2017 YAMAHA YZF-R6 rear view mirror

Table of contents
Safety information ............................1-1
Description ........................................2-1
Left view ..........................................2-1
Right view........................................2-2
Controls and instruments ................2-3
Special features ................................3-1
D-mode (drive mode) ......................3-1
Traction control system...................3-2
Quick shift system ...........................3-4
Instrument an d control functions ....4-1
Immobilizer system .........................4-1
Main switch/steering lock ...............4-2
Handlebar switches.........................4-4
Indicator lights and warning
lights ............................................4-5
Multi-function meter unit .................4-8
Clutch lever ...................................4-17
Shift pedal .....................................4-17
Brake lever ....................................4-18
Brake pedal ...................................4-18
ABS ...............................................4-19
Fuel tank cap.................................4-20
Fuel................................................4-20
Fuel tank overflow hose ................4-22
Catalytic converters .....................4-22
Seats .............................................4-23
Rear view mirrors ..........................4-24
Adjusting the front fork..................4-25
Adjusting the shock absorber assembly....................................4-27
EXUP system ................................4-29
Auxiliary DC connector .................4-30
Sidestand ......................................4-30
Ignition circuit cut-off system........4-31
For your safety – pre-operation
checks ...............................................5-1
Operation an d important ri din g
points .................................................6-1
Starting the engine ..........................6-2
Shifting ............................................6-3 Tips for reducing fuel
consumption................................ 6-4
Engine break-in ............................... 6-4
Parking ............................................ 6-5
Perio dic maintenance an d
a d justment ........................................ 7-1
Owner’s tool kit ............................... 7-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the
emission control system.............. 7-3
General maintenance and
lubrication chart........................... 7-4
Removing and installing cowlings and panels ................................... 7-7
Checking the spark plugs ............. 7-11
Canister......................................... 7-12
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ... 7-13
Coolant ......................................... 7-17
Air filter element ............................ 7-19
Checking the engine idling speed......................................... 7-20
Checking the throttle grip free play ............................................ 7-20
Valve clearance ............................. 7-21
Tires .............................................. 7-21
Cast wheels .................................. 7-24
Adjusting the clutch lever free play ............................................ 7-24
Checking the brake lever free
play ............................................ 7-25
Brake light switches ...................... 7-26
Checking the front and rear brake pads................................. 7-26
Checking the brake fluid level....... 7-27
Changing the brake fluid............... 7-28
Drive chain slack ........................... 7-29
Cleaning and lubricating the drive chain ................................. 7-30
Checking and lubricating the cables ........................................ 7-31
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 7-31
Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals ............... 7-32
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............. 7-32
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Instrument and control functions
4-24
4 2. Install the bolts with the hexagon
wrench.
3. Insert the hexagon wrench back into its holder.
4. Install the passenger seat.
TIP
Make sure that the seats are properly
secured before riding.
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Rear view mirrors
The rear view mirrors of this vehicle
can be folded forward or backward for
parking in narrow spaces. Fold the mir-
rors back to their original position be-
fore riding.
WARNING
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Be sure to fol d the rear view mirrors
b ack to their ori ginal position before
ri din g.
1. Seat holder
2. Projection
2
1
1. Riding position
2. Parking position
1
2
2
1
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Index
A
ABS ...................................................... 4-19
ABS warning light ................................... 4-7
Air filter element ................................... 7-19
Auxiliary DC connector ........................ 4-30
B
Battery .................................................. 7-35
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating .......................................... 7-32
Brake and shift pedals, checking and lubricating .......................................... 7-32
Brake fluid, changing ........................... 7-28
Brake fluid level, checking ................... 7-27
Brake lever ........................................... 4-18
Brake lever free play, checking ............ 7-25
Brake light switches ............................. 7-26
Brake pedal .......................................... 4-18
C
Cables, checking and lubricating ......... 7-31
Canister ................................................ 7-12
Care ........................................................ 8-1
Catalytic converters ............................. 4-22
Clutch lever .......................................... 4-17
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ........... 7-24
Coolant ................................................. 7-17
Coolant temperature warning light ......... 4-6
Cowlings and panels, removing and installing ............................................... 7-7
D
Data recording, vehicle ........................ 10-3
Diagnostic connector ........................... 10-2
Dimmer switch ....................................... 4-4
D-mode (drive mode) ............................. 3-1
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating ... 7-30
Drive chain slack .................................. 7-29
Drive mode switch.................................. 4-5
E
Engine break-in ...................................... 6-4
Engine idling speed, checking ............. 7-20
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ........... 7-13
Engine serial number............................ 10-1
Engine trouble warning light................... 4-6
EXUP system........................................ 4-29
F
Front and rear brake pads, checking ... 7-26
Front fork, adjusting ............................. 4-25
Front fork, checking ............................. 7-34
Fuel....................................................... 4-20
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ...... 6-4
Fuel level warning light ........................... 4-6 Fuel tank cap ........................................ 4-20
Fuel tank overflow hose ........................ 4-22
Fuses, replacing.................................... 7-37
H
Handlebar switches ................................ 4-4
Hazard switch ......................................... 4-5
High beam indicator light........................ 4-5
Horn switch............................................. 4-4
I
Identification numbers .......................... 10-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ............... 4-31
Immobilizer system ................................. 4-1
Immobilizer system indicator light .......... 4-7
Indicator lights and warning lights .......... 4-5
L
License plate light bulb, replacing ........ 7-39
M
Main switch/steering lock ....................... 4-2
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic ... 7-4
Maintenance, emission control
system .................................................. 7-3
Matte color, caution ................................ 8-1
Model label ........................................... 10-1
Multi-function meter unit ........................ 4-8
N
Neutral indicator light.............................. 4-5
O
Oil level warning light .............................. 4-5
P
Parking .................................................... 6-5
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Pass switch............................................. 4-4
Q
Quick shift system .................................. 3-4
R
Rear view mirrors .................................. 4-24
S
Safety information................................... 1-1
Seats ..................................................... 4-23
Shifting .................................................... 6-3
Shift light ................................................. 4-7
Shift pedal............................................. 4-17
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting ... 4-27
Sidestand .............................................. 4-30
Sidestand, checking and lubricating .... 7-33
Spark plugs, checking .......................... 7-11
Special features ...................................... 3-1
Specifications ......................................... 9-1
Starting the engine.................................. 6-2
Steering, checking ................................ 7-34
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