2017 YAMAHA YZF-R6 recommended oil

For your safety – pre-operation checks
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Inspect your vehicle each time you use it to make sure the vehicle is in safe oper-
ating condition. Always follow the inspection and maintenance procedures and
schedules described in the Owner’s Manual.
WARNING
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Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility
of an acci dent or equipment d amage. Do not operate the vehicle if you fin d
any prob lem. If a pro blem cannot be corrected b y the proce dures provi ded
in this manual, have the vehicle inspecte d b y a Yamaha d ealer.
Before using this vehicle, check the following points:
ITEM CHECKSPAGE
Fuel • Check fuel level in fuel tank.
• Refuel if necessary.
• Check fuel line for leakage.
• Check fuel tank overflow hose for obstructions, cracks
or damage, and check hose connection. 4-20,
4-22
En gine oil • Check oil level in engine.
• If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level.
• Check vehicle for oil leakage. 7-13
Coolant • Check coolant level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add recommended coolant to specified
level.
• Check cooling system for leakage. 7-17
Front brake • Check operation.
• If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic
system.
• Check brake pads for wear.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check fluid level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add specified brake fluid to specified level.
• Check hydraulic system for leakage. 7-26,
7-27
Rear brake • Check operation.
• If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic
system.
• Check brake pads for wear.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check fluid level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add specified brake fluid to specified level.
• Check hydraulic system for leakage. 7-26,
7-27
Clutch • Check operation.
• Lubricate cable if necessary.
• Check lever free play.
• Adjust if necessary. 7-24
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
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En gine oil an d oil filter car-
tri dg e
The engine oil level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the oil
must be changed and the oil filter car-
tridge replaced at the intervals speci-
fied in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart.
To check the en gine oil level
1. Place the vehicle on a level surfa- ce and hold it in an upright posi-
tion. A slight tilt to the side can
result in a false reading.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for several minutes, and then turn it
off.
3. Wait a few minutes until the oil set- tles.
4. Remove the engine oil dipstick and wipe it clean, insert it back
into the hole (without screwing it
in), and then remove it again to
check the oil level.
TIP
The engine oil should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
5. Check the dipstick O-ring fordamage, and replace it if neces-
sary.
6. If the engine oil is at or below the minimum level mark, remove the
engine oil filler cap, and then add
sufficient oil of the recommended
type to raise it to the correct level.
7. Check the filler cap O-ring for damage, and replace it if neces-
sary.
8. Insert and tighten the engine oil dipstick, and then install and tight-
en the oil filler cap.
To chan ge the en gine oil (with or
without oil filter cartridge replace-
ment) 1. Place the vehicle on a level surfa- ce.
2. Remove cowlings A and B. (See page 7-7.)
3. Start the engine, warm it up for several minutes, and then turn it
off.
4. Place an oil pan under the engine to collect the used oil.
1. Engine oil dipstick
2. O-ring
3. Maximum level mark
4. Minimum level mark
1
2
3
4
1. Engine oil filler cap
2. O-ring
1
2
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TIP
Make sure that the O-ring is properly
seated.
10. Install the new oil filter cartridge
with an oil filter wrench, and then
tighten it to the specified torque
with a torque wrench.
11. Install the fuel tank overflow hose into the guides, then place them in
their original position.
12. Install the shift arm by aligning the slot in the shift arm with the mark
on the shift shaft and installing the
shift arm bolt, then tightening it to
the specified torque. NOTICE: Be
sure to ali gn the slot an d mark to ensure proper shiftin
g. If the
slot an d mark are not ali gne d,
the shift arm will not move cor-
rectly an d you may not be ab le
to shift up or down.
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13. Install the engine oil drain bolt and
its new gasket, and then tighten
the bolt to the specified torque.
14. Refill with the specified amount of the recommended engine oil.
1. O-ring
1. Torque wrench
Tightenin g torque:
Oil filter cartridge: 17 N·m (1.7 kgf·m, 12 lb·ft)
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1. Shift arm
2. Shift arm bolt
3. Slot
4. Shift shaft
5. Mark
Tightening torque:
Shift arm bolt: 10 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7.2 lb·ft)
Ti ghtening torque:
Engine oil drain bolt: 43 N·m (4.3 kgf·m, 31 lb·ft)
Recommen ded en gine oil:
See page 9-1.
Oil quantity: Oil change:2.40 L (2.54 US qt, 2.11 Imp.qt)
With oil filter removal: 2.60 L (2.75 US qt, 2.29 Imp.qt)
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Specifications
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Dimensions:
Overall length:2040 mm (80.3 in)
Overall width:
695 mm (27.4 in)
Overall height: 1150 mm (45.3 in)
Seat height: 850 mm (33.5 in)
Wheelbase:
1375 mm (54.1 in)
Ground clearance: 130 mm (5.12 in)
Minimum turning radius: 3.6 m (11.81 ft)
Wei ght:
Curb weight:
190 kg (419 lb)
Engine:
Combustion cycle:
4-stroke
Cooling system:
Liquid cooled
Valve train: DOHC
Cylinder arrangement: Inline
Number of cylinders:
4-cylinder
Displacement: 599 cm³
Bore × stroke:
67.0 × 42.5 mm (2.64 × 1.67 in)
Compression ratio:
13.1 : 1
Starting system: Electric starter
Lubrication system: Wet sump
Engine oil:
Recommended brand:
YAMALUBE
SAE viscosity grades: 10W-40, 20W-40
Recommended engine oil grade:
API service SG type or higher, JASO
standard MA
Engine oil quantity:
Oil change: 2.40 L (2.54 US qt, 2.11 Imp.qt) With oil filter removal:
2.60 L (2.75 US qt, 2.29 Imp.qt)
Coolant quantity:
Coolant reservoir (up to the maximum level
mark): 0.25 L (0.26 US qt, 0.22 Imp.qt)
Radiator (including all routes):
2.30 L (2.43 US qt, 2.02 Imp.qt)
Air filter:
Air filter element:Oil-coated paper element
Fuel:
Recommended fuel:Premium unleaded gasoline (Gasohol [E10]
acceptable)
Fuel tank capacity:
17 L (4.5 US gal, 3.7 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount: 3.4 L (0.90 US gal, 0.75 Imp.gal)
Fuel injection:
Throttle body:
ID mark:BN64 20
Spark plu g(s):
Manufacturer/model:
NGK/CR10EK
Spark plug gap: 0.6–0.7 mm (0.024–0.028 in)
Clutch:
Clutch type:Wet, multiple-disc
Drivetrain:
Primary reduction ratio:
2.073 (85/41)
Final drive: Chain
Secondary reduction ratio: 2.813 (45/16)
Transmission type:
Constant mesh 6-speed
Gear ratio: 1st:
2.583 (31/12)
2nd: 2.000 (32/16)
3rd: 1.667 (30/18)
4th:
1.444 (26/18)
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