alarm YAMAHA YZF-R6 2004 Owners Manual

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 and warning lights ............3-3
Tachometer ....................................3-8
Multi-function display ......................3-8
Anti-theft alarm (optional) .............3-12
Handlebar switches ......................3-12
Clutch lever ...................................3-14
Shift pedal .....................................3-14
Brake lever ...................................3-14
Brake pedal ..................................3-15
Fuel tank cap ................................3-15
Fuel ...............................................3-16
Fuel tank breather hose ................3-17
Catalytic converter ........................3-17
Seats ............................................3-17
Helmet holders .............................3-18
Storage compartment ...................3-19
Adjusting the front fork ..................3-20
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ...................................3-22
Luggage strap holders ..................3-23Sidestand ..................................... 3-24
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........ 3-24
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS............. 4-1
Pre-operation check list .................. 4-2
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 MINOR REPAIR........................ 6-1
Owner’s tool kit ............................... 6-1
Periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 6-2
Removing and installing
cowlings and panels ................... 6-6
Checking the spark plugs ............... 6-8
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ..... 6-9
Coolant ......................................... 6-12
Checking the air filter element ...... 6-16
Air intake duct .............................. 6-18
Adjusting the engine idling
speed ........................................ 6-18
Adjusting the throttle cable
free play .................................... 6-19Adjusting the valve clearance ...... 6-19
Tires ............................................. 6-19
Cast wheels ................................. 6-22
Adjusting the clutch lever
free play .................................... 6-22
Adjusting the brake pedal
position ..................................... 6-23
Adjusting the rear brake light
switch ....................................... 6-24
Checking the front and rear brake
pads .......................................... 6-24
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-25
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-26
Drive chain slack .......................... 6-26
Lubricating the drive chain ........... 6-28
Checking and lubricating the
cables ....................................... 6-28
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-29
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals .............. 6-29
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............ 6-30
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand .................................. 6-30
Checking the front fork ................. 6-31
Checking the steering .................. 6-31
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-32
Battery ......................................... 6-32
Replacing the fuses ..................... 6-33
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-12
3To adjust the shift timing indicator light
brightness1. Push the “RESET” button to select
the desired indicator light bright-
ness level.
2. Push the “SELECT” button to con-
firm the selected indicator light
brightness level. The multi-func-
tion display will return to the odom-
eter, tripmeter or clock mode.
EAU12330
Anti-theft alarm (optional) This model can be equipped with an
optional anti-theft alarm by a Yamaha
dealer. Contact a Yamaha dealer for
more information.
EAU12342
Handlebar switches Left1. Pass switch “”
2. Dimmer switch “/”
3. Turn signal switch “/”
4. Horn switch “”
5. Hazard switch “”
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INDEXAAir filter element, checking .................... 6-16
Air intake duct ....................................... 6-18
Anti-theft alarm (optional)...................... 3-12
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-37BBattery................................................... 6-32
Brake and clutch levers, checking
and lubricating .................................... 6-30
Brake and shift pedals, checking
and lubricating .................................... 6-29
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-26
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-25
Brake lever ............................................ 3-14
Brake pedal ........................................... 3-15
Brake pedal position, adjusting ............. 6-23CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-28
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-17
Clutch lever ........................................... 3-14
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ............ 6-22
Coolant.................................................. 6-12
Coolant temperature warning light .......... 3-5
Cowlings and panels, removing and
installing................................................ 6-6DDimmer switch ...................................... 3-13
Drive chain, lubricating.......................... 6-28
Drive chain slack ................................... 6-26EEngine break-in ....................................... 5-3
Engine idling speed............................... 6-18
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge .............. 6-9Engine stop switch................................ 3-13
Engine trouble warning light ................... 3-7
FFront and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-24
Front fork, adjusting .............................. 3-20
Front fork, checking .............................. 6-31
Fuel....................................................... 3-16
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing........ 5-3
Fuel level warning light ........................... 3-4
Fuel tank breather hose........................ 3-17
Fuel tank cap ........................................ 3-15
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-33HHandlebar switches .............................. 3-12
Hazard switch ....................................... 3-13
Headlight bulb, replacing ...................... 6-35
Helmet holders ..................................... 3-18
High beam indicator light ........................ 3-4
Horn switch ........................................... 3-13IIdentification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................ 3-24
Immobilizer system ................................. 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light........... 3-7
Indicator and warning lights .................... 3-3KKey identification number ....................... 9-1LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ........ 6-37
Luggage strap holders .......................... 3-23MMain switch/steering lock........................ 3-2
Model label ............................................. 9-2
Multi-function display .............................. 3-8
NNeutral indicator light .............................. 3-4OOil level warning light .............................. 3-4PParking .................................................... 5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Pass switch ........................................... 3-13
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart ...................................................... 6-2
Pre-operation check list........................... 4-2RRear brake light switch, adjusting ......... 6-24SSafety information ................................... 1-1
Seats ..................................................... 3-17
Shifting .................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ............................................. 3-14
Shift timing indicator light ........................ 3-7
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting .... 3-22
Sidestand .............................................. 3-24
Sidestand, checking and lubricating...... 6-30
Spark plugs, checking ............................. 6-8
Specifications .......................................... 8-1
Starting the engine .................................. 5-1
Start switch............................................ 3-13
Steering, checking................................. 6-31
Storage.................................................... 7-3
Storage compartment............................ 3-19
Supporting the motorcycle .................... 6-38TTachometer ............................................. 3-8
Tail/brake light ....................................... 6-36
Throttle cable free play, adjusting ......... 6-19
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