Yamaha Fz6n Manual

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ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
CHK
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WARNING
CAUTION:
a
b
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ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK
ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
Securely support the motorcycle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
Spring preload
Never go beyond the maximum or minimum
adjustment positions.
1. Adjust:

spring preload
a. Adjust the spring preload with a ring nut
wrench.
Ring nut wrench
90890-01268, YU-01268
b. Turn the adjusting ring 
1 in direction a or
b.
c. Align the desired position on the adjusting
ring with the stopper 
2.
Direction
Spring preload is
increased (suspension is
harder).
Direction
Spring preload is
decreased (suspension 
is softer).
Adjusting positions
Minimum: 1
Standard: 3
Maximum: 7
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CHECKING THE TIRES
The following procedure applies to both of the
tires.
1. Check:

tire pressure
Out of specification 
 Regulate. 
						

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CHECKING THE TIRES
CHK
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WARNING
WARNING

The tire pressure should only be checked
and regulated when the tire temperature
equals the ambient air temperature.

The tire pressure and the suspension must
be adjusted according to the total weight
(including cargo, rider, passenger and ac-
cessories) and the anticipated riding
speed.

Operation of an overloaded motorcycle
could cause tire damage, an accident or an
injury.
NEVER OVERLOAD THE MOTORCYCLE.
Basic
weight
(with oil
and a full
fuel tank)
207 kg (456 lb)
208 kg (459 lb) for CAL
Maximum
load*190 kg (419 lb)
189 kg (417 lb) for CAL
Cold tire
pressureFrontRear
Up to
90 kg
(198 lb)
load*225 kPa
(2.25 kgf / cm2,
2.25 bar,
33psi)
250 kPa
(2.5 kgf / cm2,
2.5 bar,
35.6 psi)
90 kg 

190 kg
(198 

419 lb)
90 kg 

189 kg
(198 

417 lb)
for CAL
maximum
load*
250 kPa
(2.5 kgf / cm2,
2.5 bar,
35.6 psi)
290 kPa
(2.9 kgf / cm2,
2.9 bar,
41.3 psi)
High-
speed
riding225 kPa
(2.25 kgf / cm2,
2.25 bar,
33 psi)
250 kPa
(2.5 kgf / cm2,
2.5 bar,
35.6 psi)
* Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and ac-
cessories
It is dangerous to ride with a worn-out tire.
When the tire tread reaches the wear limit,
replace the tire immediately. 
						

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CHECKING THE TIRES
CHK
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WARNING
WARNING
2. Check:

tire surfaces
Damage / wear 
 Replace the tire.
Minimum tire tread depth
1.6 mm (0.06 in)
1Tire tread depth
2Sidewall
3Wear indicator

Do not use a tubeless tire on a wheel de-
signed only for tube tires to avoid tire fail-
ure and personal injury from sudden defla-
tion.

When using a tube tire, be sure to install the
correct tube.

Always replace a new tube tire and a new
tube as a set.

To avoid pinching the tube, make sure the
wheel rim band and tube are centered in the
wheel groove.

Patching a punctured tube is not recom-
mended. If it is absolutely necessary to do
so, use great care and replace the tube as
soon as possible with a good quality re-
placement.
ATire
BWheel
Tube wheelTube tire only
T beless wheelTube or tubelessTubeless wheeltire

After extensive tests, the tires listed below
have been approved by Yamaha Motor Co.,
Ltd. for this model. The front and rear tires
should always be by the same manufactur-
er and of the same design. No guarantee
concerning handling characteristics can
be given if a tire combination other than
one approved by Yamaha is used on this
motorcycle. 
						

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CHECKING THE TIRES / CHECKING THE WHEELS
CHK
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WARNING
NOTE:
WARNING
NOTE: Front tire
Manufacturer
SizeModel
BRIDGESTONE120 / 70ZR 17
M / C (58W)BT020F
GG
DUNLOP120 / 70ZR 17
M / C (58W)D252F
Rear tire
Manufacturer
SizeModel
BRIDGESTONE180 / 55ZR 17
M / C (73W)BT020R
GG
DUNLOP180 / 55ZR 17
M / C (73W)D252
New tires and wheels have a relatively low
grip on the road surface until they have been
slightly worn. Therefore, approximately 100
km should be traveled at normal speed be-
fore any high-speed riding is done.
For tires with a direction of rotation mark 
1:

Install the tire with the mark pointing in the
direction of wheel rotation.

