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DIC183

YZF600W

OWNER’S MANUAL

Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle.

BN6-28199-EA

[English (E)]

Summary of Contents for R6 YZF600W

Page 1: ...DIC183 YZF600W OWNER S MANUAL Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle BN6 28199 EA English E ...

Page 2: ...EAU81563 Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle This manual should stay with this vehicle if it is sold EAU94831 UBN6EAE0 book Page 1 Friday November 12 2021 10 40 AM ...

Page 3: ...n addition the many tips given in this manual will help keep your motorcycle in the best possible condition If you have any further questions do not hesitate to contact your Yamaha dealer The Yamaha team wishes you many safe and pleasant rides So remember to put safety first Yamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality Therefore while this manual contains the most cur rent p...

Page 4: ...tial 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 NO...

Page 5: ...AL 2022 by Yamaha Motor Co Ltd 1st edition October 2021 All rights reserved Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Co Ltd is expressly prohibited Printed in Japan UBN6EAE0 book Page 2 Friday November 12 2021 10 40 AM ...

Page 6: ... maintenance and adjustment 7 1 Tool kit 7 2 Periodic maintenance charts 7 3 Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system 7 3 General maintenance and lubrication chart 7 5 Removing and installing cowlings 7 9 Checking the spark plugs 7 13 Canister 7 14 Engine oil and oil filter cartridge 7 14 Why Yamalube 7 17 Coolant 7 18 Air filter element 7 19 Checking the engine idling speed 7 19...

Page 7: ...ng the fuses 7 35 Supporting the motorcycle 7 37 Troubleshooting 7 37 Troubleshooting chart 7 39 Motorcycle care and storage 8 1 Matte color caution 8 1 Care 8 1 Storage 8 3 Specifications 9 1 Consumer information 10 1 Identification numbers 10 1 Diagnostic connector 10 2 Vehicle data recording 10 2 Index 11 1 UBN6EAE0 book Page 2 Friday November 12 2021 10 40 AM ...

Page 8: ...est you 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 vehi cle 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 carry the operator only The failure of motorists to detect and recognize moto...

Page 9: ...is intended for closed circuit use only It is not suitable for use on public roads Protective Apparel The majority of fatalities from motorcy cle accidents are the result of head in juries The use of a safety helmet is the single most critical factor in the pre vention or reduction of head injuries Always wear an approved helmet Wear a face shield or goggles Wind in your unprotected eyes could con...

Page 10: ...eration of an overloaded vehicle could cause an accident When loading within this weight limit keep the following in mind Cargo and accessory weight should be kept as low and close to the motorcycle as possible Se curely pack your heaviest items as close to the center of the vehicle as possible and make sure to dis tribute the weight as evenly as possible on both sides of the mo torcycle to minimi...

Page 11: ...educe ground clearance or cornering clearance limit suspension travel steering travel or control opera tion or obscure lights or reflec tors Accessories fitted to the han dlebar or the front fork area can create instability due to improp er weight distribution or aerody namic changes If accessories are added to the handlebar or front fork area they must be as lightweight as possible and should be ...

Page 12: ... for models with a manual trans mission Secure the motorcycle with tie downs or suitable straps that are attached to solid parts of the mo torcycle such as the frame or up per front fork triple clamp and not for example to rubber mounted handlebars or turn signals or parts that could break Choose the location for the straps carefully so the straps will not rub against painted surfaces during trans...

Page 13: ... tank cap page 4 17 3 Spring preload adjuster page 4 23 4 Fast compression damping force adjuster page 4 23 5 Slow compression damping force adjuster page 4 23 6 Rebound damping force adjuster page 4 23 7 Shift pedal page 4 15 8 Engine oil filter cartridge page 7 14 9 Engine oil drain bolt page 7 14 UBN6EAE0 book Page 1 Friday November 12 2021 10 40 AM ...

Page 14: ...S motor fuse page 7 35 4 Battery page 7 34 5 Spring preload adjuster page 4 21 6 Rebound damping force adjuster page 4 21 7 Compression damping force adjuster page 4 21 8 Coolant reservoir page 7 18 9 Engine oil filler cap page 7 14 10 Engine oil dipstick page 7 14 11 Brake pedal page 4 16 12 Rear brake fluid reservoir page 7 26 UBN6EAE0 book Page 2 Friday November 12 2021 10 40 AM ...

