2018 YAMAHA YZF-R6 AUX

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 charts .......... 7-3
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 ............................ 7-18
Checking the engine idling speed......................................... 7-19
Checking the throttle grip free
play ............................................ 7-19
Valve clearance ............................. 7-20
Tires .............................................. 7-20
Cast wheels .................................. 7-23
Adjusting the clutch lever free play ............................................ 7-23
Checking the brake lever free play ............................................ 7-24
Brake light switches ...................... 7-25
Checking the front and rear
brake pads................................. 7-25
Checking the brake fluid level....... 7-26
Changing the brake fluid............... 7-27
Drive chain slack ........................... 7-28
Cleaning and lubricating the
drive chain ................................. 7-29
Checking and lubricating the cables ........................................ 7-30
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable ............... 7-30
Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals ............... 7-31
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Instrument and control functions
4-30
4
EAU70641
Auxiliary DC connector
This vehicle is equipped with an auxil-
iary DC connector. Consult your
Yamaha dealer before installing any accessories.
EAU15306
Si destan d
The sidestand is located on the left
side of the frame. Raise the sidestand
or lower it with your foot while holding
the vehicle upright.
TIP
The built-in sidestand switch is part of
the ignition circuit cut-off system,
which cuts the ignition in certain situa-
tions. (See the following section for an
explanation of the ignition circuit cut-
off system.)
WARNING
EWA10242
The vehicle must not be ri dden with
the si destan d d own, or if the si de-
stan d cannot b e properly move d up
(or does not stay up), otherwise the
si destan d coul d contact the groun d
an d d istract the operator, resultin g
in a possi ble loss of control.
Yamaha’s ig nition circuit cut-off
system has been desi gne d to assist
the operator in fulfillin g the respon-
si bility of raisin g the si destan d b e-
fore startin g off. Therefore, check
this system re gularly an d have a
Yamaha dealer repair it if it does not
function properly.
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Specifications
9-3
9
Auxiliary light:LED
License plate light: 5.0 W
Meter lighting:
LED
Neutral indicator light: LED
High beam indicator light: LED
Oil level warning light:
LED
Turn signal indicator light: LED
Fuel level warning light: LED
Coolant temperature warning light: LED
Engine trouble warning light:
LED
ABS warning light: LED
Immobilizer system indicator light: LED
Shift timing indicator light:
LED
Traction control system indicator light: LED
Fuse(s):
Main fuse:
50.0 A
Terminal fuse 1: 2.0 A
Headlight fuse: 7.5 A
Signaling system fuse:
10.0 A
Ignition fuse: 15.0 A
Radiator fan motor fuse: 15.0 A × 2
Hazard fuse:
7.5 A
ABS ECU fuse: 7.5 A
Fuel injection system fuse: 15.0 A
ABS motor fuse:
30.0 A
ABS solenoid fuse: 10.0 A Backup fuse:
7.5 A
Electronic throttle valve fuse: 7.5 A
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Index
A
ABS ....................................................... 4-19
ABS warning light ................................... 4-7
Air filter element .................................... 7-18
Auxiliary DC connector ......................... 4-30
B
Battery .................................................. 7-34
Brake and clutch levers, checking
and lubricating .................................... 7-31
Brake and shift pedals, checking and lubricating .................................... 7-31
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 7-27
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 7-26
Brake lever ............................................ 4-18
Brake lever free play, checking............. 7-24
Brake light switches.............................. 7-25
Brake pedal........................................... 4-18
C
Cables, checking and lubricating ......... 7-30
Canister................................................. 7-12
Care ........................................................ 8-1
Catalytic converters .............................. 4-22
Clutch lever ........................................... 4-17
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ........... 7-23
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 .... 7-29
Drive chain slack................................... 7-28
Drive mode switch .................................. 4-5
E
Engine break-in....................................... 6-4
Engine idling speed, checking .............. 7-19
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.... 7-25
Front fork, adjusting.............................. 4-25
Front fork, checking .............................. 7-33
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 ................................... 7-36
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........ 7-38
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 .... 7-32
Spark plugs, checking .......................... 7-11
Special features...................................... 3-1
Specifications ......................................... 9-1
Starting the engine ................................. 6-2
Steering, checking................................ 7-33
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