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2004.08-2.7
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YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
5SL-28199-12
LIT-11626-18-45
YZF-R6T(C)
OWNER’S MANUAL
Страница 1: ...PRINTED IN JAPAN 2004 08 2 7 1 CR E PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER YAMAHA MOTOR CO LTD 5SL 28199 12 LIT 11626 18 45 YZF R6T C OWNER S MANUAL...
Страница 2: ...EAU10041 U5SL12E0 book Page 1 Monday August 9 2004 10 51 AM...
Страница 3: ...ycle If you have any questions concerning the operation or maintenance of your motorcycle please consult a Yamaha dealer The design and manufacture of this Yamaha motorcycle fully comply with the emis...
Страница 4: ...onsult your Yamaha dealer WARNING EWA10010 PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL AND THE YOU AND YOUR MOTORCYCLE RIDING TIPS BOOKLET CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY BEFORE OPERATING THIS MOTORCYCLE DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERA...
Страница 5: ...INED IN SAFE AND PROPER RIDING TECHNIQUES REGULAR INSPECTIONS AND CAREFUL MAINTENANCE ALONG WITH GOOD RIDING SKILLS WILL ENSURE THAT YOU SAFELY ENJOY THE CAPABILITIES AND THE RELIABILITY OF THIS MOTOR...
Страница 6: ...tion U S A 1st edition August 2004 All rights reserved Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Corporation U S A is expressly prohibited Printed in Japan P N...
Страница 7: ...aintenance and lubrication chart 6 4 Removing and installing cowlings and panels 6 8 Checking the spark plugs 6 10 Canister for California only 6 11 Engine oil and oil filter cartridge 6 11 Coolant 6...
Страница 8: ...shooting charts 6 44 MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE 7 1 Care 7 1 Storage 7 3 SPECIFICATIONS 8 1 CONSUMER INFORMATION 9 1 Identification numbers 9 1 Reporting safety defects 9 3 Motorcycle noise regulatio...
Страница 9: ...ents have been caused by an automobile driver who did not see the motorcycle Making yourself conspicuous ap pears to be very effective in reduc ing the chance of this type of accident Therefore Wear a...
Страница 10: ...hield or goggles Wind in your unprotected eyes could contribute to an impairment of vision that could delay seeing a hazard The use of a jacket heavy boots trousers gloves etc is effective in preventi...
Страница 11: ...caution when selecting and installing any ac cessories Keep the following guidelines in mind as well as those provided under Load ing when mounting accessories Never install accessories or carry carg...
Страница 12: ...equate ventilation Always turn the engine off before leaving the motorcycle unattended and remove the key from the main switch When parking the motor cycle note the following The engine and exhaust sy...
Страница 13: ...SAFETY INFORMATION 1 5 1 EAU10381 Location of important labels Please read the following important labels carefully before operating this vehicle U5SL12E0 book Page 5 Monday August 9 2004 10 51 AM...
Страница 14: ...UTION Cleaning with alkaline or acid cleaner gasoline or solvent will damage windshield Use neutral detergent 5JW 00 WARNING Improper loading can cause loss of control Read owner s manual for proper l...
Страница 15: ...SAFETY INFORMATION 1 7 1 California only 9 California only 10 California only 8 U5SL12E0 book Page 7 Monday August 9 2004 10 51 AM...
Страница 16: ...ing preload adjusting ring page 3 18 6 Shock absorber assembly compression damping force adjusting screw page 3 18 7 Owner s tool kit page 6 1 8 Shock absorber assembly rebound damping force adjusting...
Страница 17: ...page 6 35 5 Battery page 6 34 6 Air filter element page 6 18 7 Front brake fluid reservoir page 6 27 8 Radiator cap page 6 14 9 Coolant drain bolt page 6 15 10 Engine oil filler cap page 6 11 11 Brak...
Страница 18: ...3 10 2 Left handlebar switches page 3 9 3 Multi function display page 3 6 4 Main switch steering lock page 3 1 5 Tachometer page 3 5 6 Right handlebar switches page 3 9 7 Throttle grip page 6 20 8 Br...
Страница 19: ...U10660 OFF All electrical systems are off The key can be removed EAU10680 LOCK The steering is locked and all electrical systems are off The key can be re moved To lock the steering 1 Turn the handleb...
