Replacing An Auxiliary Light Bulb; Supporting The Motorcycle - Yamaha YZF-R6 Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Replacing an auxiliary light
bulb
This model is equipped with two auxil-
iary lights. If an auxiliary light bulb burns
out, replace it as follows.
1. Remove the auxiliary light bulb
cover by removing the quick fas-
tener.
NOTE:
Remove the quick fastener by pushing
the center pin in with a screwdriver,
then pulling the fastener out.
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1. Auxiliary light bulb cover
2. Quick fastener
2. Remove the socket (together with
the bulb) by pulling it out.
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ing it out.
1. Auxiliary light bulb
2. Auxiliary light bulb socket
4. Insert a new bulb into the socket.
5. Install the socket (together with the
bulb) by pushing it in.
6. Install the auxiliary light bulb cover
by installing the quick fastener.
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Supporting the motorcycle

Since this model is not equipped with a
centerstand, follow these precautions
when removing the front and rear
wheel or performing other maintenance
requiring the motorcycle to stand up-
right. Check that the motorcycle is in a
stable and level position before starting
any maintenance. A strong wooden
box can be placed under the engine for
added stability.
To service the front wheel
1. Stabilize the rear of the motorcycle
by using a motorcycle stand or, if
an additional motorcycle stand is
not available, by placing a jack un-
der the frame in front of the rear
wheel.
2. Raise the front wheel off the
ground by using a motorcycle
stand.
To service the rear wheel
Raise the rear wheel off the ground by
using a motorcycle stand or, if a motor-
cycle stand is not available, by placing
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