2016 YAMAHA YZF-R6 maintenance

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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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EAU24205
Replacin g a turn sig nal light
b ul b1. Remove the turn signal light lens
by removing the screw.
2. Remove the burnt-out bulb by pushing it in and turning it coun-
terclockwise. 3. Insert a new bulb into the socket,
push it in, and then turn it clock-
wise until it stops.
4. Install the lens by installing the screw. NOTICE: Do not over-
ti g hten the screw, otherwise the
lens may break.
[ECA11192] EAU24314
Replacin
g the license plate
lig ht bul b1. Remove the license plate light unit
by removing the screws.
2. Remove the license plate light bulb socket (together with the
bulb) by pulling it out.
1. Turn signal light lens
2. Screw
21
1. Turn signal light bulb
1. Screw
2. License plate light unit
1
2
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6 3. Remove the burnt-out bulb by
pulling it out.
4. Insert a new bulb into the socket.
5. Install the socket (together with the bulb) by pushing it in.
6. Install the license plate light unit by installing the screws.
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Supportin g the motorcycleSince this model is not equipped with a
centerstand, follow these precautions
when removing the front and rear
wheel or performing other mainte-
nance requiring the motorcycle to
stand upright. Check that the motorcy-
cle is in a stable and level position be-
fore starting any maintenance. A
strong wooden box can be placed un-
der the engine for added stability.
To service the front wheel
1. Stabilize the rear of the motorcy- cle by using a motorcycle stand
or, if an additional motorcycle
stand is not available, by placing a
jack under the frame in front of the
rear wheel.
2. Raise the front wheel off the ground by using a motorcycle
stand.
To service the rear wheel
Raise the rear wheel off the ground by
using a motorcycle stand or, if a motor-
cycle stand is not available, by placing a jack either under each side of the
frame in front of the rear wheel or under
each side of the swingarm.
1. License plate light bulb
2. License plate light bulb socket
1
2
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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.
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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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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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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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EAU25872
Trou bleshootin gAlthough Yamaha motorcycles receive
a thorough inspection before shipment
from the factory, trouble may occur
during operation. Any problem in the
fuel, compression, or ignition systems,
for example, can cause poor starting
and loss of power.
The following troubleshooting charts
represent quick and easy procedures
for checking these vital systems your-
self. However, should your motorcycle
require any repair, take it to a Yamaha
dealer, whose skilled technicians have
the necessary tools, experience, and
know-how to service the motorcycle
properly.
Use only genuine Yamaha replace-
ment parts. Imitation parts may look
like Yamaha parts, but they are often
inferior, have a shorter service life and
can lead to expensive repair bills.
WARNING
EWA15142
When checkin g the fuel system, d o
not smoke, an d make sure there are
no open flames or sparks in the ar-
ea, inclu din g pilot li ghts from water heaters or furnaces. Gasoline or
g
asoline vapors can i gnite or ex-
plo de, causin g severe injury or prop-
erty damag e.
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