2005 YAMAHA YZF-R6 alarm

TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY INFORMATION ..................1-1
DESCRIPTION ..................................2-1
Left view ..........................................2-1
Right view ........................................2-2
Controls and instruments.................2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS.......................................3-1
Immobilizer system .........................3-1
Main switch/steering lock ................3-2
Indicator and warning lights ............3-3
Tachometer ....................................3-8
Multi-function display ......................3-8
Anti-theft alarm (optional) .............3-12
Handlebar switches ......................3-12
Clutch lever ...................................3-14
Shift pedal .....................................3-14
Brake lever ...................................3-14
Brake pedal ..................................3-15
Fuel tank cap ................................3-15
Fuel ...............................................3-16
Fuel tank breather/overflow
hose ..........................................3-17
Catalytic converter ........................3-17
Seats ............................................3-18
Helmet holders .............................3-19
Storage compartment ...................3-19
Adjusting the front fork ..................3-20
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ...................................3-22Luggage strap holders ................. 3-24
Sidestand ..................................... 3-24
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........ 3-25
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS............. 4-1
Pre-operation check list .................. 4-2
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS................................. 5-1
Starting the engine ......................... 5-1
Shifting ........................................... 5-2
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption ............................... 5-3
Engine break-in .............................. 5-3
Parking ........................................... 5-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
MINOR REPAIR................................. 6-1
Owner’s tool kit ............................... 6-1
Periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 6-2
Removing and installing cowlings
and panels .................................. 6-6
Checking the spark plugs ............... 6-8
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ..... 6-9
Coolant ......................................... 6-12
Checking the air filter element ...... 6-16
Air intake duct .............................. 6-17
Adjusting the engine idling
speed ........................................ 6-18Checking the throttle cable free
play ........................................... 6-18
Valve clearance ........................... 6-19
Tires ............................................. 6-19
Cast wheels ................................. 6-22
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ........................................... 6-22
Adjusting the rear brake light
switch ....................................... 6-23
Checking the front and rear
brake pads ................................ 6-23
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-24
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-25
Drive chain slack .......................... 6-25
Lubricating the drive chain ........... 6-27
Checking and lubricating the
cables ....................................... 6-27
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-28
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals .............. 6-28
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............ 6-29
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand .................................. 6-29
Lubricating the swingarm
pivots ........................................ 6-30
Checking the front fork ................. 6-30
Checking the steering .................. 6-31
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-31
Battery ......................................... 6-32U5SLE2E0.book Page 1 Friday, August 6, 2004 9:48 AM

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-12
3To adjust the shift timing indicator light
brightness1. Push the “RESET” button to select
the desired indicator light bright-
ness level.
2. Push the “SELECT” button to con-
firm the selected indicator light
brightness level. The multi-func-
tion display will return to the odom-
eter, tripmeter or clock mode.
EAU12330
Anti-theft alarm (optional) This model can be equipped with an
optional anti-theft alarm by a Yamaha
dealer. Contact a Yamaha dealer for
more information.
EAU12343
Handlebar switches Left1. Pass switch “”
2. Dimmer switch “/”
3. Turn signal switch “/”
4. Horn switch “”
5. Hazard switch “”
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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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