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YAMAHA YZF-R6 2003 Owners Manual OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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Starting the engine  ............................................................................ 5-1
Shifting .................................................

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YAMAHA YZF-R6 2003 Owners Manual 5-1
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5-OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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WARNING
@ 
Become thoroughly familiar
with all operating controls and
their functions before riding.
Consult a Yamaha dealer re-
gardin

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YAMAHA YZF-R6 2003 Owners Manual OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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5 3. Start the engine by pushing the
start switch.
NOTE:_ If the engine fails to start, release the
start switch, wait a few seconds, and
then try again. Each

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YAMAHA YZF-R6 2003 Owners Manual OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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5
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Recommended shift points 
(for Switzerland only) The recommended shift points during
acceleration are shown in the table be-
low.CF-02ENOTE:_ When

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YAMAHA YZF-R6 2003 Owners Manual OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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5
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0–1,000 km
Avoid prolonged operation above
7,000 r/min.
1,000–1,600 km
Avoid prolonged operation above
9,000 r/min.
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CAUTION:_ After

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YAMAHA YZF-R6 2003 Owners Manual 6
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Owner’s tool kit  .................................................... 6-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication chart ......... 6-2
Removing and installing co

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YAMAHA YZF-R6 2003 Owners Manual PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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10
*TiresCheck tread depth and for damage.
Replace if necessary.
Check air pressure.
Correct if necessary.√√√√ √
11*Wheel bearingsCheck beari

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6 To install the panel
1. Fit the tabs on the panel into the
slots and slide it backward.
2. Install the bolts.
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Checking the spark plugs The spark pl

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YAMAHA YZF-R6 2003 Owners Manual PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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6Before installing a spark plug, the spark
plug gap should be measured with a
wire thickness gauge and, if necessary,
adjusted to specification.
Clean the sur

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YAMAHA YZF-R6 2003 Owners Manual PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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6 4. Remove the engine oil dipstick
and wipe it clean, insert it back into
the hole (without screwing it in),
and then remove it again to check
the oil level