2004 YAMAHA YZF-R6 gas type

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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6 INTERNAL: Drink large quan-
tities of water or milk and im-
mediately call a physician.
EYES: Flush with water for 15
minutes and seek prompt
medical attention.


Batteries produce explosive hy-
drogen gas. Therefore, keep
sparks, flames, cigarettes, etc.,
away from the battery and pro-
vide sufficient ventilation when
charging it in an enclosed
space.


KEEP THIS AND ALL BATTER-
IES OUT OF THE REACH OFCHILDREN.
To store the battery
1. If the vehicle will not be used for
more than one month, remove the
battery, fully charge it, and then
place it in a cool, dry place.
2. If the battery will be stored for more
than two months, check it at least
once a month and fully charge it if
necessary.
3. Fully charge the battery before in-
stallation.4. After installation, make sure that
the battery leads are properly con-
nected to the battery terminals.
CAUTION:
ECA10630


Always keep the battery
charged. Storing a discharged
battery can cause permanent
battery damage.


To charge a sealed-type (MF)
battery, a special (constant-volt-
age) battery charger is required.
Using a conventional battery
charger will damage the battery.
If you do not have access to a
sealed-type (MF) battery charg-
er, have a Yamaha dealercharge your battery.
EAU23701
Replacing the fuses The main fuse and fuse box 1 are locat-
ed under the rider seat. (See page
3-17.)
Fuse box 2 is located under panel B.
(See page 6-6.)1. Spare main fuse
2. Main fuse
3. Fuse box 1
4. Electronic fuel injection fuse
5. Parking lighting fuse
6. Spare fuse
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-1
8
Dimensions:Overall length:
2025 mm (79.7 in)
Overall width:
690 mm (27.2 in)
Overall height:
1090 mm (42.9 in)
Seat height:
820 mm (32.3 in)
Wheelbase:
1380 mm (54.3 in)
Ground clearance:
135 mm (5.31 in)
Minimum turning radius:
3400 mm (133.9 in)Weight:With oil and fuel:
182.0 kg (401 lb)Engine:Engine type:
Liquid cooled 4-stroke, DOHC
Cylinder arrangement:
Forward-inclined parallel 4-cylinder
Displacement:
600.0 cm³ (36.61 cu.in)
Bore × stroke:
65.5 × 44.5 mm (2.58 × 1.75 in)
Compression ratio:
12.40 :1
Starting system:
Electric starter
Lubrication system:
Wet sump
Engine oil:Type:
SAE10W30 or SAE10W40 or SAE15W40
or SAE20W40 or SAE20W50
Recommended engine oil grade:
API service SE, SF, SG type or higher
Engine oil quantity:
Without oil filter cartridge replacement:
2.40 L (2.54 US qt) (2.11 Imp.qt)
With oil filter cartridge replacement:
2.60 L (2.75 US qt) (2.29 Imp.qt)Cooling system:Coolant reservoir capacity (up to the
maximum level mark):
0.25 L (0.26 US qt) (0.22 Imp.qt)
Radiator capacity (including all routes):
2.15 L (2.27 US qt) (1.89 Imp.qt)Air filter:Air filter element:
Wet element
Fuel:Recommended fuel:
Premium unleaded gasoline only
Fuel tank capacity:
17.0 L (4.49 US gal) (3.74 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount:
3.5 L (0.92 US gal) (0.77 Imp.gal)Electronic fuel injection:Manufacturer:
NIPPON INJECTOR
Model:
INP-250/4Spark plug(s):Manufacturer/model:
NGK/CR9EK,CR10EK
Spark plug gap:
0.6–0.7 mm (0.024–0.028 in)Clutch:Clutch type:
Wet, multiple-discTransmission:Primary reduction system:
Spur gear
Primary reduction ratio:
86/44 (1.955)
Secondary reduction system:
Chain drive
Secondary reduction ratio:
48/16 (3.000)
Transmission type:
Constant mesh 6-speed
Operation:
Left foot operation
-20 -10 0
10 20 30
40
50 ˚C
SAE 10W-30
SAE 15W-40SAE 20W-40SAE 20W-50
SAE 10W-40
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-2
8
Gear ratio:
1st:
37/13 (2.846)
2nd:
37/19 (1.947)
3rd:
28/18 (1.556)
4th:
32/24 (1.333)
5th:
25/21 (1.190)
6th:
26/24 (1.083)Chassis:Frame type:
Diamond
Caster angle:
24.0 °
Trail:
86.0 mm (3.39 in)Front tire:Type:
Tubeless
Size:
120/60 ZR17M/C (55W)
Manufacturer/model:
MICHELIN/Pilot SPORT N
Manufacturer/model:
DUNLOP/D208F JRear tire:Type:
Tubeless
Size:
180/55 ZR17M/C (73W)Manufacturer/model:
MICHELIN/Pilot SPORT B
Manufacturer/model:
DUNLOP/D208 AJ
Loading:Maximum load:
193 kg (425 lb)
(Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and
accessories)Tire air pressure (measured on cold
tires):Loading condition:
0–90 kg (0–198 lb)
Front:
250 kPa (36 psi) (2.50 kgf/cm²)
Rear:
250 kPa (36 psi) (2.50 kgf/cm²)
Loading condition:
90–193 kg (198–425 lb)
Front:
250 kPa (36 psi) (2.50 kgf/cm²)
Rear:
290 kPa (42 psi) (2.90 kgf/cm²)
High-speed riding:
Front:
250 kPa (36 psi) (2.50 kgf/cm²)
Rear:
250 kPa (36 psi) (2.50 kgf/cm²)Front wheel:Wheel type:
Cast wheel
Rim size:
17M/C x MT3.50
Rear wheel:Wheel type:
Cast wheel
Rim size:
17M/C x MT5.50Front brake:Type:
Dual disc brake
Operation:
Right hand operation
Recommended fluid:
DOT 4Rear brake:Type:
Single disc brake
Operation:
Right foot operation
Recommended fluid:
DOT 4Front suspension:Type:
Telescopic fork
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
120.0 mm (4.72 in)Rear suspension:Type:
Swingarm (link suspension)
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/gas-oil damper
Wheel travel:
120.0 mm (4.72 in)
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