Yamaha YZFR6W, Owner'S Manual

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Clutch lever
The clutch lever is located at the left
handlebar grip. To disengage the
clutch, pull the lever toward the handle-
bar grip. To engage the clutch, release
the lever. The lever should be pulled
rapidly and released slowly for smooth
clutch operation.
The clutch lever is equipped with a
clutch switch, which is part of the igni-
tion circuit cut-off system. (See page
3-24.)
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Shift pedal
The shift pedal is located on the left
side of the engine and is used in com-
bination with the clutch lever when
shifting the gears of the 6-speed con-
stant-mesh transmission equipped on
this motorcycle.
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Brake lever
The brake lever is located at the right
handlebar grip. To apply the front
brake, pull the lever toward the handle-
bar grip.
The brake lever is equipped with a po-
sition adjusting knob. To adjust the dis-
tance between the brake lever and the
handlebar grip, turn the adjusting knob
while holding the lever pushed away
from the handlebar grip. When the de-
sired position is obtained, be sure to set
1. Clutch lever 1. Shift pedal 1. Brake lever
2. “ ” mark
3. Brake lever position adjusting knob
4. Distance between brake lever and handlebar
grip
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