2010 YAMAHA YZF-R6 Front wheel

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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65. Install the brake hose holders by
installing the bolts and nuts.
6. Tighten the axle bolt to the speci-
fied torque.
TIPWhile tightening the axle bolt, hold the
wheel axle with a 19-mm hexagon
wrench to keep it from turning.7. Tighten wheel axle pinch bolt B,
then pinch bolt A to the specified
torque.8. Retighten pinch bolt B to the spec-
ified torque.
9. Tap the outer side of the right fork
leg with a rubber mallet to align it
with the end of the wheel axle.
10. Tighten wheel axle pinch bolt D,
then pinch bolt C to the specified
torque.
11. Retighten pinch bolt D to the spec-
ified torque.12. While applying the front brake,
push down hard on the handlebar
several times to check for proper
fork operation.Tightening torque:
Brake caliper bolt:
35 Nm (3.5 m·kgf, 25 ft·lbf)
Tightening torque:
Axle bolt:
91 Nm (9.1 m·kgf, 66 ft·lbf)
1. Front wheel axle pinch bolt A
2. Front wheel axle pinch bolt B
3. Front wheel axle pinch bolt C
4. Front wheel axle pinch bolt DTightening torque:
Wheel axle pinch bolt:
21 Nm (2.1 m·kgf, 15 ft·lbf)
Tightening torque:
Wheel axle pinch bolt:
21 Nm (2.1 m·kgf, 15 ft·lbf)
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Gear ratio:
1st:
31/12 (2.583)
2nd:
32/16 (2.000)
3rd:
30/18 (1.667)
4th:
26/18 (1.444)
5th:
27/21 (1.286)
6th:
23/20 (1.150)Chassis:Frame type:
Diamond
Caster angle:
24.00 °
Trail:
97.0 mm (3.82 in)Front tire:Type:
Tubeless
Size:
120/70 ZR17M/C (58W)
Manufacturer/model:
BRIDGESTONE/BT016F F
Manufacturer/model:
DUNLOP/Qualifier PT MRear tire:Type:
Tubeless
Size:
180/55 ZR17M/C (73W)Manufacturer/model:
BRIDGESTONE/BT016R F
Manufacturer/model:
DUNLOP/Qualifier PT M
Loading:Maximum load:
186 kg (410 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 (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)
Rear:
290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm², 42 psi)
Loading condition:
90–186 kg (198–410 lb)
Front:
250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)
Rear:
290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm², 42 psi)
High-speed riding:
Front:
250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)
Rear:
290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm², 42 psi)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:
115.0 mm (4.53 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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INDEX
Tool kit .................................................... 6-1
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-41
Troubleshooting charts ......................... 6-43
Turn signal indicator lights ...................... 3-4
Turn signal light bulb, replacing ............ 6-35
Turn signal switch ................................. 3-14VValve clearance .................................... 6-19
Vehicle identification number.................. 9-1WWheel bearings, checking .................... 6-31
Wheel (front) ......................................... 6-38
Wheel (rear).......................................... 6-40
Wheels.................................................. 6-21
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