Yamaha R6 2009 Service Manual page 98

NO. ITEM
Front and rear brake
25 *
switches
26 * Control cables
Throttle grip hous-
27 *
ing and cable
Lights, signals and
28 *
switches
* Since these items require special tools, data and technical skills, have a Yamaha dealer perform
the service.
TIP
From 24000 mi (37000 km) or 36 months, repeat the maintenance intervals starting from 8000 mi
(13000 km) or 12 months.
TIP
• Air filter
• This model's air filter is equipped with a disposable oil-coated paper element, which must not be
cleaned with compressed air to avoid damaging it.
• The air filter element needs to be replaced more frequently when riding in unusually wet or dusty
areas.
• Hydraulic brake service
• After disassembling the brake master cylinders and calipers, always change the fluid. Regularly
check the brake fluid levels and fill the reservoirs as required.
• Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinders and calipers, and
change the brake fluid.
• Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged.
ROUTINE
• Check operation.
• Apply Yamaha chain and
cable lube or engine oil thor-
oughly.
• Check operation and free play.
• Adjust the throttle cable free
play if necessary.
• Lubricate the throttle grip
housing and cable.
• Check operation.
• Adjust headlight beam.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
INITIAL ODOMETER READING
600 mi 4000 mi 8000 mi
(1000 km) (7000 km) (13000 km)
or or or
1 month 6 months 12 months
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12000 mi 16000 mi 20000 mi
(19000 km) (25000 km) (31000 km)
or or or
18 months 24 months 30 months
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