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DIC183

36P-28199-14

FZ6RD(C)

OWNER’S MANUAL

Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle.

LIT-11626-26-42

Summary of Contents for FZ6RD(C)

Page 1: ...DIC183 36P 28199 14 FZ6RD C OWNER S MANUAL Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle LIT 11626 26 42 ...

Page 2: ...EAU10042 Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle This manual should stay with this vehicle if it is sold U36P14E0 book Page 1 Thursday August 2 2012 2 13 PM ...

Page 3: ...tain these high standards it is important that you and your Yamaha dealer pay close attention to the recommended maintenance schedules and operating instructions contained within this manual Yamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality Therefore while this manual contains the most cur rent product information available at the time of printing there may be minor discrepancies...

Page 4: ...ntial personal injury hazards Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death A WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury A NOTICE indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the vehicle or other property A TIP provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer WARNING N...

Page 5: ...otor Corporation U S A 1st edition August 2012 All rights reserved Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Corporation U S A is expressly prohibited Printed in Japan P N LIT 11626 26 42 U36P14E0 book Page 2 Thursday August 2 2012 2 13 PM ...

Page 6: ...7 1 Owner s tool kit 7 2 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 12 Canister for California only 7 13 Engine oil and oil filter cartridge 7 13 Coolant 7 16 Replacing the air filter element 7 19 Checking the engine idling speed 7 20 Checking the throttle gr...

Page 7: ...ting the motorcycle 7 40 Front wheel 7 41 Rear wheel 7 42 Troubleshooting 7 44 Troubleshooting charts 7 45 MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE 8 1 Matte color caution 8 1 Care 8 1 Storage 8 4 SPECIFICATIONS 9 1 CONSUMER INFORMATION 10 1 Identification numbers 10 1 Reporting safety defects 10 3 Motorcycle noise regulation 10 4 Maintenance record 10 5 YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION U S A STREET AND ENDURO MOTORCY...

Page 8: ...e They contain important information for safe and proper operation of your vehicle Never remove any labels from your vehicle If a label becomes difficult to read or comes off a replacement label is available from your Yamaha dealer 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 U36P14E0 book Page 1 Thursday August 2 2012 2 13 PM ...

Page 9: ...lkaline or acid cleaner gasoline or solvent will damage windshield Use neutral detergent WARNING Improper loading can cause loss of control Read owner s manual for proper loading 3JJ 28446 A1 NOTICE 4B5 2815K 00 U36P14E0 book Page 2 Thursday August 2 2012 2 13 PM ...

Page 10: ...LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS 1 3 1 7 California only U36P14E0 book Page 3 Thursday August 2 2012 2 13 PM ...

Page 11: ...LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS 1 4 1 1 U36P14E0 book Page 4 Thursday August 2 2012 2 13 PM ...

Page 12: ...LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS 1 5 1 1 California only U36P14E0 book Page 5 Thursday August 2 2012 2 13 PM ...

Page 13: ...ou Safe Riding Perform the pre operation checks each time you use the vehicle to make sure it is in safe operating condition Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility of an accident or equipment damage See page 5 1 for a list of pre operation checks This motorcycle is designed to car ry the operator and a passenger The failure of motorists to detect and recogniz...

Page 14: ...o main tain control of the motorcycle The passenger should always hold onto the operator the seat strap or grab bar if equipped with both hands and keep both feet on the passenger footrests Never carry a passenger unless he or she can firmly place both feet on the passenger footrests Never ride under the influence of alcohol or other drugs This motorcycle is designed for on road use only It is not...

Page 15: ... To avoid the possibility of an accident use ex treme caution when adding cargo or accessories to your motorcycle Use extra care when riding a motorcycle that has added cargo or accessories Here along with the information about accessories below are some general guidelines to follow if loading cargo to your motorcycle The total weight of the operator pas senger accessories and cargo must not excee...

Page 16: ...nge any of the vehicle s design or operation characteristics can put you and others at greater risk of serious injury or death You are responsible for injuries related to changes in the vehicle Keep the following guidelines in mind as well as those provided under Load ing when mounting accessories Never install accessories or carry cargo that would impair the perfor mance of your motorcycle Care f...

Page 17: ...c tions before transporting the motorcy cle in another vehicle Remove all loose items from the motorcycle Check that the fuel cock if equipped is in the OFF position and that there are no fuel leaks Point the front wheel straight ahead on the trailer or in the truck bed and choke it in a rail to pre vent movement Shift the transmission in gear for models with a manual transmis sion Secure the moto...

Page 18: ...e 7 19 2 Seat lock page 4 14 3 Main fuse page 7 36 4 Fuse box page 7 36 5 Storage compartment page 4 18 6 Owner s tool kit page 7 2 7 Shift pedal page 4 10 8 Engine oil filter cartridge page 7 13 9 Engine oil drain bolt page 7 13 U36P14E0 book Page 1 Thursday August 2 2012 2 13 PM ...

