2019 YAMAHA YZF-R6 panel

Motorcycle care and stora ge
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chemicals such as, solvents,
g
asoline, rust removers, b rake
flui d, or antifreeze, etc.
Before washin g
1. Park the vehicle out of direct sun- light and allow it to cool. This will
help avoid water spots.
2. Make sure all caps, covers, elec- trical couplers and connectors are
tightly installed.
3. Cover the muffler end with a plas- tic bag and a strong rubber band.
4. Pre-soak stubborn stains like in- sects or bird droppings with a wet
towel for a few minutes.
5. Remove road grime and oil stains with a quality degreasing agent
and a plastic-bristle brush or
sponge. NOTICE: Do not use
d eg reasin g a gent on areas re-
quirin g lu brication such as
seals, gaskets, an d wheel axles.
Follow pro duct instructions.
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Washin g
1. Rinse off any degreaser and spray down the vehicle with a garden
hose. Use only enough pressure
to do the job. Avoid spraying wa-
ter directly into the muffler, instru-
ment panel, air inlet, or other inner
areas such as underseat storage
compartments.
2. Wash the vehicle with a quality au- tomotive-type detergent mixed
with cool water and a soft, clean
towel or sponge. Use an old tooth-
brush or plastic-bristle brush for
hard-to-reach places. NOTICE:
Use col d water if the vehicle has
b een exposed to salt. Warm wa-
ter will increase salt’s corrosive
properties.
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3. For windshield-equipped vehicles: Clean the windshield with a soft
towel or sponge dampened with
water and a pH neutral detergent.
If necessary, use a high-quality
windshield cleaner or polish for
motorcycles. NOTICE: Never use
any stron g chemicals to clean
the wind shield. Additionally,
some cleanin g compoun ds for plastic may scratch the win
d-
shiel d, so b e sure to test all
cleanin g pro ducts before gen-
eral application.
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4. Rinse off thoroughly with clean water. Be sure to remove all deter-
gent residues, as they can be
harmful to plastic parts.
After washin g
1. Dry the vehicle with a chamois or absorbent towel, preferably mi-
crofiber terrycloth.
2. For drive chain-equipped models: Dry and then lubricate the drive
chain to prevent rust.
3. Use a chrome polish to shine chrome, aluminum, and stainless
steel parts. Often the thermally in-
duced discoloring of stainless
steel exhaust systems can be re-
moved through polishing.
4. Apply a corrosion protection spray on all metal parts including
chrome or nickel-plated surfaces.
WARNING! Do not apply sili- cone or oil spray to seats, han d
g rips, ru bber foot pe gs or tire
trea ds. Otherwise these parts
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Index
AABS....................................................... 4-18
ABS warning light ................................... 4-7
Air filter element.................................... 7-20
Auxiliary DC connector ......................... 4-29BBattery .................................................. 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............................................ 4-17
Brake lever free play, checking ............ 7-25
Brake light switches ............................. 7-26
Brake pedal .......................................... 4-17CCables, checking and lubricating ......... 7-31
Canister ................................................ 7-14
Care ........................................................ 8-1
Catalytic converter ............................... 4-22
Clutch lever........................................... 4-16
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ........... 7-24
Coolant ................................................. 7-19
Coolant temperature warning light ......... 4-6
Cowlings and panels, removing and installing ............................................... 7-9DData recording, vehicle......................... 10-2
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
EEngine break-in ...................................... 6-4
Engine idling speed, checking ............. 7-20
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge........... 7-15
Engine overheating .............................. 7-42
Engine serial number ........................... 10-1
Engine trouble warning light .................. 4-6
EXUP system ....................................... 4-28FFront and rear brake pads, checking ... 7-26
Front fork, adjusting ............................. 4-24
Front fork, checking ............................. 7-34
Fuel ...................................................... 4-19
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ...... 6-3
Fuel level warning light........................... 4-6
Fuel tank cap........................................ 4-19
Fuel tank overflow hose ....................... 4-21
Fuses, replacing ................................... 7-36HHandlebar switches ............................... 4-3
Hazard switch ........................................ 4-4
High beam indicator light ....................... 4-5
Horn switch ............................................ 4-4IIdentification numbers ......................... 10-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system .............. 4-30
Immobilizer system ................................ 4-1
Immobilizer system indicator light ......... 4-7
Indicator lights and warning lights ......... 4-5LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ....... 7-38
MMain switch/steering lock ....................... 4-2
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic ... 7-5
Maintenance, emission control
system .................................................. 7-3
Matte color, caution................................ 8-1
Model label ........................................... 10-1
Multi-function meter unit ........................ 4-8NNeutral indicator light ............................. 4-5OOil level warning light .............................. 4-5PParking.................................................... 6-4
Part locations.......................................... 2-1
Pass switch............................................. 4-4QQuick shift system .................................. 3-4RRear view mirrors .................................. 4-23SSafety information................................... 1-1
Seats ..................................................... 4-22
Shifting.................................................... 6-2
Shift light ................................................. 4-7
Shift pedal............................................. 4-17
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting ... 4-26
Sidestand.............................................. 4-29
Sidestand, checking and lubricating .... 7-33
Spark plugs, checking .......................... 7-13
Special features ...................................... 3-1
Specifications ......................................... 9-1
Starting the engine ................................. 6-1
Steering, checking ................................ 7-34
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