Page 15: ...4 3 5 6 7 8 1 Clutch lever page 4 15 2 Left handlebar switches page 4 3 3 Main switch steering lock page 4 2 4 Multi function meter unit page 4 7 5 Front brake fluid reservoir page 7 26 6 Right handlebar switches page 4 3 7 Brake lever page 4 16 8 Throttle grip page 7 20 UBN6EAE0 book Page 3 Friday November 12 2021 10 40 AM ...

Page 16: ...rrent drive mode is shown in the drive mode display page 4 10 The current drive mode is saved when the vehicle is turned off Mode STD Mode STD is suitable for various rid ing conditions This mode allows the rider to enjoy smooth and sporty drivability from the low speed range to the high speed range Mode A Mode A offers a sportier engine re sponse in the low to mid speed range compared to mode STD...

Page 17: ...ip pery surfaces The indicator light flashes when traction control has engaged You may notice slight changes in engine and ex haust sounds when the system has en gaged When the traction control system is turned off the indicator light will come on TIP When the vehicle is turned on the traction control system is turned on and set to the last used traction control system setting The current traction...

Page 18: ...ease traction control 1 2 3 4 5 6 TIP The traction control system settings can also be changed when moving in straight line if the throttle grip is held in a fixed position for two seconds while in 4th 5th or 6th gear WARNING EWA18940 Take extra precaution when chang ing modes while riding Resetting the traction control sys tem The traction control system will auto matically disable when the front...

Page 19: ...hen the shift switch detects motion in the shift pedal engine power and drive torque are momentarily adjusted to allow the upshift to occur TIP The quick shifter operates when travel ing at least 20 km h 12 mi h with an engine speed of 2000 r min or higher and only when accelerating It does not operate when the clutch lever is pulled NOTICE ECA26261 To prevent drivetrain damage al ways use the clu...

Page 20: ...standard keys as well as keys of other immobilizer systems away from the code re registering key Keep other immobilizer system keys away from the main switch as they may cause signal interfer ence NOTICE ECA11823 DO NOT LOSE THE CODE RE REG ISTERING KEY CONTACT YOUR DEALER IMMEDIATELY IF IT IS LOST If the code re registering key is lost the existing standard keys can still be used to start the veh...

Page 21: ...arge do not leave the key in the on position without the engine running The headlight comes on automat ically when the engine is started The headlight will stay on until the key is turned to OFF even if the engine stalls EAU10664 OFF All electrical systems are off The key can be removed WARNING EWA10062 Never turn the key to OFF or LOCK while the vehicle is moving Otherwise the electrical systems ...

Page 22: ...this switch to flash the headlight and to mark the start of each lap when using the lap timer TIP When the dimmer switch is set to the passing switch has no ef fect EAU66030 Horn switch Press this switch to sound the horn 1 Push 2 Turn 1 2 1 Dimmer switch 2 Pass switch 3 Traction control system switch TCS 4 Turn signal switch 5 Horn switch 5 4 2 3 1 1 Stop Run Start switch 2 Drive mode switch MODE...

Page 23: ...omes on when the high beam of the headlight is switched on EAU11259 Oil level warning light This warning light comes on when the engine oil level is low To prevent en gine damage replenish the engine oil as soon as possible Even if the oil level is sufficient the warning light may flicker when riding on a slope or during sudden accelera tion or deceleration but this is not a malfunction If a probl...

Page 24: ... the warning light does not come on initially when the vehicle is turned on or if the warning light remains on have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical circuit NOTICE ECA10022 Do not continue to operate the en gine if it is overheating TIP For radiator fan equipped vehi cles the radiator fan s automati cally switch on or off according to the coolant temperature in the ra diator If the engine over...

Page 25: ...light will stop flashing however the immobi lizer system is still enabled The electrical circuit of the indicator light can be checked by turning the key to ON The indicator light should come on for a few seconds and then go off If the indicator light does not come on initially when the key is turned to ON if the indicator light remains on or if the indicator light flashes in a pattern if a proble...

Page 26: ...h the SELECT button for one second The and GPS icons require accessory parts to function Speedometer The speedometer shows the vehicle s traveling speed Tachometer The electric tachometer shows the en gine speed as measured by the rota tional velocity of the crankshaft in revolutions per minute r min When the vehicle is first powered on the ta chometer needle will sweep once across the r min range...

