2000 YAMAHA YZF600 wheel

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Model YZF600R
Dimensions
Overall length 2,060 mm (for F, E, I, GR)
2,145 mm
(except for F, E, I, GR)
Overall width 725 mm
Overall height 1,190 mm
Seat height 805 mm
Wheelbase 1,415 mm
Ground clearance 135 mm
Minimum turning radius 3,200 mm
Basic weight (with oil and full
fuel tank)
212 kg (except for A, CH, S)
214 kg (for A, CH, S)
Engine
Engine type Liquid-cooled 4-stroke, DOHC
Cylinder arrangement Forward-inclined parallel
4-cylinder
Displacement 599 cm
3
Bore ´ Stroke 62.0 ´ 49.6 mm
Compression ratio 12:1
Starting system Electric starter
Lubrication system Wet sumpEngine oil
Ty p e
Recommended engine oil
classification API Service SE, SF, SG type or
higher
Quantity
Periodic oil change 2.6 L
With oil filter replacement 2.9 L
Total amount 3.5 L
-20˚ -10˚ 0˚
10˚20˚ 30˚
40˚50˚C
SAE 10W/30
SAE 15W/40SAE 20W/40SAE 20W/50
SAE 10W/40
CAUTION:Be sure to use motor oils that do not contain anti-fric-
tion modifiers. Passenger car motor oils (often labeled
“Energy Conserving”) contain anti-friction additives
which will cause clutch and/or starter clutch slippage,
resulting in reduced component life and poor engine
performance.
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Rear
Ty p e Tu b e l e s s
Size 160/60 ZR17 (69 W)
Manufacturer/model Bridgestone / BT57
Dunlop / D204
Metzeler / MEZ1
Michelin / MACADAM 90X
Maximum load* 180 kg (except for A, CH, S)
178 kg (for A, CH, S)
Air pressure (cold tire)
Up to 90 kg load*
Front 225 kPa (2.25 kg/cm
2, 2.25 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 290 kPa (2.90 kg/cm2, 2.90 bar)
* Load is total weight of cargo, rider, passenger and accessories.Wheels
Fr on t
Ty p e C a s t
Size 17 ´ MT 3.50
Rear
Ty p e C a s t
Size 17 ´ MT 5.00
Brakes
Fr on t
Type Dual disc brake
Operation Right hand operation
Fluid DOT 4
Rear
Type Single disc brake
Operation Right foot operation
Fluid DOT 4
Suspension
Fr on 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
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Wheel travel
Front 130 mm
Rear 120 mm
Electrical system
Ignition system T.C.I. (digital)
Charging system
Type A.C. magneto
Standard output 14 V, 18.5 A @ 5,000 r/min
Battery
Type YTX12-BS
Voltage, capacity 12 V, 10 AH
Headlight type
Quartz bulb (halogen)
Bulb voltage, wattage
´ quantity
Headlight 12 V, 60/55 W ´ 1
Tail/brake light 12 V, 5/21 W ´ 1
Auxiliary light 12 V, 4 W ´ 1
Turn signal light 12 V, 21 W ´ 4
Meter light 12 V, 1.7 W ´ 4
Neutral indicator light 12 V, 3.4 W ´ 1
High beam indicator light 12 V, 3.4 W ´ 1
Oil level indicator light 12 V, 3.4 W ´ 1
Turn indicator light 12 V, 3.4 W ´ 1
Fuel indicator light 12 V, 3.4 W ´ 1Fuses
Main fuse 30 A
Headlight fuse 20 A
Signaling system fuse 15 A
Fan fuse 7.5 A
Ignition fuse 7.5 A
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10-INDEXAAir filter ..................................................6-15
Air intake duct ........................................6-17
Air vent hose .......................................... 6-17
Antitheft alarm (optional) .......................... 3-7BBattery ................................................... 6-32
Brake and clutch lever lubrication........... 6-29
Brake and shift pedal lubrication ............ 6-29
Brake fluid replacement ......................... 6-26
Brake light switch adjustment ................. 6-24CCable inspection and lubrication ............ 6-28
Carburetor adjustment ...........................6-17
Care.........................................................7-1
Changing the coolant ............................. 6-13
Checking the front and
rear brake pads ................................... 6-25
Clutch lever .............................................. 3-9
Clutch lever free play adjustment ........... 6-23
Controls/Instruments ................................2-3
Coolant temperature gauge ..................... 3-8
Cooling system ...................................... 6-12
Cowling A and B ......................................6-5
Cowling C ................................................6-7
Cowling and panel removal and
installation .............................................6-5
DDiagnosis device ..................................... 3-7
Dimmer switch ......................................... 3-8
Drive chain lubrication ........................... 6-28
Drive chain slack adjustment ................. 6-27
Drive chain slack check ......................... 6-27EEngine break-in ....................................... 5-5
Engine oil ................................................ 6-9
Engine stop switch................................... 3-9FFront brake lever ................................... 3-10
Front fork adjustment............................. 3-16
Front fork inspection .............................. 6-30
Front wheel installation .......................... 6-36
Front wheel removal .............................. 6-35
