Yamaha 2007 R6 Service

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d. Hold the spring gauge at a 90° angle from the 
handlebar, pull the spring gauge, and then 
record the measurement when the handlebar 
starts to run.
e. Repeat the above procedure on the opposite 
handlebar.
f. If the steering head tension is out of specifica-
tion (both handlebars should be within speci-
fication), remove the upper bracket and 
loosen or tighten the lower ring nut.
g. Reinstall the upper bracket and measure the 
steering head tension again as described 
above.
h. Repeat...

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Rebound damping
CAUTION:
ECA13590
Never go beyond the maximum or minimum 
adjustment positions.
1. Adjust:
Rebound damping



 
 
 








 
 



 
 



 
 







a. Turn the adjusting screw “1” in direction “a” or 
“b”.
          
Compression damping
CAUTION:
ECA13590
Never go beyond the maximum or minimum 
adjustment positions.
1. Adjust:
Compression damping (fast compression 
damping)



 
 
 








 
 



 
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2. Adjust:
Compression damping (slow compression 
damping)



 
 
 








 
 



 
 



 
 







a. Turn the adjusting bolt “1” in direction “a” or 
“b”.
          
EAS21610
ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER 
ASSEMBLY
WARNING
EWA13120
Securely support the vehicle so that there is 
no danger of it falling over.
Spring preload
CAUTION:
ECA13590
Never go beyond the maximum or minimum 
adjustment positions.
1....

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Rebound damping
CAUTION:
ECA13590
Never go beyond the maximum or minimum 
adjustment positions.
1. Adjust:
Rebound damping



 
 
 








 
 



 
 



 
 







a. Turn the adjusting screw “1” in direction “a” or 
“b”.
          
Compression damping
CAUTION:
ECA13590
Never go beyond the maximum or minimum 
adjustment positions.
1. Adjust:
Compression damping (fast compression 
damping)



 
 
 








 
 



 
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2. Adjust:
Compression damping (slow compression 
damping)



 
 
 








 
 



 
 



 
 







a. Turn the adjusting screw “1” in direction “a” or 
“b”.
         
EAS21650
CHECKING THE TIRES
The following procedure applies to both of the 
tires.
1. Check:
Tire pressure
Out of specification → Regulate.
WARNING
EWA13180
The tire pressure should only be checked 
and regulated when the tire temperature 
equals the ambient air temperature.
The tire...

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WARNING
EWA14080
Do not use a tubeless tire on a wheel de-
signed only for tube tires to avoid tire fail-
ure and personal injury from sudden 
deflation.
When using a tube tire, be sure to install the 
correct tube.
Always replace a new tube tire and a new 
tube as a set.
To avoid pinching the tube, make sure the 
wheel rim band and tube are centered in the 
wheel groove.
Patching a punctured tube is not recom-
mended. If it is absolutely necessary to do 
so, use great care and replace...

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WARNING
EWA13260
Never attempt to make any repairs to the 
wheel.
NOTE:
After a tire or wheel has been changed or re-
placed, always balance the wheel.
EAS21690
CHECKING AND LUBRICATING THE 
CABLES
The following procedure applies to all of the in-
ner and outer cables.
WARNING
EWA13270
Damaged outer cable may cause the cable to 
corrode and interfere with its movement. Re-
place damaged outer cable and inner cables 
as soon as possible.
1. Check:
Outer cable
Damage → Replace.
2. Check:...

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EAS21750
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
EAS21760
CHECKING AND CHARGING THE BATTERY
Refer to “ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS” on 
page 8-77.
EAS21770
CHECKING THE FUSES
Refer to “ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS” on 
page 8-77.
EAS21790
REPLACING THE HEADLIGHT BULBS
The following procedure applies to both of the 
headlight bulbs.
1. Remove:
Headlight bulb cover “1”
2. Disconnect:
Headlight coupler “1”
3. Detach:
Headlight bulb holder “1”
4. Remove:
Headlight bulb
WARNING
EWA13320
Since the headlight bulb gets...

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2. Adjust:
Headlight beam (horizontally)



 
 
 








 
 



 
 



 
 







a. Turn the adjusting screw “1” in direction “a” or 
“b”.
         
A. Left headlight
B. Right headlight
Direction “a”
Headlight beam moves to the left.
Direction “b”
Headlight beam moves to the right.
A. Left headlight
B. Right headlight
a
1
B
b
1a
A
b
a
b
1
B 

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