Periodic Maintenance And Minor Repair - Yamaha YZF-R6 Owner's Manual

Owner's tool kit ....................................................6-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication chart .........6-2
Removing and installing cowlings and panels .....6-5
Checking the spark plugs ....................................6-8
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ..........................6-9
Coolant ..............................................................6-13
Checking the air filter element ...........................6-19
Air intake duct ....................................................6-22
Adjusting the engine idling speed ......................6-23
Adjusting the throttle cable free play ..................6-23
Adjusting the valve clearance ............................6-24
Tires ...................................................................6-24
Cast wheels .......................................................6-27
Adjusting the clutch lever free play ....................6-27
Adjusting the brake pedal position .....................6-29
Adjusting the rear brake light switch ..................6-29
Checking the front and rear brake pads .............6-30
Checking the brake fluid level ............................6-31
Changing the brake fluid ....................................6-32
Drive chain slack ................................................6-32
Lubricating the drive chain .................................6-33
Checking and lubricating the cables ..................6-34

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR

Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and
Checking and lubricating the brake and
Checking and lubricating the brake and
Checking and lubricating the sidestand ............ 6-36
Checking the front fork ...................................... 6-37
Checking the steering ....................................... 6-37
Checking the wheel bearings ............................ 6-38
Battery ............................................................... 6-38
Replacing the fuses .......................................... 6-40
Replacing a headlight bulb ................................ 6-41
Replacing an auxiliary light bulb ....................... 6-43
Tail/brake light ................................................... 6-44
Replacing a turn signal light bulb ...................... 6-44
Replacing the license plate light bulb ................ 6-45
Supporting the motorcycle ................................ 6-45
Front wheel ....................................................... 6-46
Rear wheel ........................................................ 6-49
Troubleshooting ................................................. 6-51
Troubleshooting charts ...................................... 6-52
cable ............................................................... 6-34
clutch levers .................................................... 6-35
shift pedals ...................................................... 6-35
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