Table Of Contents - Yamaha YZF-R6 Owner's Manual

Table of contents

Safety information............................ 1-1
Description ....................................... 2-1
Left view ......................................... 2-1
Right view....................................... 2-2
Controls and instruments ............... 2-3
Instrument and control functions... 3-1
Immobilizer system......................... 3-1
Main switch/steering lock............... 3-2
Indicator lights and warning
lights............................................ 3-4
Multi-function meter unit ................ 3-8
Handlebar switches...................... 3-14
Clutch lever .................................. 3-15
Shift pedal .................................... 3-15
Brake lever.................................... 3-16
Brake pedal .................................. 3-16
Fuel tank cap................................ 3-17
Fuel............................................... 3-17
Fuel tank breather hose and
overflow hose............................ 3-19
Catalytic converters ..................... 3-19
Seats ............................................ 3-20
Helmet holding cable.................... 3-21
Rear view mirrors.......................... 3-22
Adjusting the front fork................. 3-22
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ................................... 3-24
Luggage strap holders ................. 3-27
EXUP system................................ 3-27
Sidestand ......................................3-28
Ignition circuit cut-off system .......3-28
For your safety - pre-operation
checks ...............................................4-1
Operation and important riding
points .................................................5-1
Starting the engine..........................5-1
Shifting ............................................5-2
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption................................5-3
Engine break-in ...............................5-3
Parking ............................................5-4
Periodic maintenance and
adjustment ........................................6-1
Owner's tool kit ...............................6-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the
emission control system..............6-3
General maintenance and
lubrication chart...........................6-4
Removing and installing cowlings
and panels ...................................6-8
Checking the spark plugs .............6-12
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge....6-13
Coolant..........................................6-16
Air filter element ............................6-19
Checking the engine idling
speed.........................................6-19
Checking the throttle grip free
play............................................ 6-20
Valve clearance............................. 6-20
Tires .............................................. 6-20
Cast wheels .................................. 6-23
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play............................................ 6-23
Checking the brake lever free
play............................................ 6-24
Brake light switches ..................... 6-24
Checking the front and rear brake
pads .......................................... 6-25
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-25
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-27
Drive chain slack........................... 6-27
Cleaning and lubricating the
drive chain................................. 6-29
Checking and lubricating the
cables........................................ 6-29
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-30
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals............... 6-30
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............. 6-31
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand................................... 6-31
Lubricating the swingarm
pivots......................................... 6-32
Checking the front fork................. 6-32
Checking the steering................... 6-33