Page 27: ...order the most recent lap is designated L1 and L19 will become L20 In the case of fast lap history any new fast lap within the top 20 will be in serted and the previous F20 will be pushed out of the history To use the lap timer 1 Push the RESET button for one second to set the lap timer to the counting ready state the colon and period will flash 2 Push the pass switch to start the lap timer 3 Push...

Page 28: ...ne second to exit and re turn to the lap timer Coolant temperature display This display indicates the temperature of the coolant from 41 C to 124 C in 1 C increments If the coolant temperature is between 117 and 124 C the coolant tempera ture display flashes and the coolant temperature warning light comes on If this occurs reduce the load on the en gine by riding at a moderate pace at low rpm unti...

Page 29: ...e is dis played When the air temperature display is selected A is displayed for one second and then the air tem perature is displayed When the air temperature is below 9 C 9 C will be displayed The temperature displayed may vary from the actual ambient tem perature Transmission gear display This display shows the selected gear The neutral position is indicated by and by the neutral indicator light...

Page 30: ...l reserve tripmeter instantaneous fuel consumption average fuel consumption total fuel used Navigating the multi function dis play Push the SELECT button to change between the odometer ODO tripme ters TRIP 1 and TRIP 2 instanta neous fuel consumption km L L 100 km or MPG average fuel consumption AVE _ _ _ _ km L AVE _ _ _ _ L 100 km or AVE _ _ _ _ MPG and total fuel used _ _ _ in the follow ing or...

Page 31: ... manually after refueling and traveling 5 km 3 mi it will reset auto matically and disappear from the dis play Instantaneous fuel consumption This function calculates the fuel con sumption under current riding condi tions The instantaneous fuel consumption display can be set to either km L or L 100 km when using kilometers or to MPG when using miles When us ing kilometers push the SELECT button fo...

Page 32: ...of fuel is shown TIP To reset the average fuel con sumption display push the RE SET button for one second After resetting the average fuel consumption display _ _ _ _ will be shown until the vehicle has traveled 1 km 0 6 mi Total fuel used This display shows the total amount of fuel that has been used since it was last reset When using kilometers this figure is shown in liters When using miles thi...

Page 33: ...t ac tivity settings On the shift light will come on when activated This set ting is selected when the shift light stays on Flash the shift light will flash when activated This setting is selected when the shift light flashes four times per sec ond Off the shift light is deacti vated in other words it will not come on or flash This setting is selected when the shift light flashes once every two se...

Page 34: ...htness and shift light control mode EAU12823 Clutch lever To disengage the drivetrain from the engine such as when shifting gears pull the clutch lever toward to the han dlebar Release the lever to engage the clutch and transmit power to the rear wheel TIP The lever should be pulled rapidly and released slowly for smooth shifting See page 6 3 EAU12876 Shift pedal The shift pedal is located on the ...

Page 35: ...l electronic con trol system which acts on the front and rear brakes independently Operate the brakes with ABS as you would conventional brakes If the ABS is activated a pulsating sensation may be felt at the brake lever or brake ped al In this situation continue to apply the brakes and let the ABS work do not pump the brakes as this will re duce braking effectiveness WARNING EWA16051 Always keep ...

Page 36: ... is op erating However special tools are required so please consult your Yamaha dealer NOTICE ECA20100 Be careful not to damage the wheel sensor or wheel sensor rotor other wise improper performance of the ABS will result EAU13077 Fuel tank cap To open the fuel tank cap Open the fuel tank cap lock cover in sert the key and then turn it 1 4 turn clockwise The lock will be released and the fuel tank...

Page 37: ...tion such as the pilot lights of water heaters and clothes dryers 2 Do not overfill the fuel tank When refueling be sure to insert the pump nozzle into the fuel tank filler hole Stop filling when the fuel reaches the bottom of the filler tube Because fuel expands when it heats up heat from the engine or the sun can cause fuel to spill out of the fuel tank 3 Wipe up any spilled fuel immedi ately NO...

Page 38: ... mark Gasohol There are two types of gasohol gaso hol containing ethanol and that con taining methanol Gasohol containing ethanol can be used if the ethanol con tent does not exceed 10 E10 Gas ohol containing methanol is not recommended by Yamaha because it can cause damage to the fuel system or vehicle performance problems NOTICE ECA11401 Use only unleaded gasoline The use of leaded gasoline will...

Page 39: ...information EAU13435 Catalytic converter The exhaust system contains catalytic converter s to reduce harmful exhaust emissions WARNING EWA10863 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 to...