Страница 20: ...dealer check the electrical cir cuit NOTE Even if the oil level is sufficient the warning light may flicker when riding on a slope or during sudden acceleration or deceleration but this is not a malfu...
Страница 21: ...el level detection circuit is defective the following cycle will be repeated until the malfunction is corrected The fuel level warning light will flash eight times then go off for 2 5 seconds If this...
Страница 22: ...K Go ahead with riding 117 139 C 242 283 F Temperature display flashes Warning light comes on Stop the vehicle and allow it to idle until the coolant temperature goes down If the temperature does not...
Страница 23: ...orm the rider when it is time to shift to the next higher gear The electrical circuit of the indicator light can be checked by turning the key to ON If the indicator light does not come on for a few s...
Страница 24: ...TRIP 2 ODO If the fuel level warning light comes on see page 3 2 the odometer display will automatically change to the fuel re serve tripmeter mode F TRIP and start counting the distance traveled fro...
Страница 25: ...ake the fol lowing settings in the order listed be low Display brightness This function allows you to adjust the brightness of the multi function display to suit the outside lighting conditions Shift...
Страница 26: ...the indicator light flashes four times per second The indicator light is deacti vated in other words it will not come on or flash This setting is selected when the indicator light flashes once every t...
Страница 27: ...indicator light 2 Push the SELECT button to con firm the selected engine speed The control mode changes to the shift timing indicator light bright ness function To adjust the shift timing indicator l...
Страница 28: ...is switch to to stop the engine in case of an emergen cy such as when the vehicle overturns or when the throttle cable is stuck EAU12710 Start switch Push this switch to crank the engine with the star...
Страница 29: ...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 whi...
Страница 30: ...tank cap can be opened To close the fuel tank cap 1 Push the fuel tank cap into position with the key inserted in the lock 2 Turn the key counterclockwise to the original position remove it and then c...
Страница 31: ...n de signed to use premium unleaded gaso line with a pump octane number R M 2 of 91 or higher or a research octane number of 95 or higher If knocking or pinging occurs use a gasoline of a different br...
Страница 32: ...r Never park the vehicle near pos sible fire hazards such as grass or other materials that easily burn Do not allow the engine to idle too long EAU14091 Seats Rider seat To remove the rider seat Pull...
Страница 33: ...Remove the passenger seat See page 3 14 2 Attach the helmet to a helmet hold er and then securely install the passenger seat WARNING EWA11040 Never ride with a helmet attached to a helmet holder since...
Страница 34: ...ing screws WARNING EWA10180 Always adjust both fork legs equal ly otherwise poor handling and loss of stability may result Spring preload To increase the spring preload and thereby harden the suspensi...
Страница 35: ...ettings NOTE Although the total number of clicks of a damping force adjusting mechanism may not exactly match the above spec ifications due to small differences in production the actual number of clic...
Страница 36: ...ng force and thereby harden the rebound damp ing turn the adjusting screw in direction a To decrease the rebound damping force and thereby soften the rebound damping turn the adjusting screw in di rec...
Страница 37: ...held re sponsible for property damage or personal injury that may result from improper handling Do not tamper with or attempt to open the gas cylinder Do not subject the shock ab sorber to an open fla...
Страница 38: ...the respon sibility of raising the sidestand be fore starting off Therefore check this system regularly as described below and have a Yamaha dealer re pair it if it does not function proper ly EAU153...
Страница 39: ...r the engine has stalled 10 Move the sidestand up 11 Keep the clutch lever pulled 12 Push the start switch Does the engine start The system is OK The motorcycle can be ridden This check is most reliab...
Страница 40: ...uences Therefore it is very important in addition to a thorough visual inspec tion to check the following points before each ride NOTE Pre operation checks should be made each time the vehicle is used...
Страница 41: ...ft or spongy have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system Check brake pads for wear Replace if necessary Check fluid level in reservoir If necessary add recommended brake fluid to specified level Check h...
Страница 42: ...Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate pedal pivoting points if necessary 6 31 Brake and clutch levers Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary 6 31 Sidest...
Страница 43: ...Before starting the engine check the function of the igni tion circuit cut off system ac cording to the procedure described on page 3 20 Never ride with the sidestand down 1 Turn the key to ON and ma...
Страница 44: ...ON ECA10260 Even with the transmission in the neutral position do not coast for long periods of time with the engine off and do not tow the motorcycle for long dis tances The transmission is properly...
