2000 YAMAHA YZF-R6 ABS

2-1
2
EAU00026
2-DESCRIPTIONLeft view1. Front fork compression damping force
adjusting screw (page 3-19)
2. Front fork rebound damping force
adjusting screw (page 3-18)
3. Front fork spring preload adjusting bolt (page 3-18)
4. Air filter (page 6-17)
5. Rear shock absorber compression
damping force adjusting screw (page 3-20)6. Rear shock absorber spring preload
adjusting ring (page 3-20)
7. Rear shock absorber rebound damping
force adjusting knob (page 3-20)
8. Shift pedal (page 3-11)
9. Coolant reservoir tank (page 6-13)
10. Engine oil filter (page 6-11)
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
Main switch/Steering lock ..................................... 3-1
Indicator lights ...................................................... 3-2
Oil level / coolant temperature indicator light
circuit check ........................................................ 3-5
Fuel indicator light circuit check ............................ 3-6
Digital speedometer .............................................. 3-7
Tachometer ........................................................... 3-8
Diagnosis device................................................... 3-9
Handlebar switches .............................................. 3-9
Clutch lever ......................................................... 3-11
Shift pedal ........................................................... 3-11
Front brake lever ................................................. 3-11
Rear brake pedal ................................................ 3-12
Antitheft alarm (optional) .................................... 3-12Fuel tank cap ..................................................... 3-13
Fuel .................................................................... 3-13
Fuel tank breather hose ..................................... 3-14
Starter (choke) “ ” .......................................... 3-15
Seats .................................................................. 3-15
Helmet holder..................................................... 3-17
Storage compartment ........................................ 3-17
Front fork adjustment ......................................... 3-17
Rear shock absorber adjustment ....................... 3-19
Recommended combinations of the front fork
and the rear shock absorber settings ............... 3-22
Luggage strap holders ....................................... 3-23
Sidestand ........................................................... 3-23
Sidestand/clutch switch operation check............ 3-24
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-19
3
Adjusting compression damping
force
Turn the adjusting screw in direction
a
to increase compression damping
force and in direction
b to decrease
compression damping force.
CI-33E
EC000015CAUTION:@ Never attempt to turn an adjuster
beyond the maximum or minimum
setting. @
NOTE:@ Although the number of clicks between
the minimum and maximum settings
may vary with each individual shock
absorber and may not exactly match
these specifications, it is always the full
damping force range that extends over
the actual number of clicks. @
EAU01863
Rear shock absorber
adjustmentThis shock absorber is equipped with
spring preload and damping force ad-
justers.
EC000015
CAUTION:@ Never attempt to turn an adjuster
beyond the maximum or minimum
setting.
1. Compression damping force adjusting screwMinimum (soft) 10 clicks out*
Standard 6 clicks out*
Maximum (hard) 1 click out*
* From the fully turned-in position
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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3
NOTE:@ Although the number of clicks between
the minimum and maximum settings
may vary with each individual shock
absorber and may not exactly match
these specifications, it is always the full
damping force range that extends over
the actual number of clicks. @
EAU00315
WARNING
@ This shock absorber contains high-
ly pressurized nitrogen gas. Read
and understand the following infor-
mation before handling the shock
absorber. The manufacturer cannot
be held responsible for property
damage or personal injury that may
result from improper handling.l
Do not tamper with or attempt to
open the cylinder assembly.
l
Do not subject the shock ab-
sorber to an open flame or other
high heat source. This may
cause the unit to explode due to
excessive gas pressure.
l
Do not deform or damage the
cylinder in any way. Cylinder
damage will result in poor
damping performance.
l
Take your shock absorber to a
Yamaha dealer for any service.