Page 19: ...fluid reservoir page 7 27 4 Engine oil filler cap page 7 13 5 Radiator cap page 7 16 6 Coolant reservoir page 7 16 7 Coolant drain bolt page 7 17 8 Engine oil dipstick page 7 13 9 Brake pedal page 4 10 10 Shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting ring page 4 19 U36P14E0 book Page 2 Thursday August 2 2012 2 13 PM ...

Page 20: ...4 9 2 Left handlebar switches page 4 8 3 Main switch steering lock page 4 1 4 Multi function meter unit page 4 5 5 Front brake fluid reservoir page 7 27 6 Right handlebar switches page 4 8 7 Throttle grip page 7 21 8 Brake lever page 4 10 U36P14E0 book Page 3 Thursday August 2 2012 2 13 PM ...

Page 21: ...ine is started and stays on until the key is turned to OFF even if the engine stalls EAU10661 OFF All electrical systems are off The key can be removed WARNING EWA10061 Never turn the key to OFF or LOCK while the vehicle is moving Otherwise the electrical systems will be switched off which may result in loss of control or an accident EAU10684 LOCK The steering is locked and all electrical systems ...

Page 22: ...ing light can be checked by turning the key to ON The warning light should come on for a few seconds and then go off If the warning light does not come on initially when the key is turned to ON or if the warning light remains on have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical circuit TIP Even if the oil level is sufficient the warning light may flicker when riding on a slope or during sudden acceleratio...

Page 23: ... circuit of the warning light can be checked by turning the key to ON The warning light should come on for a few seconds and then go off If the warning light does not come on initially when the key is turned to ON or if the warning light remains on have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical circuit NOTICE ECA10021 Do not continue to operate the en gine if it is overheating TIP For radiator fan equi...

Page 24: ...ahead with riding 117 134 C 243 274 F Coolant temperature flashes Warning light comes on Stop the vehicle and allow it to idle until the coolant temperature goes down If the temperature does not go down stop the engine See page 7 46 Above 135 C Above 275 F Message HI flashes Warning light comes on Stop the engine and allow it to cool See page 7 46 U36P14E0 book Page 4 Thursday August 2 2012 2 13 P...

Page 25: ...hanges to the multi function meter unit Changing settings while riding can distract the operator and increase the risk of an accident The multi function meter unit is equipped with the following a speedometer a tachometer an odometer two tripmeters which show the distance traveled since they were last set to zero a fuel reserve tripmeter which shows the distance traveled since the left segment of ...

Page 26: ... button and RESET button together for at least two seconds 3 When the hour digits start flashing push the RESET button to set the hours 4 Push the SELECT button and the minute digits will start flashing 5 Push the RESET button to set the minutes 6 Push the SELECT button and then release it to start the clock Odometer and tripmeter modes Push the SELECT button to switch the display between the odom...

Page 27: ... of fuel in the fuel tank The display seg ments of the fuel meter disappear to wards E Empty as the fuel level decreases When the last segment on the left starts flashing refuel as soon as possible TIP This fuel meter is equipped with a self diagnosis system If a problem is de tected in the electrical circuit the follow ing cycle is repeated until the malfunction is corrected fuel level seg ments ...

Page 28: ...e If the display indicates any error codes note the code number and then have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle NOTICE ECA11590 If the display indicates an error code the vehicle should be checked as soon as possible in order to avoid engine damage EAU1234B Handlebar switches Left Right 1 Error code display 2 Engine trouble warning light 1 2 1 Dimmer switch 2 Turn signal switch 3 Horn switch 1 Eng...

Page 29: ...the vehicle overturns or when the throttle cable is stuck EAU12711 Start switch Push this switch to crank the engine with the starter See page 6 1 for start ing instructions prior to starting the en gine EAU41700 The engine trouble warning light will come on when the key is turned to ON and the start switch is pushed but this does not indicate a malfunction EAU12820 Clutch lever The clutch lever i...

Page 30: ...s equipped with a brake lever position adjusting dial To adjust the distance between the brake lever and the throttle grip turn the ad justing dial while holding the lever pushed away from the throttle grip Make sure that the appropriate setting on the adjusting dial is aligned with the mark on the brake lever EAU12941 Brake pedal The brake pedal is on the right side of the motorcycle To apply the...

Page 31: ... fuel is a fire hazard EAU13221 Fuel Make sure there is sufficient gasoline in the tank WARNING EWA10881 Gasoline and gasoline vapors are extremely flammable To avoid fires and explosions and to reduce the risk of injury when refueling follow these instructions 1 Before refueling turn off the en gine and be sure that no one is sit ting on the vehicle Never refuel while smoking or while in the vi c...

Page 32: ... parts such as the valves and piston rings as well as to the exhaust system Your Yamaha engine has been de signed to use unleaded gasoline with a pump octane number R M 2 of 86 or higher or a research octane number of 91 or higher If knocking or pinging oc curs use a gasoline of a different brand or premium unleaded fuel Use of un leaded fuel will extend spark plug life and reduce maintenance cost...

