2016 YAMAHA YZF-R6 brake

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6
EAU23144
Checkin g an d lu bricatin g the
b rake an d clutch leversThe operation of the brake and clutch
levers should be checked before each
ride, and the lever pivots should be lu-
bricated if necessary.
Brake lever
Clutch lever
EAU23203
Checkin g an d lu bricatin g the
si destan dThe operation of the sidestand should
be checked before each ride, and the
sidestand pivot and metal-to-metal
contact surfaces should be lubricated
if necessary.
WARNING
EWA10732
If the si destan d d oes not move up
an d d own smoothly, have a Yamaha
d ealer check or repair it. Otherwise,
the si destan d coul d contact the
g roun d an d d istract the operator, re-
sultin g in a possi ble loss of control.
Recommen ded lu bricants:
Brake lever:
Silicone grease
Clutch lever:
Lithium-soap-based grease
Recommen ded lu bricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
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6
EAUM1653
Lu bricatin g the swin garm piv-
otsThe swingarm pivots must be lubricat-
ed by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
EAU23273
Checkin g the front forkThe condition and operation of the
front fork must be checked as follows
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
To check the con dition
Check the inner tubes for scratches,
damage and excessive oil leakage.
To check the operation 1. Place the vehicle on a level surfa- ce and hold it in an upright posi-
tion. WARNING! To avoi d injury,
securely support the vehicle so
there is no dan ger of it fallin g
over.
[EWA10752]
2. While applying the front brake, push down hard on the handle-
bars several times to check if the
front fork compresses and re-
bounds smoothly.
NOTICE
ECA10591
If any damag e is foun d or the front
fork does not operate smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or re-
pair it.
Recommen ded lu bricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
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6 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.
EAU70540
Brake/tail li ghtThis model is equipped with an LED-
type brake/tail light.
If the brake/tail light does not come on,
have a Yamaha dealer check it.
1. Auxiliary light
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6
EAU24361
Front wheel
EAU56351
To remove the front wheel
WARNING
EWA10822
To avoi d injury, securely support the
vehicle so there is no dan ger of it
fallin g over.1. Loosen the front wheel axle pinch
bolts, the axle bolt, and then the
brake caliper bolts. 2. Lift the front wheel off the ground
according to the procedure in the
previous section “Supporting the
motorcycle”.
3. 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.
NOTICE: Do not apply the b rake
after the b rake calipers have
b een removed , otherwise the
b rake pad s will be forced shut.
[ECA11052]
5. Remove the axle bolt, push the
wheel axle from the left side to re-
move it, and then remove the
wheel.
To install the front wheel 1. Lift the wheel up between the fork legs.
2. Insert the wheel axle.
3. Install the axle bolt, lower the front wheel so that it is on the ground,
and then put the sidestand down.
4. Install the brake caliper on each side by installing the bolts.
1. Front wheel axle pinch bolt
1. Brake hose holder
2. Bolt and nut
3. Brake caliper bolt
4. Brake caliper
5. Axle bolt
31
2
4
5
1. Wheel axle
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6
TIPMake sure that there is enough space
between the brake pads before install-
ing the brake calipers onto the brake
discs.5. Install the brake hose holder on
each side by installing the bolt and
nut.
6. Tighten the brake caliper bolts and the brake hose holder bolts to the
specified torques.
7. 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.
8. Tighten wheel axle pinch bolt B,then pinch bolt A to the specified
torque.
9. Retighten pinch bolt B to the specified torque.
10. Tap the outer side of the right fork leg with a rubber mallet to align it
with the end of the wheel axle.
11. Tighten wheel axle pinch bolt D, then pinch bolt C to the specified
torque. 12. Retighten pinch bolt D to the
specified torque.
13. While applying the front brake, push down hard on the handlebar
several times to check for proper
fork operation.
Tightenin g torques:
Brake caliper bolt: 35 Nm (3.5 m·kgf, 25 ft·lbf)
Brake hose holder bolt:
7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Ti ghtenin g 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 DTightenin g torque:
Wheel axle pinch bolt: 21 Nm (2.1 m·kgf, 15 ft·lbf)
Tightenin g torque:
Wheel axle pinch bolt: 21 Nm (2.1 m·kgf, 15 ft·lbf)
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6
EAU25081
Rear wheel
EAU56721
To remove the rear wheel
WARNING
EWA10822
To avoi d injury, securely support the
vehicle so there is no dan ger of it
fallin g over.1. Loosen the axle nut.
2. Lift the rear wheel off the ground
according to the procedure on
page 6-39. 3. Remove the axle nut.