Page 40: ...ped with adjustable suspension The spring preload re bound damping force and compres sion damping force of each leg can be adjusted WARNING EWA10181 Always adjust both fork legs equally otherwise poor handling and loss of stability may result NOTICE ECA24120 Use extra care to avoid scratch ing the anodized finish of the adjusting nuts and bolts when making suspension adjust ments To avoid damaging...

Page 41: ...ound damping force To set the rebound damping force turn the adjuster in direction a until it stops and then count the clicks in di rection b TIP When turning the damping force adjuster in direction a the 0 click position and the 1 click position may be the same When turning the damping force adjuster in direction b it may click beyond the stated specifica 1 Spring preload adjusting nut Spring pre...

Page 42: ...EAU79933 Adjusting the shock absorber assembly This model is equipped with adjustable suspension The spring preload re bound damping force fast compres sion damping force and slow compression damping force can be adjusted NOTICE ECA10102 To avoid damaging the mechanism do not attempt to turn beyond the maximum or minimum settings Spring preload 1 Loosen the locknut 2 Turn the adjusting nut in dire...

Page 43: ... count the clicks in di rection b TIP When turning the damping force adjuster in direction a the 0 click position and the 1 click position may be the same When turning the damping force adjuster in direction b it may click beyond the stated specifica 1 Locknut 2 Spring preload adjusting nut 3 Special wrench 4 Extension bar 1 Distance A 1 3 4 2 a b 1 Spring preload Minimum soft Distance A 84 9 mm 3...

Page 44: ... increase the compression damping force Turn the adjusting bolt in direction b to decrease the compression damping force To set the compression damping force turn the adjuster in direction a until it stops and then count the clicks in direction b TIP When turning the damping force adjuster in direction a the 0 click position and the 1 click position may be the same When turning the damping force a...

Page 45: ...hock absorber assembly to a Yamaha dealer for any service EAU15283 EXUP system This model is equipped with Yamaha s EXUP EXhaust Ultimate Power valve system This system boosts engine power by means of a valve that regu lates the inner diameter of the exhaust pipe The EXUP system valve is con stantly adjusted in accordance with the engine speed by a computer con trolled servomotor NOTICE ECA10192 T...

Page 46: ...ct the operator resulting in a possible loss of control Yamaha s ignition circuit cut off system has been designed to assist the operator in fulfilling the respon sibility of raising the sidestand be fore starting off Therefore check this system regularly and have a Yamaha dealer repair it if it does not function properly EAU57952 Ignition circuit cut off system This system prevents in gear engine...

Page 47: ...s stalled 10 Move the sidestand up 11 Pull the clutch lever 12 Push the start switch Does the engine start The system is OK The motorcycle can be ridden YES NO YES NO YES NO The neutral switch may not be working The motorcycle should not be ridden until checked by a Yamaha dealer The clutch switch may not be working The motorcycle should not be ridden until checked by a Yamaha dealer The sidestand...

Page 48: ...nts 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 damage and check hose connections 4 18 4 20 Engine oil Check oil level in engine If necessary add recommended oil to specified level Check vehicle for oil leakage 7 14 Coolant Check coolant level in reservoir If necessary...

Page 49: ...le grip free play and lubricate ca ble and grip housing 7 20 7 30 Control cables Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate if necessary 7 30 Drive chain Check chain slack Adjust if necessary Check chain condition Lubricate if necessary 7 28 7 29 Wheels and tires Check for damage Check tire condition and tread depth Check air pressure Correct if necessary 7 20 7 23 Brake and shift pedals Make su...

Page 50: ...ightened 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 27 ITEM CHECKS PAGE UBN6EAE0 book Page 3 Friday November 12 2021 10 40 AM ...

Page 51: ... themselves to the correct operating clearances During this period prolonged full throt tle operation or any condition that might result in engine overheating must be avoided EAU17085 0 1000 km 0 600 mi Avoid prolonged operation above 8300 r min NOTICE After 1000 km 600 mi of operation the engine oil must be changed and the oil filter car tridge or element replaced ECA10303 1000 1600 km 600 1000 m...

Page 52: ...light does not work as described above have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle 3 Shift the transmission into the neutral position 4 Start the engine by pushing the start switch 5 Release the start switch when the engine starts or after 5 seconds Wait 10 seconds before pressing the switch again to allow battery voltage to restore NOTICE ECA11043 For maximum engine life never ac celerate hard when th...

