2001 YAMAHA YZF600 suspension

SPECIFICATIONS
8-3
8
Rear
Type Tubeless tire
Size 160/60 ZR17 (69W)
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)
Tire air pressure
(measured on cold tires)
Up to 90 kg*
Front 225 kPa (2.25 kg/cm
2, 2.25 bar)
Rear 250 kPa (2.50 kg/cm2, 2.50 bar)
90 kg–maximum*
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)
* Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and accessoriesWheels
Fr o n t
Type Cast wheel
Size 17 ´ MT 3.50
Rear
Type Cast wheel
Size 17 ´ MT 5.00
Brakes
Fr o n t
Type Dual disc brake
Operation Right hand
Fluid DOT 4
Rear
Type Single disc brake
Operation Right foot
Fluid DOT 4
Suspension
Front Telescopic fork
Rear Swingarm (link suspention)
Spring/shock absorber
Front Coil spring / oil damper
Rear Coil spring / gas-oil damper
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INDEXAAir filter element, cleaning ...................... 6-17
Air intake duct ........................................ 6-19
Air vent hose, checking .......................... 6-18
Anti-theft alarm ........................................3-5BBattery ................................................... 6-35
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating ............................................ 6-32
Brake and shift pedals, checking and
lubricating ............................................ 6-32
Brake fluid, changing ............................. 6-28
Brake fluid level, checking...................... 6-27
Brake lever...............................................3-7
Brake light switch (rear), adjusting ......... 6-26
Brake pads, checking............................. 6-27
Brake pedal..............................................3-8
Brake pedal position, adjusting .............. 6-25CCables, checking and lubricating............ 6-31
Carburetors, adjusting............................ 6-19
Care.........................................................7-1
Clutch lever ..............................................3-7
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ............. 6-25
Conversion table ......................................8-5
Coolant .................................................. 6-13
Changing .......................................... 6-14
Checking .......................................... 6-13
Coolant temperature gauge .....................3-5
Cowlings, removing and installing ............6-5
DDimmer switch ......................................... 3-5
Drive chain, lubricating .......................... 6-30
Drive chain slack ................................... 6-29
Checking .......................................... 6-29
Adjusting .......................................... 6-29EEngine break-in ....................................... 5-5
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ............. 6-10
Engine stop switch................................... 3-6FFront and rear suspension settings ........ 3-17
Front fork, adjusting ............................... 3-12
Front fork, checking ............................... 6-33
Fuel ......................................................... 3-9
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ......... 5-4
Fuel level warning light ............................ 3-3
Fuel tank breather hose
(Germany only) ..................................... 3-9
Fuel tank cap ........................................... 3-8
Fuses, replacing .................................... 6-36HHandlebar switches ................................. 3-5
Headlight bulb, replacing ....................... 6-37
Helmet holder ........................................ 3-11
High beam indicator light ......................... 3-3
Horn switch ............................................. 3-6
IIdentification numbers ..............................9-1
Idling speed, adjusting ...........................6-19
Ignition circuit cut-off system ..................3-19
Indicator and warning lights......................3-2KKey identification number .........................9-1LLight switch ..............................................3-6
Luggage strap holders ...........................3-18MMain switch/steering lock .........................3-1
Model label ..............................................9-2NNeutral indicator light ...............................3-2OOil level warning light ...............................3-2PParking.....................................................5-6
Part locations ...........................................2-1
Pass switch ..............................................3-5
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart ......................................................6-2
Pre-operation check list ............................4-1
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INDEX
SSafety information.................................... 1-1
Seat....................................................... 3-11
Self-diagnosis device............................... 3-4
Shifting .................................................... 5-3
Shift pedal ............................................... 3-7
Shift points (for Switzerland only)............. 5-4
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting ..... 3-14
Sidestand .............................................. 3-18
Sidestand, checking and lubricating....... 6-32
Spark plugs, checking ............................. 6-8
Specifications .......................................... 8-1
Speedometer unit .................................... 3-3
Starter (choke) lever .............................. 3-10
Starting a cold engine ............................... 5-1
Starting a warm engine ............................ 5-3
Start switch .............................................. 3-6
Steering, checking ................................. 6-34
Storage.................................................... 7-4
Storage compartment ............................ 3-12
Supporting the motorcycle ..................... 6-39
Suspension (rear), lubricating ................ 6-33TTachometer ............................................. 3-4
Tail/brake light bulb, replacing ............... 6-38
Throttle cable free play, adjusting .......... 6-20
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating............................................ 6-31
Tires...................................................... 6-21
Tool kit .................................................... 6-1
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-43
Troubleshooting charts .......................... 6-44
Turn signal indicator light ........................ 3-3
Turn signal light bulb, replacing ............. 6-39
Turn signal switch ................................... 3-6VValve clearance, adjusting .................... 6-20
Vehicle identification number................... 9-1WWheel bearings, checking ..................... 6-34
Wheel (front) ......................................... 6-40
Installing .......................................... 6-41
Removing ........................................ 6-40
Wheel (rear) .......................................... 6-41
Installing .......................................... 6-43
Removing ........................................ 6-41
Wheels .................................................. 6-24
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