Page 33: ...ARNING EWA10862 The exhaust system is hot after op eration To prevent a fire hazard or burns Do not park the vehicle near possible fire hazards such as grass or other materials that easily burn Park the vehicle in a place where pedestrians or children are not likely to touch the hot exhaust system Make sure that the exhaust sys tem has cooled down before do ing any maintenance work Do not allow th...

Page 34: ... seat holder as shown and then push the front of the seat down to lock it in place 2 Remove the key Rider seat To remove the rider seat 1 Remove the passenger seat 2 Remove the bolts and then pull the rider seat off To install the rider seat 1 Insert the projection on the front of the rider seat into the seat holder as shown place the seat in the original position and then tighten the bolts 1 Seat...

Page 35: ...r position at delivery To change the rider seat height to the high position 1 Remove the passenger and rider seats See page 4 14 2 Remove the rider seat height posi tion adjuster by removing the ad juster bolts 3 Install the rider seat height position adjuster so that its bolt holes marked H are aligned with the bolt holes of the adjuster brackets and then install the adjuster bolts 1 Seat holder ...

Page 36: ...2 Remove the rider seat height posi tion adjuster by removing the ad juster bolts 3 Install the rider seat height position adjuster so that its bolt holes marked L are aligned with the bolt holes of the adjuster brackets and then install the adjuster bolts 4 Insert the projection on the front of the rider seat into seat holder A as shown 1 Projection 2 Seat holder B for high position 2 1 1 Bolt 1 ...

Page 37: ...met holding cable through the buckle on the helmet strap as shown and then hook the cable loops over the helmet hold er 3 Place the helmet on the right side of the vehicle and then install the passenger seat WARNING Nev er ride with a helmet attached to the helmet holder since the hel met may hit objects causing loss of control and possibly an accident EWA10161 To release the helmet from the hel m...

Page 38: ...ehicle be careful not to let any water enter the storage compartment WARNING EWA10961 Do not exceed the load limit of 3 kg 7 lb for the storage com partment Do not exceed the maximum load of FZ6RD 188 kg 414 lb FZ6RDC 187 kg 412 lb for the vehicle EAU46831 Handlebar position The handlebar can be adjusted to one of two positions to suit the rider s pref erence Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the positi...

Page 39: ...load and thereby harden the suspension turn the adjusting ring in direction a To de crease the spring preload and thereby soften the suspension turn the adjust ing ring in direction b Align the appropriate notch in the adjusting ring with the position in dicator on the shock absorber Use the special wrench and exten sion bar included in the owner s tool kit to make the adjustment WARNING EWA10221 ...

Page 40: ...hile holding the vehicle upright TIP The built in sidestand switch is part of the ignition circuit cut off system which cuts the ignition in certain situations See the following section for an expla nation of the ignition circuit cut off sys tem WARNING EWA10241 The vehicle must not be ridden with the sidestand down or if the side stand cannot be properly moved up or does not stay up otherwise the...

Page 41: ...ission is in gear and the side stand is up but the clutch lever is not pulled It prevents starting when the trans mission is in gear and the clutch le ver is pulled but the sidestand is still down It cuts the running engine when the transmission is in gear and the sidestand is moved down Periodically check the operation of the ignition circuit cut off system according to the following procedure U3...

Page 42: ... Move the sidestand up 11 Keep the clutch lever pulled 12 Push the start switch Does the engine start The system is OK The motorcycle can be ridden The neutral switch may not be working correctly The motorcycle should not be ridden until checked by a Yamaha dealer The sidestand switch may not be working correctly The motorcycle should not be ridden until checked by a Yamaha dealer The clutch switc...

Page 43: ...ints ITEM CHECKS PAGE Fuel Check fuel level in fuel tank Refuel if necessary Check fuel line for leakage Check fuel tank breather hose and overflow hose for obstructions cracks or dam age and check hose connections 4 11 4 13 Engine oil Check oil level in engine If necessary add recommended oil to specified level Check vehicle for oil leakage 7 13 Coolant Check coolant level in reservoir If necessa...

Page 44: ...tle grip free play and lubricate cable and grip housing 7 21 7 31 Control cables Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate if necessary 7 31 Drive chain Check chain slack Adjust if necessary Check chain condition Lubricate if necessary 7 29 7 30 Wheels and tires Check for damage Check tire condition and tread depth Check air pressure Correct if necessary 7 21 7 24 Brake and shift pedals Make su...

Page 45: ...tightened Tighten if necessary Instruments lights signals and switches Check operation Correct if necessary Sidestand switch Check operation of ignition circuit cut off system If system is not working correctly have Yamaha dealer check vehicle 4 20 ITEM CHECKS PAGE U36P14E0 book Page 3 Thursday August 2 2012 2 13 PM ...

Page 46: ...ly if left idling for 20 minutes In this case the multi function meter unit indi cates error code 70 but this is not a malfunction Push the start switch to clear the error code and to restart the engine EAU40199 Starting the engine In order for the ignition circuit cut off system to enable starting one of the following conditions must be met The transmission is in the neutral position The transmis...

