engine YAMAHA YZF-R6 2008 User Guide
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a speedometer (which shows the
riding speed)
a tachometer (which shows engine
speed)
an odometer (which shows the to-
tal distance traveled)
two tripmeters (which show the
distance traveled since they were
last set to zero)
a fuel reserve tripmeter (which
shows the distance traveled since
the fuel level warning light came
on)
a stopwatch
a clock
a coolant temperature display
an air intake temperature display
a self-diagnosis device
a display brightness and shift tim-
ing indicator light control mode
NOTE:
Be sure to turn the key to “ON” be-
fore using the “SELECT” and “RE-
SET” buttons, except for setting
the display brightness and shift
timing indicator light control mode.
For the U.K. only: To switch the
speedometer and odometer/trip-
meter displays between kilometers
and miles, press the “SELECT”button for at least one second.
Tachometer
The electric tachometer allows the rider
to monitor the engine speed and keep it
within the ideal power range.
When the key is turned to “ON”, the ta-
chometer needle will sweep once
across the r/min range and then return
to zero r/min in order to test the electri-
cal circuit.
CAUTION:
ECA10031
Do not operate the engine in the ta-
chometer red zone.Red zone: 16500 r/min and above
Clock
To set the clock1. Turn the key to “ON”.
2. Push the “SELECT” button and
“RESET” button together for at
least two seconds.
3. When the hour digits start flashing,
push the “RESET” button to set the
hours.
4. Push the “SELECT” button, and
the minute digits will start flashing.
1. Tachometer
2. Tachometer red zone
2 1
1. Clock
km/h
TRIP A
1
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The coolant temperature display indi-
cates the temperature of the coolant.
Push the “RESET” button to switch the
coolant temperature display to the air
intake temperature display.
NOTE:
When the coolant temperature display
is selected, “C” is displayed for one
second, and then the coolant tempera-ture is displayed.CAUTION:
ECA10020
Do not operate the engine if it isoverheated.Air intake temperature display
The air intake temperature display indi-
cates the temperature of the air drawn
into the air intake duct. Push the “RE-
SET” button to switch the coolant tem-
perature display to the air intake
temperature display.
NOTE:
Even if the air intake temperature
is set to be displayed, the coolant
temperature warning light comes
on when the engine overheats.
When the key is turned to “ON”,
the coolant temperature is auto-
matically displayed, even if the air
intake temperature was displayed
prior to turning the key to “OFF”.
When the air intake temperature
display is selected, “A” is displayedbefore the temperature.
Self-diagnosis device
This model is equipped with a self-diag-
nosis device for various electrical cir-
cuits.
If any of those circuits are defective, the
engine trouble warning light will come
on, and then the right display will indi-
cate a two-digit error code.
This model is also equipped with a self-
diagnosis device for the immobilizer
system.
1. Coolant temperature display
TRIP A
˚C
1
1. Air intake temperature display
TRIP A
˚C
1
1. Error code display
1
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are defective, the immobilizer system
indicator light will flash, and then the
right display will indicate a two-digit er-
ror code.
NOTE:If the right display indicates error code
52, this could be caused by transpon-
der interference. If this error code ap-pears, try the following.
1. Use the code re-registering key to
start the engine.NOTE:Make sure there are no other immobi-
lizer keys close to the main switch, and
do not keep more than one immobilizer
key on the same key ring! Immobilizer
system keys may cause signal interfer-
ence, which may prevent the enginefrom starting.
2. If the engine starts, turn it off and
try starting the engine with the
standard keys.
3. If one or both of the standard keys
do not start the engine, take the
vehicle, the code re-registeringkey and both standard keys to a
Yamaha dealer and have the stan-
dard keys re-registered.
If the right display indicates any error
codes, note the code number, and then
have a Yamaha dealer check the vehi-
cle.
CAUTION:
ECA11590
If the display indicates an error
code, the vehicle should be checked
as soon as possible in order to avoidengine damage.Display brightness and shift timing
indicator light control mode
This mode cycles through five control
functions, allowing you to make the fol-
lowing settings in the order listed be-
low.
Display brightness:
This function allows you to adjust
the brightness of the displays and
tachometer to suit the outside
lighting conditions.
