2001 YAMAHA YZF-R6 warning

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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EAU02935
Fuel tank cap To open the fuel tank cap
Open the fuel tank cap lock cover, in-
sert the key into the lock, and then turn
it 1/4 turn clockwise. The lock will be re-
leased and the fuel tank cap can be
opened.
To close the fuel tank cap
1. Push the fuel tank cap into posi-
tion with the key inserted in the
lock. 2. Turn the key counterclockwise to
the original position, remove it,
and then close the lock cover.
NOTE:@ The fuel tank cap cannot be closed un-
less the key is in the lock. In addition,
the key cannot be removed if the cap is
not properly closed and locked. @
EWA00025
WARNING
@ Make sure that the fuel tank cap is
properly closed before riding. @
EAU01183
Fuel Make sure that there is sufficient fuel in
the tank. Fill the fuel tank to the bottom
of the filler tube as shown in the
illustration.
EW000130
WARNING
@ l
Do not overfill the fuel tank, oth-
erwise it may overflow when the
fuel warms up and expands.
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Avoid spilling fuel on the hot
engine.
@
1. Fuel tank cap lock cover
2. Unlock.
1. Fuel tank filler tube
2. Fuel level
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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EAU03159
Helmet holders The helmet holders are located on the
bottom of the passenger seat.
To secure a helmet to a helmet hold-
er
1. Remove the passenger seat. (See
page 3-14 for removal and instal-
lation procedures.)
2. Attach the helmet to a helmet
holder, and then securely install
the passenger seat.
EWA00015
WARNING
_ Never ride with a helmet attached to
a helmet holder, since the helmet
may hit objects, causing loss of
control and possibly an accident. _To release the helmet from a helmet
holder
Remove the passenger seat, remove
the helmet from the helmet holder, and
then install the seat.
EAU03728
Storage compartment The storage compartment is located
under the passenger seat. (See
page 3-14 for passenger seat removal
and installation procedures.)
This storage compartment is designed
to hold a genuine Yamaha U-LOCK.
(Other locks may not fit.)
1. Helmet holder (´ 2)
1. Rubber cap
2. Owner’s tool kit
3. Hole (´ 2)
4. U-LOCK bar (optional)
5. Lock of U-LOCK (optional)
6. Strap (´ 2)
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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EWA00005
WARNING
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Do not exceed the load limit of
3 kg for the storage compart-
ment.
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Do not exceed the maximum
load of 189 kg for the vehicle.
_To place a U-LOCK in the storage
compartment:
1. Remove the rubber cap from the
hole at the bottom of the storage
compartment, and then store it in a
safe place to prevent losing the
cap.
2. Insert the ends of the U-LOCK bar
into the holes at the bottom of the
storage compartment as shown.
3. Place the lock of the U-LOCK un-
der the curved part of the U-LOCK
bar as shown.
4. Securely fasten the U-LOCK bar
and lock with the strap as shown.
NOTE:_ l
When the U-LOCK is not in the
storage compartment, be sure to
cover the hole at the bottom of the
storage compartment with the rub-
ber cap.
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When storing items in the storage
compartment, be sure to wrap
them in a plastic bag to prevent
losing them.
_
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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EAU01862
Adjusting the front fork This front fork is equipped with spring
preload adjusting bolts, rebound damp-
ing force adjusting screws and com-
pression damping force adjusting
screws.
EW000035
WARNING
@ Always adjust both fork legs equal-
ly, otherwise poor handling and loss
of stability may result. @
Spring preload
To increase the spring preload and
thereby harden the suspension, turn
the adjusting bolt on each fork leg in di-
rection
a. To decrease the spring pre-
load and thereby soften the
suspension, turn the adjusting bolt on
each fork leg in direction
b.NOTE:@ Align the appropriate groove on the ad-
justing mechanism with the top of the
front fork cap bolt. @1. Spring preload adjusting bolt
1. Current setting
2. Front fork cap boltCI-18E
Maximum (hard)
Setting
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
StandardMinimum (soft)
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Compression damping force
To increase the compression damping
force and thereby harden the compres-
sion damping, turn the adjusting screw
in direction
a. To decrease the com-
pression damping force and thereby
soften the compression damping, turn
the adjusting screw in direction
b.
CI-02E
NOTE:@ Although the total number of clicks of a
damping force adjusting mechanism
may not exactly match the above spec-
ifications due to small differences in
production, the actual number of clicks
always represents the entire adjusting
range. To obtain a precise adjustment,
it would be advisable to check the num-
ber of clicks of each damping force ad-
justing mechanism and to modify the
specifications as necessary. @
EAU00315
WARNING
@ This shock absorber contains high-
ly pressurized nitrogen gas. For
proper handling, read and under-
stand the following information be-
fore handling the shock absorber.
The manufacturer cannot be held re-
sponsible for property damage or
personal injury that may result from
improper handling.l
Do not tamper with or attempt to
open the gas cylinder.
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Do not subject the shock ab-
sorber to an open flame or other
high heat sources, otherwise it
may explode due to excessive
gas pressure.
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Do not deform or damage the
gas cylinder in any way, as this
will result in poor damping per-
formance.
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Always have a Yamaha dealer
service the shock absorber.
@
1. Compression damping force adjusting screwMinimum (soft) 12 clicks in direction
b*
Standard 7 clicks in direction
b*
Maximum (hard) 1 click in direction
b*
* With the adjusting screw fully turned in direction
a
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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EAU03170
Luggage strap holders There are four luggage strap holders
on the bottom of the passenger seat.
To use the strap holders, remove the
passenger seat, unhook the straps,
and then install the seat with the straps
hanging out from under the passenger
seat. (See page 3-14 for passenger
seat removal and installation proce-
dures.)
EAU00330
Sidestand The sidestand is located on the left side
of the frame. Raise the sidestand or
lower it with your foot while holding the
motorcycle upright.NOTE:@ The built-in sidestand switch is part of
the ignition circuit cut-off system, which
cuts the ignition in certain situations.
(See further down for an explanation of
the ignition circuit cut-off system.) @
EW000044
WARNING
@ The motorcycle must not be ridden
with the sidestand down, or if the
sidestand cannot be properly
moved up (or does not stay up), oth-
erwise the sidestand could contact
the ground and distract the opera-
tor, resulting in a possible loss of
control. Yamaha’s ignition circuit
cut-off system has been designed to
assist the operator in fulfilling the
responsibility of raising the side-
stand before starting off. Therefore,
check this system regularly as de-
scribed below and have a Yamaha
dealer repair it if it does not function
properly. @
1. Luggage strap holder (´ 4)
2. Hook (´ 4)
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Ignition circuit cut-off system The ignition circuit cut-off system (com-
prising the sidestand switch, clutch
switch and neutral switch) has the fol-
lowing functions.l
It prevents starting when the trans-
mission is in gear and the side-
stand is up, but the clutch lever is
not pulled.
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It prevents starting when the trans-
mission is in gear and the clutch
lever is pulled, but the sidestand is
still down.
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It cuts the running engine when
the transmission is in gear and the
sidestand is moved down.
Periodically check the operation of the
ignition circuit cut-off system according
to the following procedure.
EW000045
WARNING
_ If a malfunction is noted, have a
Yamaha dealer check the system
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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
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NOTE:@ Pre-operation checks should be made each time the motorcycle is used. Such an inspection can be accomplished in a very
short time; and the added safety it assures is more than worth the time involved. @
EWA00033
WARNING
@ If any item in the Pre-operation check list is not working properly, have it inspected and repaired before operating
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