Yamaha YZF-R6 Service Manual

Also see for 1999 YZF-R6: Service manual

Contents

3-2PERIODIC MAINTENANCE/LUBRICATION INTERVALS CHKADJNOTE:EVERYNo. ITEM CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE JOBS INITIAL(1,000 km)6,000 km or6 months(whichevercomes first)12,000 kmor12 months(whichevercomes first)15 * Chassis fasteners Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properlytightened. Tighten if necessary.√ √16 Sidestand Check operation. Lubricate and repair if necessary. √ √17 * Sidestand switch Check operation. Replace if necessary. √ √ √18 * Front fork Check operation and for oil leakage. Correct accordingly. √ √19 * Rear shock absorberassembly Check operation and shock absorber for oil leakage. Replace shock absorber assembly if necessary. √ √20 *Rear suspension relayarm and connectingarm pivoting points Check operation. Lubricate with lithium soap base grease every 24,000km or 24 months (whichever comes first).√ √21 * Carburetors Check engine idling speed, synchronization andstarter operation. Adjust if necessary.√ √ √22 Engine oil Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage. Correct if necessary. Change. (Warm engine before draining.)√ √ √23 Engine oil filter car-tridge Replace. √ √24 * Cooling system Check coolant level and vehicle for coolant leakage. Correct if necessary. Change coolant every 24,000 km or 24 months (which-ever comes first).√ √* Since these items require special tools, data and technical skills, they should be serviced by aYamaha dealer. The air filter element needs more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas. Hydraulic brake system.– Replace the brake fluid after disassembling the master cylinder or caliper cylinder.– Check the brake fluid level and add fluid as required.– Replace the master cylinder and caliper cylinder oil seals every two years.– Replace the brake hoses every four years, or if cracked or damaged.