Страница 45: ...on EAU16740 Recommended shift points The recommended shift points during acceleration and deceleration are shown in the table below EAU16841 Engine break in There is never a more important period in t...
Страница 46: ...the engine break in period immediately have a Yamaha dealer check the vehi cle EAU17212 Parking When parking stop the engine and then remove the key from the main switch WARNING EWA10310 Since the en...
Страница 47: ...ONTROL THESE CONTROLS NOT ONLY FUNCTION TO ENSURE CLEANER AIR BUT ARE ALSO VITAL TO PROPER EN GINE OPERATION AND MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE IN THE FOLLOW ING PERIODIC MAINTENANCE CHARTS THE SERVICES RELATED...
Страница 48: ...RNING EWA10340 Modifications not approved by Yamaha may cause loss of perfor mance excessive emissions and render the vehicle unsafe for use Consult a Yamaha dealer before at tempting any changes U5SL...
Страница 49: ...heck condition Adjust gap and clean Replace every 8000 mi 13000 km or 12 months Replace Replace 3 Valve clearance Check and adjust valve clearance when engine is cold Every 26600 mi 42000 km 4 Crankca...
Страница 50: ...lutch Check operation Adjust or replace cable 3 Front brake Check operation fluid level and for fluid leakage Replace brake pads if necessary 4 Rear brake Check operation fluid level and for fluid lea...
Страница 51: ...ths Repack 12 Chassis fasteners Check all chassis fitting and fas teners Correct if necessary 13 Brake and clutch le ver pivot shafts Apply lithium soap based grease all purpose grease lightly 14 Brak...
Страница 52: ...e 22 Cooling system Check hoses for cracks or dam age Replace if necessary Change with ethylene glycol anti freeze coolant every 24 months Change 23 Control cables Apply Yamaha chain and cable lube or...
Страница 53: ...ually wet or dusty areas Hydraulic brake service After disassembling the brake master cylinders and calipers always change the fluid Regularly check the brake fluid levels and fill the reservoirs as r...
Страница 54: ...is chapter Refer to this section each time a cowling or panel needs to be re moved and installed EAU19012 Cowlings A and B To remove one of the cowlings Remove the bolts and quick fasteners slide the...
Страница 55: ...on and then install the bolts and quick fasteners NOTE Make sure that the tabs at the front of each cowling fit side by side as shown and that all slots and projections fit to gether EAU19461 Panels A...
Страница 56: ...the vehicle is ridden normally and all spark plugs installed in the en gine should have the same color If any spark plug shows a distinctly different color the engine could be defective Do not attemp...
Страница 57: ...rging of fuel vapor into the atmosphere Before operating this vehicle make sure to check the fol lowing Check each hose connection Check each hose and canister for cracks or damage Replace if dam aged...
Страница 58: ...oil dipstick and then install and tight en the oil filler cap To change the engine oil with or without oil filter cartridge replace ment 1 Start the engine warm it up for several minutes and then tur...
Страница 59: ...hten it to the specified torque with a torque wrench 9 Install the coolant reservoir cover by installing the bolts 10 Install the cowling 11 Install the engine oil drain bolt and then tighten it to th...
Страница 60: ...mediately turn the engine off and have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle 14 Turn the engine off and then check the oil level and correct it if necessary EAU20070 Coolant The coolant level should be ch...
Страница 61: ...have a Yamaha dealer check the antifreeze content of the coolant as soon as possible otherwise the effectiveness of the coolant will be reduced WARNING EWA10380 Never attempt to remove the radiator ca...
Страница 62: ...ngine is hot 6 Remove the coolant drain bolt to drain the cooling system 7 Loosen the clamp screw and then disconnect the radiator hose to drain the radiator 8 Remove the coolant reservoir cov er by r...
Страница 63: ...ark and then install the coolant reservoir cap 17 Insert the fuel hoses into the guide place them in their original posi tions and then install the coolant reservoir cover by installing the bolts 18 P...
Страница 64: ...the radiator cap to check the coolant level in the radiator If necessary add sufficient coolant until it reaches the top of the radia tor and then install the radiator cap 21 Start the engine and then...
Страница 65: ...ated in the air filter case The engine should never be op erated without the air filter ele ment installed otherwise the piston s and or cylinder s may become excessively worn 8 Install the air filter...
Страница 66: ...duct is not blocked Clean the screen if nec essary EAU21381 Checking the throttle cable free play The throttle cable free play should mea sure 6 0 8 0 mm 0 24 0 31 in at the throttle grip Periodicall...
