Periodic Checks And Adjustments; Introduction; Periodic Maintenance And Lubrication Intervals - Yamaha YZF-R6 99 Service Manual

INTRODUCTION/PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
EB300000

PERIODIC CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS

INTRODUCTION

This chapter includes all information necessary to perform recommended checks and adjustments. If
followed, these preventive maintenance procedures will ensure more reliable vehicle operation, a
longer service life and reduce the need for costly overhaul work. This information applies to vehicles
already in service as well as to new vehicles that are being prepared for sale. All service technicians
should be familiar with this entire chapter.
EB301000

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION INTERVALS

No. ITEM
1 * Fuel line
2 * Fuel filter
3 Spark plugs
4 * Valves
5 Air filter element
6 Clutch
7 * Front brake
8 * Rear brake
9 * Wheels
10 * Tires
11 * Wheel bearings
12 * Swingarm
13 Drive chain
14 * Steering bearings
LUBRICATION INTERVALS
CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE JOBS
S Check fuel hoses for cracks or damage.
S Replace if necessary.
S Check condition.
S Replace if necessary.
S Check condition.
S Clean, regap or replace if necessary.
S Check valve clearance.
S Adjust if necessary.
S Clean or replace if necessary.
S Check operation.
S Adjust or replace cable.
S Check operation, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leak-
age. (See NOTE on page 3-2.)
S Correct accordingly.
S Replace brake pads if necessary.
S Check operation, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leak-
age. (See NOTE on page 3-2.)
S Correct accordingly.
S Replace brake pads if necessary.
S Check balance, runout and for damage.
S Rebalance or replace if necessary.
S Check tread depth and for damage.
S Replace if necessary.
S Check air pressure.
S Correct if necessary.
S Check bearing for looseness or damage.
S Replace if necessary.
S Check swingarm pivoting point for play.
S Correct if necessary.
S Lubricate with lithium soap base grease every 24,000
km or 24 months (whichever comes first).
S Check chain slack.
S Adjust if necessary. Make sure that the rear wheel is
properly aligned.
S Clean and lubricate.
S Check bearing play and steering for roughness.
S Correct accordingly.
S Lubricate with lithium soap base grease every
24,000 km or 24 months (whichever comes first).
INITIAL
(1,000 km)
Every 42,000 km or 42 months (which-
Every 1,000 km and after washing the
3-1
CHK
ADJ
EVERY
12,000 km
6,000 km or
or
6 months
12 months
(whichever
(whichever
comes first)
comes first)
ever comes first)
motorcycle or riding in rain