YAMAHA YZF-R6 2007 Owners Manual

CONSUMER INFORMATION
9-2
9
EAU26520
Model label
The model label is affixed to the frame
under the passenger seat. (See page
3-19.) Record the information on this la-
bel in the space provided. This informa-
tion will be needed when ordering
spare parts from a Yamaha dealer.
EAU38931
For solo riding For solo riding, a special cover to re-
place the passenger seat and covers to
insert into the cowling holes after re-
moving the passenger footrests were
handed out separately at the purchase
of the vehicle. Be sure to have a
Yamaha dealer install or remove these
covers, and make any changes in the
registration documentation for rider ca-
pacity if necessary.
1. Model label
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INDEXAAir filter element .................................... 6-17
Anti-theft alarm (optional)...................... 3-13
Auxiliary light bulb ................................. 6-36BBattery................................................... 6-31
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-28
Brake and shift pedals, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-27
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-24
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-23
Brake lever ............................................ 3-15
Brake pedal ........................................... 3-16CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-26
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-18
Caution, matte color ................................ 7-1
Clutch lever ........................................... 3-15
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ............ 6-21
Coolant.................................................. 6-14
Coolant temperature warning light .......... 3-4
Cowlings and panels, removing and
installing................................................ 6-6DDimmer switch ...................................... 3-14
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating .... 6-26
Drive chain slack ................................... 6-24EEngine break-in ....................................... 5-3
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ............ 6-11
Engine stop switch ................................ 3-14
Engine trouble warning light.................... 3-7EXUP system ....................................... 3-26
FFor solo riding ......................................... 9-2
Front and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-22
Front fork, adjusting .............................. 3-21
Front fork, checking .............................. 6-29
Fuel....................................................... 3-17
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing........ 5-3
Fuel level warning light ........................... 3-4
Fuel tank breather/overflow hose ......... 3-18
Fuel tank cap ........................................ 3-16
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-32HHandlebar switches .............................. 3-13
Hazard switch ....................................... 3-14
Headlight bulb, replacing ...................... 6-33
Helmet holding cable ............................ 3-20
High beam indicator light ........................ 3-4
Horn switch ........................................... 3-14IIdentification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................ 3-27
Immobilizer system ................................. 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light........... 3-7
Indicator and warning lights .................... 3-3KKey identification number ....................... 9-1LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ........ 6-35
Luggage strap holders .......................... 3-25MMain switch/steering lock........................ 3-2
Model label ............................................. 9-2
Multi-function meter unit ......................... 3-7
NNeutral indicator light .............................. 3-4OOil level warning light .............................. 3-4PParking .................................................... 5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Pass switch ........................................... 3-14
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart ...................................................... 6-2
Pre-operation check list........................... 4-2RRear brake light switch, adjusting ......... 6-22SSafety information ................................... 1-1
Seats ..................................................... 3-19
Shifting .................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ............................................. 3-15
Shift timing indicator light ........................ 3-7
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting .... 3-23
Sidestand .............................................. 3-26
Sidestand, checking and lubricating...... 6-28
Spark plugs, checking ........................... 6-10
Specifications .......................................... 8-1
Starting the engine .................................. 5-1
Start switch............................................ 3-14
Steering, checking................................. 6-30
Storage.................................................... 7-4
Supporting the motorcycle .................... 6-36
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................. 6-29TTail/brake light ....................................... 6-35
Throttle cable free play, checking ......... 6-18
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INDEX
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-27
Tires...................................................... 6-18
Tool kit .................................................... 6-1
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-41
Troubleshooting charts ......................... 6-42
Turn signal indicator lights ...................... 3-3
Turn signal light bulb, replacing ............ 6-35
Turn signal switch ................................. 3-14VValve clearance .................................... 6-18
Vehicle identification number.................. 9-1WWheel bearings, checking .................... 6-30
Wheel (front) ......................................... 6-37
Wheel (rear).......................................... 6-39
Wheels.................................................. 6-21
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