Yamaha 2007 R6 Service

PICKUP ROTOR
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ELECTRIC STARTER
5-33
EAS24780
ELECTRIC STARTER
Removing the starter motor
Order Job/Parts to remove Q’ty Remarks
Rider seatRefer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 
4-1.
Air filter case Refer to “AIR FILTER CASE” on page 7-5.
Canister (for California only) Refer to “THROTTLE BODIES” on page 7-8.
Fuel tank Refer to “FUEL TANK” on page 7-1.
Thermostat Refer to “THERMOSTAT” on page 6-7.
1 Starter motor lead 1
2 Starter motor assembly 1
For installation, reverse the removal proce-
dure.
1
2
LTLT
T R..10 Nm (1.0 m...

ELECTRIC STARTER
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Disassembling the starter motor
Order Job/Parts to remove Q’ty Remarks
1O-ring 1
2 Starter motor front cover 1
3 Lock washer 1
4 Oil seal 1
5 Bearing 1
6 Washer set 1
7 Starter motor yoke 1
8 Armature assembly 1
9Gasket 2
10 Washer set 2
11 Brush holder (along with the brushes) 1
12 Starter motor rear cover 1
For assembly, reverse the disassembly pro-
cedure. 

ELECTRIC STARTER
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EAS24790
CHECKING THE STARTER MOTOR
1. Check:
•Commutator
Dirt → Clean with 600 grit sandpaper.
2. Measure:
•Commutator diameter “1”
Out of specification → Replace the starter 
motor.
3. Measure:
•Mica undercut “a”
Out of specification → Scrape the mica to the 
proper measurement with a hacksaw blade 
that has been grounded to fit the commutator.
NOTE:
The mica of the commutator must be undercut to 
ensure proper operation of the commutator.
4. Measure:
•Armature assembly...

ELECTRIC STARTER
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7. Check:
•Gear teeth
Damage/wear → Replace the gear.
8. Check:
•Bearing
•Oil seal
Damage/wear → Replace the defective 
part(s).
EAS24800
ASSEMBLING THE STARTER MOTOR
1. Install:
•Starter motor yoke “1”
NOTE:
Align the tab “a” on the brush holder with the slot 
“b” in the starter motor yoke.
2. Install:
•Starter motor yoke “1”
•Starter motor front cover “2”
•Starter motor rear cover “3”
NOTE:
Align the match marks “a” on the starter motor 
yoke with the match marks “b” on the front...

CLUTCH
5-37
EAS25060
CLUTCH
Removing the clutch cover
Order Job/Parts to remove Q’ty Remarks
Right bottom cowlingRefer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 
4-1.
Engine oilDrain.
Refer to “CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL” on 
page 3-11.
CoolantDrain.
Refer to “CHANGING THE COOLANT” on 
page 3-19.
1 Water pump breather hose 1 Disconnect.
2 Clutch cable 1 Disconnect.
3Pull lever 1
4 Pull lever spring 1
5Clutch cover 1
6 Clutch cover gasket 1
7 Dowel pin 2
For installation, reverse the removal proce-
dure.
5
2
6
71
3
4
7...

CLUTCH
5-38
Removing the pull lever shaft
Order Job/Parts to remove Q’ty Remarks
1 Circlip 1
2 Pull lever shaft 1
3 Oil seal 1
4 Bearing 1
5 Bearing 1
For installation, reverse the removal proce-
dure.
LS
New
New
E
5
4
3
2
LS
1 

CLUTCH
5-39
Removing the clutch
Order Job/Parts to remove Q’ty Remarks
Ventilation chamber oil drain pipe Refer to “OIL PUMP” on page 5-50.
1 Clutch spring 6
2 Pressure plate 1
3Pull rod 1
4 Friction plate 1 1 brown painting
5 Clutch plate 1 1
6 Friction plate 2 7 black painting
7 Clutch plate 2 1
8 Clutch plate 3 6
9 Friction plate 3 1 purple painting
10 Clutch boss nut 1
11 Spring 3
12 Clutch boss 1
13 Clutch boss plate 1
14 Washer 1
15 Thrust washer 1 1
16 Spacer 1
1
2 3
4 5 6(6) (6)
7 89
11
10 12...

CLUTCH
5-40
17 Bearing 1
18 Clutch housing 1
19 Oil pump drive chain 1
20 Thrust washer 2 1
21 Thrust washer 3 1
22 Oil pump drive chain guide 1
For installation, reverse the removal proce-
dure.
Removing the clutch
Order Job/Parts to remove Q’ty Remarks
1
2 3
4 5 6(6) (6)
7 89
11
10 12 1314 15 16 17 18
19 20 21
22
New
LT
LT
LTLT
LSE
(6)
E
E
T R..8 Nm (0.8 m • 
kg, 5.8 ft • Ib)
T R..25 Nm (2.5 m • 
kg, 18 ft • Ib)
T R..12 Nm (1.2 m • 
kg, 8.7 ft • Ib)
T R..115 Nm (11.5 m • 
kg, 85 ft • lb) 

CLUTCH
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EAS25070
REMOVING THE CLUTCH
1. Remove:
•Friction plates
•Clutch plates
NOTE:
Be sure to mark the friction plates and clutch 
plates or note the position of each part so that 
they are installed in their original positions.
2. Loosen:
•Clutch boss nut “1”
NOTE:
While holding the clutch boss “2” with the univer-
sal clutch holder “3”, loosen the clutch boss nut.
3. Remove:
•Spacer “1”
•Bearing
•Clutch housing “2”
•Oil pump drive chain
NOTE:
Remove the spacer and bearing from the main 
axle,...