Page 53: ... changing gears to avoid damaging the engine transmission and drivetrain EAU85370 To start out and accelerate 1 Pull the clutch lever to disengage the clutch 2 Shift the transmission into first gear The neutral indicator light should go out 3 Open the throttle gradually and at the same time release the clutch lever slowly 4 After starting out close the throt tle and at the same time quickly pull t...

Page 54: ... speed is too high could make the rear wheel lose traction or the engine to over rev This could cause loss of control an accident and injury It could also cause engine or drive train dam age EAU17214 Parking When parking stop the engine and then remove the key from the main switch WARNING EWA10312 Since the engine and exhaust system can become very hot park in a place where pedestri ans or childre...

Page 55: ...erforming 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 1 2 for more in formation about carbon monox ide WARNING EWA15461 Brake discs calipers dru...

Page 56: ...provided are intended to assist you in the performance of pre ventive maintenance and minor re pairs However a torque wrench and other tools are necessary to perform certain maintenance work correctly TIP If you do not have the tools or experi ence required for a particular job have your Yamaha dealer perform it for you UBN6EAE0 book Page 2 Friday November 12 2021 10 40 AM ...

Page 57: ...EAU71051 Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system NO ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB ODOMETER READING ANNUAL CHECK 1000 km 600 mi 10000 km 6000 mi 20000 km 12000 mi 30000 km 18000 mi 40000 km 24000 mi 1 Fuel line Check fuel hoses for cracks or damage Replace if necessary 2 Spark plugs Check condition Adjust gap and clean Replace 3 Valve clearance Check and adjust Every 40000 km 240...

Page 58: ...ssary 7 Air induction sys tem Check the air cut off valve reed valve and hose for damage Replace any damaged parts if necessary NO ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB ODOMETER READING ANNUAL CHECK 1000 km 600 mi 10000 km 6000 mi 20000 km 12000 mi 30000 km 18000 mi 40000 km 24000 mi UBN6EAE0 book Page 4 Friday November 12 2021 10 40 AM ...

Page 59: ...0 mi 3 Clutch Check operation Adjust 4 Front brake Check operation fluid level and for fluid leakage Replace brake pads if necessary 5 Rear brake Check operation fluid level and for fluid leakage Replace brake pads if necessary 6 Brake hoses Check for cracks or damage Replace Every 4 years 7 Brake fluid Change Every 2 years 8 Wheels Check runout and for damage Replace if necessary 9 Tires Check tr...

Page 60: ...erately repack with lithium soap based grease 14 Chassis fasteners Make sure that all nuts bolts and screws are properly tightened 15 Brake lever pivot shaft Lubricate with silicone grease 16 Brake pedal pivot shaft Lubricate with lithium soap based grease 17 Clutch lever pivot shaft Lubricate with lithium soap based grease 18 Shift pedal pivot shaft Lubricate with lithium soap based grease 19 Sid...

Page 61: ...nge warm engine before draining Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage 25 Engine oil filter car tridge Replace 26 Cooling system Check coolant level and vehicle for coolant leakage Change Every 3 years 27 EXUP system Check operation cable free play and pulley position 28 Front and rear brake switches Check operation 29 Moving parts and cables Lubricate NO ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB ODOMETE...

Page 62: ... the rear brake master cylinder the internal components of the front brake master cylinder the brake calipers and change the brake fluid Replace the brake hoses every four years or sooner if cracked or damaged 30 Throttle grip hous ing and cable Check operation and free play Adjust the throttle cable free play if necessary Lubricate the throttle grip housing and cable 31 Lights signals and switche...

Page 63: ...cribed in this chapter Refer to this section each time a cowl ing needs to be removed and installed EAU94601 Cowling A To remove the cowling 1 Remove the bolts quick fasten ers and quick fastener screw 1 Cowling A 2 Cowling B 1 2 1 Cowling C 2 Cowling D 1 2 1 Cowling A 2 Bolt 3 Quick fastener screw 1 Bolt 1 3 2 2 1 UBN6EAE0 book Page 9 Friday November 12 2021 10 40 AM ...

