Yamaha R6S, Owner'S Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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9 *
Swingarm pivot
bearings
• Check bearing assemblies for
looseness.
• Moderately repack with lithium-
soap-based grease.
√
Repack.
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.
• Moderately repack with lithium-
soap-based grease every 16000
mi (25000 km) or 24 months.
√ √ √ √
Repack.
√
12 * Chassis fasteners
• Check all chassis fitting and fas-
teners.
• Correct if necessary.
√ √ √ √ √
13
Brake lever pivot
shaft
• Apply silicone grease lightly.
√ √ √ √ √
14
Brake pedal pivot
shaft
• Apply silicone grease lightly.
√ √ √ √ √
15
Clutch lever pivot
shaft
• Apply silicone grease lightly.
√ √ √ √ √
16
Shift pedal pivot
shaft • Apply lithium-soap-based grease
(all-purpose grease) lightly.
√ √ √ √ √
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
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