engine coolant YAMAHA R6 RACE 2022 User Guide

Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
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En gine overheatin g
WARNING
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Do not remove the ra diator cap when the en gine an d ra diator are hot. Scal din g hot flui d an d steam may be
b lown out un der pressure, which coul d cause serious injury. Be sure to wait until the en gine has coole d.
 Place a thick rag , like a towel, over the ra diator cap, an d then slowly rotate the cap counterclockwise to the
d etent to allow any resi dual pressure to escape. When the hissin g soun d has stopped , press down on the cap
while turnin g it counterclockwise, an d then remove the cap.TIPIf coolant is not available, tap water can be temporarily used instead, provided that it is changed to the recommended cool-
ant as soon as possible.
Wait until the
engine has cooled.
Check the coolant level in the
reservoir and radiator.
The coolant level
is OK.The coolant level is low.
Check the cooling system
for leakage.
Have a Yamaha dealer checkand repair the cooling system.Add coolant. (See TIP.)
Start the engine. If the engine overheats again,
have a
Yamaha dealer check
and repair the cooling system.
There is
leakage.
There is
no leakage.
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Specifications
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Dimensions:Overall length:2040 mm (80.3 in)
Overall width:
695 mm (27.4 in)
Overall height: 1150 mm (45.3 in)
Seat height: 850 mm (33.5 in)
Wheelbase:
1375 mm (54.1 in)
Ground clearance: 130 mm (5.12 in)
Minimum turning radius: 3.6 m (11.81 ft)Wei ght:Curb weight:
190 kg (419 lb)Engine:Combustion cycle:
4-stroke
Cooling system: Liquid cooled
Valve train: DOHC
Cylinder arrangement:
Inline
Number of cylinders: 4-cylinder
Displacement: 599 cm³
Bore × stroke:
67.0 × 42.5 mm (2.64 × 1.67 in) Starting system:
Electric starter
Engine oil:Recommended brand:
SAE viscosity grades:
10W-40
Recommended engine oil grade:
API service SG type or higher, JASO
standard MA
Engine oil quantity:
Oil change: 2.40 L (2.54 US qt, 2.11 Imp.qt)
With oil filter removal:
2.60 L (2.75 US qt, 2.29 Imp.qt)Coolant quantity:Coolant reservoir (up to the maximum level
mark):0.25 L (0.26 US qt, 0.22 Imp.qt)
Radiator (including all routes): 2.30 L (2.43 US qt, 2.02 Imp.qt)Fuel:Recommended fuel:Premium unleaded gasoline (E10
acceptable)
Fuel tank capacity: 17 L (4.5 US gal, 3.7 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount: 3.4 L (0.90 US gal, 0.75 Imp.gal)
Fuel injection:Throttle body:ID mark: BN64 20Drivetrain:Gear ratio:
1st:2.583 (31/12)
2nd:
2.000 (32/16)
3rd: 1.667 (30/18)
4th: 1.444 (26/18)
5th:
1.286 (27/21)
6th: 1.150 (23/20)Front tire:Type:
Tubeless
Size: 120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
Manufacturer/model: DUNLOP/SPORTMAX D214F
Manufacturer/model:
BRIDGESTONE/BATTLAX HYPERSPORT
S21FRear tire:Type:Tubeless
Size: 180/55ZR17M/C(73W)
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Index
AABS....................................................... 4-18
ABS warning light ................................... 4-7
Air filter element.................................... 7-20
Auxiliary DC connector ......................... 4-29BBattery .................................................. 7-35
Brake and clutch levers, checking
and lubricating ................................... 7-32
Brake and shift pedals, checking and lubricating........................................... 7-32
Brake fluid, changing............................ 7-28
Brake fluid level, checking.................... 7-27
Brake lever............................................ 4-17
Brake lever free play, checking ............ 7-25
Brake light switches ............................. 7-26
Brake pedal .......................................... 4-17CCables, checking and lubricating ......... 7-31
Canister ................................................ 7-14
Care ........................................................ 8-1
Catalytic converter ............................... 4-22
Clutch lever........................................... 4-16
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ........... 7-24
Coolant ................................................. 7-19
Coolant temperature warning light ......... 4-6
Cowlings and panels, removing and installing ............................................... 7-9DData recording, vehicle......................... 10-2
Diagnostic connector ........................... 10-2
Dimmer switch........................................ 4-4
D-mode (drive mode).............................. 3-1
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating ... 7-30 Drive chain slack .................................. 7-29
Drive mode switch ................................. 4-5
EEngine break-in ...................................... 6-3
Engine idling speed, checking ............. 7-20
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge........... 7-15
Engine overheating .............................. 7-42
Engine serial number ........................... 10-1
Engine trouble warning light .................. 4-6
EXUP system ....................................... 4-28FFront and rear brake pads, checking ... 7-26
Front fork, adjusting ............................. 4-24
Front fork, checking ............................. 7-34
Fuel ...................................................... 4-19
Fuel level warning light........................... 4-6
Fuel tank cap........................................ 4-19
Fuel tank overflow hose ....................... 4-21
Fuses, replacing ................................... 7-36HHandlebar switches ............................... 4-3
Hazard switch ........................................ 4-4
High beam indicator light ....................... 4-5
Horn switch ............................................ 4-4IIdentification numbers ......................... 10-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system .............. 4-30
Immobilizer system ................................ 4-1
Immobilizer system indicator light ......... 4-7
Indicator lights and warning lights ......... 4-5LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ....... 7-38MMain switch/steering lock ...................... 4-2Maintenance and lubrication, periodic ... 7-5
Maintenance, emission control
system .................................................. 7-3
Matte color, caution................................ 8-1
Model label ........................................... 10-1
Multi-function meter unit ........................ 4-8
NNeutral indicator light ............................. 4-5OOil level warning light .............................. 4-5PParking.................................................... 6-4
Part locations.......................................... 2-1
Pass switch............................................. 4-4QQuick shifter............................................ 3-4RRear view mirrors .................................. 4-23SSafety information................................... 1-1
Seats ..................................................... 4-22
Shifting.................................................... 6-2
Shift light ................................................. 4-7
Shift pedal............................................. 4-17
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting ... 4-26
Sidestand.............................................. 4-29
Sidestand, checking and lubricating .... 7-33
Spark plugs, checking .......................... 7-13
Special features ...................................... 3-1
Specifications ......................................... 9-1
Starting the engine ................................. 6-1
Steering, checking ................................ 7-34
Stop/Run/Start switch ............................ 4-4
Storage ................................................... 8-3
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