Yamaha YZF-R6 Owner's Manual page 52

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
NO. ITEM
8 * Brake hoses
9 * Wheels
10 * Tires
11 * Wheel bearings
12 * Swingarm
6
13 Drive chain
14 * Steering bearings
15 * Chassis fasteners
Brake lever pivot
16
shaft
CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB
• Check for cracks or damage.
• Replace.
• Check runout and for damage.
• Check tread depth and for dam-
age.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary.
• Check bearing for looseness or
damage.
• Check operation and for exces-
sive play.
• Lubricate with lithium-soap-based
grease.
• Check chain slack, alignment and
condition.
• Adjust and lubricate chain with a
special O-ring chain lubricant
thoroughly.
• Check bearing play and steering
for roughness.
• Lubricate with lithium-soap-based
grease.
• Make sure that all nuts, bolts and
screws are properly tightened.
• Lubricate with silicone grease.
ODOMETER READING
1000 km 10000 km 20000 km
(600 mi) (6000 mi) (12000 mi)
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Every 50000 km (30000 mi)
Every 800 km (500 mi) and after washing the motorcycle or riding in the rain
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Every 20000 km (12000 mi)
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6-3
ANNUAL
30000 km 40000 km
CHECK
(18000 mi) (24000 mi)
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