2000 YAMAHA YZF-R6 headlight bulb

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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
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EAU01822*
Headlight bulb replacementThis motorcycle is equipped with a
quartz bulb headlight.
If the headlight bulb burns out, replace
the bulb as follows:
1. Remove panel C. (See page 6-8
for panel removal and installation
procedures.)
2. Remove the headlight connector
and the bulb holder cover.3. Unhook the bulb holder and re-
move the defective bulb.
EW000119
WARNING
@ Keep flammable products and your
hands away from a bulb while it is
on, as it is hot. Do not touch a bulb
until it cools down. @4. Put a new bulb into position and
secure it in place with the bulb
holder. Specified 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
1. Connector
2. Bulb holder cover
1. Bulb holder
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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.
l
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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SPECIFICATIONS
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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
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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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