2005 YAMAHA YZF-R6 light

MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
7-1
7
EAU26030
Care While the open design of a motorcycle
reveals the attractiveness of the tech-
nology, it also makes it more vulnera-
ble. Rust and corrosion can develop
even if high-quality components are
used. A rusty exhaust pipe may go un-
noticed on a car, however, it detracts
from the overall appearance of a motor-
cycle. Frequent and proper care does
not only comply with the terms of the
warranty, but it will also keep your
motorcycle looking good, extend its life
and optimize its performance.
Before cleaning
1. Cover the muffler outlet with a
plastic bag after the engine has
cooled down.
2. Make sure that all caps and covers
as well as all electrical couplers
and connectors, including the
spark plug caps, are tightly in-
stalled.
3. Remove extremely stubborn dirt,
like oil burnt onto the crankcase,
with a degreasing agent and a
brush, but never apply such prod-ucts onto seals, gaskets, sprock-
ets, the drive chain and wheel
axles. Always rinse the dirt and de-
greaser off with water.
Cleaning
CAUTION:
ECA10770


Avoid using strong acidic wheel
cleaners, especially on spoked
wheels. If such products are
used on hard-to-remove dirt, do
not leave the cleaner on the af-
fected area any longer than in-
structed. Also, thoroughly rinse
the area off with water, immedi-
ately dry it, and then apply a cor-
rosion protection spray.


Improper cleaning can damage
windshields, cowlings, panels
and other plastic parts. Use only
a soft, clean cloth or sponge
with mild detergent and water to
clean plastic.


Do not use any harsh chemical
products on plastic parts. Be
sure to avoid using cloths or
sponges which have been in
contact with strong or abrasivecleaning products, solvent or
thinner, fuel (gasoline), rust re-
movers or inhibitors, brake flu-
id, antifreeze or electrolyte.


Do not use high-pressure wash-
ers or steam-jet cleaners since
they cause water seepage and
deterioration in the following ar-
eas: seals (of wheel and swing-
arm bearings, fork and brakes),
electric components (couplers,
connectors, instruments,
switches and lights), breather
hoses and vents.


For motorcycles equipped with
a windshield: Do not use strong
cleaners or hard sponges as
they will cause dulling or
scratching. Some cleaning com-
pounds for plastic may leave
scratches on the windshield.
Test the product on a small hid-
den part of the windshield to
make sure that it does not leave
any marks. If the windshield is
scratched, use a quality plastic
polishing compound afterwashing.
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-3
8
Electrical system:Ignition system:
DC. CDI
Charging system:
AC magnetoBattery:Model:
GT9B-4
Voltage, capacity:
12 V, 8.0 AhHeadlight:Bulb type:
Halogen bulbBulb voltage, wattage x quantity:Headlight:
12 V, 55.0 W × 2
Tail/brake light:
LED
Front turn signal light:
12 V, 10.0 W × 2
Rear turn signal light:
12 V, 10.0 W × 2
Auxiliary light:
12 V, 5.0 W × 2
Licence plate light:
12 V, 5.0 W × 1
Meter lighting:
LED
Neutral indicator light:
LED
High beam indicator light:
LED
Oil level warning light:
LEDTurn signal indicator light:
LED
Fuel level warning light:
LED
Coolant temperature warning light:
LED
Engine trouble warning light:
LED
Immobilizer system indicator light:
LED
Shift timing indicator light:
LED
Fuses:Main fuse:
40.0 A
Headlight fuse:
20.0 A
Signaling system fuse:
15.0 A
Ignition fuse:
15.0 A
Parking lighting fuse:
10.0 A
Radiator fan fuse:
15.0 A × 2
Electronic fuel injection fuse:
15.0 A
Backup fuse:
10.0 A
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INDEX
AAir filter element, checking ................... 6-16
Air intake duct ....................................... 6-17
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ..................... 3-12
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-37BBattery .................................................. 6-32
Brake and clutch levers,
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-29
Brake and shift pedals,
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-28
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-25
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-24
Brake lever ........................................... 3-14
Brake pedal .......................................... 3-15CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-27
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-17
Clutch lever........................................... 3-14
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ........... 6-22
Coolant ................................................. 6-12
Coolant temperature warning light.......... 3-5
Cowlings and panels,
removing and installing......................... 6-6DDimmer switch ...................................... 3-13
Drive chain, lubricating ......................... 6-27
Drive chain slack .................................. 6-25EEngine break-in ...................................... 5-3
Engine idling speed .............................. 6-18
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ............. 6-9
Engine stop switch................................ 3-13Engine trouble warning light .................... 3-7
FFront and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-23
Front fork, adjusting .............................. 3-20
Front fork, checking...............................6-30
Fuel ....................................................... 3-16
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ........ 5-3
Fuel level warning light............................ 3-4
Fuel tank breather/overflow hose .......... 3-17
Fuel tank cap......................................... 3-15
Fuses, replacing .................................... 6-33HHandlebar switches ............................... 3-12
Hazard switch........................................ 3-13
Headlight bulb, replacing....................... 6-34
Helmet holders ...................................... 3-19
High beam indicator light......................... 3-4
Horn switch ........................................... 3-13IIdentification numbers ............................. 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................. 3-25
Immobilizer system .................................3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light ........... 3-7
Indicator and warning lights .................... 3-3KKey identification number ........................ 9-1LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ......... 6-36
Luggage strap holders .......................... 3-24MMain switch/steering lock ........................ 3-2
Model label .............................................. 9-2
Multi-function display...............................3-8
NNeutral indicator light .............................. 3-4OOil level warning light .............................. 3-4PParking.................................................... 5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Pass switch ........................................... 3-13
Periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart .................................... 6-2
Pre-operation check list .......................... 4-2RRear brake light switch, adjusting ......... 6-23SSafety information ................................... 1-1
Seats..................................................... 3-18
Shifting .................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ............................................. 3-14
Shift timing indicator light ........................ 3-7
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting .... 3-22
Sidestand .............................................. 3-24
Sidestand, checking and lubricating ..... 6-29
Spark plugs, checking............................. 6-8
Specifications.......................................... 8-1
Starting the engine.................................. 5-1
Start switch ........................................... 3-13
Steering, checking ................................ 6-31
Storage ................................................... 7-3
Storage compartment ........................... 3-19
Supporting the motorcycle .................... 6-37
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................. 6-30TTachometer............................................. 3-8
Tail/brake light ...................................... 6-35
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INDEXThrottle cable free play, checking ......... 6-18
Throttle grip and cable,
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-28
Tires ...................................................... 6-19
Tool kit .................................................... 6-1
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-42
Troubleshooting charts ......................... 6-43
Turn signal indicator lights ...................... 3-4
Turn signal light bulb, replacing ............ 6-36
Turn signal switch ................................. 3-13VValve clearance .................................... 6-19
Vehicle identification number .................. 9-1WWheel bearings, checking ..................... 6-31
Wheel (front) ......................................... 6-38
Wheel (rear) .......................................... 6-40
Wheels .................................................. 6-22
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