2012 YAMAHA YZF-R6 Owners Manual

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Tail/brake light This model is equipped with an LED-
type tail/brake light.
If the tail/brake light does not come on,
have a Yamaha dealer check it.

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Replacing the license plate 
light bulb 1. Remove the license plate light unitby removing the screws.
2. Remove the license plate light bulb socket

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Supporting the motorcycle Since this model is not equipped with a
centerstand, follow these precautions
when removing the front and rear
wheel or pe

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63. Remove the brake hose holder on
each side by removing the bolt and
nut.
4. Remove the brake caliper on each side by removing the bolts.
5. Remove the axle

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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 a

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64. Fully loosen the locknut on each
side of the swingarm.
5. Turn the drive chain slack adjust- ing bolts in direction (a) to loosen
the drive chain enough so

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2. Install the drive chain onto the rear
sprocket.
3. Install the axle nut, and then lower the rear wheel so that it is on the
ground, and then put the sides

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6heaters or furnaces. Gasoline or
gasoline vapors can ignite or ex-
plode, causing severe injury or
property damage.
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