2011 YAMAHA YZF-R6 air filter

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 lights and warning
lights ............................................3-4
Multi-function meter unit .................3-8
Anti-theft alarm (optional) .............3-14
Handlebar switches ......................3-14
Clutch lever ...................................3-15
Shift pedal .....................................3-16
Brake lever ...................................3-16
Brake pedal ..................................3-17
Fuel tank cap ................................3-17
Fuel ...............................................3-18
Fuel tank breather/overflow
hose ..........................................3-19
Catalytic converters ......................3-19
Seats ............................................3-20
Helmet holding cable ....................3-21
Rear view mirrors .........................3-22
Adjusting the front fork ..................3-23
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ...................................3-25Luggage strap holders ................. 3-27
EXUP system ............................... 3-28
Sidestand ..................................... 3-28
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........ 3-29
FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS............. 4-1
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
ADJUSTMENT................................... 6-1
Owner’s tool kit ............................... 6-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the
emission control system ............. 6-3
General maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 6-4
Removing and installing cowlings
and panels .................................. 6-8
Checking the spark plugs ............. 6-12
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ... 6-13
Coolant ......................................... 6-16
Air filter element ........................... 6-19Checking the engine idling
speed ........................................ 6-19
Checking the throttle grip free
play ........................................... 6-19
Valve clearance ........................... 6-20
Tires ............................................. 6-20
Cast wheels ................................. 6-22
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ........................................... 6-23
Checking the brake lever free
play ........................................... 6-24
Brake light switches ..................... 6-24
Checking the front and rear brake
pads .......................................... 6-25
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-25
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-26
Drive chain slack .......................... 6-27
Cleaning and lubricating the drive
chain ......................................... 6-28
Checking and lubricating the
cables ....................................... 6-29
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-29
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals .............. 6-30
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............ 6-30
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand .................................. 6-31
Lubricating the swingarm
pivots ........................................ 6-31U13SE3E0.book Page 1 Tuesday, June 8, 2010 4:39 PM

DESCRIPTION
2-2
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Right view
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3,4,5,6
710
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14
15
1. Luggage strap holder (page 3-27)
2. Helmet cable holder (page 3-21)
3. Fuse box 1 (page 6-34)
4. Main fuse (page 6-34)
5. Fuel injection system fuse (page 6-34)
6. Battery (page 6-33)
7. Air filter element (page 6-19)
8. Coolant reservoir (page 6-16)9. Radiator cap (page 6-16)
10.Engine oil filler cap (page 6-13)
11.Coolant drain bolt (page 6-17)
12.Engine oil dipstick (page 6-13)
13.Brake pedal (page 3-17)
14.Rear brake light switch (page 6-24)
15.Rear brake fluid reservoir (page 6-25)U13SE3E0.book Page 2 Tuesday, June 8, 2010 4:39 PM

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-4
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General maintenance and lubrication chart NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOBODOMETER READING
ANNUAL
CHECK 1000 km
(600 mi)10000 km
(6000 mi)20000 km
(12000 mi)30000 km
(18000 mi)40000 km
(24000 mi)
1*Air filter elementReplace.√
2ClutchCheck operation.
Adjust.√√√√√
3*Front brakeCheck operation, fluid level and
vehicle for fluid leakage.√√√√√√
Replace brake pads. Whenever worn to the limit
4*Rear brakeCheck operation, fluid level and
vehicle for fluid leakage.√√√√√√
Replace brake pads. Whenever worn to the limit
5*Brake hosesCheck for cracks or damage.√√√√√
Replace. Every 4 years
6*WheelsCheck runout and for damage.√√√√
7*TiresCheck tread depth and for dam-
age.
Replace if necessary.
Check air pressure.
Correct if necessary.√√√√√
8*Wheel bearingsCheck bearing for looseness or
damage.√√√√
9*SwingarmCheck operation and for exces-
sive play.√√√√
Lubricate with lithium-soap-based
grease.Every 50000 km (30000 mi)
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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6
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TIP

Air filter
This model’s air filter is equipped with a disposable oil-coated paper element, which must not be cleaned with com-
pressed air to avoid damaging it.
The air filter element needs to be replaced more frequently when riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.