Page 47: ... the transmission into the neu tral position press the shift pedal down repeatedly until it reaches the end of its travel and then slightly raise it NOTICE ECA10260 Even with the transmission in the neutral position do not coast for long periods of time with the engine off and do not tow the motorcycle for long dis tances The transmission is properly lubricated only when the engine is running Inad...

Page 48: ...recommended shift points during acceleration and deceleration are shown in the table below EAU16841 Engine break in There is never a more important period in the life of your engine than the period between 0 and 1600 km 1000 mi For this reason you should read the follow ing material carefully Since the engine is brand new do not put an excessive load on it for the first 1600 km 1000 mi The various...

Page 49: ...le EAU17213 Parking When parking stop the engine and then remove the key from the main switch WARNING EWA10311 Since the engine and exhaust system can become very hot park in a place where pedestri ans or children are not likely to touch them and be burned Do not park on a slope or on soft ground otherwise the vehicle may overturn increasing the risk of a fuel leak and fire Do not park near grass ...

Page 50: ... performing maintenance unless otherwise specified A running engine has moving parts that can catch on body parts or clothing and electrical parts that can cause shocks or fires Running the engine while ser vicing can lead to eye injury burns fire or carbon monoxide poisoning possibly leading to death See page 2 3 for more in formation about carbon monox ide WARNING EWA15460 Brake discs calipers d...

Page 51: ...the owner s tool kit are intended to assist you in the performance of preventive maintenance and minor repairs How ever additional tools such as a torque wrench may be necessary to perform certain maintenance work correctly TIP If you do not have the tools or experi ence required for a particular job have a Yamaha dealer perform it for you 1 Owner s tool kit 1 U36P14E0 book Page 2 Thursday August ...

Page 52: ...months 12000 mi 19000 km or 18 months 16000 mi 25000 km or 24 months 20000 mi 31000 km or 30 months 1 Fuel line Check fuel hoses for cracks or damage Replace if necessary 2 Spark plugs Check condition Adjust gap and clean Replace every 8000 mi 13000 km or 12 months Replace Replace 3 Valve clearance Check and adjust valve clearance when engine is cold Every 26600 mi 42000 km 4 Crankcase breather sy...

Page 53: ...s tem Check the air cut off valve reed valve and hose for damage Replace any damaged parts if necessary No ITEM ROUTINE INITIAL ODOMETER READINGS 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 U36P14E0 book Page 4 Thursday August 2 2012 2 13 PM ...

Page 54: ...3 Front brake Check operation fluid level and for fluid leakage Replace brake pads if necessary 4 Rear brake Check operation fluid level and for fluid leakage Replace brake pads if necessary 5 Brake hoses Check for cracks or damage Check for correct routing and clamping Replace Every 4 years 6 Brake fluid Replace Every 2 years 7 Wheels Check runout and for damage Replace if necessary 8 Tires Check...

Page 55: ...tely repack with lithium soap based grease Every 12000 mi 19000 km 13 Chassis fasteners Check all chassis fitting and fas teners Correct if necessary 14 Brake lever pivot shaft Apply silicone grease lightly 15 Brake pedal pivot shaft Apply lithium soap based grease lightly 16 Clutch lever pivot shaft Apply lithium soap based grease lightly 17 Shift pedal pivot shaft Apply lithium soap based grease...

Page 56: ...ge warm engine before draining 23 Engine oil filter car tridge Replace 24 Cooling system Check hoses for cracks or dam age Replace if necessary Change coolant 25 Front and rear brake switches Check operation 26 Control cables Apply Yamaha chain and cable lube or engine oil thoroughly No ITEM ROUTINE INITIAL ODOMETER READINGS 600 mi 1000 km or 1 month 4000 mi 7000 km or 6 months 8000 mi 13000 km or...

Page 57: ...l the reservoirs as required 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 27 Throttle grip Check operation Check throttle grip free play and adjust if necessary Lubricate cable and grip housing 28 Lights signals and switches Check operation Adjust headlight be...

Page 58: ...ling or panel needs to be re moved and installed EAU46740 Cowling A To remove the cowling Remove the bolts and then take the cowling off To install the cowling Place the cowling in the original posi tion and then install the bolts EAU47381 Cowlings B and C To remove a cowling 1 Remove cowling A 1 Cowling A 2 Cowling B 2 1 1 Cowling C 2 Panel A 1 Panel B 2 Panel C 2 1 1 2 1 Cowling A 2 Bolt 1 2 2 U...

Page 59: ...gnal light cou pler and then route the turn signal light lead through the guide 2 Place the cowling in the original position and then install the bolts and the quick fastener 3 Install cowling A EAU46770 Panel A To remove the panel Remove the bolt and the quick fasten er and then take the panel off 1 Cowling B 2 Quick fastener 3 Bolt 3 3 2 1 1 Turn signal light lead 2 Guide 3 Turn signal light lea...

Page 60: ...e a panel 1 Remove the quick fastener and the bolt 2 Slide the panel backward and then lift up the rear of the panel slightly 3 Pull the panel backward to remove it To install a panel 1 Fit the projections on the panel into the slots and slide it forward 1 Panel A 2 Bolt 3 Quick fastener 1 2 3 1 Panel B 2 Quick fastener 3 Bolt 1 3 2 U36P14E0 book Page 11 Thursday August 2 2012 2 13 PM ...

