Yamaha 2008 YZF-R6X, Service Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
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5 Brake hoses
• Check for cracks or damage.
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• Replace. Every 4 years
6 * Wheels
• Check runout and for dam-
age.
• Replace if necessary.
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7 * Tires
• Check tread depth and for
damage.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary.
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8 * Wheel bearings
• Check bearings for smooth
operation.
• Replace if necessary.
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9 *
Swingarm pivot
bearings
• Check operation and for
excessive play.
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• Lubricate with lithium-soap-
based grease.
Every 30000 mi (50000 km)
10 Drive chain
• Check chain slack, alignment
and condition.
• Adjust and lubricate chain
with a special O-ring chain
lubricant thoroughly.
Every 500 mi (800 km) and after washing the motorcycle
or riding in the rain
11 * Steering bearings
• Check bearing assemblies
for looseness.
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• Moderately repack with lithi-
umsoap-based grease.
Every 12000 mi (19000 km)
12 * Chassis fasteners
• Check all chassis fitting and
fasteners.
• Correct if necessary.
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13
Brake lever pivot
shaft
• Apply silicone grease lightly.
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14
Brake pedal pivot
shaft • Apply lithium-soap-based
grease lightly.
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15
Clutch lever pivot
shaft • Apply lithium-soap-based
grease lightly.
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16
Shift pedal pivot
shaft • Apply lithium-soap-based
grease lightly.
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17 Sidestand pivot
• Check operation.
• Apply lithium-soap-based
grease lightly.
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18 * Sidestand switch
• Check operation and replace
if necessary.
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19 * Front fork
• Check operation and for oil
leakage.
• Replace if necessary.
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20 *
Shock absorber
assembly
• Check operation and for oil
leakage.
• Replace if necessary.
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21 *
Rear suspension
link pivots • Check operation.
• Correct if necessary.
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22 Engine oil
• Change (warm engine before
draining).
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23 *
Engine oil filter
cartridge
• Replace.
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NO. ITEM ROUTINE
INITIAL ODOMETER READING
600 mi
(1000 km)
or
1 month
4000 mi
(7000 km)
or
6 months
8000 mi
(13000 km)
or
12 months
12000 mi
(19000 km)
or
18 months
16000 mi
(25000 km)
or
24 months
20000 mi
(31000 km)
or
30 months