2018 YAMAHA YZF-R6 maintenance

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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
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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 oil • 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
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Air filter
 This model’s air filter uses a disposable oil-coated paper element. This ele-
ment 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 un-
usually wet or dusty areas.
Hydraulic brake service  Regularly check the front and rear brake fluid levels. Replenish if necessary.
 Every two years replace the rear brake master cylinder, the internal compo-
nents 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
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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
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3. Slide the cowling as shown.
4. Remove the upper projections
from the slots, and then slide the
cowling forward. To install the cowling
1. Slide the cowling rearward, and
then fit the upper projections into
the slots.
2. Slide the cowling as shown.
3. Install the bolts, quick fasteners, and quick fastener screw.
1. Bolt
1. Quick fastener
1. Cowling A
1
1
1
1. Cowling A
1. Cowling A
1. Cowling A
1
1
1
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Install the bolts loosely, then install the
quick fasteners and quick fastener
screw, and then tighten the bolts.
4. Install the panel.
Cowlin g B
To remove the cowling
1. Remove panel A and cowling A. (See page 7-11.)
2. Remove cowling B by removing the bolts.
To install the cowling
1. Place cowling B in its original po- sition, and then install the bolts.
2. Install cowling A and panel A.
Cowlin g C
To remove the cowling
1. Remove panel B. (See page 7-11.)
2. Remove the bolts, quick fastener, and quick fastener screw. 3. Slide the cowling as shown.
1. Cowling B
2. Bolt
1
2 2
1. Cowling C
2. Bolt
3. Quick fastener screw
1. Bolt
1. Quick fastener
1
2
2
3
1
1
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4. Remove the cowling by removing
the upper projections from the
slots.
To install the cowling
1. Fit the upper projections into the slots.
2. Slide the cowling as shown. 3. Install the bolts, quick fastener,
and quick fastener screw.
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Install the bolts loosely, then install the
quick fastener and quick fastener
screw, and then tighten the bolts.
4. Install the panel.
Cowlin g D
To remove the cowling
1. Remove panel B and cowling C. (See page 7-11.)
2. Remove cowling D by removing the bolts.
To install the cowling
1. Place cowling D in its original po- sition, and then install the bolts.
1. Cowling C
1. Cowling C
1. Cowling C
1
1
1
1. Cowling C
1. Cowling D
2. Bolt
1
2
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d B
To remove a panel
Remove the quick fasteners, and then
pull the panel off as shown.
To install a panel
Place the panel in the original position,
and then install the quick fasteners.
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Checkin g the spark plu gs
The spark plugs are important engine
components, which should be
checked periodically, preferably by a
Yamaha dealer. Since heat and depos- its will cause any spark plug to slowly
erode, they should be removed and
checked in accordance with the peri-
odic maintenance and lubrication
chart. In addition, the condition of the
spark plugs can reveal the condition of
the engine.
The porcelain insulator around the
center electrode of each spark plug
should be a medium-to-light tan (the
ideal color when the vehicle is ridden
normally), and all spark plugs installed
in the engine should have the same
color. If any spark plug shows a dis-
tinctly different color, the engine could
be operating improperly. Do not at-
tempt to diagnose such problems
yourself. Instead, have a Yamaha deal-
er check the vehicle.
If a spark plug shows signs of elec-
trode erosion and excessive carbon or
other deposits, it should be replaced.
Before installing a spark plug, the
spark plug gap should be measured
with a wire thickness gauge and, if
necessary, adjusted to specification.
1. Panel A
2. Quick fastener
2
1
Specified spark plu g:
NGK/CR10EK
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