2020 YAMAHA YZF-R6 Chain

Table of contentsSafety 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 ........................ 4-3
Indicator lights and warning
lights............................................ 4-5
Multi-function meter unit ................ 4-8
Clutch lever .................................. 4-16
Shift pedal .................................... 4-17
Brake lever.................................... 4-17
Brake pedal .................................. 4-17
ABS .............................................. 4-18
Fuel tank cap ................................ 4-19
Fuel ............................................... 4-19
Fuel tank overflow hose ............... 4-21
Catalytic converter ....................... 4-22
Seats ............................................ 4-22
Rear view mirrors.......................... 4-23
Adjusting the front fork ................. 4-24 Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly.................................... 4-26
EXUP system ................................ 4-28
Auxiliary DC connector ................. 4-29
Sidestand ...................................... 4-29
Ignition circuit cut-off system ....... 4-30
For your safety – pre-operation
checks ............................................... 5-1
Operation an d important ri din g
points ................................................. 6-1
Starting the engine .......................... 6-1
Shifting ............................................ 6-2
Tips for reducing fuel consumption ................................ 6-3
Engine break-in ............................... 6-4
Parking ............................................ 6-4
Perio dic maintenance an d
a d justment ........................................ 7-1
Tool kit ............................................ 7-2
Periodic maintenance charts .......... 7-3
Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system .............. 7-3
General maintenance and
lubrication chart ........................... 7-5
Removing and installing cowlings and panels ................................... 7-9
Checking the spark plugs ............. 7-13
Canister ......................................... 7-14 Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ... 7-15
Why Yamalube.............................. 7-18
Coolant ......................................... 7-19
Air filter element ............................ 7-20
Checking the engine idling
speed ........................................ 7-20
Checking the throttle grip free play ............................................ 7-21
Valve clearance............................. 7-21
Tires .............................................. 7-21
Cast wheels .................................. 7-24
Adjusting the clutch lever free play ............................................ 7-24
Checking the brake lever free
play ............................................ 7-25
Brake light switches ..................... 7-26
Checking the front and rear brake pads ................................ 7-26
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 7-27
Changing the brake fluid .............. 7-28
Drive chain slack........................... 7-29
Cleaning and lubricating the drive chain ................................. 7-30
Checking and lubricating the cables ........................................ 7-31
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 7-31
Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals............... 7-32
Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers ............. 7-32UBN6E2E0.book Page 1 Friday, December 7, 2018 2:56 PM

For your safety – pre-operation checks
5-2
5
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
Throttle g rip • Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Check throttle grip free play.
• If necessary, have Yamaha dealer adjust throttle grip free play and lubricate ca-
ble and grip housing. 7-21, 7-31
Control ca bles • Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate if necessary. 7-31
Drive chain • Check chain slack.
• Adjust if necessary.
• Check chain condition.
• Lubricate if necessary.
7-29, 7-30
Wheels an d tires •Check for damage.
• Check tire condition and tread depth.
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary.
7-21, 7-24
Brake an d shift pe dals • Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate pedal pivoting points if necessary. 7-32
Brake an d clutch levers • Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary.
7-32
Si destan d • Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate pivot if necessary.
7-33
ITEM
CHECKS PAGE
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
7-6
7
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 areas
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 tightened. √√√√√
15 Brake lever pivot
shaft • Lubricate with silicone grease.
√√√√√
16 Brake ped
al 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. √√√√√
NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB
ODOMETER READING
ANNUAL
CHECK
1000 km
(600 mi) 10000 km
(6000 mi) 20000 km
(12000 mi) 30000 km
(18000 mi) 40000 km
(24000 mi)
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
7-29
7
EAU22762
Drive chain slackThe drive chain slack should be
checked before each ride and adjusted
if necessary.
EAU74253
To check the drive chain slack
1. Place the motorcycle on the side- stand.TIPWhen checking and adjusting the drive
chain slack, there should be no weight
on the motorcycle.2. Shift the transmission into theneutral position.
3. Measure the drive chain slack as shown. 4. If the drive chain slack is incorrect,
adjust it as follows. NOTICE: Im-
proper drive chain slack will
overloa d the en gine as well as
other vital parts of the motorcy-
cle an d can lead to chain slip-
pa ge or breakag e. To prevent
this from occurrin g, keep the
d rive chain slack within the
specified limits.
[ECA10572]
EAU74260
To adjust the drive chain slack
Consult a Yamaha dealer before ad-
justing the drive chain slack. 1. Loosen the axle nut and the lock- nut on each side of the swingarm. 2. To tighten the drive chain, turn the
drive chain slack adjusting bolt on
each side of the swingarm in di-
rection (a). To loosen the drive
chain, turn the adjusting bolt on
each side of the swingarm in di-
rection (b), and then push the rear
wheel forward.
1. Drive chain slack
1
Drive chain slack:30.0–45.0 mm (1.18–1.77 in)
1. Drive chain puller
2. Axle nut
3. Drive chain slack adjusting bolt
4. Locknut
5. Alignment marks
4
2
3
1
5
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
7-30
7
TIPUsing the alignment marks on each
side of the swingarm, make sure that
both drive chain pullers are in the same
position for proper wheel alignment.3. Tighten the axle nut, then the lock-
nuts to their specified torques. 4. Make sure that the drive chain
pullers are in the same position,
the drive chain slack is correct,
and the drive chain moves
smoothly.
EAU23026
Cleanin g an d lu bricatin g the
d rive chainThe drive chain must be cleaned and
lubricated at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart, otherwise it will quickly wear
out, especially when riding in dusty or
wet areas. Service the drive chain as
follows.NOTICE
ECA10584
The drive chain must b e lubricate d
after washin g the motorcycle, ri din g
in the rain or ri din g in wet areas.1. Clean the drive chain with kero-
sene and a small soft brush.
NOTICE: To prevent d amaging
the O-rin gs, do not clean the
d rive chain with steam cleaners,
hi gh-pressure washers or inap-
propriate solvents.
[ECA11122]
2. Wipe the drive chain dry.
3. Thoroughly lubricate the drive chain with a special O-ring chain
lubricant. NOTICE: Do not use
en gine oil or any other lu bri-
cants for the drive chain, as they
1. Drive chain slack adjusting bolt
2. LocknutTi ghtenin g torques:
Axle nut: 110 N·m (11 kgf·m, 81 lb·ft)
Locknut:
16 N·m (1.6 kgf·m, 12 lb·ft)
1
2
(a)
(b)
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Motorcycle care and stora ge
8-2
8
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.
[ECA26290]
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.
[ECA26301]
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.
[ECA26310]
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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