2000 YAMAHA YZF-R6 brake light

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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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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Tool kit................................................................... 6-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication ................... 6-3
Cowling and panel removal and installation.......... 6-6
Cowlings A and B ................................................. 6-6
Panel C ................................................................. 6-8
Spark plug inspection ........................................... 6-9
Engine oil ............................................................ 6-10
Cooling system ................................................... 6-13
Changing the coolant .......................................... 6-14
Air filter ............................................................... 6-17
Air intake duct ..................................................... 6-19
Carburetor adjustment ........................................ 6-20
Idle speed adjustment ........................................ 6-20
Throttle cable free play inspection ...................... 6-21
Valve clearance adjustment ................................ 6-21
Tires .................................................................... 6-21
Wheels ................................................................ 6-24
Clutch lever free play adjustment........................ 6-25
Brake light switch adjustment ............................. 6-25
Checking the front and rear brake pads.............. 6-26
Inspecting the brake fluid level............................ 6-27
Brake fluid replacement ...................................... 6-28
Drive chain slack check ...................................... 6-28Drive chain slack adjustment ............................. 6-29
Drive chain lubrication........................................ 6-29
Cable inspection and lubrication ........................ 6-30
Throttle cable and grip lubrication ...................... 6-30
Brake pedal lubrication....................................... 6-30
Brake and clutch lever lubrication ...................... 6-31
Sidestand lubrication.......................................... 6-31
Rear suspension lubrication............................... 6-31
Front fork inspection ........................................... 6-32
Steering inspection ............................................ 6-32
Wheel bearings .................................................. 6-33
Battery................................................................ 6-33
Fuse replacement .............................................. 6-34
Headlight bulb replacement ............................... 6-35
Tail/brake light bulb replacement ........................ 6-36
Turn signal light bulb replacement...................... 6-36
Supporting the motorcycle ................................. 6-37
Front wheel removal ........................................... 6-37
Front wheel installation ...................................... 6-38
Rear wheel removal ........................................... 6-39
Rear wheel installation ....................................... 6-40
Troubleshooting .................................................. 6-40
Troubleshooting chart ......................................... 6-41
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-25
6
EAU01356
Clutch lever free play
adjustmentThe clutch lever free play should be ad-
justed to 10 ~ 15 mm.
1. Turn the adjusting bolt at the
clutch lever in direction
a to in-
crease free play or in direction
b
to decrease free play. If the speci-
fied free play cannot be obtained,
proceed with the following steps.
2. Turn the adjusting bolt at the
clutch lever in direction
a to loos-
en the cable.3. Remove cowling A. (See page 6-6
for removal and installation proce-
dures.)
4. Loosen the locknut at the crank-
case side.
5. Turn the adjusting nut at the
crankcase in direction
a to in-
crease free play or in direction
b
to decrease free play. Then tight-
en the locknut.
6. Install the cowling.
EAU00713
Brake light switch adjustmentThe rear brake light switch is activated
by the brake pedal and is properly ad-
justed when the brake light comes on
just before braking takes effect. To ad-
just the rear brake light switch, hold the
switch body so it does not rotate while
turning the adjusting nut.
Turn the adjusting nut in direction
a to
make the brake light come on earlier.
Turn the adjusting nut in direction
b to
make the brake light come on later.
1. Adjusting bolt
2. Free play
1. Locknut
2. Adjusting nut
1. Brake light switch
2. Adjusting nut
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-36
6
EC000104
CAUTION:@ To prevent damage to the following:l
Headlight bulb
Avoid touching the glass part of
the bulb. Keep it free from oil;
otherwise, the transparency of
the glass, life of the bulb, and il-
luminous flux will be adversely
affected. If oil gets on the bulb,
thoroughly clean it with a cloth
moistened with alcohol or lac-
quer thinner.
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Headlight lens
• Do not affix any type of tinted
film or stickers to the head-
light lens.
• Do not use headlight bulbs of
wattage higher than speci-
fied.
@5. Install the bulb holder cover and
reconnect the headlight connec-
tor.
If the headlight beam adjustment is
necessary, ask a Yamaha dealer to
make that adjustment.
EAU01823
Tail/brake light bulb
replacement1. Remove the passenger seat. (See
page 3-15 for seat removal and in-
stallation procedures.)
2. To remove the socket, turn it coun-
terclockwise.
3. To remove the defective bulb, turn
it counterclockwise.
4. Push a new bulb into the socket
and turn it clockwise.
5. Install the socket and turn it clock-
wise.
6. Install the passenger seat.
EAU01095
Turn signal light bulb
replacement1. Remove the screw and the lens.
2. Remove the defective bulb by
pushing it inward and turning it
counterclockwise.
3. Install a new bulb by pushing it in-
ward and turning it clockwise.
4. Install the lens and tighten the
screw.
1. Bulb socket
1. Screw
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MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
7-2
7
ECA00010
CAUTION:@ l
Avoid using strong acidic wheel
cleaners, especially on spoked
wheels. If you do use such
products for hard-to-remove
dirt, do not leave it on any long-
er than instructed, then thor-
oughly rinse it off with water,
immediately dry the area and
apply a corrosion protection
spray.
l
Improper cleaning can damage
windshields, cowlings, panels
and other plastic parts. Use
only a soft, clean cloth or
sponge with mild detergent and
water to clean plastic.
l
Do not use any harsh chemical
products on plastic parts. Be
sure to avoid using cloths or
sponges which have been in
contact with strong or abrasive
cleaning products, solvent or
thinner, fuel (gasoline), rust re-
movers or inhibitors, brake flu-
id, antifreeze or electrolyte.
l
Do not use high-pressure wash-
ers or steam-jet cleaners since
they cause water seepage and
deterioration in the following ar-
eas: seals (of wheel bearings,
swingarm bearings, forks and
brakes), electric components
(couplers, connectors, instru-
ments, switches and lights),
breather hoses and vents.
l
For motorcycles equipped with
a windshield: Do not use strong
cleaners or hard sponges as
they will cause dulling or
scratching. Some cleaning
compounds for plastic may
leave scratches on the wind-
shield. Test the product on a
small hidden part of the wind-
shield to make sure they do not
leave any marks. If the wind-
shield is scratched, use a quali-
ty plastic polishing compound
after washing.
@After riding in the rain, near the sea oron salt-sprayed roadsSince sea salt or salt sprayed on the
roads in the winter are extremely corro-
sive in combination with water, carry
out the following steps after each ride
in the rain, near the sea or on salt-
sprayed roads. (Salt sprayed in the
winter may remain on the roads well
into spring.)
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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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