Hydraulic brake service
Regularly check and, if necessary, correct the brake fluid level.
Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinders and calipers, and change the brake
fluid.
Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-19
6
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Air filter element The air filter element must be replaced
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
Have a Yamaha dealer replace the air
filter element.
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Checking the engine idling
speed Check the engine idling speed and, if
necessary, have it corrected by a
Yamaha dealer.
EAU21384
Checking the throttle grip free
play The throttle grip free play should mea-
sure 3.0–5.0 mm (0.12–0.20 in) at the
inner edge of the throttle grip. Periodi-
cally check the throttle grip free play
and, if necessary, have a Yamaha deal-
er adjust it.
Engine idling speed:
1250–1350 r/min
1. Throttle grip free play
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-1
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Dimensions:Overall length:
2040 mm (80.3 in)
Overall width:
705 mm (27.8 in)
Overall height:
1100 mm (43.3 in)
Seat height:
850 mm (33.5 in)
Wheelbase:
1380 mm (54.3 in)
Ground clearance:
130 mm (5.12 in)
Minimum turning radius:
3600 mm (141.7 in)Weight:With oil and fuel:
189 kg (417 lb)Engine:Engine type:
Liquid cooled 4-stroke, DOHC
Cylinder arrangement:
Forward-inclined parallel 4-cylinder
Displacement:
599 cm³
Bore × stroke:
67.0 × 42.5 mm (2.64 × 1.67 in)
Compression ratio:
13.10 :1
Starting system:
Electric starter
Lubrication system:
Wet sump
Engine oil:Recommended brand:
YAMALUBE
Type:
SAE 10W-40, 10W-50, 15W-40, 20W-40 or
20W-50
Recommended engine oil grade:
API service SG type or higher, JASO
standard MA
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):
2.30 L (2.43 US qt, 2.02 Imp.qt)Air filter:Air filter element:
Oil-coated paper element
Fuel:Recommended fuel:
Premium unleaded gasoline only
Fuel tank capacity:
17.3 L (4.57 US gal, 3.81 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount:
3.5 L (0.92 US gal, 0.77 Imp.gal)Fuel injection:Throttle body:
ID mark:
13S1 00Spark plug(s):Manufacturer/model:
NGK/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:
85/41 (2.073)
Secondary reduction system:
Chain drive
Secondary reduction ratio:
45/16 (2.813)
Transmission type:
Constant mesh 6-speed
Operation:
Left foot operation
–20 –10 0
1020 30 40 50 C 10 30 50 70 90 110 0 130 F
SAE 20W-50SAE 20W-40SAE 15W-40SAE 10W-40SAE 10W-50
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INDEXAAir filter element .................................... 6-19
Anti-theft alarm (optional)...................... 3-14
Auxiliary light ......................................... 6-38BBattery................................................... 6-33
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-30
Brake and shift pedals, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-30
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-26
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-25
Brake lever ............................................ 3-16
Brake lever free play, checking ............. 6-24
Brake light switches .............................. 6-24
Brake pedal ........................................... 3-17CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-29
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converters .............................. 3-19
Clutch lever ........................................... 3-15
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ............ 6-23
Coolant.................................................. 6-16
Coolant temperature warning light .......... 3-5
Cowlings and panels, removing and
installing................................................ 6-8DDimmer switch ...................................... 3-14
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating .... 6-28
Drive chain slack ................................... 6-27EEngine break-in ....................................... 5-3
Engine idling speed, checking .............. 6-19
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ............ 6-13Engine stop switch................................ 3-15
Engine trouble warning light ................... 3-7
EXUP system ....................................... 3-28
FFront and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-25
Front fork, adjusting .............................. 3-23
Front fork, checking .............................. 6-32
Fuel....................................................... 3-18
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing........ 5-3
Fuel level warning light ........................... 3-4
Fuel tank breather/overflow hose ......... 3-19
Fuel tank cap ........................................ 3-17
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-34HHandlebar switches .............................. 3-14
Hazard switch ....................................... 3-15
Headlight bulb, replacing ...................... 6-35
Helmet holding cable ............................ 3-21
High beam indicator light ........................ 3-4
Horn switch ........................................... 3-15IIdentification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................ 3-29
Immobilizer system ................................. 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light........... 3-7
Indicator lights and warning lights .......... 3-4LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ........ 6-38
Luggage strap holders .......................... 3-27MMain switch/steering lock........................ 3-2
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic .... 6-4
Maintenance, emission control system... 6-3
Matte color, caution ................................ 7-1Model label .............................................. 9-1
Multi-function meter unit .......................... 3-8
NNeutral indicator light .............................. 3-4OOil level warning light .............................. 3-4PParking .................................................... 5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Pass switch ........................................... 3-14RRear view mirrors .................................. 3-22SSafety information ................................... 1-1
Seats ..................................................... 3-20
Shifting .................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ............................................. 3-16
Shift timing indicator light ........................ 3-7
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting .... 3-25
Sidestand .............................................. 3-28
Sidestand, checking and lubricating...... 6-31
Spark plugs, checking ........................... 6-12
Specifications .......................................... 8-1
Starting the engine .................................. 5-1
Start switch............................................ 3-15
Steering, checking................................. 6-32
Storage.................................................... 7-4
Supporting the motorcycle .................... 6-39
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................. 6-31TTail/brake light ....................................... 6-37
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-29
Throttle grip free play, checking ............ 6-19
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