User manual YAMAHA YZF-R6-2006

[. . . ] OWNER'S MANUAL YZF-R6 2C0-28199-E0 EAU26942 INTRODUCTION EAU10100 Welcome to the Yamaha world of motorcycling!As the owner of the YZF-R6, you are benefiting from Yamaha's vast experience and newest technology regarding the design and manufacture of high-quality products, which have earned Yamaha a reputation for dependability. Please take the time to read this manual thoroughly, so as to enjoy all advantages of your YZF-R6. The owner's manual does not only instruct you in how to operate, inspect and maintain your motorcycle, but also in how to safeguard yourself and others from trouble and injury. [. . . ] · Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened. · Check operation and for oil leakage. · Check operation and shock absorber for oil leakage. Every 50000 km Every 800 km and after washing the motorcycle or riding in the rain 13 Drive chain 14 * Steering bearings Every 20000 km 6 15 * Chassis fasteners 16 Sidestand 17 * Sidestand switch 18 * Front fork Shock absorber assem19 * bly Rear suspension relay 20 * arm and connecting arm pivoting points 21 * Fuel injection system 22 Engine oil · Check operation. · Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage. 6-3 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR ODOMETER READING (× 1000 km) NO. ITEM Engine oil filter cartridge CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB 1 23 · Replace. · Check coolant level and vehicle for coolant leakage. · Adjust the throttle cable free play if necessary. · Lubricate the throttle grip housing and cable. · Check the air cut-off valve, reed valve, and hose for damage. · Replace any damaged parts if necessary. · Check the screw clamp for looseness. 10 20 30 40 ANNUAL CHECK 24 * Cooling system 25 * 26 Front and rear brake switches Moving parts and cables Throttle grip housing and cable Every 3 years 27 * 28 * Air induction system Muffler and exhaust pipe Lights, signals and switches 6 29 * 30 * EAU18680 NOTE: G Air filter · This model's air filter is equipped with a disposable oil-coated paper element, which must not be cleaned with compressed air to avoid damaging it. · The air filter element needs to be replaced more frequently when riding in unusually wet or dusty areas. 6-4 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR G Hydraulic brake service · Regularly check and, if necessary, correct the brake fluid level. · Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinders and calipers, and change the brake fluid. · Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged. 6 6-5 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR EAU18712 EAU38970 Removing and installing cowlings and panels The cowlings and panels shown need to be removed to perform some of the maintenance jobs described in this chapter. Refer to this section each time a cowling or panel needs to be removed and installed. 1. Cowling E Cowlings A and B To remove one of the cowlings Remove the bolts and the quick fastener, and then pull the cowling off as shown. 6 1. Fit the tabs on the cowling into the slots and slide it backward. 6-6 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR EAU38980 Cowlings C and D To remove one of the cowlings 1. Remove cowling A (if removing cowling C) or cowling B (if removing cowling D). Disconnect the turn signal light lead coupler. [. . . ] 5-3 Engine oil and oil filter cartridge. . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11 Engine stop switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14 Engine trouble warning light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7 EXUP system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]