[. . . ] OWNER'S MANUAL YZF-R6 5EB-28199-E2 EAU00001 INTRODUCTION Welcome to the Yamaha world of motorcycling!As the owner of a YZF-R6, you are benefiting from Yamaha's vast experience in and newest technology for the design and the manufacture of high-quality products, which have earned Yamaha a reputation for dependability. Please take the time to read this manual thoroughly, so as to enjoy all your YZF-R6's advantages. The owner's manual does not only instruct you in how to operate, inspect and maintain your motorcycle, but also in how to safeguard yourself and others from trouble and injury. [. . . ] A slight tilt toward the side can result in false readings. @ @ 2. NOTE: Wait a few minutes until the oil level settles before checking. @ @ 6 3. The oil level should be between maximum and minimum marks on the dipstick. If the level is low, fill the engine with sufficient oil to reach the specified level. 6-10 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR 1. Engine oil drain bolt 6 Engine oil and oil filter cartridge replacement 1. Place an oil pan under the engine and remove the engine oil filler cap. 4. Oil filter cartridge NOTE: An oil filter wrench is available at a nearby Yamaha dealer. @ @ 6. Tightening torque: Drain bolt: 43 Nm (4. 3 m·kg) 6-11 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR 9. Oil quantity: Total amount: 3. 5 L Periodic oil change: 2. 5 L With oil filter replacement: 2. 7 L EC000066 1. Install the oil filter and tighten it to the specified torque with an oil filter wrench. Tightening torque: Oil filter: 17 Nm (1. 7 m·kg) @ 6 CAUTION: q Do not put in any chemical additives. Engine oil also lubricates the clutch and additives could cause clutch slippage. q Be sure no foreign material enters the crankcase. @ 6-12 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR 10. If oil leakage is found, stop the engine immediately and check for the cause. After the engine is started, the oil level indicator light should go off if the oil is at the specified level. EC000067 6 CAUTION: If the indicator light flickers or remains on, immediately stop the engine and consult with a Yamaha dealer. @ @ 1. Check the coolant level in the reservoir tank when the engine is cold as the coolant level will vary with engine temperature. The coolant level should be between the maximum and minimum marks. 12. If the level is low, remove the reservoir tank cover by removing the bolts. Reservoir tank capacity: 0. 44 L 6-13 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR EC000080 CAUTION: Hard water or salt water is harmful to the engine. You may use distilled water if you can't get soft water. @ @ NOTE: If water is added, have a Yamaha dealer check the antifreeze content of the coolant as soon as possible. It is switched on or off according to the coolant temperature in the radiator. @ @ 1. Remove the water pump drain bolt and drain the coolant from the water pump housing. [. . . ] NOTE: Make any necessary repairs before storing the motorcycle. @ @ 7 WARNING When turning the engine over, be sure to ground the spark plug electrodes to prevent damage or injury from sparking. @ @ 7-5 SPECIFICATIONS Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 HOW TO USE THE CONVERSION TABLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5 8 8- SPECIFICATIONS Model Dimensions Overall length 2, 025 mm (except for N, S, SF) 2, 075 mm (for N, S, SF) Overall width Overall height Seat height Wheelbase Ground clearance Minimum turning radius Basic weight (with oil and full fuel tank) Engine Engine type Cylinder arrangement Liquid-cooled 4-stroke, DOHC Forward-inclined parallel 4-cylinder 600 cm3 65. 5 × 44. 5 mm 12. 4:1 Electric starter Wet sump 690 mm 1, 105 mm 820 mm 1, 380 mm 135 mm 3, 400 mm 188 kg CAUTION: EAU01038 Specifications 01E YZF-R6 Engine oil Type -20° -10° 0° 10° 20° 30° 40° 50°C SAE 10W/30 SAE 10W/40 SAE 15W/40 SAE 20W/40 SAE 20W/50 Recommended engine oil classification API Service SE, SF, SG type or higher 8 Displacement Bore × Stroke Compression ratio Starting system Lubrication system Be sure to use motor oils that do not contain anti-friction modifiers. Passenger car motor oils (often labeled "Energy Conserving") contain anti-friction additives which will cause clutch and/or starter clutch slippage, resulting in reduced component life and poor engine performance. [. . . ]