2017 YAMAHA YZF-R6 Owners Manual

Operation and important ri din g points
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During and after the engine break-in
period, the exhaust heat may cause
discoloration of the exhaust pipe, but
this is normal.
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Parkin g
When parking, stop the engine, and
then remove the key from the main
switch.
WARNING
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Since the en gine an d exhaust
system can become very hot,
park in a place where ped estri-
ans or chil dren are not likely to
touch them and b e burne d.
 Do not park on a slope or on soft
groun d, otherwise the vehicle
may overturn, increasin g the
risk of a fuel leak an d fire.
 Do not park near grass or other
flammab le materials which
mi ght catch fire.
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Periodic inspection, adjustment, and
lubrication will keep your vehicle in the
safest and most efficient condition
possible. Safety is an obligation of the
vehicle owner/operator. The most im-
portant points of vehicle inspection,
adjustment, and lubrication are ex-
plained on the following pages.
The intervals given in the periodic
maintenance charts should be simply
considered as a general guide under
normal riding conditions. However, de-
pending on the weather, terrain, geo-
graphical location, and individual use,
the maintenance intervals may need to
be shortened.
WARNING
EWA10322
Failure to properly maintain the vehi-
cle or performin g maintenance ac-
tivities incorrectly may increase
your risk of injury or d eath durin g
service or while usin g the vehicle. If
you are not familiar with vehicle ser-
vice, have a Yamaha d ealer perform
service.
WARNING
EWA15123
Turn off the en gine when performin g
maintenance unless otherwise
specified .
 A runnin g en gine has movin g
parts that can catch on body
parts or clothin g an d electrical
parts that can cause shocks or
fires.
 Runnin g the en gine while ser-
vicing can lead to eye injury,
b urns, fire, or car bon monoxi de
poisonin g – possi bly lea din g to d
eath. See pag e 1-3 for more in-
formation a bout car bon monox-
i d e.
WARNING
EWA15461
Brake discs, calipers, drums, an d
linin gs can b ecome very hot during
use. To avoi d possi ble burns, let
b rake components cool before
touchin g them.
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Emission controls not only function to
ensure cleaner air, but are also vital to
proper engine operation and maximum
performance. In the following periodic
maintenance charts, the services relat-
ed to emissions control are grouped
separately. These services require
specialized data, knowledge, and
equipment. Maintenance, replace-
ment, or repair of the emission control
devices and systems may be per-
formed by any repair establishment or
individual that is certified (if applicable).
Yamaha dealers are trained and equipped to perform these particular
services.
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Owner’s tool kit
The owner’s tool kit should be stored
separately from the vehicle. However,
there are two hexagon wrenches
stored under the passenger seat. (See
page 4-23.)
The service information included in this
manual and the tools provided are in-
tended to assist you in the perfor-
mance of preventive maintenance and
minor repairs. However, additional
tools, such as a torque wrench, are
necessary to perform certain mainte-
nance work correctly.
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If you do not have the tools or experi-
ence required for a particular job, have
a Yamaha dealer perform it for you.
1. Hexagon wrench
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 The annual checks must be performe d every year, except if a d istance-
b ased maintenance is performe d instea d.
 From 50000 km (30000 mi), repeat the maintenance intervals starting from
10000 km (6000 mi).
 Items marked with an asterisk should be performed by a Yamaha dealer as
they require special tools, data and technical skills.
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Perio dic maintenance chart for the emission control system
NO. ITEM
1 *Fuel line • Check fuel hoses for cracks or
damage.
• Replace if necessary. √√√√√
2 *Spark plu gs • Check condition.
• Adjust gap and clean.
√√
• Replace. √√
3 *Valve clearance • Check and adjust. Every 40000 km (24000 mi)
4 *Fuel injection • Check engine idle speed.
√√√√√√
• Check and adjust synchroniza- tion. √√√√√
5 *Exhaust system • Check for leakage.
• Tighten if necessary.
• Replace gaskets if necessary. √√√√√
6 *Evaporative emis-
sion control sys-
tem • Check control system for dam-
age.
• Replace if necessary. √√
7 *Air in
duction sys-
tem • Check the air cut-off valve, reed
valve, and hose for damage.
• Replace any damaged parts if necessary. √√√√√X 1000 km
CHECK OR
MAINTENANCE JOB
X 1000 mi ODOMETER
READINGS
ANNUAL CHECK
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0.6 6 12 18 24
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General maintenance an d lu brication chart
NO. ITEM
1 *Dia
gnostic system
check • Perform dynamic inspection
using Yamaha diagnostic tool.