Align the mark 
2 with the valve installation
point.
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CHECKING THE WHEELS
The following procedure applies to both of the
wheels.
1. Check:

wheel
Damage / out-of-round 
 Replace.
Never attempt to make any repairs to the
wheel.
After a tire or wheel has been changed or re-
placed, always balance the wheel. 
						

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CHECKING AND LUBRICATING THE CABLES /
LUBRICATING THE LEVERS AND PEDALS /
LUBRICATING THE SIDESTAND / LUBRICATING THE CENTERSTANDCHK
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WARNING
NOTE:
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CHECKING AND LUBRICATING THE
CABLES
The following procedure applies to all of the in-
ner and outer cables.
Damaged outer cable may cause the cable to
corrode and interfere with its movement. Re-
place damaged outer cable and inner cables
as soon as possible.
1. Check:

outer cable
Damage 
 Replace.
2. Check:

cable operation
Rough movement 
 Lubricate.
Recommended lubricant
Engine oil or a suitable cable
lubricant
Hold the cable end upright and pour a few drops
of lubricant into the cable sheath or use a suit-
able lubricating device.
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LUBRICATING THE LEVERS AND PEDALS
Lubricate the pivoting point and metal-to-metal
moving parts of the levers and pedals.
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
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LUBRICATING THE SIDESTAND
Lubricate the pivoting point and metal-to-metal
moving parts of the sidestand.
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
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LUBRICATING THE CENTERSTAND
Lubricate the pivoting point and metal-to-metal
moving parts of the centerstand.
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease 
						

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LUBRICATING THE REAR SUSPENSION
CHK
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LUBRICATING THE REAR SUSPENSION
Lubricate the pivoting point and metal-to-metal
moving parts of the rear suspension.
Recommended lubricant
Molybdenum disulfide grease 
						

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CHECKING AND CHARGING THE BATTERY
CHK
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WARNING
CAUTION:
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CHECKING AND CHARGING THE BATTERY
Batteries generate explosive hydrogen gas
and contain electrolyte which is made of poi-
sonous and highly caustic sulfuric acid.
Therefore, always follow these preventive
measures:

Wear protective eye gear when handling or
working near batteries.

Charge batteries in a well-ventilated area.

Keep batteries away from fire, sparks or
open flames (e.g., welding equipment,
lighted cigarettes).

DO NOT SMOKE when charging or han-
dling batteries.

KEEP BATTERIES AND ELECTROLYTE
OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

Avoid bodily contact with electrolyte as it
can cause severe burns or permanent eye
injury.
FIRST AID IN CASE OF BODILY CONTACT:
EXTERNAL

Skin – Wash with water.

Eyes – Flush with water for 15 minutes and
get immediate medical attention.
INTERNAL

Drink large quantities of water or milk fol-
lowed with milk of magnesia, beaten egg or
vegetable oil. Get immediate medical atten-
tion.

This is a sealed battery. Never remove the
sealing caps because the balance between
cells will not be maintained and battery per-
formance will deteriorate.

Charging time, charging amperage and
charging voltage for an MF battery are dif-
ferent from those of conventional batter-
ies. The MF battery should be charged as
explained in the charging method illustra-
tions. If the battery is overcharged, the
electrolyte level will drop considerably.
Therefore, take special care when charging
the battery. 
						

