rear view mirror YAMAHA YZF-R6 2013 Owners Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY INFORMATION ..................1-1
DESCRIPTION  ..................................2-1
Left view ..........................................2-1
Right view ........................................2-2
Controls and instruments.................2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL 
FUNCTIONS .......................................3-1
Immobilizer system  .........................3-1
Main switch/steering lock ................3-2
Indicator lights and warning  lights ............................................3-4
Multi-function meter unit  .................3-8
Handlebar switches  ......................3-14
Clutch lever ...................................3-15
Shift pedal .....................................3-15
Brake lever  ...................................3-16
Brake pedal  ..................................3-16
Fuel tank cap  ................................3-17
Fuel ...............................................3-17
Fuel tank breather hose and  overflow hose  ............................3-19
Catalytic converters  ......................3-19
Seats ............................................3-20
Helmet holding cable  ....................3-21
Rear view mirrors  .........................3-22
Adjusting the front fork ..................3-22
Adjusting the shock absorber  assembly ...................................3-24
Luggage strap holders  ..................3-27 EXUP system  ............................... 3-27
Sidestand ..................................... 3-28
Ignition circuit cut-off system  ........ 3-28
FOR YOUR SAFETY – 
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ............. 4-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT 
RIDING POINTS ................................. 5-1
Starting the engine  ......................... 5-1
Shifting ........................................... 5-2
Tips for reducing fuel  consumption ............................... 5-3
Engine break-in  .............................. 5-3
Parking ........................................... 5-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND 
ADJUSTMENT ................................... 6-1
Owner’s tool kit ............................... 6-2
Periodic maintenance chart for  the emission control system  ....... 6-3
General maintenance and  lubrication chart  .......................... 6-4
Removing and installing cowlings  and panels  .................................. 6-8
Checking the spark plugs  ............. 6-12
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge  ... 6-13
Coolant ......................................... 6-16
Air filter element  ........................... 6-19
Checking the engine idling 
speed ........................................ 6-19 Checking the throttle grip free 
play ........................................... 6-19
Valve clearance  ........................... 6-20
Tires ............................................. 6-20
Cast wheels  ................................. 6-23
Adjusting the clutch lever free  play ........................................... 6-23
Checking the brake lever free 
play ........................................... 6-24
Brake light switches  ..................... 6-24
Checking the front and  rear brake pads  ........................ 6-25
Checking the brake fluid level  ...... 6-25
Changing the brake fluid  .............. 6-27
Drive chain slack .......................... 6-27
Cleaning and lubricating  the drive chain  .......................... 6-29
Checking and lubricating  the cables  ................................. 6-29
Checking and lubricating 
the throttle grip and cable  ......... 6-30
Checking and lubricating  the brake and shift pedals  ........ 6-30
Checking and lubricating  the brake and clutch levers  ...... 6-31
Checking and lubricating 
the sidestand  ............................ 6-31
Lubricating the swingarm  pivots ........................................ 6-32
Checking the front fork ................. 6-32
Checking the steering  .................. 6-33U1JSE1E0.book  Page 1  Wednesday, June 6, 2012  10:05 AM 
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-22
3
EAU39671
Rear view mirrors The rear view mirrors of this vehicle can
be folded forward or backward for park-
ing in narrow spaces. Fold the mirrors
back to their original position before
riding.
WARNING
EWA14371
Be sure to fold the rear view mirrors
back to their original position before
riding.
EAU38945
Adjusting the front fork 
WARNING
EWA10180
Always adjust both fork legs equal-
ly, otherwise poor handling and loss
of stability may result.This front fork is equipped with spring
preload adjusting bolts, rebound damp-
ing force adjusting screws, compres-
sion damping force adjusting bolts (for
fast compression damping) and com-
pression damping force adjusting bolts
(for slow compression damping).NOTICE
ECA10101
To avoid damaging the mechanism,
do not attempt to turn beyond the
maximum or minimum settings.Spring preload
To increase the spring preload and
thereby harden the suspension, turn
the adjusting bolt on each fork leg in di-
rection (a). To decrease the spring pre-
load and thereby soften the
suspension, turn the adjusting bolt on
each fork leg in direction (b).Align the appropriate groove on the ad-
justing mechanism with the top of the
front fork collar.
1. Riding position
2. Parking position
2
2
1
2
2
1
1. Spring preload adjusting bolt
1. Current setting
2. Front fork collar
1
1
(a) (b)
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INDEX
AAir filter element.................................... 6-19
Auxiliary light ........................................ 6-39BBattery .................................................. 6-33
Brake and clutch levers, checking and lubricating ..................... 6-31
Brake and shift pedals,  checking and lubricating ..................... 6-30
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-27
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-25
Brake lever ........................................... 3-16
Brake lever free play, checking ............ 6-24
Brake light switches .............................. 6-24
Brake pedal .......................................... 3-16CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-29
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converters .............................. 3-19
Clutch lever........................................... 3-15
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ........... 6-23
Coolant ................................................. 6-16
Coolant temperature warning light.......... 3-5
Cowlings and panels,  removing and installing......................... 6-8DDimmer switch ...................................... 3-14
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating .... 6-29
Drive chain slack .................................. 6-27EEngine break-in ...................................... 5-3
Engine idling speed, checking .............. 6-19
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ........... 6-13
Engine stop switch................................ 3-14 Engine trouble warning light .................... 3-7
EXUP system ........................................ 3-27
FFront and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-25
Front fork, adjusting .............................. 3-22
Front fork, checking...............................6-32
Fuel ....................................................... 3-17
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ........ 5-3
Fuel level warning light............................ 3-4
Fuel tank breather hose and 
overflow hose ...................................... 3-19
Fuel tank cap......................................... 3-17
Fuses, replacing .................................... 6-35HHandlebar switches ............................... 3-14
Hazard switch........................................ 3-15
Headlight bulb, replacing....................... 6-36
Helmet holding cable.............................3-21
High beam indicator light......................... 3-4
Horn switch ........................................... 3-14IIdentification numbers ............................. 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................. 3-28
Immobilizer system .................................3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light ........... 3-7
Indicator lights and warning lights ........... 3-4LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ......... 6-38
Luggage strap holders .......................... 3-27MMain switch/steering lock ........................ 3-2
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic..... 6-4
Maintenance, emission control system ... 6-3
Matte color, caution .................................7-1 Model label ............................................. 9-1
Multi-function meter unit ......................... 3-8
NNeutral indicator light .............................. 3-4OOil level warning light .............................. 3-4PParking.................................................... 5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Pass switch ........................................... 3-14RRear view mirrors.................................. 3-22SSafety information ................................... 1-1
Seats..................................................... 3-20
Shifting .................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ............................................. 3-15
Shift timing indicator light ........................ 3-7
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting .... 3-24
Sidestand .............................................. 3-28
Sidestand, checking and lubricating ..... 6-31
Spark plugs, checking........................... 6-12
Specifications.......................................... 8-1
Starting the engine.................................. 5-1
Start switch ........................................... 3-14
Steering, checking ................................ 6-33
Storage ................................................... 7-4
Supporting the motorcycle .................... 6-39
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................. 6-32TTail/brake light ...................................... 6-37
Throttle grip and cable, 
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-30
Throttle grip free play, checking............ 6-19
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