1. Display brightness
2. Shift timing indicator light activation/deacti-
vation
3. Shift timing indicator light
4. Brightness level
km/h
2
1
4
3
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Shift timing indicator light activity:
This function allows you to choose
whether or not the indicator light
should be activated and whether it
should flash or stay on when acti-
vated.
Shift timing indicator light activa-
tion:
This function allows you to select
the engine speed at which the indi-
cator light will be activated.
Shift timing indicator light deactiva-
tion:
This function allows you to select
the engine speed at which the indi-
cator light will be deactivated.
Shift timing indicator light bright-
ness:
This function allows you to adjust
the brightness of the indicator light
to suit your preference.
NOTE:In this mode, the right display shows
the current setting for each function
(except the shift timing indicator lightactivity function).To adjust the brightness of the multi-
function meter displays and tachometer1. Turn the key to “OFF”.
2. Push and hold the “SELECT” but-
ton.
3. Turn the key to “ON”, and then re-
lease the “SELECT” button after
five seconds.
4. Push the “RESET” button to select
the desired brightness level.
5. Push the “SELECT” button to con-
firm the selected brightness level.
The control mode changes to the
shift timing indicator light activity
function.
To set the shift timing indicator light ac-tivity function1. Push the “RESET” button to select
one of the following indicator light
activity settings:
The indicator light will stay on
when activated. (This setting
is selected when the indicator
light stays on.)
The indicator light will flash
when activated. (This setting
is selected when the indicator
light flashes four times per
second.)
The indicator light is deacti-
vated; in other words, it will
not come on or flash. (This
setting is selected when the
indicator light flashes once
every two seconds.)
2. Push the “SELECT” button to con-
firm the selected indicator light ac-
tivity. The control mode changes to
the shift timing indicator light acti-
vation function.
To set the shift timing indicator light ac-
tivation functionNOTE:The shift timing indicator light activation
function can be set between 10000
r/min and 18000 r/min. From 10000
r/min to 13000 r/min, the indicator light
can be set in increments of 500 r/min.
From 13000 r/min to 18000 r/min, the
indicator light can be set in incrementsof 200 r/min.
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3 1. Push the “RESET” button to select
the desired engine speed for acti-
vating the indicator light.
2. Push the “SELECT” button to con-
firm the selected engine speed.
The control mode changes to the
shift timing indicator light deactiva-
tion function.
To set the shift timing indicator light de-
activation functionNOTE:
The shift timing indicator light de-
activation function can be set be-
tween 10000 r/min and 18000
r/min. From 10000 r/min to 13000
r/min, the indicator light can be set
in increments of 500 r/min. From
13000 r/min to 18000 r/min, the in-
dicator light can be set in incre-
ments of 200 r/min.
Be sure to set the deactivation
function to a higher engine speed
than for the activation function,
otherwise the shift timing indicatorlight will remain deactivated.1. Push the “RESET” button to select
the desired engine speed for deac-
tivating the indicator light.
2. Push the “SELECT” button to con-
firm the selected engine speed.
The control mode changes to the
shift timing indicator light bright-
ness function.
To 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 right display
will return to the odometer or trip-
meter mode.
EAU12331
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.
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Handlebar switches LeftRight
EAU12350
Pass switch“”
Press this switch to flash the headlight.
EAU12400
Dimmer switch“/”
Set this switch to“” for the high
beam and to“” for the low beam.
EAU12460
Turn signal switch“/”
To signal a right-hand turn, push this
switch to“”. To signal a left-hand
turn, push this switch to“”. When re-
leased, the switch returns to the centerposition. To cancel the turn signal
lights, push the switch in after it has re-
turned to the center position.
EAU12500
Horn switch“”
Press this switch to sound the horn.
EAU12660
Engine stop switch“/”
Set this switch to“” before starting
the engine. Set this switch to“” to
stop the engine in case of an emergen-
cy, such as when the vehicle overturns
or when the throttle cable is stuck.
EAU12710
Start switch“”
Push this switch to crank the engine
with the starter.CAUTION:
ECA10050
See page 5-1 for starting instruc-tions prior to starting the engine.
