Yamaha YZF-R6P, Owner'S Manual

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6
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Periodic maintenance ..........................................6-1
Owner’s tool kit ....................................................6-1
Periodic maintenance chart for the emission
control system ...................................................6-3
General maintenance and lubrication chart .........6-4
Removing and installing the cowlings
and panel ...........................................................6-7
Checking the spark plugs ....................................6-9
Canister (for California only) ..............................6-11
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ........................6-11
Coolant ..............................................................6-15
Checking the air filter element ...........................6-19
Air intake duct ....................................................6-21
Adjusting the carburetors ...................................6-22
Adjusting the throttle cable free play ..................6-22
Adjusting the valve clearance ............................6-22
Tires ...................................................................6-23
Cast wheels .......................................................6-26
Accessories and replacement parts ..................6-26
Adjusting the clutch lever free play ....................6-27
Adjusting the brake pedal position .....................6-28
Adjusting the rear brake light switch ..................6-28
Checking the front and rear brake pads .............6-29
Checking the brake fluid level ............................6-30
Changing the brake fluid ................................... 6-31
Drive chain slack ............................................... 6-31
Lubricating the drive chain ................................ 6-33
Checking and lubricating the cables ................. 6-34
Checking and lubricating the throttle
grip and cable ................................................. 6-34
Checking and lubricating the brake and
clutch levers .................................................... 6-34
Checking and lubricating the brake and
shift pedals ...................................................... 6-35
Checking and lubricating the sidestand ............ 6-35
Lubricating the rear suspension ........................ 6-36
Checking the front fork ...................................... 6-36
Checking the steering ....................................... 6-37
Checking the wheel bearings ............................ 6-37
Battery ............................................................... 6-38
Replacing the fuses .......................................... 6-39
Replacing a headlight bulb ................................ 6-41
Tail/brake light ................................................... 6-42
Replacing a turn signal light bulb ...................... 6-42
Supporting the motorcycle ................................ 6-43
Front wheel ....................................................... 6-43
Rear wheel ........................................................ 6-45
Troubleshooting ................................................. 6-46
Troubleshooting charts ...................................... 6-47
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