Page 61: ...rmally and all spark plugs installed in the en gine should have the same color If any spark plug shows a distinctly different color the engine could be operating im properly Do not attempt to diagnose such problems yourself Instead have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle If a spark plug shows signs of electrode erosion and excessive carbon or other deposits it should be replaced Before installing a...

Page 62: ...if necessary clean it EAU46721 Engine oil and oil filter car tridge The engine oil level should be checked before each ride In addition the oil must be changed and the oil filter car tridge replaced at the intervals speci fied in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart To check the engine oil level 1 Place the vehicle on a level sur face and hold it in an upright posi tion A slight tilt to ...

Page 63: ... 7 9 2 Start the engine warm it up for several minutes and then turn it off 3 Place an oil pan under the engine to collect the used oil 4 Remove the engine oil filler cap the engine oil drain bolt and its gasket to drain the oil from the crankcase TIP Skip steps 5 7 if the oil filter cartridge is not being replaced 5 Remove the oil filter cartridge with an oil filter wrench 1 Engine oil dipstick 2...

Page 64: ...on any parts after the engine and exhaust sys tem have cooled down NOTICE ECA11620 In order to prevent clutch slip page since the engine oil also lubricates the clutch do not mix any chemical additives Do not use oils with a diesel speci fication of CD or oils of a high er quality than specified In addition do not use oils labeled ENERGY CONSERVING II or higher Make sure that no foreign mate rial ...

Page 65: ...the cool ant must be changed at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart EAU47331 To check the coolant level 1 Place the vehicle on a level sur face 2 Remove cowling A See page 7 9 3 Hold the vehicle in an upright posi tion TIP The coolant level must be checked on a cold engine since the level varies with engine temperature Make sure that the vehicle is posi tioned...

Page 66: ...soon as possible otherwise the effectiveness of the coolant will be reduced ECA10472 8 Route the coolant reservoir breath er hose through the guide as shown 9 Install the cowlings EAU47321 To change the coolant 1 Place the vehicle on a level sur face and let the engine cool if nec essary 2 Remove cowlings A and C See page 7 9 3 Place a container under the engine to collect the used coolant 4 Remov...

Page 67: ...tor and reservoir 13 Install the radiator cap 14 Install the coolant reservoir cap 15 Start the engine let it idle for sev eral minutes and then turn it off 16 Remove the radiator cap to check the coolant level in the radiator If necessary add sufficient coolant 1 Coolant reservoir cap 2 Coolant reservoir breather hose 3 Guide 1 Bolt 2 Coolant reservoir cover 3 Coolant reservoir 3 1 2 2 3 1 1 Cool...

Page 68: ...e re placed at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart Replace the air filter element more frequently if you are riding in un usually wet or dusty areas 1 Remove the rider seat See page 4 14 2 Remove panels B and C See page 7 9 3 Remove the fuel tank bolts and then lift the fuel tank away from the air filter case 4 Remove the air filter case cover by removing the ...

Page 69: ...he hoses in their original position WARNING Be fore placing the fuel tank in the original position make sure that all hoses i e fuel hose fuel tank breather hose fuel tank overflow hose are not dam aged that they are properly con nected and routed and that they are not pinched If any hose is damaged have a Yamaha dealer replace the hose before starting the engine otherwise fuel may leak creating a...

Page 70: ...y contact between the vehicle and the road Safety in all con ditions of riding depends on a relatively small area of road contact Therefore it is essential to maintain the tires in good condition at all times and replace them at the appropriate time with the speci fied tires Tire air pressure The tire air pressure should be checked and if necessary adjusted before each ride WARNING EWA10503 Operat...

Page 71: ...d brake related parts includ ing the tires should be left to a Yamaha dealer who has the necessary professional knowl edge and experience to do so Ride at moderate speeds after changing a tire since the tire surface must first be broken in for it to develop its optimal characteristics Tire air pressure measured on cold tires 0 90 kg 0 198 lb Front 225 kPa 2 25 kgf cm 33 psi Rear 250 kPa 2 50 kgf c...

Page 72: ...only the tire valves and valve cores listed below to avoid tire deflation during a high speed ride After extensive tests only the tires list ed below have been approved for this model by Yamaha Motor Co Ltd WARNING EWA10600 This motorcycle is fitted with super high speed tires Note the following points in order to make the most ef ficient use of these tires Use only the specified replace ment tire...

Page 73: ...l Do not attempt even the smallest repair to the wheel A deformed or cracked wheel must be replaced The wheel should be balanced whenever either the tire or wheel has been changed or replaced An unbalanced wheel can result in poor performance adverse han dling characteristics and a short ened tire life EAU47390 Adjusting the clutch lever free play The clutch lever free play should mea sure 10 0 15...

