2000 YAMAHA YZF-R6 light

SPECIFICATIONS
8-3
8
Air pressure (cold tire)
Up to 90 kg load*
Front 250 kPa; 2.50 kg/cm
2; 2.50 bar
Rear 250 kPa; 2.50 kg/cm2; 2.50 bar
90 kg load ~ maximum
load*
Front 250 kPa; 2.50 kg/cm2; 2.50 bar
Rear 290 kPa; 2.90 kg/cm2; 2.90 bar
High speed riding
Front 250 kPa; 2.50 kg/cm2; 2.50 bar
Rear 250 kPa; 2.50 kg/cm2; 2.50 bar
* Load is total weight of cargo, rider, passenger and accessories.
Wheels
Front
Ty p e C a s t
Size 17 ´ MT 3.50
Rear
Ty p e C a s t
Size 17 ´ MT 5.50
Brakes
Front
Type Dual disc brake
Operation Right hand operation
Fluid DOT 4Rear
Type Single disc brake
Operation Right foot operation
Fluid DOT 4
Suspension
Fr o n t
Ty p e Te l e s c o p i c f o r k
Rear
Type Swingarm (link suspension)
Shock absorbers
Front Coil spring / oil damper
Rear Coil spring / gas-oil damper
Wheel travel
Front 130 mm
Rear 120 mm
Electrical
Ignition system C.D.I.
Charging system
Type A.C. magneto
Standard output 14 V, 320 W@ 5,000 r/min
Battery
Type GT12B-4
Voltage, capacity 12 V, 10 AH
Headlight typeQuartz bulb (halogen)
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-4
8
Bulb voltage, wattage ´ quantity
Headlight 12 V, 60/55 W ´ 2
Tail/brake light 12 V, 5/21 W ´ 1
Turn signal light 12 V, 21 W ´ 4
Auxiliary light 12 V, 5 W ´ 2
Meter light 12 V, 1.4 W ´ 2
Neutral indicator light LED
High beam indicator light LED
Turn indicator light LED
Fuel indicator light LED
Oil level/coolant temperature
indicator light LED
Fuses
Main fuse 30 A
Headlight fuse 20 A
Signaling system fuse 20 A
Radiator fan fuse 7.5 A
Ignition fuse 15 A
Odometer fuse 7.5 A
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10-INDEXAAir filter .................................................. 6-17
Air intake duct ........................................ 6-19
Antitheft alarm (optional) ........................ 3-12BBattery ................................................... 6-33
Brake and clutch lever lubrication........... 6-31
Brake fluid replacement ......................... 6-28
Brake light switch adjustment ................. 6-25
Brake pedal lubrication........................... 6-30CCable inspection and lubrication ............ 6-30
Carburetor adjustment ........................... 6-20
Care.........................................................7-1
Changing the coolant ............................. 6-14
Checking the front and rear brake
pads .................................................... 6-26
Clutch lever ............................................ 3-11
Clutch lever free play adjustment ........... 6-25
Controls/Instruments ................................2-3
Cooling system ...................................... 6-13
Cowling and panel removal and
installation .............................................6-6
Cowlings A and B ....................................6-6DDiagnosis device......................................3-9
Digital speedometer .................................3-7
Dimmer switch .........................................3-9
Drive chain lubrication ............................ 6-29
Drive chain slack adjustment.................. 6-29
Drive chain slack check.......................... 6-28
EEngine break-in ....................................... 5-5
Engine oil .............................................. 6-10
Engine stop switch................................. 3-10FFront brake lever ................................... 3-11
Front fork adjustment............................. 3-17
Front fork inspection .............................. 6-32
Front wheel installation .......................... 6-38
Front wheel removal .............................. 6-37
Fuel ....................................................... 3-13
Fuel indicator light ................................... 3-2
Fuel indicator light circuit check ............... 3-6
Fuel tank breather hose ......................... 3-14
Fuel tank cap ......................................... 3-13
Fuse replacement.................................. 6-34GGive safety the right of way ..................... 1-1HHandlebar switches ................................. 3-9
Dimmer switch ................................... 3-9
Engine stop switch ........................... 3-10
Horn switch ...................................... 3-10
Light switch ...................................... 3-10
Pass switch ........................................ 3-9
Start switch ...................................... 3-10
Turn signal switch ............................ 3-10
Headlight bulb replacement ................... 6-35
Helmet holder ........................................ 3-17
High beam indicator light ......................... 3-2
Horn switch ........................................... 3-10
IIdentification number records ...................9-1
Idle speed adjustment ............................6-20
Indicator lights ..........................................3-2
Fuel indicator light...............................3-2
High beam indicator light ....................3-2
Neutral indicator light ..........................3-2
Oil level/coolant temperature
indicator light....................................3-3
Turn indicator light ..............................3-2
Inspecting the brake fluid level ...............6-27KKey identification number .........................9-1LLeft view...................................................2-1
Light switch ............................................3-10
Luggage strap holders ...........................3-23MMain switch/Steering lock .........................3-1
Model label ..............................................9-2NNeutral indicator light ...............................3-2OOil level/coolant temperature indicator
light ........................................................3-3
Oil level / coolant temperature indicator
light circuit check ...................................3-5PPanel C ....................................................6-8
Parking.....................................................5-5
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INDEX
Pass switch ............................................. 3-9
Periodic maintenance and lubrication ...... 6-3
Pre-operation check list ........................... 4-1RRear brake pedal ................................... 3-12
Rear shock absorber adjustment ........... 3-19
Rear suspension lubrication................... 6-31
Rear wheel installation........................... 6-40
Rear wheel removal............................... 6-39
Recommended combinations of the
front fork and the rear shock
absorber settings................................. 3-22
Right view................................................ 2-2SSeats ..................................................... 3-15
Shifting .................................................... 5-4
Shift pedal ............................................. 3-11
Sidestand .............................................. 3-23
Sidestand/clutch switch operation
check .................................................. 3-24
Sidestand lubrication ............................. 6-31
Spark plug inspection .............................. 6-9
Specifications .......................................... 8-1
Starter (choke) “ ”.............................. 3-15
Starting a warm engine ............................ 5-3
Starting the engine .................................. 5-1
Start switch ............................................ 3-10
Steering inspection ................................ 6-32
Storage.................................................... 7-4
Storage compartment ............................ 3-17
Supporting the motorcycle ..................... 6-37
TTachometer............................................. 3-8
Tail/brake light bulb replacement ........... 6-36
Throttle cable and grip lubrication.......... 6-30
Throttle cable free play inspection ......... 6-21
Tips for reducing fuel consumption .......... 5-4
Tires...................................................... 6-21
Tool kit .................................................... 6-1
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-40
Troubleshooting chart ........................... 6-41
Turn indicator light................................... 3-2
Turn signal light bulb replacement ......... 6-36
Turn signal switch ................................. 3-10VValve clearance adjustment .................. 6-21
Vehicle identification number................... 9-1WWheel bearings ..................................... 6-33
Wheels .................................................. 6-24
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