Страница 67: ...quals the ambient temperature The tire air pressure must be ad justed in accordance with the riding speed and with the total weight of rider passenger car go and accessories approved for this model WA...
Страница 68: ...motorcycle If a tire tread shows crosswise lines minimum tread depth if the tire has a nail or glass fragments in it or if the sidewall is cracked con tact a Yamaha dealer immediately and have the tir...
Страница 69: ...er 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 tires Other tires may run the danger of bursting at super high...
Страница 70: ...to develop its optimal characteris tics EAU22011 Accessories and replacement parts WARNING EWA10621 This vehicle is not designed to pull a trailer or to be attached to a sidecar The accessories or re...
Страница 71: ...the specified clutch lever free play cannot be obtained as described above proceed as follows 1 Fully turn the adjusting bolt at the clutch lever in direction a to loos en the clutch cable 2 Remove co...
Страница 72: ...ied in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart EAU22410 Front brake pads Each front brake pad is provided with a wear indicator which allows you to check the brake pad wear without hav ing to d...
Страница 73: ...e recommended quality brake fluid otherwise the rubber seals may deteriorate causing leakage and poor braking perfor mance Refill with the same type of brake fluid Mixing fluids may result in a harmfu...
Страница 74: ...upright po sition NOTE When checking and adjusting the drive chain slack the motorcycle should be positioned straight up and there should be no weight on it 2 Shift the transmission into the neu tral...
Страница 75: ...specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrica tion chart otherwise it will quickly wear out especially when riding in dusty or wet areas Service the drive chain as follows CAUTION ECA10581 The dri...
Страница 76: ...ove smoothly have a Yamaha dealer check or replace it WARNING EWA10710 Damage to the outer housing of ca bles may result in internal rusting and cause interference with cable movement Replace damaged...
Страница 77: ...pedal pivots should be lu bricated if necessary EAU23140 Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers Brake lever Clutch lever The operation of the brake and clutch levers should be checked b...
Страница 78: ...idestand does not move up and down smoothly have a Yamaha dealer check or repair it EAUM1650 Lubricating the swingarm pivots The swingarm pivots must be lubricat ed at the intervals specified in the p...
Страница 79: ...o check if the front fork compresses and rebounds smoothly CAUTION ECA10590 If any damage is found or the front fork does not operate smoothly have a Yamaha dealer check or re pair it EAU23280 Checkin...
Страница 80: ...ed to check the electrolyte or to add distilled water To charge the battery Have a Yamaha dealer charge the bat tery as soon as possible if it seems to have discharged Keep in mind that the battery te...
Страница 81: ...month and fully charge it if necessary 3 Fully charge the battery before in stallation 4 After installation make sure that the battery leads are properly con nected to the battery terminals CAUTION E...
Страница 82: ...0 Replacing a headlight bulb This model is equipped with quartz bulb headlights If a headlight bulb burns out replace it as follows 1 Remove panel B if replacing the left headlight bulb or panel A if...
Страница 83: ...e from oil otherwise the transpar ency of the glass the luminosity of the bulb and the bulb life will be adversely affected Thor oughly clean off any dirt and fin gerprints on the headlight bulb using...
Страница 84: ...g it in and turning it counter clockwise 3 Insert a new bulb into the socket push it in and then turn it clock wise until it stops 4 Install the lens by installing the screw CAUTION ECA11190 Do not ov...
Страница 85: ...a stable and level position before starting any maintenance A strong wooden box can be placed under the engine for added stability To service the front wheel 1 Stabilize the rear of the motorcycle by...
Страница 86: ...brake caliper on each side by removing the bolts 5 Remove the axle bolt push the wheel axle out from the left side and then remove the wheel CAUTION ECA11050 Do not apply the brake after the brake cal...
Страница 87: ...torque 9 Tap the outer side of the right fork leg with a rubber mallet to align it with the end of the wheel axle 10 Tighten wheel axle pinch bolt D and then tighten pinch bolt C to the specified tor...
Страница 88: ...r sprocket NOTE If the drive chain is difficult to re move remove the wheel axle first and then lift the wheel upward enough to remove the drive chain from the rear sprocket The drive chain cannot be...
Страница 89: ...ctory trouble may occur dur ing operation Any problem in the fuel compression or ignition systems for example can cause poor starting and loss of power The following troubleshooting charts represent q...
