2016 YAMAHA YZF-R6 Owners Manual

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Compression damping force (for slow
compression damping)To increase the compression damping
force and thereby harden the com-
pression damping, turn the adjusti

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Lugga ge strap hol dersThere are six luggage strap holders,
four on the bottom of the passenger
seat and one on each passenger foot-
rest. To use the l

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Si destan dThe sidestand is located on the left
side of the frame. Raise the sidestand
or lower it with your foot while holding
the vehicle upright.TIP

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With the engine turned off:
1. Move the sidestand down.
2. Make sure that the engine stop switch is set to “
3. Turn the key on. 
4. Shift the transmission in

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Inspect your vehicle each time you use it to make sure the vehicle is in safe operating condition. Always follow the inspection
and maintenance

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Rear brake • Check operation.
• If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
• Check brake pads for wear.
• Replace if necessary

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Chassis fasteners• Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.
• Tighten if necessary. —
Instruments, li ghts, si gnals 
an d

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Read the Owner’s Manual carefully to
become familiar with all controls. If
there is a control or function you do not
understand, ask your Yamaha