• Check the error codes. √√√√√√
2 *Air filter element • Replace. Every 40000 km (24000 mi)
3Clutch • Check operation.
•Adjust. √√√√√
4 *Front brake • Check operation, fluid level,
and for fluid leakage.
• Replace brake pads if neces- sary. √√√√√√
5 *Rear brake • Check operation, fluid level,
and for fluid leakage.
• Replace brake pads if neces- sary. √√√√√√
6 *Brake hoses • Check for cracks or damage.
√√√√√
• Replace. Every 4 years
7 *Brake flui d • Change. Every 2 years
8 *Wheels • Check runout and for damage.
• Replace if necessary. √√√√
9 *Tires • Check tread depth and for
damage.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary. √√√√√
10 *Wheel bearin gs • Check bearing for looseness or
damage. √√√√
11 *Swin
garm pivot
b earin gs • Check operation and for exces-
sive play. √√√√
• Lubricate with lithium-soap- based grease. Every 50000 km (30000 mi)
12 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 areasX 1000 km
CHECK OR
MAINTENANCE JOB
X 1000 mi
ODOMETER READINGS
ANNUAL CHECK
110203040
0.66121824
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13 *Steerin g b earin gs • Check bearing assemblies for
looseness. √√ √
• Moderately repack with lithium- soap-based grease. √√
14 *Chassis fasteners • Make sure that all nuts, bolts
and screws are properly tight-
ened. √√√√√
15 Brake lever pivot
shaft • Lubricate with silicone grease.
√√√√√
16 Brake pe
dal pivot
shaft • Lubricate with lithium-soap-
based grease. √√√√√
17 Clutch lever pivot
shaft • Lubricate with lithium-soap-
based grease. √√√√√
18 Shift pe
dal pivot
shaft • Lubricate with lithium-soap-
based grease. √√√√√
19 Si destan d • Check operation.
• Lubricate with lithium-soap-
based grease. √√√√√
20 *Sidestan d switch • Check operation and replace if
necessary. √√√√√√
21 *Front fork • Check operation and for oil
leakage.
• Replace if necessary. √√√√
22 *Shock ab
sorber
assem bly • Check operation and for oil
leakage.
• Replace if necessary. √√√√
23 *Rear suspension
relay arm an
d con-
nectin g arm pivot-
in g points • Check operation.
√√√√
24 En gin
e o
il• Change (warm engine before
draining).
• Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage. √√√√√√
25 En
gine oil filter
cartri dge • Replace.
√√√
NO. ITEM
X 1000 km
CHECK OR
MAINTENANCE JOB
X 1000 mi ODOMETER
READINGS
ANNUAL CHECK
110203040
0.6 6 12 18 24
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 Air filter
• This model’s air filter uses a disposable oil-coated paper element. This el- ement cannot be cleaned with compressed air, doing so will only damage
it.
• The air filter element needs to be replaced more frequently when riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.
 Hydraulic brake service
• Regularly check the front and rear brake fluid levels. Replenish if neces- sary.
• Every two years replace the rear brake master cylinder, the internal com- ponents of the front brake master cylinder, the brake calipers, and change
the brake fluid.
• Replace the brake hoses every four years or sooner if cracked or damaged.
26 *Coolin g system • Check coolant level and vehicle
for coolant leakage. √√√√√
• Change. Every 3 years
27 *EXUP system • Check operation, cable free
play and pulley position. √√√
28 *Front an
d rear
b rake switches • Check operation.
√√√√√√
29 *Movin
g parts an d
cab les • Lubricate.
√√√√√
30 *Throttle
grip hous-
in g an d cab le • Check operation and free play.
• Adjust the throttle cable free
play if necessary.
• Lubricate the throttle grip hous- ing and cable. √√√√√
31 *Li
ghts, si gnals an d
switches • Check operation.
• Adjust headlight beam.
√√√√√√
NO. ITEM
X 1000 km
CHECK OR
MAINTENANCE JOB
X 1000 mi
ODOMETER READINGS
ANNUAL CHECK
110203040
0.66121824
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Removin g an d installin g cowl-
in gs an d panels
The 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.
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Cowlin g A
To remove the cowling
1. Remove panel A. (See page 7-11.)
2. Remove the bolts, quick fasten- ers, and quick fastener screw.1. Cowling A
2. Cowling B
1. Cowling C
2. Cowling D
1
2
1
2
1. Panel A
2. Panel B
1. Cowling A
2. Bolt
3. Quick fastener screw
12
1
32
2
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