Page 74: ...e play turn the adjusting nut in direction b 5 Tighten the locknut 6 Install the cowlings EAU37913 Checking the brake lever free play There should be no free play at the brake lever end If there is free play have a Yamaha dealer inspect the brake system WARNING EWA14211 A soft or spongy feeling in the brake lever can indicate the presence of air in the hydraulic system If there is air in the hydra...

Page 75: ... the adjusting nut in direction a To make the brake light come on later turn the adjusting nut in direction b EAU22392 Checking the front and rear brake pads The front and rear brake pads must be checked for wear at the intervals spec ified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart EAU22420 Front brake pads Each front brake pad is provided with a wear indicator groove which allows you to c...

Page 76: ... pads as a set EAU39372 Checking the brake fluid level Before riding check that the brake fluid is above the minimum level mark Check the brake fluid level with the top of the reservoir level Replenish the brake fluid if necessary Front brake Rear brake TIP The rear brake fluid reservoir is located behind panel A See page 7 9 WARNING EWA15990 Improper maintenance can result in loss of braking abil...

Page 77: ...id immediately As the brake pads wear it is normal for the brake fluid level to gradually go down A low brake fluid level may indi cate worn brake pads and or brake sys tem leakage therefore be sure to check the brake pads for wear and the brake system for leakage If the brake fluid level goes down suddenly have a Yamaha dealer check the cause before further riding EAU22732 Changing the brake flui...

Page 78: ...d then loosen the axle nut 2 To tighten the drive chain turn the drive chain slack adjusting nut at each end of the swingarm in direc tion a To loosen the drive chain turn the adjusting nut at each end of the swingarm in direction b and then push the rear wheel for ward NOTICE Improper drive chain slack will overload the en gine as well as other vital parts of the motorcycle and can lead to chain ...

Page 79: ... ECA10583 The drive chain must be lubricated after washing the motorcycle riding in the rain or riding in wet areas 1 Clean the drive chain with kero sene and a small soft brush NOTICE To prevent damaging the O rings do not clean the drive chain with steam cleaners high pressure washers or inap propriate solvents ECA11121 2 Wipe the drive chain dry 3 Thoroughly lubricate the drive chain with a spe...

Page 80: ...lace damaged cables as soon as possi ble to prevent unsafe conditions EWA10711 EAU49920 Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable The operation of the throttle grip should be checked before each ride In addi tion the cable should be lubricated by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals speci fied in the periodic maintenance chart EAU44273 Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals The...

Page 81: ...rake and clutch levers should be checked before each ride and the lever pivots should be lu bricated if necessary Brake lever Clutch lever Recommended lubricant Lithium soap based grease Recommended lubricants Brake lever Silicone grease Clutch lever Lithium soap based grease U36P14E0 book Page 32 Thursday August 2 2012 2 13 PM ...

Page 82: ...e periodic maintenance and lubrication chart EAU23272 Checking the front fork The condition and operation of the front fork must be checked as follows at the intervals specified in the periodic main tenance and lubrication chart To check the condition Check the inner tubes for scratches damage and excessive oil leakage To check the operation 1 Place the vehicle on a level sur face and hold it in a...

Page 83: ...f the ground See page 7 40 for more information WARNING To avoid injury securely support the vehicle so there is no danger of it falling over EWA10751 2 Hold the lower ends of the front fork legs and try to move them for ward and backward If any free play can be felt have a Yamaha dealer check or repair the steering EAU23291 Checking the wheel bearings The front and rear wheel bearings must be che...

Page 84: ...ng it in an enclosed space KEEP THIS AND ALL BATTER IES OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN To charge the battery Have a Yamaha dealer charge the bat tery as soon as possible if it seems to have discharged Keep in mind that the battery tends to discharge more quickly if the vehicle is equipped with optional electrical accessories NOTICE ECA16521 To charge a VRLA Valve Regulated Lead Acid battery a specia...

Page 85: ...age 4 14 TIP To access the main fuse remove the starter relay cover as shown If a fuse is blown replace it as follows 1 Turn the key to OFF and turn off the electrical circuit in question 2 Remove the blown fuse and then install a new fuse of the specified amperage WARNING Do not use a fuse of a higher amperage rating than recommended to avoid causing extensive dam age to the electrical system and...

Page 86: ...minosity 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 cowlings A and C See page 7 9 2 Disconnect the headlight...

Page 87: ... light bulb 1 Remove the passenger seat See page 4 14 2 Remove the owner s tool kit 3 Remove the tail brake light bulb socket together with the bulb by turning it counterclockwise 4 Remove the burnt out bulb by pull ing it out 5 Insert a new bulb into the socket 6 Install the socket together with the bulb by turning it clockwise 7 Install the owner s tool kit 8 Install the passenger seat 1 Headlig...

Page 88: ...socket 5 Install the socket together with the bulb by turning it clockwise 6 Install the turn signal light unit by installing the screw EAU24313 Replacing the license plate light bulb 1 Remove the license plate light unit by removing the screws 2 Remove the license plate light bulb socket together with the bulb by pulling it out 1 Turn signal light unit 2 Screw 1 2 1 Turn signal light bulb socket ...

