Yamaha Fz6n Manual

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CHECKING AND CHARGING THE BATTERY
CHK
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Measure the open-circuit
voltage prior to charging.
Connect a charger and
AMP meter to the battery
and start charging.
Make sure that the current
is higher than the standard
charging current written on
the battery.
Charge the battery until the battery’s
charging voltage is 15 V.This type of battery charger cannot
charge the MF battery. A variable
voltage charger is recommended.
Measure the battery open-circuit
voltage after leaving the battery
unused for...

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CHECKING AND CHARGING THE BATTERY
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CAUTION:
Charging method using a variable-current
(voltage) charger
Charging method using a constant voltage
charger
6. Install:

battery
7. Connect:

battery leads
(to the battery terminals)
First, connect the positive battery lead 
1,
and then the negative battery lead 
2.
8. Check:

battery terminals
Dirt 
 Clean with a wire brush. Loose con-
nection 
 Connect properly.
9. Lubricate:

battery terminals
Recommended lubricant
Dielectric grease
10. Install:...

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CHECKING THE FUSES
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CAUTION:
NOTE:
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CHECKING THE FUSES
The following procedure applies to all of the
fuses.
To avoid a short circuit, always set the main
switch to “OFF” when checking or replacing
a fuse.
1. Remove:

right side cover
Refer to “COWLINGS”.
2. Check:
fuse
a. Connect the pocket tester to the fuse and
check the continuity.
Set the pocket tester selector to “Ω  1”.
Pocket tester
90890-03112, YU-3112
b. If the pocket tester indicates “∞”, replace the
fuse.
3. Replace:...

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CHECKING THE FUSES
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WARNING
Never use a fuse with an amperage rating
other than that specified. Improvising or us-
ing a fuse with the wrong amperage rating
may cause extensive damage to the electri-
cal system, cause the lighting and ignition
systems to malfunction and could possibly
cause a fire.
4. Install:

right side cover
Refer to “COWLINGS”. 

3-68
REPLACING THE HEADLIGHT BULBS
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WARNING
CAUTION:
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REPLACING THE HEADLIGHT BULBS
The following procedure applies to both of the
headlight bulbs.
1. Remove:

front cowling inner panels
Refer to “COWLINGS”.
2. Disconnect:

headlight bulb cover

headlight coupler 
1
3. Remove:

headlight bulb holder 
1
4. Remove:

headlight bulb 
2
Since the headlight bulb gets extremely hot,
keep flammable products and your hands
away from the bulb until it has cooled down.
5. Install:

headlight bulb...

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ADJUSTING THE HEADLIGHT BEAMS
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a
b
a
b
a
b
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ADJUSTING THE HEADLIGHT BEAMS
The following procedure applies to both of the
headlights.
1. Adjust:

headlight beam (vertically)
a. Turn the adjusting screw 
1 in direction a or
b.
Direction
Headlight beam is raised.
DirectionHeadlight beam is 
lowered.
2. Adjust:

headlight beam (horizontally)
a. Turn the adjusting knob 
2 in direction a or
b.
Left headlight
Direction
Headlight beam moves to
the right.
DirectionHeadlight beam moves to
the...

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4
FRONT WHEEL AND BRAKE DISCSCHAS
Order Job / Part Q’ty Remarks
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9Removing the front wheel and brake
discs
Side reflector (left and right)
Brake hose holder (left and right)
Side reflector bracket
Front brake caliper (left and right)
Front wheel axle pinch bolt
Front wheel axle
Collar (left and right)
Front wheel
Front brake disc (left and right)2
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
2Remove the parts in the order listed.
Place the motorcycle on a suitable stand
so that the front wheel is elevated.
Loosen....

4-2
FRONT WHEEL AND BRAKE DISCSCHAS
Order Job / Part Q’ty Remarks
Disassembling the front wheel
Oil seal (left and right)
Wheel bearing (left and right)
Spacer2
2
1Disassemble the parts in the order listed.
For assembly, reverse the disassembly
procedure.
1
2
3
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FRONT WHEEL AND BRAKE DISCSCHAS
WARNING
NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE:
WARNING
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REMOVING THE FRONT WHEEL
1. Stand the motorcycle on a level surface.
Securely support the motorcycle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
Place the motorcycle on a suitable stand so that
the front wheel is elevated.
2. Remove:

left brake caliper

right brake caliper
Do not apply the brake lever when removing the
brake calipers.
3. Elevate:

front wheel
Place the motorcycle on a suitable stand so that
the front wheel...

4-4
FRONT WHEEL AND BRAKE DISCSCHAS
NOTE: 2. Check:

tire

front wheel
Damage / wear 
 Replace.
Refer to “CHECKING THE TIRES” and
“CHECKING THE WHEELS” in chapter 3.
3. Measure:

radial wheel runout 
1

lateral wheel runout 2
Over the specified limits 
 Replace.
Radial wheel runout limit
1 mm (0.04 in)
Lateral wheel runout limit
0.5 mm (0.02 in)
4. Check:

wheel bearings
Front wheel turns roughly or is loose 
 Re-
place the wheel bearings.

oil seals
Damage / wear 
 Replace.
5. Replace:

wheel bearings...