2018 YAMAHA YZF-R6 bulb

Table of contents
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............. 7-31
Checking and lubricating the sidestand................................... 7-32
Lubricating the swingarm
pivots ........................................ 7-32
Checking the front fork................. 7-33
Checking the steering................... 7-33
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 7-34
Battery .......................................... 7-34
Replacing the fuses ...................... 7-36
Vehicle lights ................................ 7-37
Replacing the license plate light bulb ........................................... 7-38
Supporting the motorcycle ........... 7-38
Troubleshooting............................ 7-39
Troubleshooting charts................. 7-40
Motorcycle care an d stora ge.......... 8-1
Matte color caution ........................ 8-1
Care ................................................ 8-1
Storage ........................................... 8-4
Specifications ................................... 9-1
Consumer information ................... 10-1
Identification numbers .................. 10-1
Diagnostic connector ................... 10-2
Vehicle data recording.................. 10-3
In dex ................................................ 11-1
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3. Turn the key to “ON” and turn onthe electrical circuit in question to
check if the device operates.
4. If the fuse immediately blows again, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical system.
EAU80380
Vehicle li ghts
Except for the license plate light bulb,
this model’s lights are all LED.
If an LED light does not come on,
check the fuses and then have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehicle. If the license plate light does not come on,
check and replace the bulb. (See page
7-38.)
NOTICE
ECA16581
Do not affix any type of tinted film or
stickers to the head light lens.
Specifie d fuses:
Main fuse: 50.0 A
Te r m i n a l f u s e 1 :
2.0 A
Fuel injection system fuse: 15.0 A
ABS motor fuse: 30.0 A
ABS ECU fuse:
7.5 A
ABS solenoid fuse: 10.0 A
Hazard fuse: 7.5 A
Electronic throttle valve fuse:
7.5 A
Backup fuse: 7.5 A
Radiator fan motor fuse: 15.0 A × 2
Ignition fuse:
15.0 A
Signaling system fuse: 10.0 A
Headlight fuse: 7.5 A
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EAU24314
Replacin g the license plate
li g ht bul b
1. Remove the license plate light unit
by removing the screws.
2. Remove the license plate light bulb socket (together with the
bulb) by pulling it out.
3. Remove the burnt-out bulb by pulling it out.
4. Insert a new bulb into the socket.
5. Install the socket (together with the bulb) by pushing it in.
6. Install the license plate light unit by installing the screws.
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Supportin g the motorcycle
Since this model is not equipped with a
centerstand, use maintenance stands
when removing the front or rear wheel
or when performing other maintenance
that requires the motorcycle to stand
up right.
Check that the motorcycle is in a stable
and level position before starting any
maintenance.
1. License plate light unit
2. Screw
1. License plate light bulb socket
2. License plate light bulb
1
2
12
1. Maintenance stand (example)
1
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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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