Yamaha 2007 R6 Service

							FRONT WHEEL
4-8
EAS21960
ASSEMBLING THE FRONT WHEEL
1. Install:
Wheel bearings 
Oil seals 



 
 
 








 
 



 
 



 
 







a. Install the new wheel bearings and oil seals in 
the reverse order of disassembly.
CAUTION:
EC2C01010
Do not contact the wheel bearing inner race 
“1” or balls “2”. Contact should be made 
only with the outer race “3”.
NOTE:
Use a socket “4” that matches the diameter of 
the wheel bearing outer race and oil seal.
         
EAS21970
ADJUSTING THE FRONT WHEEL STATIC 
BALANCE
NOTE:
After replacing the tire, wheel or both, the front 
wheel static balance should be adjusted.
Adjust the front wheel static balance with the 
brake disc installed.
1. Remove:
Balancing weight(s)
2. Find:
Front wheel’s heavy spot
NOTE:
Place the front wheel on a suitable balancing 
stand.



 
 
 








 
 



 
 



 
 



 



a. Spin the front wheel.
b. When the front wheel stops, put an “X
1” mark 
at the bottom of the wheel.
c. Turn the front wheel 90° so that the “X
1” mark 
is positioned as shown.
d. Release the front wheel.
e. When the wheel stops, put an “X
2” mark at 
the bottom of the wheel.
f. Repeat steps (d) through (f) several times un-
til all the marks come to rest at the same spot.
g. The spot where all the marks come to rest is 
the front wheel’s heavy spot “X”.
          
3. Adjust:
Front wheel static balance



 
 
 








 
 



 
 



 
 



 



a. Install a balancing weight “1” onto the rim ex-
actly opposite the heavy spot “X”.
NOTE:
Start with the lightest weight.
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4-9
b. Turn the front wheel 90° so that the heavy 
spot is positioned as shown.
c. If the heavy spot does not stay in that posi-
tion, install a heavier weight.
d. Repeat steps (b) and (c) until the front wheel 
is balanced.
         
4. Check:
Front wheel static balance



 
 
 








 
 



 
 



 
 







a. Turn the front wheel and make sure it stays at 
each position shown.
b. If the front wheel does not remain stationary 
at all of the positions, rebalance it.
         
ET2C01002
CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE DISCS
Refer to “CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE 
DISCS” on page 4-22.
EAS22000
INSTALLING THE FRONT WHEEL (FRONT 
BRAKE DISCS)
The following procedure applies to both of the 
brake discs.1. Install:
Front brake disc
NOTE:
Tighten the brake disc bolts in stages and in a 
crisscross pattern.
2. Check:
Front brake discs
Refer to “CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE 
DISCS” on page 4-22.
3. Lubricate:
Oil seal lips
4. Install:
Front wheel
NOTE:
Install the tire and wheel with the mark “1” point-
ing in the direction of wheel rotation.
5. Install:
Front wheel axle
Front wheel axle bolt
Front wheel axle pinch bolts
T R.. 
Front brake disc bolt
18 Nm (1.8 m·kg, 13 ft·lb)
LOCTITE
®
 
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease 
						

							FRONT WHEEL
4-10
CAUTION:
EC2C01015
Before tightening the wheel axle, push down 
hard on the handlebar several times and 
check if the front fork rebounds smoothly.
NOTE:
Lubricate the front wheel axle bolt mating surfac-
es with lithium-soap-based grease.



 
 
 








 
 



 
 



 
 







a. Insert the front wheel axle from the right side 
and tighten it with the front wheel axle bolt 
from the left side to 91 Nm (9.1 m·kg, 66 ft·lb) 
without performing temporary tightening.
b. In the order pinch bolt “2” → pinch bolt “1” → 
pinch bolt “2”, tighten each bolt to 21 Nm (2.1 
m·kg, 15 ft·lb) without performing temporary 
tightening.
c. Check that the right end of the front wheel 
axle is flush with the front fork. If necessary, 
manually push the front wheel axle or lightly 
tap it with a soft hammer until its end is flush 
with the front fork. However, if the surface of 
the front wheel axle end is not parallel to the 
surface of the front fork, align a point on the 
outer edge of the axle with the fork, making 
sure that the axle does not protrude past the 
fork.
d. In the order pinch bolt “4” → pinch bolt “3” → 
pinch bolt “4”, tighten each bolt to 21 Nm (2.1 
m·kg, 15 ft·lb) without performing temporary 
tightening.
         
6. Install:
Front brake calipers
WARNING
EWA13500
Make sure the brake hose is routed properly.T R.. 
Front wheel axle
91 Nm (9.1 m·kg, 66 ft·lb)
Front wheel axle pinch bolt
21 Nm (2.1 m·kg, 15 ft·lb)
T R.. 
Front brake caliper bolt
35 Nm (3.5 m·kg, 25 ft·lb)
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							REAR WHEEL
4-11
EAS22020
REAR WHEEL
Removing the rear wheel
Order Job/Parts to remove Q’ty Remarks
NOTE:
Place the vehicle on a suitable stand so that the rear wheel is elevated.
1 Rear brake caliper 1
2 Drive chain adjusting locknut 2 Loosen.
3 Drive chain adjusting bolt 2 Loosen.
4 Rear wheel axle nut 1
5 Washer 1
6 Rear wheel axle 1
7 Rear wheel 1
8 Brake pad spring 1
9 Rear brake caliper bracket 1
For installation, reverse the removal proce-
dure. 
						

