Yamaha 2001 YZF-R6 Service Manual

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INTRODUCTION/PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
LUBRICATION INTERVALS
CHK
ADJ
NOTE:
EB300000
PERIODIC CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS
INTRODUCTION
This chapter includes all information necessary to perform recommended checks and adjustments. If
followed, these preventive maintenance procedures will ensure more reliable vehicle operation, a
longer service life and reduce the need for costly overhaul work. This information applies to vehicles
already in service as well as to new vehicles that are being prepared for sale. All service technicians
should be familiar with this entire chapter.
EB301000
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION INTERVALS
 The annual checks must be performed every year, except if a kilometer-based maintenance is
performed instead.
 From 50,000 km, repeat the maintenance intervals starting from 10,000 km.
 Items marked with an asterisk should be performed by a Yamaha dealer as they require special
tools, data and technical skills.
NO
ITEM
CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB
ODOMETER READING ( 1,000 km)
ANNUAL
NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB
1 10 20 30 40
ANNUAL
CHECK
1 * Fuel line  Check fuel hoses for cracks or damage. √ √ √ √ √
2 * Fuel filter  Check condition. √ √
3 Spark plu
g
s
 Check condition.
 Clean and regap.
√ √
3
Spark
pl
u
gs
 Replace. √ √
4 * Valves
 Check valve clearance.
 Adjust.
Every 40,000 km
5
Air filter element
 Clean. √ √
5 Air filter element
 Replace. √ √
6 Clutch
 Check operation.
 Adjust.
√ √ √ √ √
7 * Front brake
 Check operation, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage.
(See NOTE)
√ √ √ √ √ √
7
Front
brake
 Replace brake pads. Whenever worn to the limit
8 * Rear brake
 Check operation, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage.
(See NOTE)
√ √ √ √ √ √
8
Rear
brake
 Replace brake pads. Whenever worn to the limit
9
*
Brake hoses
 Check for cracks or damage. √ √ √ √ √
9 * Brake hoses
 Replace (See NOTE) Every 4 years
10 * Wheels  Check runout and for damage. √ √ √ √
11 * Tires
 Check tread depth and for damage.
 Replace if necessary.
 Check air pressure.
 Correct if necessary.
√ √ √ √
12 * Wheel bearings  Check bearing for looseness or damage. √ √ √ √
13
*
Swingarm
 Check operation and for excessive play. √ √ √ √
13 * Swingarm
 Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. Every 50,000 km
14 Drive chain
 Check chain slack.
 Make sure that the rear wheel is properly aligned.
 Clean and lubricate.
Every 1,000 km and after washing
the motorcycle or riding in the rain.
15 * Steering bearings  Check bearing play and steering for roughness. √ √ √ √ √
 Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. Every 20,000 km
16 * Chassis fasteners
 Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly
tightened.
√ √ √ √ √

Yamaha 2001 YZF-R6 Specifications

General

Brand	Yamaha
Model	2001 YZF-R6
Category	Motorcycle
Language	English