Страница 90: ...pression Check the ignition Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle Remove the spark plugs and check the electrodes 3 Ignition Wipe off with a dry cloth and correct the spark plug gaps or replace the s...
Страница 91: ...hissing sound has stopped press down on the cap while turning it counterclockwise and then remove the cap NOTE If coolant is not available tap water can be temporarily used instead provided that it is...
Страница 92: ...irt do not leave the cleaner on the af fected area any longer than in structed Also thoroughly rinse the area off with water immedi ately dry it and then apply a cor rosion protection spray Improper c...
Страница 93: ...drying the motorcycle apply a corrosion protection spray on all metal including chrome and nick el plated surfaces to prevent cor rosion After cleaning 1 Dry the motorcycle with a chamois or an absor...
Страница 94: ...ore storing your motorcycle for sev eral months 1 Follow all the instructions in the Care section of this chapter 2 Fill up the fuel tank and add fuel stabilizer if available to prevent the fuel tank...
Страница 95: ...y month in order to prevent the tires from becoming degraded in one spot 6 Cover the muffler outlet with a plastic bag to prevent moisture from entering it 7 Remove the battery and fully charge it Sto...
Страница 96: ...t 2 60 L 2 75 US qt 2 29 Imp qt Cooling system Coolant reservoir capacity up to the maximum level mark 0 25 L 0 26 US qt 0 22 Imp qt Radiator capacity including all routes 2 15 L 2 27 US qt 1 89 Imp q...
Страница 97: ...421 lb CAL 90 192 kg 198 423 lb U49 Front 250 kPa 36 psi 2 50 kgf cm Rear 290 kPa 42 psi 2 90 kgf cm High speed riding Front 250 kPa 36 psi 2 50 kgf cm Rear 290 kPa 42 psi 2 90 kgf cm Front wheel Whe...
Страница 98: ...t 12 V 5 0 W 1 Meter lighting LED Neutral indicator light LED High beam indicator light LED Oil level warning light LED Turn signal indicator light LED Fuel level warning light LED Coolant temperature...
Страница 99: ...tification number The key identification number is stamped into the key tag Record this number in the space provided and use it for reference when ordering a new key EAU26400 Vehicle identification nu...
Страница 100: ...is affixed to the frame under the rider seat See page 3 14 Record the information on this label in the space provided This information will be needed when ordering spare parts from a Yamaha dealer 1...
Страница 101: ...tigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your deale...
Страница 102: ...le for the purpose of noise control prior to its sale or delivery to the ultimate purchaser or while it is in use or 2 the use of the vehicle after such device or element of design has been removed or...
Страница 103: ...der that maintenance work is required It is not acceptable proof of maintenance work Maintenance interval Date of service Mileage Servicing dealer name and address Remarks 600 mi 1000 km or 1 month 40...
Страница 104: ...RMATION 9 6 9 36000 mi 55000 km or 54 months 40000 mi 61000 km or 60 months Maintenance interval Date of service Mileage Servicing dealer name and address Remarks U5SL12E0 book Page 6 Monday August 9...
Страница 105: ...CONSUMER INFORMATION 9 7 9 EAU26661 YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION U S A STREET AND ENDURO MOTORCYCLE LIMITED WARRANTY U5SL12E0 book Page 7 Monday August 9 2004 10 51 AM...
Страница 106: ...CONSUMER INFORMATION 9 8 9 U5SL12E0 book Page 8 Monday August 9 2004 10 51 AM...
Страница 107: ...repairs There s no deductible to pay and repairs aren t pro rated You don t have any out of pocket expenses for covered repairs In addition Travel and Recreation Interruption Protection TRIP is inclu...
Страница 108: ...d protection even after your Yamaha Limited Warranty expires A special note If visiting your dealer isn t convenient contact Yamaha with your Primary ID number your frame number We ll be happy to help...
Страница 109: ...2 Horn switch 3 10 I Identification numbers 9 1 Ignition circuit cut off system 3 20 Indicator and warning lights 3 2 K Key identification number 9 1 L Labels location of 1 5 License plate light bulb...
Страница 110: ...lights 3 2 Turn signal light bulb replacing 6 38 Turn signal switch 3 10 V Valve clearance 6 21 Vehicle identification number 9 1 W Warranty extended 9 9 Warranty limited 9 7 Wheel bearings checking...
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