Page 89: ...re starting any maintenance A strong wooden box can be placed under the engine for added stability To service the front wheel 1 Stabilize the rear of the motorcycle by using a motorcycle stand or if an additional motorcycle stand is not available by placing a jack un der the frame in front of the rear wheel 2 Raise the front wheel off the ground by using a motorcycle stand To service the rear whee...

Page 90: ...remove the wheel EAU43101 To install the front wheel 1 Lift the wheel up between the fork legs 2 Insert the wheel axle 3 Install the brake caliper together with the reflector on each side by installing the bolts TIP Make sure that there is enough space between the brake pads before install ing the brake calipers onto the brake discs 4 Lower the front wheel so that it is on the ground and then put ...

Page 91: ... Loosen the axle nut 3 Lift the rear wheel off the ground according to the procedure on page 7 40 4 Remove the axle nut 5 Push the wheel forward and then remove the drive chain from the rear sprocket TIP If the drive chain is difficult to re move remove the wheel axle first and then lift the wheel upward enough to remove the drive chain from the rear sprocket The drive chain does not need to be di...

Page 92: ...d side TIP Make sure that the slot in the brake caliper bracket is fit over the retain er on the swingarm Make sure that there is enough space between the brake pads be fore installing the wheel 2 Install the drive chain onto the rear sprocket 3 Install the axle nut 4 Lower the rear wheel so that it is on the ground and then put the sidestand down 5 Adjust the drive chain slack See page 7 29 6 Tig...

Page 93: ...quire any repair take it to a Yamaha dealer whose skilled technicians have the necessary tools experience and know how to service the motorcycle properly Use only genuine Yamaha replace ment parts Imitation parts may look like Yamaha parts but they are often inferi or have a shorter service life and can lead to expensive repair bills WARNING EWA15141 When checking the fuel system do not smoke and ...

Page 94: ...Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle Operate the electric starter 4 Compression There is compression There is no compression The engine does not start Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle The engine does not start Check the compression Operate the electric starter 2 Battery The engine turns over quickly The engine turns over slowly The engine does not sta...

Page 95: ...ed press down on the cap while turning it counterclockwise and then remove the cap TIP If coolant is not available tap water can be temporarily used instead provided that it is changed to the recommended coolant as soon as possible Wait until the engine has cooled Check the coolant level in the reservoir and radiator The coolant level is OK The coolant level is low Check the cooling system for lea...

Page 96: ...utlet with a plastic bag after the engine has cooled down 2 Make sure that all caps and covers as well as all electrical couplers and connectors including the spark plug caps are tightly in stalled 3 Remove extremely stubborn dirt like oil burnt onto the crankcase with a degreasing agent and a brush but never apply such prod ucts onto seals gaskets sprock ets the drive chain and wheel axles Always...

Page 97: ...nge and then rinse thoroughly with clean water Use a toothbrush or bottlebrush for hard to reach areas Stubborn dirt and insects will come off more easily if the area is covered with a wet cloth for a few minutes before cleaning After riding in the rain near the sea or on salt sprayed roads Since sea salt or salt sprayed on roads during winter are extremely corrosive in combination with water carr...

Page 98: ...the motorcycle dry completely before storing or covering it WARNING EWA11131 Contaminants on the brakes or tires can cause loss of control Make sure that there is no oil or wax on the brakes or tires If necessary clean the brake discs and brake linings with a regular brake disc cleaner or ac etone and wash the tires with warm water and a mild deter gent Before riding at higher speeds test the moto...

Page 99: ... spark plugs and then place the spark plugs on the cylinder head so that the electrodes are grounded This will limit spark ing during the next step d Turn the engine over several times with the starter This will coat the cylinder walls with oil WARNING To prevent dam age or injury from sparking make sure to ground the spark plug electrodes while turning the engine over EWA10951 e Remove the spark ...

Page 100: ...MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE 8 5 8 TIP Make any necessary repairs before storing the motorcycle U36P14E0 book Page 5 Thursday August 2 2012 2 13 PM ...

Page 101: ...t With oil filter cartridge replacement 2 80 L 2 96 US qt 2 46 Imp qt Cooling system Coolant reservoir capacity up to the maximum level mark 0 25 L 0 26 US qt 0 22 Imp qt Radiator capacity including all routes 2 00 L 2 11 US qt 1 76 Imp qt Air filter Air filter element Oil coated paper element Fuel Recommended fuel Unleaded gasoline only Fuel tank capacity 17 3 L 4 57 US gal 3 81 Imp gal Fuel rese...

Page 102: ...Rear 250 kPa 2 50 kgf cm 36 psi Loading condition FZ6RD 90 188 kg 198 414 lb FZ6RDC 90 187 kg 198 412 lb Front 250 kPa 2 50 kgf cm 36 psi Rear 290 kPa 2 90 kgf cm 42 psi High speed riding Front 225 kPa 2 25 kgf cm 33 psi Rear 250 kPa 2 50 kgf cm 36 psi Front wheel Wheel type Cast wheel Rim size 17M C x MT3 50 Rear wheel Wheel type Cast wheel Rim size 17M C x MT4 50 Front brake Type Dual disc brake...