@
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-22
3
EAU01580
Recommended combinations of the front fork and the rear shock absorber settingsUse this table as a guide for specific settings according to motorcycle load conditions.CI-31E
EC000016CAUTION:@ Never attempt to turn the adjuster beyond the maximum or minimum setting. @Loading condition Front fork adjustment Rear shock absorber adjustment
Spring preload Compression
damping forceRebound
damping forceSpring preloadCompression
damping forceRebound
damping force
Solo rider 1 ~ 8 1 ~ 10 1 ~ 9 1 ~ 7 4 ~ 13 3 ~ 25
With passenger 1 ~ 8 1 ~ 10 1 ~ 9 4 ~ 9 1 ~ 8 1 ~ 7
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-4
6
10
*Tires• Check tread depth and for damage.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary.ÖÖ
11*Wheel bearings• Check bearing for looseness or damage.
• Replace if necessary. ÖÖ
12*Swingarm• Check swingarm pivoting point for play.
• Correct if necessary.
• Lubricate with lithium soap base grease every 24,000 km
or 24 months (whichever comes first).ÖÖ
13 Drive chain• Check chain slack.
• Adjust if necessary. Make sure that the rear wheel is properly
aligned.
• Clean and lubricate. Every 1,000 km and after washing the
motorcycle or riding in the rain
14*Steering bearings• Check bearing play and steering for roughness.
• Correct accordingly.
• Lubricate with lithium soap base grease every 24,000 km
or 24 months (whichever comes first).ÖÖ
15*Chassis fasteners• Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.
• Tighten if necessary.ÖÖ
16 Sidestand• Check operation.
• Lubricate and repair if necessary.ÖÖ
17*Sidestand switch• Check operation.
• Replace if necessary.ÖÖÖ
18*Front fork• Check operation and for oil leakage.
• Correct accordingly.ÖÖ
19*Rear shock absorber
assembly• Check operation and shock absorber for oil leakage.
• Replace shock absorber assembly if necessary. ÖÖ NO. ITEM CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE JOBSINITIAL
(1,000 km)EVERY
6,000 km
or
6 months
(whichever
comes first)12,000 km
or
12 months
(whichever
comes first)
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-7
62. Disengage the cowling by sliding it
forward (for A) or backward (for B),
then pulling it outward.To install
1. Fit the slots and projections at the
rear bottom of the cowlings togeth-
er and slide the cowling into place.2. Place the cowling in its original po-
sition. Make sure that the tabs at
the front of the cowlings fit side by
side as shown and that all slots
and projections fit together.
3. Install the screws.
1. Cowling A
2. Cowling B
1. Slot (´ 2)
2. Projection (´ 2)
1. Tab (´ 2)
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MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
7-3
71. Clean your motorcycle with cold
water and soap after the engine
has cooled down.
ECA00012
CAUTION:@ Do not use warm water since it in-
creases the corrosive action of the
salt. @2. Be sure to apply a corrosion pro-
tection spray on all (even chrome-
and nickel-plated) metal surfaces
to prevent corrosion.After cleaning
1. Dry the motorcycle with a chamois
or an absorbing cloth.
2. Immediately dry the drive chain
and lubricate it to prevent it from
rusting.
3. Use a chrome polish to shine
chrome, aluminum and stainless-
steel parts, including the exhaust
system. (Even the thermally in-
duced discoloring of stainless-
steel exhaust systems can be re-
moved through polishing.)
4. To prevent corrosion, it is recom-
mended to apply a corrosion pro-
tection spray on all (even chrome-
and nickel-plated) metal surfaces.
5. Use spray oil as a universal clean-
er to remove any remaining dirt.
6. Touch up minor paint damage
caused by stones, etc.
7. Wax all painted surfaces.
8. Let the motorcycle dry completely
before storing it or covering it.
EWA00001
WARNING
@ Make sure that there is no oil or wax
on the brakes and tires. If neces-
sary, clean the brake discs and lin-
ings with a regular brake disc
cleaner or acetone, and wash the
tires with warm water and mild soap.
Then, carefully test the motorcycle
for its braking performance and cor-
nering behavior. @
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