warning YAMAHA YZF-R6 2008 User Guide
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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3Coolant temperature display
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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EAU12347
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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EAU13072
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 position
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 isnot properly closed and locked.
WARNING
EWA11090
Make sure that the fuel tank cap isproperly closed before riding.
EAU13220
Fuel Make sure that there is sufficient fuel in
the tank. When refueling, be sure to in-
sert the pump nozzle into the fuel tank
filler hole and to fill the tank to the bot-
tom of the filler tube as shown.
WARNING
EWA10880
Do not overfill the fuel tank, oth-
erwise it may overflow when the
fuel warms up and expands.
Avoid spilling fuel on the hot en-gine.
1. Fuel tank cap lock cover
2. Unlock.
1. Fuel tank filler tube
2. Fuel level
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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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WARNING
EWA14330
Never ride with a helmet attached to
a helmet holding cable, since the
helmet may hit objects, causing lossof control and possibly an accident.
To release a helmet from the helmet
holding cable
1. Remove the passenger seat.
2. Unfasten the snap hooks from the
cable holder, and then remove the
cable from the helmet strap buck-
le.
3. Install the passenger seat.
EAU38942
Adjusting the front fork This front fork is equipped with spring
preload adjusting bolts, rebound damp-
ing force adjusting screws, compres-
sion damping force adjusting bolts (for
fast compression damping) and com-
pression damping force adjusting bolts
(for slow compression damping).
WARNING
EWA10180
Always adjust both fork legs equal-
ly, otherwise poor handling and lossof stability may result.
Spring preloadTo increase the spring preload and
thereby harden the suspension, turn
the adjusting bolt on each fork leg in di-
rection (a). To decrease the spring pre-
load and thereby soften the
suspension, turn the adjusting bolt on
each fork leg in direction (b).
NOTE:Align the appropriate groove on the ad-
justing mechanism with the top of thefront fork collar.
1. Spring preload adjusting bolt
1. Current setting
2. Front fork collar
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3 direction (a). To decrease the compres-
sion damping force and thereby soften
the compression damping, turn the ad-
justing bolt in direction (b).
Compression damping force (for slow
compression damping)To increase the compression damping
force and thereby harden the compres-
sion damping, turn the adjusting bolt in
direction (a). To decrease the compres-
sion damping force and thereby soften
the compression damping, turn the ad-
justing bolt in direction (b).
NOTE:Although the total number of clicks or
turns of a damping force adjusting
mechanism may not exactly match the
specifications listed due to small differ-
ences in production, the actual number
of clicks or turns always represents the
entire adjustment range. To obtain a
precise adjustment, it would be advis-
able to check the number of clicks or
turns of each damping force adjusting
mechanism and to modify the specifi-cations as necessary.
WARNING
EWA10220
This shock absorber contains highly
pressurized nitrogen gas. For prop-
er handling, read and understandthe following information before
handling the shock absorber. The
manufacturer cannot be held re-
sponsible for property damage or
personal injury that may result from
improper handling.
Do not tamper with or attempt to
open the gas cylinder.
Do not subject the shock ab-
sorber to an open flame or other
high heat sources, otherwise it
may explode due to excessive
gas pressure.
Do not deform or damage the
gas cylinder in any way, as this
will result in poor damping per-
formance.
Always have a Yamaha dealerservice the shock absorber.
Compression damping setting (for
fast compression damping):
Minimum (soft):
4 turn(s) in direction (b)*
Standard:
3 turn(s) in direction (b)*
Maximum (hard):
0 turn(s) in direction (b)*
* With the adjusting bolt fully turned in
direction (a)
Compression damping setting (for
slow compression damping):
Minimum (soft):
20 click(s) in direction (b)*
Standard:
16 click(s) in direction (b)*
Maximum (hard):
1 click(s) in direction (b)*
* With the adjusting bolt fully turned in
direction (a)
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EAU15301
Sidestand The sidestand is located on the left side
of the frame. Raise the sidestand or
lower it with your foot while holding the
vehicle upright.NOTE:The built-in sidestand switch is part of
the ignition circuit cut-off system, which
cuts the ignition in certain situations.
