Yamaha 2007 R6 Service

REAR BRAKE
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EAS22700
REMOVING THE REAR BRAKE MASTER 
CYLINDER
NOTE:
Before removing the rear brake master cylinder, 
drain the brake fluid from the entire brake sys-
tem.
1. Remove:
•Rear brake hose union bolt “1”
•Copper washers “2”
•Rear brake hose “3”
NOTE:
To collect any remaining brake fluid, place a 
container under the master cylinder and the end 
of the brake hose.
EAS22720
CHECKING THE REAR BRAKE MASTER 
CYLINDER
1. Check:
•Brake master cylinder
Damage/scratches/wear → Replace.
•Brake fluid...

REAR BRAKE
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WARNING
EWA13090
Use only the designated brake fluid. Other 
brake fluids may cause the rubber seals to 
deteriorate, causing leakage and poor 
brake performance.
Refill with the same type of brake fluid that 
is already in the system. Mixing brake fluids 
may result in a harmful chemical reaction, 
leading to poor brake performance.
When refilling, be careful that water does 
not enter the brake fluid reservoir. Water 
will significantly lower the boiling point of 
the brake fluid and...

HANDLEBARS
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EAS22850
HANDLEBARS
Removing the handlebars
Order Job/Parts to remove Q’ty Remarks
Left side panel/Left upper side cowlingRefer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 
4-1.
Fuel tank Refer to “FUEL TANK” on page 7-1.
Air filter case Refer to “AIR FILTER CASE” on page 7-5.
Canister (for California only) Refer to “THROTTLE BODIES” on page 7-8.
Air induction system coverRefer to “AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM” on 
page 7-15.
1 Left grip end 1
2 Handlebar grip 1
3 Clutch switch connector 2 Disconnect.
4 Left...

HANDLEBARS
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11 Front brake light switch connector 2 Disconnect.
12 Right handlebar switch/Bracket 1/1
13 Front brake master cylinder holder 1
14 Front brake master cylinder assembly 1
15 Handlebar bolt 2
16 Upper bracket pinch bolt 2 Loosen.
17 Steering stem nut 1
18 Rectifier/regulator holder 1
19 Left coupler holder 1
20 Main switch coupler 2 Disconnect.
21 Upper bracket 1
22 Handlebar pinch bolt 2 Loosen.
23 Left handlebar 1
24 Right handlebar 1
For installation, reverse the removal proce-
dure....

HANDLEBARS
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EAS22870
REMOVING THE HANDLEBARS
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
WARNING
EWA13120
Securely support the vehicle so that there is 
no danger of it falling over.
2. Remove:
•Handlebar grip “1”
NOTE:
Blow compressed air between the handlebar 
and the handlebar grip, and gradually push the 
grip off the handlebar.
EAS22890
CHECKING THE HANDLEBARS
1. Check:
•Left handlebar
•Right handlebar
Bends/cracks/damage → Replace.
WARNING
EWA13690
Do not attempt to straighten a bent handle-
bar...

HANDLEBARS
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NOTE:
There should be 1–3 mm (0.04–0.12 in) of clear-
ance “a” between the throttle grip and the right 
grip end.
6. Install:
•Clutch lever assembly “1”
NOTE:
Align the mating surfaces of the clutch lever as-
sembly with the punch mark “a” on the left han-
dlebar.
7. Install:
•Left handlebar switch “1”
NOTE:
Align the projection “a” on the left handlebar 
switch with the hole “b” in the left handlebar.
8. Install:
•Handlebar grip “1”
•Left grip end “2”



 
 
 








 
 



 
 



 
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FRONT FORK
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EAS22950
FRONT FORK
Removing the front fork legs
Order Job/Parts to remove Q’ty Remarks
The following procedure applies to both of 
the front fork legs.
Side panelsRefer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 
4-1.
Front wheel Refer to “FRONT WHEEL” on page 4-4.
1 Front fender 1
2 Upper bracket pinch bolt 1 Loosen.
3 Handlebar pinch bolt 1 Loosen.
4 Handlebar bolt 1 Loosen.
5 Cap bolt 1 Loosen.
6 Lower bracket pinch bolt 2 Loosen.
7 Front fork leg 1
For installation, reverse the removal proce-...

FRONT FORK
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Disassembling the front fork legs
Order Job/Parts to remove Q’ty Remarks
The following procedure applies to both of 
the front fork legs.
1 Cap bolt 1
2O-ring 1
3 Washer 1
4 Damper adjusting rod 1
5Nut 1
6Spacer 1
7 Fork spring 1
8 Spring seat 1
9 Outer tube 1
10 Dust seal 1
11 Oil seal clip 1
12 Oil seal 1
13 Washer 1
14 Damper rod assembly 1
T R..25 Nm (2.5 m • 
kg, 18 ft • Ib)
T R..20 Nm (2.0 m • 
kg, 14 ft • Ib)
T R..35 Nm (3.5 m • 
kg, 25 ft • Ib)
1
2
New
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New...

FRONT FORK
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15 Inner tube 1
For assembly, reverse the disassembly pro-
cedure.
Disassembling the front fork legs
Order Job/Parts to remove Q’ty Remarks
T R..25 Nm (2.5 m • 
kg, 18 ft • Ib)
T R..20 Nm (2.0 m • 
kg, 14 ft • Ib)
T R..35 Nm (3.5 m • 
kg, 25 ft • Ib)
1
2
New
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89
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New
New
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FRONT FORK
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EAS22970
REMOVING THE FRONT FORK LEGS
The following procedure applies to both of the 
front fork legs.
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
WARNING
EWA13120
Securely support the vehicle so that there is 
no danger of it falling over.
NOTE:
Place the vehicle on a suitable stand so that the 
front wheel is elevated.
2. Loosen:
•Upper bracket pinch bolt “1”
•Handlebar pinch bolt “2”
•Handlebar bolt “3”
•Cap bolt “4”
•Lower bracket pinch bolts “5”
WARNING
EWA13640
Before loosening the...