YAMAHA YZF-R6 2001 Owner's Manual

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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3 To set the clock:
1. Push the “SELECT” button and
“RESET” button together for at
least two seconds.
2. When the hour digits start flashing,
push the “RESET” button to set
the hours.
3. Push the “SELECT” button, and
the minute digits will start flashing.
4. Push the “RESET” button to set
the minutes.
5. Push the “SELECT” button and
then release it to start the clock.
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Tachometer The electric tachometer allows the rider
to monitor the engine speed and keep it
within the ideal power range.
EC000003
CAUTION:@ Do not operate the engine in the ta-
chometer red zone.
Red zone: 15,500 r/min and above @1. Tachometer
2. Tachometer red zone
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Self-diagnosis device This model is equipped with a self-di-
agnosis device for the following electri-
cal circuits:l
throttle position sensor
l
speed sensor
If any of those circuits are defective,
the tachometer will repeatedly display
the following error code:
CB-11E
Use the table below to identify the
faulty electrical circuit.CB-28EIf the tachometer displays such an er-
ror code, note the circuit-specific num-
ber of r/min, and then have a Yamaha
dealer check the motorcycle.
EC000004
CAUTION:_ When the tachometer displays an
error code, the motorcycle should
be checked as soon as possible in
order to avoid engine damage. _
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Handlebar switches
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Pass switch “PASS”
Press this switch to flash the headlight.
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Dimmer switch
Set this switch to “ ” for the high
beam and to “ ” for the low beam.
0 r/min for
3 seconds
Circuit-specific
number of r/min
for 2.5 seconds
(See the table
below.)
Current
engine
speed for
3 seconds
Specific r/min
Faulty electrical circuit
3,000 r/min
Throttle position sensor
4,000 r/min
Speed sensor
1. Pass switch “PASS”
2. Dimmer switch
3. Turn signal switch
4. Horn switch “ ”
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Turn signal switch
To signal a right-hand turn, push this
switch to “ ”. To signal a left-hand
turn, push this switch to “ ”. When
released, the switch returns to the cen-
ter position. To cancel the turn signal
lights, push the switch in after it has re-
turned to the center position.
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Horn switch “ ”
Press this switch to sound the horn.
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Engine stop switch
Set this switch to “ ” to stop the en-
gine in case of an emergency, such as
when the motorcycle overturns or
when the throttle cable is stuck.
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Light switch
Set this switch to “ ” to turn on the
auxiliary lights, meter lighting and tail-
lights. Set the switch to “ ” to turn on
the headlight also.
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Start switch “ ”
Push this switch to crank the engine
with the starter.
EC000005
CAUTION:@ See page 5-1 for starting instruc-
tions prior to starting the engine. @
1. Engine stop switch
2. Light switch
3. Start switch “ ”
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Clutch lever The clutch lever is located at the left
handlebar grip. To disengage the
clutch, pull the lever toward the handle-
bar grip. To engage the clutch, release
the lever. The lever should be pulled
rapidly and released slowly for smooth
clutch operation.
The clutch lever is equipped with a
clutch switch, which is part of the ignition
circuit cut-off system. (See page 3-23
for an explanation of the ignition circuit
cut-off system.)
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Shift pedal The shift pedal is located on the left
side of the engine and is used in com-
bination with the clutch lever when
shifting the gears of the 6-speed con-
stant-mesh transmission equipped on
this motorcycle.
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Brake lever The brake lever is located at the right
handlebar grip. To apply the front
brake, pull the lever toward the handle-
bar grip.
1. Clutch lever
1. Shift pedal
1. Brake lever
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The brake lever is equipped with a po-
sition adjusting dial. To adjust the dis-
tance between the brake lever and the
handlebar grip, turn the adjusting dial
while holding the lever pushed away
from the handlebar grip. Make sure that
the appropriate setting on the adjusting
dial is aligned with the arrow mark on
the brake lever.
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Brake pedal The brake pedal is on the right side of
the motorcycle. To apply the rear
brake, press down on the brake pedal.
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Anti-theft alarm (optional) This motorcycle can be equipped with
an optional anti-theft alarm by a
Yamaha dealer. Contact a Yamaha
dealer for more information.
