2014 YAMAHA YZF-R6 maintenance

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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10*Swin garm • Check operation and for exces-
sive play. √√√√
• Lubricate with lithium-soap- based grease. Every 50000 km (30000 mi)
11 Drive chain • Check chain slack, alignment and
condition.
• Adjust and lubricate chain with a special O-ring chain lubricant
thoroughly. Every 800 km (500 mi) and after washing the motorcycle, riding in the rain or
riding in wet areas
12 *Steerin g b earin gs • Check bearing play and steering
for roughness. √√√√√
• Lubricate with lithium-soap- based grease. Every 20000 km (12000 mi)
13 *Chassis fasteners • Make sure that all nuts, bolts and
screws are properly tightened. √√√√√
14 Brake lever pivot
shaft • Lubricate with silicone grease.
√√√√√
15 Brake ped
al pivot
shaft • Lubricate with lithium-soap-
based grease. √√√√√
16 Clutch lever pivot
shaft • Lubricate with lithium-soap-
based grease. √√√√√
17 Shift pe
dal pivot
shaft • Lubricate with lithium-soap-
based grease. √√√√√
18 Si destan d • Check operation.
• Lubricate with lithium-soap-
based grease. √√√√√
19 *Sidestan d switch • Check operation. √√√√√√
NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB
ODOMETER READING
ANNUAL
CHECK
1000 km
(600 mi) 10000 km
(6000 mi) 20000 km
(12000 mi) 30000 km
(18000 mi) 40000 km
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20*Front fork • Check operation and for oil leak-
age. √√√√
21 *Shock a
bsor ber as-
sem bly • Check operation and shock ab-
sorber for oil leakage. √√√√
22 *Rear suspension re-
lay arm an
d con-
nectin g arm
pivotin g points • Check operation.
√√√√
23 En gine oil • Change.
• Check oil level and vehicle for oil
leakage. √√√√√√
24 En
gine oil filter car-
tri dg e •Replace.
√√√
25 *Coolin g system • Check coolant level and vehicle
for coolant leakage. √√√√√
• Change coolant. Every 3 years
26 *Front an
d rear
b rake switches • Check operation.
√√√√√√
27 Movin
g parts an d
ca bles • Lubricate.
√√√√√
28 *Throttle g rip • Check operation.
• Check throttle grip free play, and
adjust if necessary.
• Lubricate cable and grip housing. √√√√√
29 *Li
ghts, si gnals an d
switches • Check operation.
• Adjust headlight beam.
√√√√√√
NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB
OD OMETER READING
ANNUAL
CHECK
1000 km
(600 mi) 10000 km
(6000 mi) 20000 km
(12000 mi) 30000 km
(18000 mi) 40000 km
(24000 mi)
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EAU18681
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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EAU18713
Removing an d installin g cowl-
in gs an d panelsThe cowlings and panels shown need
to be removed to perform some of the
maintenance jobs described in this
chapter. Refer to this section each time
a cowling or panel needs to be re-
moved and installed.
EAU55910
Cowlin gs A an d B
To remove a cowling1. Remove the bolts, quick fasten- ers, and quick fastener screw.
1. Cowling A
1. Cowling B
2. Cowling C
1. Panel A
2. Panel B
2
1
1. Cowling A
2. Bolt
3. Quick fastener
2 3
1 2
2
2
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62. Remove the projection on cowling
A from the hole in cowling B as
shown.
1. Quick fastener
1. Quick fastener
2. Quick fastener screw
1. Cowling B
2. Bolt
3. Quick fastener
1. Quick fastener
1. Quick fastener
2. Quick fastener screw
1. Cowling A
2. Cowling B
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3. Remove the forward-most projec-
tion from the slot, slide the cowling
forward, and then remove the re-
maining projections from the slots
as shown.
4. Disconnect the turn signal light lead coupler.
To install a cowling
1. Connect the turn signal light leadcoupler.
2. Fit the projections into the slots, slide the cowling rearward, and
then fit the forward-most projec-
tion into the slot.
3. Fit the projection on cowling A intothe hole in cowling B as shown.
1. Cowling A
2. Turn signal light lead coupler
1. Cowling B
2. Turn signal light lead coupler
1. Cowling A
2. Turn signal light lead coupler
1. Cowling B
2. Turn signal light lead coupler
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64. Install the bolts, quick fasteners,
and quick fastener screw.
Cowlin g C
To remove the cowling
1. Remove cowling B and panel B. (See page 6-11.)
2. Unfasten the wire harness by pressing on the projection to open
the plastic fastener. 3. Remove the bolts and the quick
fastener, and then pull the cowling
off as shown. To install the cowling
1. Fit the slot in cowling C over the
projection on the front cowling.
2. Install the bolts and the quick fas- tener.
3. Place the wire harness in the orig- inal position, and then close the
plastic fastener.
4. Install the cowling and the panel.
EAU39063
Panels A an d B
To remove a panelRemove the bolts, and then pull the
panel off as shown.
1. Cowling A
2. Cowling B
1. Plastic fastener
2. Projection
3. Wire harness
1. Cowling C
2. Bolt
3. Quick fastener
1. Cowling C
2. Slot
3. Front cowling
4. Projection
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To install a panel
Place the panel in the original position,
and then install the bolts.
EAU19653
Checkin
g the spark plu gsThe spark plugs are important engine
components, which should be
checked periodically, preferably by a
Yamaha dealer. Since heat and depos-
its will cause any spark plug to slowly
erode, they should be removed and
checked in accordance with the peri-
odic maintenance and lubrication
chart. In addition, the condition of the
spark plugs can reveal the condition of
the engine.
The porcelain insulator around the
center electrode of each spark plug
should be a medium-to-light tan (the
ideal color when the vehicle is ridden
normally), and all spark plugs installed
in the engine should have the same
color. If any spark plug shows a dis-
tinctly different color, the engine could
be operating improperly. Do not at-
tempt to diagnose such problems
yourself. Instead, have a Yamaha deal-
er check the vehicle.
If a spark plug shows signs of elec-
trode erosion and excessive carbon or
other deposits, it should be replaced. Before installing a spark plug, the
spark plug gap should be measured
with a wire thickness gauge and, if
necessary, adjusted to specification.
Clean the surface of the spark plug
gasket and its mating surface, and
then wipe off any grime from the spark
plug threads.
1. Panel B
2. Bolt
Specified
spark plu g:
NGK/CR10EK
1. Spark plug gap
Spark plu g g ap:
0.6–0.7 mm (0.024–0.028 in)
Ti ghtenin g torque:
Spark plug: 13 Nm (1.3 m·kgf, 9.4 ft·lbf)
1
1
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