Replacing The License Plate Light Bulb; Supporting The Motorcycle - Yamaha YZF-R6 Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
1. Screw (× 2)
Replacing the license plate
light bulb
1. Remove the license plate light unit
6 by removing the screws.
1. License plate light bulb
2. License plate light unit
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2. Remove the socket (together with
the bulb) by pulling it out.
3. Remove the defective bulb by pull-
ing it out.
4. Insert a new bulb into the socket.
5. Install the socket (together with
the bulb) by pushing it in.
6. Install the license plate light unit by
installing the screws.

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 mainte-
nance requiring the motorcycle to
stand upright. Check that the motor-
cycle is in a stable and level position
before starting any maintenance. A
strong wooden box can be placed un-
der the engine for added stability.
To service the front wheel
1. Stabilize the rear of the motorcycle
2. Raise the front wheel off the
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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.
ground by using a motorcycle
stand.
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