Page 64: ...into the slots 2 Slide the cowling as shown 3 Install the bolts quick fasteners and quick fastener screw TIP Install the bolts loosely then install the quick fasteners and quick fastener screw and then tighten the bolts Cowling B To remove the cowling 1 Remove cowling A 2 Remove cowling B by removing the bolts 1 Quick fastener 1 Cowling A 1 1 1 Cowling A 1 Cowling A 1 1 1 Cowling A 1 UBN6EAE0 book...

Page 65: ...owling C To remove the cowling 1 Remove the bolts quick fastener and quick fastener screw 2 Slide the cowling as shown 3 Remove the cowling by removing the upper projections from the slots 1 Cowling B 2 Bolt 1 2 2 1 Cowling C 2 Bolt 3 Quick fastener screw 1 Bolt 1 2 2 3 1 1 Quick fastener 1 Cowling C 1 1 UBN6EAE0 book Page 11 Friday November 12 2021 10 40 AM ...

Page 66: ... loosely then install the quick fastener and quick fastener screw and then tighten the bolts Cowling D To remove the cowling 1 Remove cowling C 2 Remove cowling D by removing the bolts To install the cowling 1 Place cowling D in its original po sition and then install the bolts 2 Install cowling C 1 Cowling C 1 Cowling C 1 1 1 Cowling C 1 1 Cowling D 2 Bolt 2 1 2 UBN6EAE0 book Page 12 Friday Novem...

Page 67: ...cessive carbon or other deposits it should be replaced Before installing a spark plug the spark plug gap should be measured with a wire thickness gauge and if necessary adjusted to specification Clean the surface of the spark plug gasket and its mating surface and then wipe off any grime from the spark plug threads TIP If a torque wrench is not available when installing a spark plug a good estimat...

Page 68: ...icle on a level sur face and hold it in an upright posi tion A slight tilt to the side can result in a false reading 2 Start the engine warm it up for several minutes and then turn it off 3 Wait a few minutes for the oil level to settle for an accurate reading 4 Remove the engine oil dipstick and wipe it clean insert it back into the hole without screwing it in and then remove it again to check th...

Page 69: ...used oil 5 Remove the engine oil filler cap the engine oil drain bolt and its gasket to drain the oil from the crankcase TIP Skip steps 6 12 if the oil filter cartridge is not being replaced 6 Remove the shift arm bolt and then pull the shift arm off the shift shaft 7 Remove the fuel tank breather hose and overflow hose from the guides 8 Remove the oil filter cartridge with an oil filter wrench 1 ...

Page 70: ...h the mark on the shift shaft and installing the shift arm bolt then tightening it to the specified torque NOTICE Be sure to align the slot and mark to ensure proper shifting If the slot and mark are not aligned the shift arm will not move cor rectly and you may not be able to shift up or down ECA24140 13 Install the engine oil drain bolt and its new gasket and then tighten the bolt to the specifi...

Page 71: ... if the oil level is correct immediately turn the engine off and have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle 18 Turn the engine off and then check the oil level and correct it if necessary 19 Check the dipstick O ring for damage and replace it if neces sary 20 Install the cowlings EAU85450 Why Yamalube YAMALUBE oil is a Genuine YAMAHA Part born of the engineers passion and belief that engine oil is an ...

Page 72: ...he coolant reservoir cap Never at tempt to remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot EWA15162 5 Add coolant to the maximum level mark NOTICE If coolant is not available use distilled water or soft tap water instead Do not use hard water or salt water since it is harmful to the engine If water has been used instead of coolant replace it with cool ant as soon as possible other wise the cooling ...

Page 73: ...mpt to remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot EWA10382 EAU36765 Air filter element The air filter element must be replaced at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart Have a Yamaha dealer replace the air filter element EAU44735 Checking the engine idling speed Check the engine idling speed and if necessary have it corrected by a Yamaha dealer Engine idling ...

Page 74: ...his service must be performed when the engine is cold EAU73595 Tires Tires are the only 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 pressur...

Page 75: ...operating the vehi cle with excessively worn tires decreases riding stability and can lead to loss of control The replacement of all wheel and 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 i...

Page 76: ...event air pressure leakage Use only the tire valves and valve cores listed below to avoid tire deflation during a ride After extensive tests only the tires list ed below are approved for this model by Yamaha WARNING EWA10601 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 tir...

Page 77: ...ave a Yamaha dealer replace the wheel Do not attempt even the smallest repair to the wheel A de formed 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 EAU94630 Adjusting the clutch lever free play Measure the c...