Fuel ....................................................... 3-11
Fuel indicator circuit check....................... 3-5
Fuel indicator light ................................... 3-2
Fuel tank breather hose
(for Germany only) .............................. 3-13
Fuel tank cap ......................................... 3-11
Fuse replacement.................................. 6-33GGive safety the right of way ..................... 1-1
HHandlebar switches ..................................3-8
Dimmer switch ....................................3-8
Engine stop switch..............................3-9
Horn switch.........................................3-8
Lights switch .......................................3-9
Pass switch ........................................3-8
Start switch .........................................3-9
Turn signal switch ...............................3-8
Headlight bulb replacement....................6-33
Helmet holder.........................................3-15
High beam indicator light ..........................3-3
Horn switch ..............................................3-8IIdentification number records ...................9-1
Idle speed adjustment ............................6-18
Indicator lights ..........................................3-2
Fuel indicator light...............................3-2
High beam indicator light ....................3-3
Neutral indicator light ..........................3-2
Oil level indicator light .........................3-2
Turn indicator light ..............................3-3
Inspecting the brake fluid level ...............6-25KKey identification number .........................9-1LLeft view...................................................2-1
Lights switch ............................................3-9
Luggage strap holders ...........................3-21
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INDEX
MMain switch/steering lock ......................... 3-1
Model label .............................................. 9-2NNeutral indicator light ............................... 3-2OOil level indicator circuit check ................. 3-4
Oil level indicator light .............................. 3-2PParking .................................................... 5-6
Pass switch ............................................. 3-8
Periodic maintenance and lubrication ...... 6-2
Pre-operation check list ........................... 4-1RRear brake pedal ................................... 3-10
Rear brake pedal height adjustment ...... 6-23
Rear shock absorber adjustment ........... 3-18
Rear suspension lubrication................... 6-30
Rear wheel installation........................... 6-38
Rear wheel removal............................... 6-37
Recommended combinations of the
front fork and the rear shock
absorber settings................................. 3-20
Recommended shift points
(for Switzerland only)............................. 5-5
Right view................................................ 2-2
SSeat ...................................................... 3-14
Shifting .................................................... 5-4
Shift pedal ............................................. 3-10
Sidestand .............................................. 3-21
Sidestand/clutch switch operation
check .................................................. 3-22
Sidestand lubrication ............................. 6-29
Spark plugs ............................................. 6-7
Specifications .......................................... 8-1
Speedometer .......................................... 3-6
Starter (choke) “ ” ............................. 3-13
Starting a warm engine ........................... 5-4
Starting the engine .................................. 5-1
Start switch ............................................. 3-9
Steering inspection................................ 6-31
Storage ................................................... 7-4
Storage compartment............................ 3-15TTachometer............................................. 3-6
Tail/brake light bulb replacement ........... 6-35
Throttle cable and grip lubrication.......... 6-28
Throttle cable free play inspection ......... 6-18
Tips for reducing fuel consumption .......... 5-5
Tires...................................................... 6-19
Tool kit .................................................... 6-1
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-39
Troubleshooting chart ........................... 6-40
Turn indicator light................................... 3-3
Turn signal light bulb replacement ......... 6-35
Turn signal switch ................................... 3-8
VValve clearance adjustment ................... 6-19
Vehicle identification number ................... 9-1WWheel bearings...................................... 6-31
Wheels .................................................. 6-22
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