Yamaha YZF-R6P Owner's Manual page 60

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
No. ITEM
Rear suspension
9 *
link pivots
Shock absorber
10 *
assembly
11 * Front fork
12 * Steering bearings
6
Brake and clutch
13
lever pivot shafts
Brake and shift
14
pedal pivot shafts
15 * Drive chain
16 * Wheel bearings
* Since these items require special tools, data and technical skills, have a Yamaha dealer perform the service.
ROUTINE
• Check operation.
• Apply grease lightly every 16,000 mi
(25,000 km) or 24 months.
• Lithium-soap-based grease
• Correct if necessary.
• Check operation and for oil leakage.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check operation and oil leakage.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check bearing assembly for
looseness.
• Moderately repack every 16,000 mi
(25,000 km) or 24 months.
• Lithium-soap-based grease
• Apply chain lube lightly.
• Lithium-soap-based grease
(all-purpose grease)
• Apply chain lube lightly.
• Lithium-soap-based grease
(all-purpose grease)
• Check chain slack/alignment
condition.
• Adjust and lubricate chain thoroughly.
• Special O-ring chain lubricant.
• Check bearings for smooth operation.
INITIAL
600 mi 4,000mi 8,000 mi
(1,000 km) (7,000 km) (13,000 km)
or or or
1 month 6 months 12 months
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Every 600 mi (1,000 km) or after washing the motorcycle
or riding in the rain.
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6-5
ODOMETER READINGS
12,000 mi 16,000 mi
(19,000 km) (25,000 km)
or or
18 months 24 months
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Repack.
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20,000 mi
(31,000 km)
or
30 months
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