Page 78: ...n the adjusting nut in di rection b 5 Tighten the locknut 6 Install the cowling EAU37914 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 EWA14212 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 hydraulic syste...

Page 79: ...a Yamaha dealer EAU22393 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 EAU36891 Front brake pads Each front brake pad is provided with wear indicators which allows you to check the brake pad wear without hav ing to disassemble the brake To check the brake pad wear check the...

Page 80: ...40262 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 WARNING EWA16011 Improper maintenance can result in loss of braking ability Observe these precautions Insufficient brake fluid may al low air to enter the brake sys...

Page 81: ...ys clean up spilled fluid 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 system 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 EAU22734 C...

Page 82: ... cle and can lead to chain slip page or breakage To prevent this from occurring keep the drive chain slack within the specified limits ECA10572 EAU74260 To adjust the drive chain slack Consult a Yamaha dealer before ad justing the drive chain slack 1 Loosen the axle nut and the lock nut on each side of the swingarm 2 To tighten the drive chain turn the drive chain slack adjusting bolt on each side...

Page 83: ...l quickly wear out especially when riding in dusty or wet areas Service the drive chain as follows NOTICE ECA10584 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 a drive chain cleaner and a small soft brush NOTICE To prevent dam aging the O rings do not clean the drive chain with steam cleaners high pressure wa...

Page 84: ...possible to prevent unsafe condi tions EWA10712 EAU23115 Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable The operation of the throttle grip should be checked before each ride In addition the cable should be lubricat ed by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance chart The throttle cable is equipped with a rubber cover Make sure that the cover is securely installe...

Page 85: ...dal pivots should be lu bricated if necessary Brake pedal Shift pedal EAU23144 Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers The operation of the brake 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 UBN6EAE0 book Page 31 Friday November 12 2021 10 40 AM ...

Page 86: ... or repair it Otherwise the sidestand could contact the ground and distract the operator re sulting in a possible loss of control EAUM1653 Lubricating the swingarm piv ots The swingarm pivots must be lubricat ed by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart Recommended lubricants Brake lever Silicone grease Clutch lever Lithium soap based grease Re...

Page 87: ... times to check if the front fork compresses and re bounds smoothly NOTICE ECA10591 If any damage is found or the front fork does not operate smoothly have a Yamaha dealer check or re pair it EAU23285 Checking the steering Worn or loose steering bearings may cause danger Therefore the operation of the steering must be checked as fol lows at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and l...

Page 88: ...sul furic acid which causes severe burns Avoid any contact with skin eyes or clothing and al ways shield your eyes when working near batteries In case of contact administer the fol lowing FIRST AID EXTERNAL Flush with plenty of water INTERNAL Drink large quan tities of water or milk and im mediately call a physician EYES Flush with water for 15 minutes and seek prompt medical attention Batteries p...

Page 89: ...l be stored for more than two months check it at least once a month and fully charge it if necessary 3 Fully charge the battery before in stallation NOTICE When install ing the battery be sure to turn the main switch off then con nect the positive lead before connecting the negative lead ECA16842 4 After installation make sure that the battery leads are properly con nected to the battery terminals...

Page 90: ...injection system fuse 3 ABS ECU fuse 4 Terminal fuse 1 for optional equipment 5 Electronic throttle valve fuse 6 Backup fuse for clock and immobilizer sys tem 7 ABS solenoid fuse 8 Spare fuse 2 1 3 4 5 8 6 7 1 Fuse box 2 2 Hazard fuse 3 Headlight fuse 4 Ignition fuse 5 Signaling system fuse 6 Right radiator fan motor fuse 7 Left radiator fan motor fuse 8 Spare fuse 2 1 3 4 5 8 6 7 Specified fuses ...

Page 91: ... the fuel compression or ignition systems for example can cause poor starting and loss of power The following troubleshooting charts represent quick and easy procedures for checking these vital systems your self However should your motorcycle require any repair take it to a Yamaha dealer whose skilled technicians have the necessary tools experience and know how to service the motorcycle properly U...

Page 92: ...odic maintenance and adjustment 7 38 7 heaters or furnaces Gasoline or gasoline vapors can ignite or ex plode causing severe injury or prop erty damage UBN6EAE0 book Page 38 Friday November 12 2021 10 40 AM ...

Page 93: ... a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle Remove the spark plug and check the electrodes 3 Ignition Wipe off with a dry cloth and correct the spark plug gap or replace the spark plug s 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 battery is good Dry Wet Try start...

