Yamaha YZF-R6RC Automobile User Manual


 
3-2
GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION CHART
CHK
ADJ
NOTE:
NOTE:
INITIAL ODOMETER READINGS
NO. ITEM REMARKS
600 mi
(1,000 km)
or
1 month
4,000mi
(7,000 km)
or
6 months
8,000 mi
(13,000 km)
or
12 months
12,000 mi
(19,000 km)
or
18 months
16,000 mi
(25,000 km)
or
24 months
20,000 mi
(31,000 km)
or
30 months
7 *
Control cables
(See page 3-58)
S Apply Yamaha chain and cable lube or
engine oil 10W-30 thoroughly.
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8 *
Swingarm pivot
bearing
(See page 4-75)
S Check bearing assembly for looseness.
S Moderately repack with lithium-soap-
based grease every 16,000 mi (25,000
km) or 24 months.
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Ǹ
Repack.
9 *
Rear suspension link
pivots
(See page 4-75)
S Check operation.
S Correct if necessary.
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10 *
Shock absorber
assembly
(See page 4-71)
S Check operation and for oil leakage.
S Replace if necessary.
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11 *
Front fork
(See page 3-50)
S Check operation and oil leakage.
S Replace if necessary.
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12 *
Steering bearings
(See page 3-48)
S Check bearing assembly for looseness.
S Moderately repack with lithium-soap-
based grease every 16,000 mi (25,000
km) or 24 months.
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Repack.
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13
Brake and clutch
lever pivot shafts
(See page 3-58)
S Apply lithium-soap-based grease (all-pur-
pose grease) lightly.
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14
Brake and shift pedal
pivot shafts
(See page 3-58)
S Apply lithium-soap-based grease (all-pur-
pose grease) lightly.
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15
Drive chain
(See page 3-46)
S Check chain slack/alignment and condi-
tion.
S Adjust and lubricate chain with a special
O-ring chain lubricant thoroughly.
Every 500 mi (800 km) or after washing the
motorcycle or riding in the rain.
16 *
Wheel bearings
(See page 4-3)
S Check bearing for smooth operation. Ǹ Ǹ Ǹ Ǹ Ǹ
17
Sidestand pivot
(See page 3-58)
S Check operation and lubricate.
S Apply lithium-soap-based grease (all-pur-
pose grease) lightly.
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18 *
Sidestand switch
(See page 8-4)
S Check operation and replace if neces-
sary.
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19 *
Chassis fasteners
(See page 2-22)
S Check all chassis fitting and fasteners.
S Correct if necessary.
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20
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Brake hoses
S Check for cracks or damage. Ǹ Ǹ Ǹ Ǹ Ǹ
20
*
Brake
hoses
(See page 3-43)
S Replace. Every 4 years
21 *
Wheels
(See page 4-3)
S Check runout and for damage.
S Replace if necessary.
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22 *
Tires
(See page 3-55)
S Check tread depth and for damage.
S Replace if necessary.
S Check air pressure.
S Correct if necessary.
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* Since these items require special tools, data and technical skills, have a Yamaha dealer perform the
service.
From 24,000 mi (37,000 km) 36 months, repeat the maintenance intervals starting from 4,000 mi
(7,000 km) or 6 months.
D The air filter needs more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.
D Hydraulic brake service
SAfter disassembling the brake master cylinders and calipers, always change the fluid. Regularly
check the brake fluid levels and fill the reservoirs as required.
SEvery two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinders and calipers, and
change the brake fluid.
SReplace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged.