Yamaha Fz6 N Service Manual

ABS (ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM)
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CAUTION:
ECA14810
 Check that the brake lever returns to its home position before the brake pedal 
returns to its home position.
 If the brake pedal returns to its home  position before the brake lever does, 
check that the brake hoses are connected 
correctly to the hydraulic unit.
 If either the brake lever or brake pedal 
returns its home position slowly, check 
that the brake hoses are connected cor-
rectly to the hydraulic unit.
 If the operation of the...

ABS (ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM)
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NOTE:
After setting the main switch to “ON”, wait 
(approximately 2 seconds) until the ABS warn-
ing light goes off.
8. Push the start switch for at least 4 seconds.
CAUTION:
ECA14790
Do not operate the brake lever or the brake 
pedal.
9. After releasing the start switch, operate the brake lever and the brake pedal simulta-
neously.
NOTE:
 A reaction-force pulsating action is gener-
ated in the brake lever “1” 0.5 second after 
the brake lever and the brake pedal are...

HANDLEBAR
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EAS22840
HANDLEBAR
* FZ6-NHG(W)/FZ6-NAHG/FZ6-SHG(W)/FZ6-SAHG
Removing the handlebar
Order Job/Parts to remove Q’ty Remarks1 Grip end 2
2 Handlebar grip 1
3 Clutch switch connector 1 Disconnect.
4 Left handlebar switch 1
5Clutch cable 1
6 Clutch lever 1
7 Right handlebar switch 1
8 Throttle grip 1
9 Throttle cable 2
10 Front brake light switch connector 1 Disconnect.
11 Front brake master cylinder holder 1
12 Front brake master cylinder 1
13 Upper handlebar holder 2
14 Upper handlebar...

HANDLEBAR
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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 left handle-
bar and the handlebar grip, and gradually push 
the grip off the handlebar.
3. Disconnect: Clutch switch connector
4. Remove:
 Left handlebar switch “1”
 Clutch cable “2”
 Clutch lever holder “3”
5. Remove:  Right handlebar switch “1”
...

HANDLEBAR
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2. Install: Handlebar “1”
 Upper handlebar holders “2”
 Upper handlebar holder caps “3” (Stan- dard)
CAUTION:
ECA14250
 First, tighten the bolts on the front side of 
the handlebar holder, and then on the rear 
side.
 Turn the handlebar all the way to the left  and right. If there is any contact with the 
fuel tank, adjust the handlebar position.
NOTE:
Align the match marks “a” on the handlebar 
with the upper surface of the lower handlebar 
holders. 3. Install:
 Throttle cables
...

HANDLEBAR
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Clutch cable
NOTE:
Align the slit on the clutch lever holder with the 
punch mark “a” on the handlebar.
6. Install: Left handlebar switch
NOTE:
Align the projection “a” on the left handlebar 
switch with the hole “b” on the handlebar.
7. Install: Handlebar grip
 Grip end
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a. Apply a thin coat of rubber adhesive onto  the left end of the handlebar.
b. Slide the handlebar grip over the left end of  the handlebar.
c. Wipe off any excess rubber adhesive with...

FRONT FORK
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EAS22950
FRONT FORK
Removing the front fork legs
Order Job/Parts to remove Q’ty RemarksFront wheel Refer to FRONT WHEEL on page 4-7.
Front brake calipers Refer to FRONT BRAKE on page 4-23.
1 Front fender 1
2 Cap bolt 1 Loosen.
3 Upper bracket pinch bolt 1 Loosen.
4 Under bracket pinch bolt 1 Loosen.
5Front fork leg 1 For installation, reverse the removal proce-
dure. 

FRONT FORK
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Disassembling the front fork legs
Order Job/Parts to remove Q’ty Remarks1 Cap bolt 1
2O-ring 1
3Spacer 1
4 Washer 1
5 Front fork spring 1
6 Dust seal 1
7 Oil seal clip 1
8 Damper rod assembly bolt 1
9 Copper washer 1
10 Damper rod assembly 1
11 Oil seal 1
12 Washer 1
13 Inner tube 1
14 Outer tube bushing 1
15 Inner tube bushing 1
16 Oil flow stopper 1
17 Outer tube 1 For assembly, reverse the disassembly pro-
cedure. 

FRONT FORK
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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 bolts “1”
 Cap bolt “2”
 Lower bracket pinch bolts “3”
WARNING
EWA13640
Before loosening the upper and lower 
bracket pinch bolts, support...

FRONT FORK
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CAUTION:
ECA14190
 Excessive force will damage the oil seal and bushing. A damaged oil seal or bush-
ing must be replaced.
 Avoid bottoming the inner tube into the  outer tube during the above procedure, as 
the oil flow stopper will be damaged.
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EAS23010
CHECKING THE FRONT FORK LEGS
The following procedure applies to both of the 
front fork legs.
1. Check: Inner tube “1”
 Outer tube “2” Bends/damage/scratches  → Replace.
WARNING
EWA13650
Do not attempt...