehensive explanations of all installation, removal, disassembly, assembly, repair and inspection procedures are laid out with the individual steps in sequential order. 1 The manual is divided into chapters.
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EB003000 SYMBOLS The following symbols are not relevant to every SPEC vehicle. INFO Symbols 1 to 9 indicate the subject of each chapter. 1 General information 2 Specifications 3 Periodic checks and adjustment 4 Engine 5 Cooling system 6 Carburetor(-s) 7 Chassis COOL CARB...
SPEC GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Item Standard Limit Model code 5MT1 (N) (D) (B) (GB) (GR) (DK) (NL) (S) (I) (E) 5MT2 (N) (D) (A) (SF) 5MT3 (F) 5MT4 (AUS) (NZ) Dimensions Overall length 2025 mm (except for N, S, F, AUS, NZ) 2080 mm (for N, S, F, AUS, NZ) Overall width 690 mm...
SPEC ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS Item Standard Limit Camshafts Drive system Chain drive (right) 23.000 X 23.021 mm Camshaft cap inside diameter 22.967 X 22.980 mm Camshaft journal diameter 0.028 X 0.064 mm Camshaft-journal-to-camshaftcap 0.08 mm clearance Carburetors Model (manufacturer) quantity CVRD37 (KEIHIN) 6 X 8 mm...
SPEC CHASSIS SPECIFICATIONS CHASSIS SPECIFICATIONS Item Standard Limit Front tire Tire type Tubeless Size 120 /60ZR17 (55W) Model (manufacturer) MICHELIN Pilot SPORT B DUNLOP D207F Tire pressure (cold) 0 X 90 kg 250 kPa (2.5 kg/cm , 2.5 bar) 90 X 189 kg 250 kPa (2.5 kg/cm , 2.5 bar) High-speed riding...
SPEC ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS Item Standard Limit Ignition system Ignition system type C.D.I. Ignition timing 10_ BTDC at 1300 r/min Advanced timing 55_ BTDC at 5250 r/min Advancer type Throttle position sensor and electrical 248 X 372 Ω/Gy-B Pickup coil resistance/color Transistorized coil ignition unit model F8T383 (MITSUBISHI) (manufacturer)
SPEC CABLE ROUTING EB206000 CABLE ROUTING 1 Reservoir tank A Fasten the battery box and starter motor lead with a plastic clamp. 2 Fuse box B Fasten the wire positive lead and starter motor lead with clamp at the 3 Tool kit end of the cover of the battery positive terminal.
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SPEC CABLE ROUTING H Route the seat lock cable into the hole of the frame. O Fasten the main harness, ground lead and battery Mount the cable so that the side covered with a box with a plastic clamp. cable protector up the end is positioned at rear. P The end of the clamp is facing upward.
S The annual checks must be performed every year, except if a kilometer-based maintenance is performed instead. S From 50,000 km, repeat the maintenance intervals starting from 10,000 km. S Items marked with an asterisk should be performed by a Yamaha dealer as they require special tools, data and technical skills. ODOMETER READING (...
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INTRODUCTION/PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION INTERVALS ODOMETER READING ( 1,000 km) ANNUAL ANNUAL ITEM ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB CHECK S Check operation. Sidestand S Lubricate. S Check operation. Sidestand switch S Check operation and for oil leakage. Front fork Rear shock absorber S Check operation and shock absorber for oil leakage.
CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL CHASSIS EB304020 CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL 1. Stand the motorcycle on a level surface. NOTE: S Place the motorcycle on a suitable stand. S Make sure that the motorcycle is upright. 2. Check: S brake fluid level Below the minimum level mark a ! Add the recommended brake fluid to the proper lev- Recommended brake fluid...
CHECKING THE TIRES EB304170 CHECKING THE TIRES The following procedure applies to both of the tires. 1. Measure: S tire pressure Out of specification ! Regulate. WARNING S The tire pressure should only be checked and regulated when the tire temperature equals the ambient air temperature.
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Tubeless wheel tire S After extensive tests, the tires listed below have been approved by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. for this model. The front and rear tires should always be by the same manufacturer and of the same design. No guarantee con-...
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CHECKING THE TIRES/CHECKING THE WHEELS Rear tire Manufacturer Size Model 180/55 ZR17 Pilot MICHELIN (73W) SPORT B 180/55 ZR17 DUNLOP D207SN (73W) WARNING New tires have a relatively low grip on the road surface until they have been slightly worn. Therefore, approximately 100 km sould be traveled at normal speed before any highspeed riding is done.
CHAS SWINGARM AND DRIVE CHAIN EAS00700 CHASSIS SWINGARM AND DRIVE CHAIN 95 Nm (9.5 mSkg) 6 Nm (0.6 mSkg) 6 Nm (0.6 mSkg) Order Job /Part Q’ty Remarks Removing the swingarm and drive Remove the parts in the order listed. chain Drive sprocket Refer to “ENGINE”...
CHAS SWINGARM AND DRIVE CHAIN 95 Nm (9.5 mSkg) 6 Nm (0.6 mSkg) 6 Nm (0.6 mSkg) Order Job /Part Q’ty Remarks Pivot shaft adjust bolt Refer to “REMOVING/INSTALLING THE SWINGARM”. Drive chain Dust cover Oil seal Bush Shim Drive chain guide Bush Left bearing Right bearing...
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CHAS SWINGARM AND DRIVE CHAIN EAS00709 CHECKING THE DRIVE CHAIN 1. Measure: S ten-link section a of the drive chain Out of specification ! Replace the drive chain. Max. ten-link drive chain section 150.1 mm NOTE: S While measuring the ten-link section, push down on the drive chain to increase its tension.
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YZF-R6 2001 WIRING DIAGRAM (for EUR) Main switch Oil level switch Fuse (back up) Right handlebar switch Rectifier / Regulator Front brake light switch AC magneto Light switch Battery Engine stop switch Fuse (main) Start switch Starter relay Left handlebar switch Starter motor Pass switch Starting circuit cut-off relay...