2015 YAMAHA YZF-R6 headlight bulb

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Checking the wheel bearings ........6-33
Battery ...........................................6-34
Replacing the fuses .......................6-35
Replacing a headlight bulb............6-36
Auxiliary light .................................6-37
Tail/brake light ...............................6-38
Replacing a turn signal light bulb ............................................6-38
Replacing the license plate light bulb ............................................6-39
Supporting the motorcycle............6-39
Front wheel....................................6-40
Rear wheel.....................................6-42
Troubleshooting ............................6-44
Troubleshooting charts .................6-45
MOTORCYCLE CARE AND
STORAGE ..........................................7-1
Matte color caution .........................7-1
Care .................................................7-1
Storage ............................................7-4
SPECIFICATIONS ..............................8-1
CONSUMER INFORMATION ............9-1
Identification numbers .....................9-1
INDEX ...............................................10-1
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-36
6
avoi
d causin g extensive dam-
a g e to the electrical system an d
possi bly a fire.
[EWA15132]
3. Turn the key to “ON” and turn on
the electrical circuit in question to
check if the device operates.
4. If the fuse immediately blows again, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical system.
EAU39014
Replacin g a hea dlig ht bul bThis model is equipped with halogen
bulb headlights. If a headlight bulb
burns out, replace it as follows.NOTICE
ECA10651
Take care not to damag e the follow-
in g parts:
 Hea dlig ht bul b
Do not touch the glass part of
the hea dlig ht bul b to keep it free
from oil, otherwise the transpar-
ency of the g lass, the luminosity
of the b ulb, an d the b ulb life will
b e ad versely affected . Thor-
ou ghly clean off any d irt and fin-
g erprints on the hea dlig ht bul b
using a cloth moistene d with al-
cohol or thinner.
 Hea dlig ht lens
Do not affix any type of tinted
film or stickers to the head light
lens.
Do not use a hea dlig ht bul b of a
watta ge hi gher than specifie d.
1. Remove the headlight bulb cover
by turning it counterclockwise.
2. Disconnect the headlight coupler.
Specifie d fuses:
Main fuse: 50.0 A
Fuel injection system fuse:
15.0 A
Electronic throttle valve fuse: 7.5 A
Backup fuse: 7.5 A
Radiator fan motor fuse:
15.0 A × 2
Ignition fuse: 15.0 A
Signaling system fuse: 10.0 A
Taillight fuse:
7.5 A
Headlight fuse: 15.0 A
1. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.
1. Headlight bulb cover
1
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6-37
63. Unhook the headlight bulb holder,
and then remove the burnt-out
bulb.
4. Place a new headlight bulb into position, and then secure it with
the bulb holder.
5. Connect the headlight coupler. 6. Install the headlight bulb cover by
turning it clockwise.
7. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the headlight beam if necessary.
EAU44941
Auxiliary li ghtThis model is equipped with an LED-
type auxiliary light.
If the auxiliary light does not come on,
have a Yamaha dealer check it.
1. Headlight coupler
1. Headlight bulb holder
1. Auxiliary light
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-3
8
Charging system:AC magnetoBattery:Model:
YTZ10S
Voltage, capacity: 12 V, 8.6 AhHea dlig ht:Bulb type:
Halogen bulbBul b volta ge, watta ge × quantity:Headlight:
12 V, 55.0 W × 2
Tail/brake light:
LED
Front turn signal light: 12 V, 10.0 W × 2
Rear turn signal light: 12 V, 10.0 W × 2
Auxiliary light:
LED
License plate light: 12 V, 5.0 W × 1
Meter lighting: LED
Neutral indicator light:
LED
High beam indicator light: LED
Oil level warning light: LED
Turn signal indicator light:
LED Fuel level warning light:
LED
Coolant temperature warning light: LED
Engine trouble warning light:
LED
Immobilizer system indicator light: LED
Shift timing indicator light: LED
Fuses:Main fuse:50.0 A
Headlight fuse: 15.0 A
Taillight fuse:
7.5 A
Signaling system fuse: 10.0 A
Ignition fuse: 15.0 A
Radiator fan motor fuse:
15.0 A × 2
Fuel injection system fuse: 15.0 A
Backup fuse: 7.5 A
Electronic throttle valve fuse:
7.5 A
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10
INDEXAAir filter element .................................... 6-19
Auxiliary light......................................... 6-37BBattery .................................................. 6-34
Brake and clutch levers, checking and lubricating .................... 6-31
Brake and shift pedals, checking and lubricating .................... 6-30
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-27
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-25
Brake lever ............................................ 3-16
Brake lever free play, checking............. 6-24
Brake light switches.............................. 6-24
Brake pedal........................................... 3-16CCables, 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 .... 6-29
Drive chain slack................................... 6-27EEngine break-in....................................... 5-3
Engine idling speed, checking .............. 6-19
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ........... 6-13
Engine serial number .............................. 9-1 Engine stop switch ............................... 3-14
Engine trouble warning light ................... 3-7
EXUP system........................................ 3-27
FFront and rear brake pads, checking ... 6-25
Front fork, adjusting ............................. 3-22
Front fork, checking ............................. 6-32
Fuel ....................................................... 3-17
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ...... 5-3
Fuel level warning light ........................... 3-4
Fuel tank breather hose and overflow
hose ................................................... 3-19
Fuel tank cap ........................................ 3-17
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-35HHandlebar switches .............................. 3-14
Hazard switch....................................... 3-15
Headlight bulb, replacing ..................... 6-36
Helmet holding cable ........................... 3-21
High beam indicator light ....................... 3-4
Horn switch .......................................... 3-14IIdentification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ............... 3-28
Immobilizer system ................................ 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light .......... 3-7
Indicator lights and warning lights ......... 3-4LLicense plate light bulb, replacing........ 6-39
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 ................................7-1
Model 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 .............................................3-15
Shift timing indicator light .......................3-7
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting ....3-24
Sidestand ..............................................3-28
Sidestand, checking and lubricating.....6-31
Spark plugs, checking ..........................6-12
Specifications .........................................8-1
Starting the engine ..................................5-1
Start switch ...........................................3-14
Steering, checking ................................6-33
Storage ...................................................7-4
Supporting the motorcycle ...................6-39
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................6-32TTail/brake light ......................................6-38
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