Yamaha YZFR6X(C), Owner'S Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY INFORMATION ..................1-1
Location of important labels ...........1-5
DESCRIPTION ..................................2-1
Left view ..........................................2-1
Right view ........................................2-2
Controls and instruments ................2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS
.......................................3-1
Main switch/steering lock ................3-1
Indicator and warning lights ............3-2
Multi-function meter unit .................3-5
Handlebar switches ......................3-11
Clutch lever ..................................3-12
Shift pedal ....................................3-12
Brake lever ...................................3-12
Brake pedal ..................................3-13
Fuel tank cap ................................3-13
Fuel ..............................................3-14
Catalytic converters ......................3-15
Seats ............................................3-15
Helmet holding cable ....................3-17
Adjusting the front fork .................3-18
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ...................................3-20
Luggage strap holders ..................3-22
EXUP system ...............................3-23
Sidestand .....................................3-23
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........3-24
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ............. 4-1
Pre-operation check list ................. 4-2
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS
................................ 5-1
Starting the engine ......................... 5-1
Shifting ........................................... 5-2
Engine break-in .............................. 5-3
Parking ........................................... 5-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
MINOR REPAIR
................................. 6-1
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 cowlings
and panels .................................. 6-9
Checking the spark plugs ............ 6-13
Canister (for California only) ........ 6-14
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ... 6-14
Coolant ........................................ 6-18
Air filter element ........................... 6-21
Checking the engine idling
speed ........................................ 6-21
Checking the throttle cable free
play ........................................... 6-22
Valve clearance ........................... 6-22
Tires ............................................. 6-22
Cast wheels .................................. 6-25
Accessories and replacement
parts .......................................... 6-25
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ........................................... 6-26
Adjusting the rear brake light
switch ........................................ 6-27
Checking the front and rear
brake pads ................................ 6-27
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-28
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-29
Drive chain slack .......................... 6-29
Cleaning and lubricating
the drive chain .......................... 6-31
Checking and lubricating
the cables ................................. 6-32
Checking and lubricating
the throttle grip and cable ......... 6-32
Checking and lubricating
the brake and shift pedals ......... 6-32
Checking and lubricating
the brake and clutch levers ....... 6-33
Checking and lubricating
the sidestand ............................ 6-34
Lubricating the swingarm pivots ... 6-34
Checking the front fork ................. 6-34
Checking the steering .................. 6-35
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-36
Battery .......................................... 6-36
Replacing the fuses ...................... 6-37
Replacing a headlight bulb ........... 6-38
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