2022 YAMAHA R6 RACE catalytic converter

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 shifter ................................... 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
Engine break-in ............................... 6-3
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 ............. 7-32
Checking and lubricating the sidestand................................... 7-33UBN6EBE0.book Page 1 Tuesday, October 19, 2021 8:35 AM

Instrument and control functions
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EAU13435
Catalytic converterThe exhaust system contains catalytic
converter(s) to reduce harmful exhaust
emissions.
WARNING
EWA10863
The exhaust system is hot after op-
eration. To prevent a fire hazar d or
b urns:
 Do not park the vehicle near
possi ble fire hazar ds such as
g rass or other materials that
easily burn.
 Park the vehicle in a place
where pe destrians or child ren
are not likely to touch the hot
exhaust system.
 Make sure that the exhaust sys-
tem has coole d down before
d oin g any maintenance work.
 Do not allow the en gine to i dle
more than a few minutes. Lon g
i d lin g can cause a buil d-up of
heat.
EAU79900
SeatsPassen ger seat
To remove the passenger seat1. Insert the key into the seat lock, and then turn it clockwise.
2. Lift the front of the passenger seat and pull it forward.
To install the passenger seat1. Insert the projection on the rear of the passenger seat into the seat
holder as shown, and then push
the front of the seat down to lock
it in place. 2. Remove the key.
Ri der seat
To remove the rider seat
1. Remove the passenger seat.
2. Pull up the corners on the rear of the rider seat as shown, remove
the bolts with the hexagon wrench
located under the passenger seat,
and then pull the seat off.
1. Seat lock
2. Unlock.
1
2
1. Projection
2. Seat holder
2
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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 ...................................... 6-3
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 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 ....... 7-38MMain switch/steering lock ...................... 4-2Maintenance and lubrication, periodic ... 7-5
Maintenance, emission control
system .................................................. 7-3
Matte color, caution................................ 8-1
Model label ........................................... 10-1
Multi-function meter unit ........................ 4-8
NNeutral indicator light ............................. 4-5OOil level warning light .............................. 4-5PParking.................................................... 6-4
Part locations.......................................... 2-1
Pass switch............................................. 4-4QQuick shifter............................................ 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
Stop/Run/Start switch ............................ 4-4
Storage ................................................... 8-3
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