Yamaha R6 2008 User Manual

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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PREPARATION FOR REMOVAL AND DISAS-
SEMBLY
1. Before removal and disassembly, remove
all dirt, mud, dust and foreign material.
2. Use only the proper tools and cleaning
equipment.
Refer to “SPECIAL TOOLS” on page 1-15.
3. When disassembling, always keep mated
parts together. This includes gears, cylin-
ders, pistons and other parts that have
been “mated” through normal wear. Mated
parts must always be reused or replaced
as an assembly.
4. During disassembly, clean all of the parts
and place them in trays in the order of dis-
assembly. This will speed up assembly and
allow for the correct installation of all parts.
5. Keep all parts away from any source of fire.
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REPLACEMENT PARTS
Use only genuine Yamaha parts for all replace-
ments. Use oil and grease recommended by
Yamaha for all lubrication jobs. Other brands
may be similar in function and appearance, but
inferior in quality.
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GASKETS, OIL SEALS AND O-RINGS
1. When overhauling the engine, replace all
gaskets, seals and O-rings. All gasket sur-
faces, oil seal lips and O-rings must be
cleaned.
2. During reassembly, properly oil all mating
parts and bearings and lubricate the oil
seal lips with grease.
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LOCK WASHERS/PLATES AND COTTER
PINS
After removal, replace all lock washers/plates
“1” and cotter pins. After the bolt or nut has
been tightened to specification, bend the lock
tabs along a flat of the bolt or nut.
1. Oil
2. Lip
3. Spring
4. Grease

Yamaha R6 2008 Specifications

General

Compression Ratio	13.1:1
Fuel System	Fuel injection with YCC-T and YCC-I
Final Drive	Chain
Front Brakes	Dual 310mm floating discs; radial-mount 4-piston calipers
Rear Brakes	220mm disc; single-piston caliper
Front Tire	120/70-ZR17
Rear Tire	180/55-ZR17
Seat Height	33.5 in
Wet Weight	417 lb
Bore x Stroke	67.0 mm x 42.5 mm
Ignition	TCI (Transistor Controlled Ignition)
Transmission	6-speed
Front Suspension	41mm inverted telescopic fork; 4.7-in travel
Rear Suspension	4.7-in travel
Wheelbase	54.3 in
Fuel Capacity	4.6 gal
Engine Type	599cc, liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, 16-valve, inline four-cylinder