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CHECKING AND CHARGING THE BATTERY
CHK
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Relationship between the open-circuit voltage
and the charging time at 20
C
Open-circuit voltage (V)
These values vary with the temperature, the condition of
the battery plates, and the electrolyte level. 13.0
12.5
12.0
11.5
5 6.5 10
Charging time (hours)
Ambient
temperature
20
C
Open-circuit voltage (V)
Charging condition of the battery (%)
NOTE:
CAUTION:
NOTE:
Since MF batteries are sealed, it is not possible
to check the charge state of the battery by mea-
suring the specific gravity of the electrolyte.
Therefore, the charge of the battery has to be
checked by measuring the voltage at the battery
terminals.
1. Remove:
rider seat
Refer to “SEAT”.
front cowling inner panel (left and right)
Refer to “COWLINGS”.
fuel tank
Refer to “FUEL TANK”.
2. Disconnect:
battery leads
(from the battery terminals)
First, disconnect the negative battery lead
1, and then the positive battery lead 2.
3. Remove:
battery
4. Check:
battery charge
a. Connect a pocket tester to the battery termi-
nals.
Positive tester probe 

positive battery terminal
Negative tester probe 

negative battery terminal
The charge state of an MF battery can be
checked by measuring its open-circuit voltage
(i.e., the voltage when the positive battery ter-
minal is disconnected).
No charging is necessary when the open-cir-
cuit voltage equals or exceeds 12.8 V.
b. Check the charge of the battery, as shown in
the charts and the following example.
Example
c. Open-circuit voltage = 12.0 V
d. Charging time = 6.5 hours
e. Charge of the battery = 20 
 30% 
						

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Charging
Ambient temperature 20C
Open-circuit voltage (V)
Check the open-circuit
voltage.Time (minutes)
CHECKING AND CHARGING THE BATTERY
CHK
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WARNING
CAUTION:
5. Charge:

battery
(refer to the appropriate charging method il-
lustration)
Do not quick charge a battery.

Never remove the MF battery sealing caps.

Do not use a high-rate battery charger
since it forces a high-amperage current
into the battery quickly and can cause bat-
tery overheating and battery plate damage.
If it is impossible to regulate the charging
current on the battery charger, be careful
not to overcharge the battery.

When charging a battery, be sure to remove
it from the motorcycle. (If charging has to
be done with the battery mounted on the
motorcycle, disconnect the negative bat-
tery lead from the battery terminal.)

To reduce the chance of sparks, do not
plug in the battery charger until the battery
charger leads are connected to the battery.

Before removing the battery charger lead
clips from the battery terminals, be sure to
turn off the battery charger.

Make sure the battery charger lead clips
are in full contact with the battery terminal
and that they are not shorted. A corroded
battery charger lead clip may generate heat
in the contact area and a weak clip spring
may cause sparks.

If the battery becomes hot to the touch at
any time during the charging process, dis-
connect the battery charger and let the bat-
tery cool before reconnecting it. Hot batter-
ies can explode!

As shown in the following illustration, the
open-circuit voltage of an MF battery stabi-
lizes about 30 minutes after charging has
been completed. Therefore, wait 30 min-
utes after charging is completed before
measuring the open-circuit voltage. 
						

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CHECKING AND CHARGING THE BATTERY
CHK
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Measure the open-circuit
voltage prior to charging.
Connect a charged 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.
By turning the charging
voltage adjust dial, set the
charging voltage at 20 
 24 V.
Adjust the voltage so that the
current is at the standard
charging level.Monitor the amperage for
3 
 5 minutes to check if the
standard charging current is
reached.
Set the time according to the
charging time suitable for the
open-circuit voltage.
Refer to “Battery condition
checking steps”.If the current does not
exceed the standard
charging current after 5
minutes, replace the battery.
If charging requires more than 5 hours, it is advisable to check the
charging current after a lapse of 5 hours. If there is any change in the
amperage, readjust the voltage to obtain the standard charging
current.
Measure the battery open-circuit voltage after leaving the battery
unused for more than 30 minutes.
12.8 V or more --- Charging is complete.
12.7 V or less --- Recharging is required.
Under 12.0 V --- Replace the battery.YES NO
YES
NONOTE:
Voltage should be measured 30
minutes after the machine is stopped.
NOTE:
Set the charging voltage at 16 
 17 V.
(If the setting is lower, charging will be
insufficient. If too high, the battery will
be over-charged.)
Charging method using a variable-current (voltage) charger