ENGINE
3-19
the recommended coolant to the proper
level.
NOTE:
To access the coolant reservoir cap, remove
the right side panel. Refer to “GENERAL
CHASSIS” on page 4-1.
CAUTION:
ECA13470
• Adding water instead of coolant lowers
the antifreeze content of the coolant. If
water is used instead of coolant check,
and if necessary, correct the antifreeze
concentration of the coolant.
• Use only distilled water. However, if dis-
tilled water is not available, soft water
may be used.
3. Start the engine, warm it up for several
minutes, and then turn it off.
4. Check:
• Coolant level
NOTE:
Before checking the coolant level, wait a few
minutes until it settles.
EAS21120
CHECKING THE COOLING SYSTEM
1. Remove:
• Side cowling assembly
Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page
4-1.
• Exhaust pipe assembly
Refer to “ENGINE REMOVAL” on page 5-
1.
2. Check:
• Radiator “1”
• Radiator inlet hose “2”
• Radiator inlet pipe “3”
• Thermostat outlet hose “4”
• Radiator outlet hose “5”
• Radiator outlet pipe “6”
• Oil cooler “7”
• Oil cooler outlet hose “8”
• Oil cooler inlet hose “9”
• Water pump outlet hose “10”
• Water pump inlet hose
• Water pump outlet pipe “11”
• Water jacket joint inlet hose “12”
• Water jacket joint “13”
Cracks/damage
→
Replace.
Refer to and “OIL COOLER” on page 6-4.
3. Install:
• Exhaust pipe assembly
Refer to “ENGINE REMOVAL” on page 5-
1.
• Side cowling assembly
Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page
4-1.
EAS21130
CHANGING THE COOLANT
1. Remove:
• Side panel
• Upper side cowling
• Side cowling assembly
Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page
4-1.
2. Remove:
• Radiator cap “1”
a
b
3
5
4
6
1
2
13
12
10
11
9
7
8
Summary of Contents for 2008 YZF-R6X
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Page 57: ...LUBRICATION POINTS AND LUBRICANT TYPES 2 26 ...
Page 60: ...LUBRICATION SYSTEM CHART AND DIAGRAMS 2 29 EAS20410 LUBRICATION DIAGRAMS 1 2 3 4 ...
Page 62: ...LUBRICATION SYSTEM CHART AND DIAGRAMS 2 31 1 2 3 4 8 7 6 5 ...
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Page 70: ...LUBRICATION SYSTEM CHART AND DIAGRAMS 2 39 1 3 2 ...
Page 71: ...LUBRICATION SYSTEM CHART AND DIAGRAMS 2 40 1 Oil pipe 2 Main axle 3 Drive axle ...
Page 72: ...COOLING SYSTEM DIAGRAMS 2 41 EAS20420 COOLING SYSTEM DIAGRAMS 1 2 3 4 ...
Page 74: ...COOLING SYSTEM DIAGRAMS 2 43 A A 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 6 13 8 9 15 14 9 10 11 12 ...
Page 76: ...CABLE ROUTING 2 45 EAS20430 CABLE ROUTING ...
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Page 240: ...PICKUP ROTOR 5 31 ...
Page 286: ...TRANSMISSION 5 77 ...
Page 300: ...WATER PUMP 6 13 ...
Page 316: ...AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM 7 15 EAS27040 AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM 2 1 2 4 3 4 3 6 4 5 A A ...
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Page 324: ...IGNITION SYSTEM 8 1 EAS27090 IGNITION SYSTEM EAS27110 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ...
Page 330: ...ELECTRIC STARTING SYSTEM 8 7 EAS27160 ELECTRIC STARTING SYSTEM EAS27170 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ...
Page 336: ...CHARGING SYSTEM 8 13 EAS27200 CHARGING SYSTEM EAS27210 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ...
Page 339: ...CHARGING SYSTEM 8 16 ...
Page 340: ...LIGHTING SYSTEM 8 17 EAS27240 LIGHTING SYSTEM EAS27250 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ...
Page 344: ...SIGNALING SYSTEM 8 21 EAS27270 SIGNALING SYSTEM EAS27280 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ...
Page 351: ...SIGNALING SYSTEM 8 28 ...
Page 352: ...COOLING SYSTEM 8 29 EAS27300 COOLING SYSTEM EAS27310 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ...
Page 355: ...COOLING SYSTEM 8 32 ...
Page 356: ...FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM 8 33 EAS27330 FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM EAS27340 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ...
Page 395: ...FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM 8 72 ...
Page 396: ...FUEL PUMP SYSTEM 8 73 EAS27550 FUEL PUMP SYSTEM EAS27560 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ...
Page 399: ...FUEL PUMP SYSTEM 8 76 ...
Page 400: ...ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 8 77 EAS27970 ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS ...
Page 402: ...ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 8 79 1 5 4 3 2 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 11 14 15 16 17 18 ...
Page 404: ...ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 8 81 EAS27980 CHECKING THE SWITCHES ...
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