Yamaha YZF-R6 Service Manual page 71

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE/LUBRICATION INTERVALS
No. ITEM
15 * Chassis fasteners
16 Sidestand
17 * Sidestand switch
18 * Front fork
Rear shock absorber
19 *
assembly
Rear suspension relay
20 * arm and connecting
arm pivoting points
21 * Carburetors
22 Engine oil
Engine oil filter car-
23
tridge
24 * Cooling system
* Since these items require special tools, data and technical skills, they should be serviced by a
Yamaha dealer.
NOTE:
S The air filter element needs more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.
S Hydraulic brake system.
– Replace the brake fluid after disassembling the master cylinder or caliper cylinder.
– Check the brake fluid level and add fluid as required.
– Replace the master cylinder and caliper cylinder oil seals every two years.
– Replace the brake hoses every four years, or if cracked or damaged.
CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE JOBS
S Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly
tightened.
S Tighten if necessary.
S Check operation.
S Lubricate and repair if necessary.
S Check operation.
S Replace if necessary.
S Check operation and for oil leakage.
S Correct accordingly.
S Check operation and shock absorber for oil leakage.
S Replace shock absorber assembly if necessary.
S Check operation.
S Lubricate with lithium soap base grease every 24,000
km or 24 months (whichever comes first).
S Check engine idling speed, synchronization and
starter operation.
S Adjust if necessary.
S Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage.
S Correct if necessary.
S Change. (Warm engine before draining.)
S Replace.
S Check coolant level and vehicle for coolant leakage.
S Correct if necessary.
S Change coolant every 24,000 km or 24 months (which-
ever comes first).
INITIAL
(1,000 km)
3-2
CHK
ADJ
EVERY
12,000 km
6,000 km or
or
6 months
12 months
(whichever
(whichever
comes first)
comes first)