Periodic Maintenance And Minor Repair - Yamaha 2001 YZF-R6M Owner's Manual

Tool kit...................................................................6-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication...................6-3
Cowling and panel removal and installation..........6-6
Cowlings A and B .................................................6-6
Panel C .................................................................6-8
Spark plug inspection ...........................................6-9
Engine oil ............................................................6-10
Cooling system ...................................................6-13
Changing the coolant..........................................6-14
Air filter ...............................................................6-17
Air intake duct .....................................................6-19
Carburetor adjustment ........................................6-20
Idle speed adjustment ........................................6-20
Throttle cable free play inspection ......................6-21
Valve clearance adjustment ................................6-21
Tires....................................................................6-21
Wheels................................................................6-24
Clutch lever free play adjustment........................6-25
Brake light switch adjustment .............................6-25
Checking the front and rear brake pads..............6-26
Inspecting the brake fluid level............................6-27
Brake fluid replacement ......................................6-28
Drive chain slack check ......................................6-28

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR

Drive chain slack adjustment ............................. 6-29
Drive chain lubrication........................................ 6-29
Cable inspection and lubrication ........................ 6-30
Throttle cable and grip lubrication ...................... 6-30
Brake and clutch lever lubrication ...................... 6-30
Brake pedal lubrication....................................... 6-31
Sidestand lubrication.......................................... 6-31
Rear suspension lubrication............................... 6-31
Front fork inspection........................................... 6-32
Steering inspection ............................................ 6-32
Wheel bearings .................................................. 6-33
Battery................................................................ 6-33
Fuse replacement .............................................. 6-34
Headlight bulb replacement ............................... 6-35
Taillight bulb replacement................................... 6-36
Turn signal light bulb replacement...................... 6-37
Supporting the motorcycle ................................. 6-37
Front wheel removal........................................... 6-38
Front wheel installation ...................................... 6-38
Rear wheel removal ........................................... 6-39
Rear wheel installation ....................................... 6-40
Troubleshooting.................................................. 6-40
Troubleshooting chart......................................... 6-41
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