Table Of Contents - Yamaha 2009 YZF-R6Y Owner's Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

LOCATION OF IMPORTANT
LABELS .............................................1-1
SAFETY INFORMATION ..................2-1
DESCRIPTION ..................................3-1
Left view ..........................................3-1
Right view ........................................3-2
Controls and instruments.................3-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS .......................................4-1
Immobilizer system .........................4-1
Main switch/steering lock ................4-2
Indicator and warning lights ............4-4
Multi-function meter unit .................4-7
Handlebar switches ......................4-13
Clutch lever ...................................4-15
Shift pedal .....................................4-15
Brake lever ...................................4-15
Brake pedal ..................................4-16
Fuel tank cap ................................4-16
Fuel ...............................................4-17
Catalytic converters ......................4-18
Seats ............................................4-19
Helmet holding cable ....................4-20
Adjusting the front fork ..................4-21
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ...................................4-24
Luggage strap holders ..................4-26
EXUP system ...............................4-27
Sidestand ..................................... 4-27
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........ 4-28
FOR YOUR SAFETY -
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ............. 5-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS................................. 6-1
Starting the engine ......................... 6-1
Shifting ........................................... 6-2
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption ............................... 6-3
Engine break-in .............................. 6-3
Parking ........................................... 6-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT ................................... 7-1
Owner's tool kit ............................... 7-1
Periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 7-2
Removing and installing cowlings
and panels .................................. 7-7
Checking the spark plugs ............. 7-11
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ... 7-12
Coolant ......................................... 7-15
Air filter element ........................... 7-18
Checking the engine idling
speed ........................................ 7-18
Checking the throttle cable free
play ........................................... 7-19
Valve clearance ............................ 7-19
Tires ............................................. 7-19
Cast wheels ................................. 7-22
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ........................................... 7-22
Adjusting the rear brake light
switch ....................................... 7-23
Checking the front and rear brake
pads .......................................... 7-23
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 7-24
Changing the brake fluid .............. 7-25
Drive chain slack .......................... 7-25
Cleaning and lubricating the drive
chain ......................................... 7-27
Checking and lubricating the
cables ....................................... 7-27
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 7-28
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals .............. 7-28
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............ 7-29
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand .................................. 7-29
Lubricating the swingarm
pivots ........................................ 7-30
Checking the front fork ................. 7-30
Checking the steering .................. 7-31
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 7-31
Battery ......................................... 7-31
Replacing the fuses ..................... 7-33
Replacing a headlight bulb .......... 7-34