Yamaha 2007 R6 Service

FRONT FORK
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NOTE:
Loosen the nut using a proper tool that has a 
thickness of 3 mm (0.12 in) or less.
d. Remove the cap bolt.
e. Remove the rod holder and fork spring com-
pressor.
f. Remove the nut and spacer.
         
3. Drain:
•Fork oil
NOTE:
Stroke the damper rod “1” several times while 
draining the fork oil.
4. Remove:
•Damper rod assembly
NOTE:
Remove the damper rod assembly with the 
damper rod holder “1”.5. Remove:
•Oil seal clip “1”
(with a flat-head...

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3. Check:
• Damper rod
Damage/wear → Replace.
Obstruction → Blow out all of the oil passag-
es with compressed air.
 Damper adjusting rod
Bends/damage → Replace.
CAUTION:
ECA14200
• The front fork leg has a built-in damper ad-
justing rod and a very sophisticated inter-
nal construction, which are particularly 
sensitive to foreign material.
 When disassembling and assembling the 
front fork leg, do not allow any foreign ma-
terial to enter the front fork.
4. Check:
 Cap bolt O-ring...

FRONT FORK
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CAUTION:
EC2C01012
Make sure the numbered side of the oil seal 
faces bottom side.
NOTE:
•Before installing the oil seal, lubricate its lips 
with lithium-soap-based grease.
•Lubricate the outer surface of the inner tube 
with fork oil.
•Before installing the oil seal, cover the top of 
the front fork leg with a plastic bag to protect 
the oil seal during installation.
5. Install:
•Outer tube
(to the inner tube)
6. Install:
•Washer
•Oil seal “1”
(with the fork seal driver “2”)7. Install:...

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10.Fully compress the front fork leg.
11.Fill:
•Front fork leg
(with the specified amount of the recom-
mended fork oil)
CAUTION:
ECA14230
Be sure to use the recommended fork oil. 
Other oils may have an adverse effect on 
front fork performance.
When disassembling and assembling the 
front fork leg, do not allow any foreign ma-
terial to enter the front fork.
12.After filling the front fork leg, slowly stroke the 
damper rod “1” up and down (at least ten 
times) to distribute the fork...

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a. Remove the rod puller attachment.
b. Install the spring seat.
c. Install the fork spring.
NOTE:
Install the spring with the smaller pitch “a” facing 
up “A”.
d. Install the spacer.
e. Install the nut.
f. Reinstall the rod puller attachment.
g. Press down on the spacer with the fork spring 
compressor “8”.
h. Pull up the rod puller and install the rod holder 
“9” between the nut “4” and the spacer “3”.
NOTE:
Use the side of the rod holder that...

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n. Remove the rod holder and fork spring com-
pressor.
         
16.Install:
•Cap bolt
(to the outer tube)
NOTE:
Temporarily tighten the cap bolt.
EAS23050
INSTALLING THE FRONT FORK LEGS
The following procedure applies to both of the 
front fork legs.
1. Install:
•Front fork leg
Temporarily tighten the upper and lower 
bracket pinch bolts.
WARNING
EWA13680
Make sure the brake hoses are routed prop-
erly.
NOTE:
Make sure the outer tube is flush with the top...

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•Fasten the front brake hose to the right front 
fork leg with the plastic locking tie.
6. Adjust:
•Spring preload
•Rebound damping
•Compression damping
Refer to “ADJUSTING THE FRONT FORK 
LEGS” on page 3-28.
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STEERING HEAD
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EAS23090
STEERING HEAD
Removing the lower bracket
Order Job/Parts to remove Q’ty Remarks
Front cowling assemblyRefer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 
4-1.
Front fork legs Refer to “FRONT FORK” on page 4-44.
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 Rectifier/regulator holder 1
2 Left...

STEERING HEAD
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10 Lower bracket cover 1
11 Front brake hose joint bracket 1
12 Steering stem nut 1
13 Upper bracket 1
14 Lock washer 1
15 Upper ring nut 1
16 Rubber washer 1
17 Lower ring nut 1
18 Lower bracket 1
19 Upper bearing cover 1
20 Upper bearing inner race 1
21 Upper bearing 1
22 Lower bearing 1
23 Lower bearing inner race 1
24 Lower bearing dust seal 1
25 Upper bearing outer race 1
Removing the lower bracket
Order Job/Parts to remove Q’ty Remarks
LS
T R..7 Nm (0.7 m • 
kg, 5.1 ft • Ib)
T...

STEERING HEAD
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26 Lower bearing outer race 1
For installation, reverse the removal proce-
dure.
Removing the lower bracket
Order Job/Parts to remove Q’ty Remarks
LS
T R..7 Nm (0.7 m • 
kg, 5.1 ft • Ib)
T R..7 Nm (0.7 m • 
kg, 5.1 ft • Ib)T R..23 Nm (2.3 m • 
kg, 17 ft • Ib)
T R..10 Nm (1.0 m • 
kg, 7.2 ft • Ib)
LS
LS
T R..1st   52 Nm (5.2 m • 
kg, 37 ft • lb)
2nd  14 Nm (1.4 m 
• 
kg, 10 ft • Ib)
T R..115 Nm (11.5 m • 
kg, 85 ft • lb)
T R..5 Nm (0.5 m • 
kg, 3.6 ft • Ib)
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