Yamaha 2007 R6 Service

ENGINE
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f. Repeat steps (2) and (3).
         
5. Install:
EXUP valve pulley cover
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CHECKING THE COOLANT LEVEL
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
NOTE:
Place the vehicle on a suitable stand.
Make sure the vehicle is upright.
2. Check:
Coolant level
The coolant level should be between the 
maximum level mark “a” and minimum level 
mark “b”.
Below the minimum level mark → Remove 
the coolant reservoir cap, add the recom-
mended coolant to the proper...

ENGINE
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3. Install:
Exhaust pipe assembly
Refer to “ENGINE REMOVAL” on page 5-1.
Bottom cowlings
Side cowlings
Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 4-1.
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CHANGING THE COOLANT
1. Remove:
Right side panel
Right upper side cowling
Right lower side cowling
Right bottom cowling
Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 4-1.
2. Remove:
Radiator cap “1”
WARNING
EWA13030
A hot radiator is under pressure. Therefore, 
do not remove the radiator cap when the en-
gine is hot. Scalding hot fluid and steam...

ENGINE
3-20
8. Install:
Coolant reservoir
9. Connect:
Water pump inlet hose
10.Install:
Coolant drain bolt (water pump)
(along with the copper washer  )
11.Fill:
Cooling system
(with the specified amount of the recom-
mended coolant)
Handling notes for coolant
Coolant is potentially harmful and should be 
handled with special care.
WARNING
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If coolant splashes in your eyes, thorough-
ly wash them with water and consult a doc-
tor.
If coolant splashes on your clothes, quickly 
wash it away...

CHASSIS
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CHASSIS
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ADJUSTING THE FRONT DISC BRAKE
1. Adjust:
Brake lever position
(distance “a” from the throttle grip to the brake 
lever)



 
 
 








 
 



 
 



 
 







a. Push the brake lever forward.
b. Turn the adjusting knob “1” in direction “a” or 
“b” until the brake lever is in the desired posi-
tion.
c. Align the mark “c” on the adjusting knob with 
the mark “d” on the brake lever.
WARNING
EWA13050
A soft or spongy feeling in the brake lever 
can indicate the...

CHASSIS
3-22
CAUTION:
EC2C01009
After adjusting the installed rear master cyl-
inder length, make sure there is no brake 
drag.
         
2. Adjust:
Rear brake light switch
Refer to “ADJUSTING THE REAR BRAKE 
LIGHT SWITCH” on page 3-23.
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CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
NOTE:
Place the vehicle on a suitable stand.
Make sure the vehicle is upright.
2. Check:
Brake fluid level
Below the minimum level mark “a” → Add the...

CHASSIS
3-23
1. Operate the brake.
2. Check:
Rear brake pad
Wear limit “a” reached → Replace the brake 
pads as a set.
Refer to “REAR BRAKE” on page 4-29.
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CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE HOSES
The following procedure applies to all of the 
brake hoses and brake hose holders.
1. Check:
Brake hoses “1”
Cracks/damage/wear → Replace.
2. Check:
Brake hose holders “2”
Loose → Tighten the holder bolt.
3. Hold the vehicle upright and apply the brake 
several times.
4. Check:
Brake hoses
Brake fluid leakage...

CHASSIS
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BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE 
SYSTEM
WARNING
EWA13100
Bleed the hydraulic brake system whenever:
the system is disassembled.
a brake hose is loosened, disconnected or 
replaced.
the brake fluid level is very low.
brake operation is faulty.
NOTE:
Be careful not to spill any brake fluid or allow 
the brake fluid reservoir to overflow.
When bleeding the hydraulic brake system, 
make sure there is always enough brake fluid 
before applying...

CHASSIS
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k. Fill the brake fluid reservoir to the proper level 
with the recommended brake fluid.
Refer to “CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID 
LEVEL” on page 3-22.
WARNING
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After bleeding the hydraulic brake system, 
check the brake operation.
         
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ADJUSTING THE SHIFT PEDAL
NOTE:
The shift pedal position is determined by the in-
stalled shift rod length “a”.
1. Remove:
Left lower side cowling
Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 4-1.
2. Measure:
Installed...

CHASSIS
3-26
NOTE:
Measure the drive chain slack halfway between 
the drive axle and the rear wheel axle.
3. Adjust:
Drive chain slack



 
 
 








 
 



 
 



 
 







a. Loosen the wheel axle nut “1”.
b. Loosen both locknuts “2”.
c. Turn both adjusting bolts “3” in direction “a” or 
“b” until the specified drive chain slack is ob-
tained.
NOTE:
Using the alignment marks “4” on each side of 
the swingarm, make sure that both chain pullers 
are in the same position for proper wheel align-
ment....

CHASSIS
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4. Adjust:
Steering head



 
 
 








 
 



 
 



 
 







a. Remove the lock washer “1”, upper ring nut 
“2”, and rubber washer “3”.
b. Loosen the lower ring nut “4” and then tighten 
it to specification with a steering nut wrench 
“5”.
NOTE:
Set the torque wrench at a right angle to the 
steering nut wrench.
c. Loosen the lower ring nut completely, then 
tighten it to specification.
WARNING
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Do not overtighten the lower ring nut.d. Check the steering head for looseness or...