2002 YAMAHA YZF-R6 wheel

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8-SPECIFICATIONSSpecifications CS-01E
Model YZF-R6
Dimensions
Overall length 2,025 mm (except for N, S, SF)
2,080 mm (for N, S, SF)
Overall width 690 mm
Overall height 1,105 mm
Seat height 820 mm
Wheelbase 1,380 mm
Ground clearance 135 mm
Minimum turning radius 3,400 mm
Basic weight (with oil and full
fuel tank)
186 kg
Engine
Engine type Liquid-cooled 4-stroke, DOHC
Cylinder arrangement Forward-inclined parallel
4-cylinder
Displacement 600 cm
3
Bore × stroke 65.5 × 44.5 mm
Compression ratio 12.4:1
Starting system Electric starter
Lubrication system Wet sumpEngine oil
Ty p e
Recommended engine oil
classification API Service SE, SF, SG or
higher
Quantity
Without oil filter cartridge
replacement 2.5 L
With oil filter car tridge
replacement 2.7 L
Total amount (dry engine) 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-friction mod-
ifiers. Passenger car motor oils (often labeled
“ENERGY CONSERVING II”) contain anti-friction additives
which will cause clutch and/or starter clutch slippage, result-
ing in reduced component life and poor engine performance.
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Maximum load* 189 kg
Tire air pressure (measured on
cold tires)
Up to 90 kg*
Front 250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm
2, 2.50 bar)
Rear 250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm2, 2.50 bar)
90 kg–maximum*
Front 250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm2, 2.50 bar)
Rear 290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm2, 2.90 bar)
High-speed riding*
Front 250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm2, 2.50 bar)
Rear 250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm2, 2.50 bar)
* Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and accessories
Wheels
Front
Type Cast wheel
Size 17 × MT 3.50
17 M/C × MT 3.50
Rear
Type Cast wheel
Size 17 × MT 5.50
17 M/C × MT 5.50Brakes
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 suspension)
Spring/shock absorber
Front Coil spring / oil damper
Rear Coil spring / gas-oil damper
Wheel travel
Front 130 mm
Rear 120 mm
Electrical system
Ignition system DC-C.D.I.
Charging system
Model A.C. magneto
Standard output 14 V, 320 W@ 5,000 r/min
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INDEX
Spark plugs, checking ............................. 6-8
Specifications .......................................... 8-1
Speedometer unit .................................... 3-5
Starter (choke) lever .............................. 3-13
Starting a cold engine .............................. 5-1
Starting a warm engine ............................ 5-2
Start switch .............................................. 3-9
Steering, checking ................................. 6-34
Storage.................................................... 7-4
Storage compartment ............................ 3-15
Supporting the motorcycle ..................... 6-39
Suspension (rear), lubricating ................ 6-33TTachometer ............................................. 3-6
Tail/brake light ....................................... 6-39
Throttle cable free play, adjusting .......... 6-21
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating............................................ 6-32
Tires ...................................................... 6-21
Tool kit..................................................... 6-1
Troubleshooting..................................... 6-43
Troubleshooting charts .......................... 6-44
Turn signal indicator light ......................... 3-2
Turn signal light bulb, replacing ............. 6-39
Turn signal switch .................................... 3-8VValve clearance, adjusting ..................... 6-21
Vehicle identification number ................... 9-1
WWheel bearings, checking ..................... 6-35
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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