(See further down for an explanation ofthe ignition circuit cut-off system.)
WARNING
EWA10240
The vehicle must not be ridden with
the sidestand down, or if the side-
stand cannot be properly moved up
(or does not stay up), otherwise the
sidestand could contact the ground
and distract the operator, resulting
in a possible loss of control.
Yamaha’s ignition circuit cut-off
system has been designed to assist
the operator in fulfilling the respon-
sibility of raising the sidestand be-
fore starting off. Therefore, check
this system regularly as describedbelow and have a Yamaha dealer re-
pair it if it does not function proper-
ly.
EAU44890
Ignition circuit cut-off system The ignition circuit cut-off system (com-
prising the sidestand switch, clutch
switch and neutral switch) has the fol-
lowing functions.
It prevents starting when the trans-
mission is in gear and the side-
stand is up, but the clutch lever is
not pulled.
It prevents starting when the trans-
mission is in gear and the clutch le-
ver is pulled, but the sidestand is
still down.
It cuts the running engine when the
transmission is in gear and the sid-
estand is moved down.
Periodically check the operation of the
ignition circuit cut-off system according
to the following procedure.WARNING
EWA10250
If a malfunction is noted, have a
Yamaha dealer check the system be-fore riding.
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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
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EAU15593
The condition of a vehicle is the owner’s responsibility. Vital components can start to deteriorate quickly and unexpectedly,
even if the vehicle remains unused (for example, as a result of exposure to the elements). Any damage, fluid leakage or loss
of tire air pressure could have serious consequences. Therefore, it is very important, in addition to a thorough visual inspec-
tion, to check the following points before each ride.NOTE:Pre-operation checks should be made each time the vehicle is used. Such an inspection can be accomplished in a very shorttime; and the added safety it assures is more than worth the time involved.
WARNING
EWA11150
If any item in the Pre-operation check list is not working properly, have it inspected and repaired before operatingthe vehicle.
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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EAU15950
WARNING
EWA10270
Become thoroughly familiar
with all operating controls and
their functions before riding.
Consult a Yamaha dealer re-
garding any control or function
that you do not thoroughly un-
derstand.
Never start the engine or oper-
ate it in a closed area for any
length of time. Exhaust fumes
are poisonous, and inhaling
them can cause loss of con-
sciousness and death within a
short time. Always make sure
that there is adequate ventila-
tion.
Before starting out, make sure
that the sidestand is up. If the
sidestand is not raised com-
pletely, it could contact the
ground and distract the opera-
tor, resulting in a possible lossof control.
EAU33011
Starting the engine In order for the ignition circuit cut-off
system to enable starting, one of the
following conditions must be met:
The transmission is in the neutral
position.
The transmission is in gear with
the clutch lever pulled and the sid-
estand up.WARNING
EWA10290
Before starting the engine,
check the function of the igni-
tion circuit cut-off system ac-
cording to the procedure
described on page 3-27.
Never ride with the sidestanddown.
1. Turn the key to “ON” and make
sure that the engine stop switch is
set to“”.
CAUTION:
ECA11730
The following warning lights and in-
dicator light should come on for a
few seconds, then go off.
Oil level warning light
Fuel level warning light
Coolant temperature warning
light
Shift timing indicator light
Engine trouble warning light
Immobilizer system indicator
light
If a warning or indicator light does
not go off, see page 3-4 for the corre-
sponding warning and indicator
light circuit check.
2. Shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position.NOTE:When the transmission is in the neutral
position, the neutral indicator light
should be on, otherwise have a
Yamaha dealer check the electrical cir-cuit.
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 starting attempt
should be as short as possible to pre-
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