Yamaha 2009 YZF-R6Y, Owner'S Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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Replacing a headlight bulb
This model is equipped with quartz bulb
headlights. If a headlight bulb burns
out, replace it as follows.
NOTICE
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Take care not to damage the follow-
ing parts:
●
Headlight bulb
Do not touch the glass part of
the headlight bulb to keep it free
from oil, otherwise the transpar-
ency of the glass, the luminosity
of the bulb, and the bulb life will
be adversely affected. Thor-
oughly clean off any dirt and fin-
gerprints on the headlight bulb
using a cloth moistened with al-
cohol or thinner.
●
Headlight lens
Do not affix any type of tinted
film or stickers to the headlight
lens.
Do not use a headlight bulb of a
wattage higher than specified.
1. Remove the headlight bulb cover
by turning it counterclockwise.
2. Disconnect the headlight coupler.
3. Unhook the headlight bulb holder,
and then remove the burnt-out
bulb.
4. Place a new headlight bulb into po-
sition, and then secure it with the
bulb holder.
5. Connect the headlight coupler.
1. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.
1. Headlight bulb cover
1. Headlight coupler
1. Headlight bulb holder
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