EAU41700
The engine trouble warning light will
come on when the key is turned to “ON”
and the start switch is pushed, but this
does not indicate a malfunction.
1. Pass switch“”
2. Dimmer switch“/”
3. Turn signal switch“/”
4. Horn switch“”
5. Hazard switch“”
1. Engine stop switch“/”
2. Start switch“”
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Hazard switch“”
With the key in the “ON” or“” posi-
tion, use this switch to turn on the haz-
ard lights (simultaneous flashing of all
turn signal lights).
The hazard lights are used in case of
an emergency or to warn other drivers
when your vehicle is stopped where it
might be a traffic hazard.CAUTION:
ECA10061
Do not use the hazard lights for an
extended length of time with the en-
gine not running, otherwise the bat-tery may discharge.
EAU12820
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 igni-
tion circuit cut-off system. (See page
3-27.)
EAU12870
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.
1. Clutch lever
1. Shift pedal
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CAUTION:
ECA10070
Immediately wipe off spilled fuel
with a clean, dry, soft cloth, since
fuel may deteriorate painted surfac-es or plastic parts.
EAU13390
CAUTION:
ECA11400
Use only unleaded gasoline. The use
of leaded gasoline will cause severe
damage to internal engine parts,
such as the valves and piston rings,as well as to the exhaust system.
Your Yamaha engine has been de-
signed to use premium unleaded gaso-
line with a research octane number of
95 or higher. If knocking (or pinging) oc-curs, use a gasoline of a different
brand. Use of unleaded fuel will extend
spark plug life and reduce maintenance
costs.
EAU39450
Fuel tank breather/overflow
hose Before operating the motorcycle:
Check the fuel tank breather/over-
flow hose connection.
Check the fuel tank breather/over-
flow hose for cracks or damage,
and replace it if damaged.
Make sure that the end of the fuel
tank breather/overflow hose is not
blocked, and clean it if necessary.
Recommended fuel:
PREMIUM UNLEADED GASOLINE
ONLY
Fuel tank capacity:
17.3 L (4.57 US gal) (3.81 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount (when the fuel
level warning light comes on):
3.5 L (0.92 US gal) (0.77 Imp.gal)
1. Fuel tank breather/overflow hose
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EAU13442
Catalytic converters This vehicle is equipped with catalytic
converters in the exhaust system.
WARNING
EWA10860
The exhaust system is hot after op-
eration. Make sure that the exhaust
system has cooled down before do-ing any maintenance work.CAUTION:
ECA10700
The following precautions must be
observed to prevent a fire hazard or
other damages.
Use only unleaded gasoline.
The use of leaded gasoline will
cause unrepairable damage to
the catalytic converter.
Never park the vehicle near pos-
sible fire hazards such as grass
or other materials that easily
burn.
Do not allow the engine to idletoo long.
EAU39031
Seats Rider seat
To remove the rider seatPull back the rear of the rider seat as
shown, remove the bolts, and then pull
the seat off.
To install the rider seatInsert the projection on the front of the
rider seat into the seat holder as
shown, place the seat in the original po-
sition, and then install the bolts.Passenger seat
To remove the passenger seat
1. Insert the key into the seat lock,
and then turn it clockwise.
1. Bolt
1. Projection
2. Seat holder
1. Passenger seat lock
2. Unlock.
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EAU38961
Luggage strap holders There are six luggage strap holders,
four on the bottom of the passenger
seat and one on each passenger foot-
rest. To use the luggage strap holderson the passenger seat, remove the
passenger seat, unhook the straps
from the hooks, and then install the
seat with the straps hanging out from
under the passenger seat. (See page
3-19.)
EAU41940
EXUP system This model is equipped with Yamaha’s
EXUP (EXhaust Ultimate Power valve)
system. This system boosts engine
power by means of a valve that regu-
lates the diameter of the exhaust pipe.
The EXUP system valve is constantly
adjusted in accordance with the engine
speed by a computer-controlled servo-
motor.CAUTION:
ECA15610
The EXUP system has been set and
extensively tested at the Yamaha
factory. Changing these settings
without sufficient technical knowl-
edge may result in poor perfor-mance of or damage to the engine.
1. Luggage strap holder
2. Hook
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