4. 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 it can
be removed from the rear sprock-
et, and then push the wheel for-
ward.
6. Remove the drive chain from the rear sprocket.
TIPIf the drive chain is difficult to re-
move, remove the wheel axle first,
and then lift the wheel upward
enough to remove the drive chain
from the rear sprocket.
 The drive chain cannot be disas-
sembled.7. While supporting the brake caliper
bracket, pull the wheel axle out,
and then remove the wheel.
NOTICE: Do not apply the b rake
after the wheel an d b rake disc
have been removed , otherwise
the brake pad s will be forced
shut.
[ECA11073]
1. Axle nut
2. Brake caliper
3. Brake caliper bracket
1
2
3
1. Drive chain slack adjusting bolt
2. Locknut
(a)
12
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6 To install the rear wheel
1. Install the wheel and the brake cal- iper bracket by inserting the wheel
axle from the left-hand side.
TIPBe sure to insert the retainer on
the brake caliper bracket into the
slot in the swingarm.
 Make sure that there is enough
space between the brake pads
before installing the wheel.
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 side-
stand down.
4. Adjust the drive chain slack. (See page 6-27.)
5. Tighten the axle nut to the speci- fied torque.
6. Tighten the drive chain slack ad- justing bolts in direction (b) to their
specified torque. 7. Tighten the locknuts to their spec-
ified torque.
1. Wheel axle
1. Retainer
2. SlotTightenin g torque:
Axle nut: 110 Nm (11 m·kgf, 80 ft·lbf)
1. Drive chain slack adjusting boltTightenin g torque:
Drive chain slack adjusting bolt: 2.0 Nm (0.20 m·kgf, 1.4 ft·lbf)
Ti ghtenin g torque:
Locknut:
16 Nm (1.6 m·kgf, 12 ft·lbf)
(b)
1
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7-2
7
off any
deter gent resi due usin g
plenty of water, as it is harmful
to plastic parts.
 Do not use any harsh chemical
prod ucts on plastic parts or the
muffler. Be sure to avoi d usin g
cloths or spon ges which have
b een in contact with stron g or
a b rasive cleanin g prod ucts, sol-
vent or thinner, fuel ( gasoline),
rust removers or inhi bitors,
b rake flui d, antifreeze or elec-
trolyte.
 Do not use hi gh-pressure wash-
ers or steam-jet cleaners since
they cause water seepag e and
d eterioration in the followin g ar-
eas: seals (of wheel an d swin g-
arm bearin gs, fork an d b rakes),
stora ge compartments, electric
components (couplers, connec-
tors, instruments, switches an d
li g hts), breather hoses an d
vents.
 For motorcycles equippe d with
a win dshiel d: Do not use stron g
cleaners or har d spon ges as
they will cause dullin g or
sc r

atchin g. Some cleanin gcompoun
ds for plastic may
leave scratches on the win d-
shiel d. Test the pro duct on a
small hi dden part of the win d-
shiel d to make sure that it does
not leave any marks. If the win d-
shiel d is scratche d, use a quality
plastic polishin g compoun d af-
ter washing .
After normal useRemove dirt with warm water, a mild
detergent, and a soft, clean sponge,
and then rinse thoroughly with clean
water. Use a toothbrush or bottlebrush
for hard-to-reach areas. Stubborn dirt
and insects will come off more easily if
the area is covered with a wet cloth for
a few minutes before cleaning.
After riding in the rain, near the sea oron salt-sprayed roadsSince sea salt or salt sprayed on roads
during winter are extremely corrosive
in combination with water, carry out
the following steps after each ride in
the rain, near the sea or on salt-
sprayed roads.
TIPSalt sprayed on roads in the winter
may remain well into spring.1. Clean the motorcycle with cold
water and a mild detergent, after
the engine has cooled down.
NOTICE: Do not use warm wa-
ter since it increases the corro-
sive action of the salt.
[ECA10792]
2. After drying the motorcycle, apply a corrosion protection spray on all
metal, including chrome- and
nickel-plated, surfaces (except the
titanium muffler) to prevent corro-
sion.
Cleaning the windshieldAvoid using any alkaline or strong acid
cleaner, gasoline, brake fluid, or any
other solvent. Clean the windshield
with a cloth or sponge dampened with
a neutral detergent, and after cleaning,
thoroughly wash it off with water. For
additional cleaning, use Yamaha Wind-
shield Cleaner or other quality cleaner.
Some cleaning compounds for plastics
may leave scratches on surfaces of the
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