Table Of Contents - Yamaha R6 Owner's Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

LOCATION OF IMPORTANT
LABELS .............................................1-1
SAFETY INFORMATION ..................2-1
DESCRIPTION ..................................3-1
Left view ..........................................3-1
Right view ........................................3-2
Controls and instruments.................3-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS .......................................4-1
Immobilizer system .........................4-1
Main switch/steering lock ................4-2
Indicator lights and
warning lights ..............................4-4
Multi-function meter unit .................4-8
Handlebar switches ......................4-14
Clutch lever ...................................4-15
Shift pedal .....................................4-15
Brake lever ...................................4-16
Brake pedal ..................................4-16
Fuel tank cap ................................4-17
Fuel ...............................................4-17
Fuel tank breather hose and
overflow hose ............................4-19
Catalytic converters ......................4-19
Seats ............................................4-20
Helmet holding cable ....................4-21
Rear view mirrors .........................4-22
Adjusting the front fork ..................4-22
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ................................... 4-24
Luggage strap holders ................. 4-27
EXUP system ............................... 4-27
Sidestand ..................................... 4-28
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........ 4-28
FOR YOUR SAFETY -
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ............. 5-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS................................. 6-1
Starting the engine ......................... 6-1
Shifting ........................................... 6-2
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption ............................... 6-3
Engine break-in .............................. 6-3
Parking ........................................... 6-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT ................................... 7-1
Owner's tool kit ............................... 7-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the
emission control system ............. 7-3
General maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 7-4
Removing and installing
cowlings and panels ................... 7-8
Checking the spark plugs ............. 7-12
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ... 7-13
Coolant ......................................... 7-16
Air filter element ........................... 7-19
Checking the engine idling
speed ........................................ 7-19
Checking the throttle grip
free play .................................... 7-19
Valve clearance ........................... 7-20
Tires ............................................. 7-20
Cast wheels ................................. 7-23
Adjusting the clutch lever
free play .................................... 7-23
Checking the brake lever
free play .................................... 7-24
Brake light switches ..................... 7-24
Checking the front and rear
brake pads ................................ 7-25
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 7-25
Changing the brake fluid .............. 7-27
Drive chain slack .......................... 7-27
Cleaning and lubricating the
drive chain ................................ 7-29
Checking and lubricating
the cables ................................. 7-29
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 7-30
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals .............. 7-30
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............ 7-31
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand .................................. 7-31