1. Brake lever position adjusting dial
2. Arrow mark
a. Distance between brake lever and handlebar
grip
1. Brake pedal
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Fuel tank cap To open the fuel tank cap
Open the fuel tank cap lock cover, in-
sert the key into the lock, and then turn
it 1/4 turn clockwise. The lock will be re-
leased and the fuel tank cap can be
opened.
To close the fuel tank cap
1. Push the fuel tank cap into posi-
tion with the key inserted in the
lock. 2. Turn the key counterclockwise to
the original position, remove it,
and then close the lock cover.
NOTE:@ The fuel tank cap cannot be closed un-
less the key is in the lock. In addition,
the key cannot be removed if the cap is
not properly closed and locked. @
EWA00025
WARNING
@ Make sure that the fuel tank cap is
properly closed before riding. @
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Fuel Make sure that there is sufficient fuel in
the tank. Fill the fuel tank to the bottom
of the filler tube as shown in the
illustration.
EW000130
WARNING
@ l
Do not overfill the fuel tank, oth-
erwise it may overflow when the
fuel warms up and expands.
l
Avoid spilling fuel on the hot
engine.
@
1. Fuel tank cap lock cover
2. Unlock.
1. Fuel tank filler tube
2. Fuel level
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EAU00185
CAUTION:@ Immediately wipe off spilled fuel
with a clean, dry, soft cloth, since
fuel may deteriorate painted surfac-
es or plastic parts. @
EAU00191
NOTE:@ If knocking (or pinging) occurs, use
gasoline of a different brand or with a
higher octane grade. @
EAU02955
Fuel tank breather hose Before operating the motorcycle:l
Check the fuel tank breather hose
connection.
l
Check the fuel tank breather hose
for cracks or damage, and replace
it if damaged.
l
Make sure that the end of the fuel
tank breather hose is not blocked,
and clean it if necessary. Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline with a
research octane number of 91 or
higher
Fuel tank capacity:
Total amount:
17 L
Reserve amount:
3.5 L
1. Fuel tank breather hoseLeft side
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Starter (choke) lever Starting a cold engine requires a richer
air-fuel mixture, which is supplied by
the starter (choke).
Move the lever in direction
a to turn on
the starter (choke).
Move the lever in direction
b to turn off
the starter (choke).
ECA00038
CAUTION:@ Do not use the starter (choke) for
more than 3 minutes as the exhaust
pipe may discolor from excessive
heat. In addition, extended use of
the starter (choke) will cause after-
burning. If this occurs, turn off the
starter (choke). @
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Seats Rider seat
To remove the rider seatLift up the rear corners of the rider seat
as shown, remove the bolts, and then
pull the seat off.
1. Starter (choke) lever
1. Bolt (´ 2)
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To install the rider seat
Insert the projection on the front of the
rider seat into the seat holder as
shown, place the seat in the original
position, and then install the bolts.Passenger seat
To remove the passenger seat
1. Insert the key into the seat lock,
and then turn it counterclockwise.
2. While holding the key in that posi-
tion, lift the front of the passenger
seat and pull it forward.To install the passenger seat
1. Insert the projection on the rear of
the passenger seat into the seat
holder as shown, and then push
the front of the seat down to lock it
in place.
2. Remove the key.NOTE:@ Make sure that the seats are properly
secured before riding. @
1. Projection
2. Seat holder
1. Passenger seat lock
2. Unlock.Left side
1. Projection
2. Seat holder
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Helmet holders The helmet holders are located on the
bottom of the passenger seat.
To secure a helmet to a helmet hold-
er
1. Remove the passenger seat. (See
page 3-14 for removal and instal-
lation procedures.)
2. Attach the helmet to a helmet
holder, and then securely install
the passenger seat.
EWA00015
WARNING
_ Never ride with a helmet attached to
a helmet holder, since the helmet
may hit objects, causing loss of
control and possibly an accident. _To release the helmet from a helmet
holder
Remove the passenger seat, remove
the helmet from the helmet holder, and
then install the seat.
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Storage compartment The storage compartment is located
under the passenger seat. (See
page 3-14 for passenger seat removal
and installation procedures.)
This storage compartment is designed
to hold a genuine Yamaha U-LOCK.
(Other locks may not fit.)
1. Helmet holder (´ 2)
1. Rubber cap
2. Owner’s tool kit
3. Hole (´ 2)
4. U-LOCK bar (optional)
5. Lock of U-LOCK (optional)
6. Strap (´ 2)
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