Page 103: ... W 5 0 W 2 Rear turn signal light 12 V 21 0 W 2 License plate light 12 V 5 0 W 1 Meter lighting LED Neutral indicator light LED High beam indicator light LED Oil level warning light LED Turn signal indicator light LED Coolant temperature warning light LED Engine trouble warning light LED Fuses Main fuse 30 0 A Headlight fuse 15 0 A Signaling system fuse 15 0 A Ignition fuse 10 0 A Radiator fan fus...

Page 104: ...ntification number The key identification number is stamped into the key tag Record this number in the space provided and use it for reference when ordering a new key EAU26400 Vehicle identification number The vehicle identification number is stamped into the steering head pipe Record this number in the space pro vided TIP The vehicle identification number is used to identify your motorcycle and m...

Page 105: ... ordering spare parts from a Yamaha dealer EAU48270 Vehicle Emission Control Informa tion label The Vehicle Emission Control Informa tion label is affixed at the location in the illustration This label shows specifica tions related to exhaust emissions as required by federal law state law and Environment Canada 1 Model label 1 1 Vehicle Emission Control Information label 1 U36P14E0 book Page 2 Thu...

Page 106: ...and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or Yamaha Motor Corporation U S A To contact NHTSA you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 go to http www safercar gov or write to Administrator NHTSA 400 Seven...

Page 107: ...icle for the purpose of noise control prior to its sale or delivery to the ultimate purchaser or while it is in use or 2 the use of the vehicle after such device or element of design has been removed or rendered inoperative by any person AMONG THOSE ACTS PRESUMED TO CONSTITUTE TAMPERING ARE THE ACTS LISTED BELOW These acts include tampering with the following systems i e modification removal etc E...

Page 108: ...nder that maintenance work is required It is not acceptable proof of maintenance work Maintenance interval Date of service Mileage Servicing dealer name and address Remarks 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 24000 mi 37000 km or 36 months 28000 mi 43000 km o...

Page 109: ...MATION 10 6 10 36000 mi 55000 km or 54 months 40000 mi 61000 km or 60 months Maintenance interval Date of service Mileage Servicing dealer name and address Remarks U36P14E0 book Page 6 Thursday August 2 2012 2 13 PM ...

Page 110: ...r warranty by an authorized Yamaha motorcycle dealer In order for this warranty to remain in effect this inspection and registration must take place within ten 10 days after transfer An inspection and registration fee will be charged for this service EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY Yamaha Motor Corporation U S A also warrants to the ultimate purchaser and each subsequent purchaser of each Yamaha ...

Page 111: ...y later date Each Yamaha motorcycle dealer is held responsible for his setup service and warranty repair work Is the warranty transferable to second owners Yes The remainder of the existing warranty can be transferred upon request The unit has to be inspected and re registered by an authorized Yamaha motorcycle dealer for the policy to remain effective CUSTOMER SERVICE If your machine requires war...

Page 112: ...d repairs There s no deductible to pay and repairs aren t pro rated You don t have any out of pocket expenses for covered repairs In addition Travel and Recreation Interruption Protection TRIP is included at no extra cost TRIP gives you up to 250 reimbursement per occurrence for any reasonable expenses you incur because your Yamaha needs covered service replacement vehicle rental emergency towing ...

Page 113: ...ked protection even after your Yamaha Limited Warranty expires A special note If visiting your dealer isn t convenient contact Yamaha with your Primary ID number your frame number We ll be happy to help you get the Y E S coverage you need Yamaha Service Marketing P O Box 6555 Cypress CA 90630 1 866 YES EXTD 1 866 937 3983 U36P14E0 book Page 10 Thursday August 2 2012 2 13 PM ...

Page 114: ... bulb replacing 7 37 Helmet holder 4 17 High beam indicator light 4 2 Horn switch 4 9 I Identification numbers 10 1 Ignition circuit cut off system 4 21 Indicator lights and warning lights 4 2 K Key identification number 10 1 L Labels location 1 1 License plate light bulb replacing 7 39 M Main switch steering lock 4 1 Maintenance and lubrication periodic 7 5 Maintenance emission control system 7 3...

Page 115: ...ight bulb replacing 7 39 Turn signal switch 4 9 V Valve clearance 7 21 Vehicle Emission Control Information label 10 2 Vehicle identification number 10 1 W Warranty extended 10 9 Warranty limited 10 7 Wheel bearings checking 7 34 Wheel front 7 41 Wheel rear 7 42 Wheels 7 24 U36P14E0 book Page 2 Thursday August 2 2012 2 13 PM ...

Page 116: ...U36P14E0 book Page 3 Thursday August 2 2012 2 13 PM ...

Page 117: ...enuine Yamaha Accessories will fit right and perform right right out of the box Yamalube Take care of your Yamaha with legendary Yamalube oils lubricants and care products They re formulated and approved by the toughest judges we know the Yamaha engineering teams that know your Yamaha from the inside out Genuine Yamaha Service Manuals Get the same factory manual for your vehicle that the technicia...

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