Page 94: ...opped 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 cool ant 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...

Page 95: ...ay be sprayed with salt as a de icing method This salt can stay on the roads well into spring so be sure to wash the underside and chassis parts after riding in such areas Genuine Yamaha care and main tenance products are sold under the YAMALUBE brand in many markets worldwide See your Yamaha dealer for addi tional cleaning tips NOTICE ECA26280 Improper cleaning can cause cos metic and mechanical ...

Page 96: ...h for hard to reach places NOTICE Use cold water if the vehicle has been exposed to salt Warm wa ter will increase salt s corrosive properties ECA26301 3 For windshield equipped vehicles Clean the windshield with a soft towel or sponge dampened with water and a pH neutral detergent If necessary use a high quality windshield cleaner or polish for motorcycles NOTICE Never use any strong chemicals to...

Page 97: ...ants left on the brakes or tires can cause loss of control Make sure there is no lubricant or wax on the brakes or tires If necessary wash the tires with warm water and a mild deter gent If necessary clean the brake discs and pads with brake cleaner or acetone Before riding at higher speeds test the vehicle s braking per formance and cornering behav ior EAU83472 Storage Always store the vehicle in...

Page 98: ...is will limit spark ing during the next step d Turn the engine over several times with the starter This will coat the cylinder wall with oil WARNING To prevent dam age or injury from sparking make sure to ground the spark plug electrodes while turning the engine over EWA10952 e Remove the spark plug cap from the spark plug and then install the spark plug and the spark plug cap 7 Lubricate all cont...

Page 99: ... Engine oil quantity Oil change 2 40 L 2 54 US qt 2 11 Imp qt With oil filter removal 2 60 L 2 75 US qt 2 29 Imp qt Coolant quantity Coolant reservoir up to the maximum level mark 0 25 L 0 26 US qt 0 22 Imp qt Radiator including all routes 2 30 L 2 43 US qt 2 02 Imp qt Fuel Recommended fuel Unleaded gasoline E10 acceptable Octane number RON 95 Fuel tank capacity 17 L 4 5 US gal 3 7 Imp gal Fuel re...

Page 100: ...l weight of rider cargo and accessories Front brake Type Hydraulic dual disc brake Rear brake Type Hydraulic single disc brake Front suspension Type Telescopic fork Rear suspension Type Swingarm link suspension Electrical system System voltage 12 V Battery Model YTZ7S Voltage capacity 12 V 6 0 Ah 10 HR UBN6EAE0 book Page 2 Friday November 12 2021 10 40 AM ...

Page 101: ...L NUMBER MODEL LABEL INFORMATION EAU26401 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 may be used to register your motorcy cle with the licensing authority in your area EAU26442 Engine serial number The engine serial numb...

Page 102: ...tisti cal analysis and development purpos es Although the sensors and recorded data will vary by model the main data points are Vehicle status and engine perfor mance data Fuel injection and emission relat ed data This data will be uploaded only when a special Yamaha diagnostic tool is at tached to the vehicle such as when maintenance checks or service proce dures are performed Vehicle data upload...

Page 103: ...es related to the han dling of vehicle data Even in this case Yamaha will require the contractor to properly handle the vehicle data we provided and Yamaha will appropriate ly manage the data With the consent of the vehicle owner Where obligated by law For use by Yamaha in litigation When the data is not related to an individual vehicle nor owner UBN6EAE0 book Page 3 Friday November 12 2021 10 40 ...

Page 104: ...1 Front fork checking 7 33 Fuel 4 18 Fuel level warning light 4 5 Fuel tank cap 4 17 Fuel tank overflow hose 4 20 Fuses replacing 7 35 H Handlebar switches 4 3 High beam indicator light 4 4 Horn switch 4 3 I Identification numbers 10 1 Ignition circuit cut off system 4 27 Immobilizer system 4 1 Immobilizer system indicator light 4 6 Indicator lights and warning lights 4 4 M Main switch steering lo...

Page 105: ...ght 4 6 Traction control system switch 4 4 Troubleshooting 7 37 Troubleshooting chart 7 39 Turn signal indicator light 4 4 V Valve clearance 7 20 Vehicle identification number 10 1 W Wheel bearings checking 7 34 Wheels 7 23 Y Yamalube 7 17 UBN6EAE0 book Page 2 Friday November 12 2021 10 40 AM ...

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