							REAR WHEEL
4-12
Removing the rear brake disc and rear wheel sprocket
Order Job/Parts to remove Q’ty Remarks
1 Rear brake disc 1
2 Rear wheel sprocket 1
3 Collar 1
4Dust cover 1
5 Oil seal 1
6 Bearing 1
7 Rear wheel drive hub 1
8 Rear wheel drive hub damper 6
9Dust cover 1
10 Collar 1
For installation, reverse the removal proce-
dure. 
						

							REAR WHEEL
4-13
Disassembling the rear wheel
Order Job/Parts to remove Q’ty Remarks
1 Collar 1
2 Bearing 1
3Spacer 1
4 Oil seal 1
5 Circlip 1
6 Bearing 1
For assembly, reverse the disassembly pro-
cedure. 
						

							REAR WHEEL
4-14
EAS22040
REMOVING THE REAR WHEEL
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 
rear wheel is elevated.
2. Remove:
Rear brake caliper “1”
NOTE:
Do not depress the brake pedal when removing 
the brake caliper.
3. Remove:
Rear wheel axle nut “1”
Rear wheel axle “2”
Rear wheel
NOTE:
Push the rear wheel forward and remove the 
drive chain from the rear wheel sprocket.
EAS22080
DISASSEMBLING THE REAR WHEEL
1. Remove:
Oil seals
Wheel bearings
Refer to “DISASSEMBLING THE FRONT 
WHEEL” on page 4-7.
EAS22090
CHECKING THE REAR WHEEL
1. Check:
Rear wheel axle
Rear wheel
Wheel bearings
Oil seals
Refer to “CHECKING THE FRONT WHEEL” 
on page 4-7.
2. Check:
Tire
Rear wheel
Damage/wear → Replace.
Refer to “CHECKING THE TIRES” on page 
3-32 and “CHECKING THE WHEELS” on 
page 3-33.
3. Measure:
Radial wheel runout
Lateral wheel runout
Refer to “CHECKING THE FRONT WHEEL” 
on page 4-7.
ET2C01024
CHECKING THE REAR BRAKE CALIPER 
BRACKET
1. Check:
Rear brake caliper bracket
Cracks/damage → Replace.
EAS22110
CHECKING THE REAR WHEEL DRIVE HUB
1. Check:
Rear wheel drive hub
Cracks/damage → Replace.
Rear wheel drive hub dampers
Damage/wear → Replace.
EAS22120
CHECKING AND REPLACING THE REAR 
WHEEL SPROCKET
1. Check:
Rear wheel sprocket
More than 1/4 tooth “a” wear → Replace the 
rear wheel sprocket.
Bent teeth → Replace the rear wheel sprock-
et.
1
1 2
 
Radial wheel runout limit
1.0 mm (0.04 in)
Lateral wheel runout limit
0.5 mm (0.02 in) 
						

							REAR WHEEL
4-15
2. Replace:
Rear wheel sprocket



 
 
 








 
 



 
 



 
 







a. Remove the self-locking nuts and the rear 
wheel sprocket.
b. Clean the rear wheel drive hub with a clean 
cloth, especially the surfaces that contact the 
sprocket.
c. Install the new rear wheel sprocket.
NOTE:
Tighten the self-locking nuts in stages and in a 
crisscross pattern.
         
EAS22140
ASSEMBLING THE REAR WHEEL
1. Install:
Wheel bearings 
Oil seals 
Refer to “ASSEMBLING THE FRONT 
WHEEL” on page 4-8.
EAS22150
ADJUSTING THE REAR WHEEL STATIC 
BALANCE
NOTE:
After replacing the tire, wheel or both, the rear 
wheel static balance should be adjusted.
Adjust the rear wheel static balance with the 
brake disc and rear wheel drive hub installed.
1. Adjust:
Rear wheel static balance
Refer to “ADJUSTING THE FRONT WHEEL 
STATIC BALANCE” on page 4-8.
ET2C01004
CHECKING THE REAR BRAKE DISC
Refer to “CHECKING THE REAR BRAKE 
DISC” on page 4-34.
EAS22160
INSTALLING THE REAR WHEEL (REAR 
BRAKE DISC)
1. Install:
Rear brake disc
NOTE:
Tighten the brake disc bolts in stages and in a 
crisscross pattern.
2. Check:
Rear brake disc
Refer to “CHECKING THE REAR BRAKE 
DISC” on page 4-34.
3. Lubricate:
Rear wheel axle
Wheel bearings
Oil seal lips
Collars
b. Correct
1. Drive chain roller
2. Rear wheel sprocket
T R.. 
Rear wheel sprocket self-locking 
nut
100 Nm (10.0 m·kg, 72 ft·lb)
New
New
T R.. 
Rear brake disc bolt
30 Nm (3.0 m·kg, 22 ft·lb)
LOCTITE
®
 
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease 
						

							REAR WHEEL
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4. Adjust:
Drive chain slack
Refer to “ADJUSTING THE DRIVE CHAIN 
SLACK” on page 3-25.
5. Install:
Rear brake caliper
WARNING
EWA13500
Make sure the brake hose is routed properly.
 
Drive chain slack
35.0–45.0 mm (1.38–1.77 in)
T R.. 
Rear brake caliper bolt (M12)
27 Nm (2.7 m·kg, 19 ft·lb)
Rear brake caliper bolt (M8)
22 Nm (2.2 m·kg, 16 ft·lb)
LOCTITE
® 
						

							FRONT BRAKE
4-17
EAS22210
FRONT BRAKE
Removing the front brake pads
Order Job/Parts to remove Q’ty Remarks
The following procedure applies to both of 
the front brake calipers.
1 Reflector assembly 1
2 Brake hose holder 1
3 Front brake caliper 1
4 Brake pad clip 2
5 Brake pad pin 1
6 Brake pad spring 1
7 Front brake pad 2
For installation, reverse the removal proce-
dure.