Yamaha 2001 YZF-R6 User manual

FOREWORD
This Supplementary Service Manual has been prepared to introduce new service and data for the
YZF-R62001.ForcompleteserviceinformationproceduresitisnecessarytousethisSupplementary
Service Manual together with the following manual.
YZF-R6 ’99 SERVICE MANUAL: 5EB1-AE1
YZF-R6 (L) 2000 SUPPLEMENTARY SERVICE MANUAL: 5EB1-AE2
YZF-R6 2001
SUPPLEMENTARY
SERVICE MANUAL
2000 by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
First Edition, September 2000
All rights reserved.
Any reproduction or unauthorized use
without the written permission of
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. is expressly
prohibited.

NOTE:
WARNING
CAUTION:
EB001000 NOTICE
This manual was produced by the Yamaha Motor Company, Ltd. primarily for use by Yamaha dealers
andtheirqualifiedmechanics.Itisnotpossibletoincludealltheknowledgeofamechanicinonemanu-
al, so it is assumed that anyone who uses this book to perform maintenance and repairs on Yamaha
motorcycles has a basic understanding of the mechanical ideas and the procedures of motorcycles
repair.
Repairsattemptedbyanyonewithoutthisknowledgearelikelytorenderthemotorcyclesunfitfor use.
YamahaMotorCompany,Ltd.iscontinuallystrivingtoimproveallitsmodels.Modificationsandsignifi-
cant changes in specifications or procedures will be forwarded to all authorized Yamaha dealers and
will appear in future editions of this manual where applicable.
Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following.
The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR
SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
FailuretofollowWARNINGinstructionscouldresultinsevere injuryordeathto
the motorcycle operator, a bystander or a person inspecting or repairing the
motorcycle.
ACAUTIONindicatesspecialprecautionsthatmustbetakentoavoiddamage
to the motorcycle.
NOTE: A NOTE provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer.

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YP002000 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
This manual is intended as a handy, easy-to-read reference book for the mechanic. Comprehensive
explanationsofallinstallation,removal,disassembly,assembly,repairandinspectionproceduresare
laid out with the individual steps in sequential order.
1The manual is divided into chapters. An abbreviation and symbol in the upper right corner of each
page indicate the current chapter. Refer to “SYMBOLS” on the following page.
2Each chapter is divided into sections. The current section title is shown at the top of each page,
except in Chapter 3 (“Periodic Inspections and Adjustments”), where the sub-section title (-s) appear.
(In Chapter 3, “Periodic Inspections and Adjustments”, the sub-section title appears at the top of each
page, instead of the section title.)
3Sub-section titles appear in smaller print than the section title.
4To help identify parts and clarify procedure steps, there are exploded diagrams at the start of each
removal and disassembly section.
5Numbers are given in the order of the jobs in the exploded diagram. A circled number indicates a
disassembly step.
6Symbols indicate parts to be lubricated or replaced (see “SYMBOLS”).
7A job instruction chart accompanies the exploded diagram, providing the order of jobs, names of
parts, notes in jobs, etc.
8Jobs requiring more information (such as special tools and technical data) are described sequen-
tial0ly.

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SYMBOLS
The following symbols are not relevant to every
vehicle.
Symbols 1to 9indicate the subject of each
chapter.
1General information
2Specifications
3Periodic checks and adjustment
4Engine
5Cooling system
6Carburetor(-s)
7Chassis
8Electrical system
9Troubleshooting
Symbols 10 to 17 indicate the following.
10 Serviceable with engine mounted
11 Filling fluid
12 Lubricant
13 Special tool
14 Tightening torque
15 Wear limit, clearance
16 Engine speed
17 Electrical data
Symbols 18 to 23 intheexplodeddiagramsindi-
cate the types of lubricants and lubrication
points.
18 Apply engine oil
19 Apply gear oil
20 Apply molybdenum disulfide oil
21 Apply wheel bearing grease
22 Apply lightweight lithium-soap base grease
23 Apply molybdenum disulfide grease
Symbols 24 to 25 intheexplodeddiagramsindi-
cate the following:
24 Apply locking agent (LOCTITE)
25 Use new one

CONTENTS
SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHASSIS SPECIFICATIONS 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TIGHTENING TORQUES 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ENGINE TIGHTENING TORQUES 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CABLE ROUTING 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PERIODIC CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS
INTRODUCTION 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION INTERVALS 8. . . . . .
CHASSIS 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHECKING THE TIRES 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHASSIS
SWINGARM AND DRIVE CHAIN 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHECKING THE DRIVE CHAIN 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YZF-R6 WIRING DIAGRAM

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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS SPEC
SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Item Standard Limit
Model code 5MT1 (N) (D) (B) (GB) (GR) (DK) (NL) (S) (I) (E)
5MT2 (N) (D) (A) (SF)
5MT3 (F)
5MT4 (AUS) (NZ)
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Dimensions
Overall length
Overall width
Overall height
Seat height
Wheelbase
Minimum ground clearance
Minimum turning radius
2025 mm (except for N, S, F, AUS, NZ)
2080 mm (for N, S, F, AUS, NZ)
690 mm
1105 mm
820 mm
1380 mm
135 mm
3400 mm
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Weight
Wet (with oil and a full fuel tank)
Dry (without oil and fuel)
Maximum load (total of cargo, rider,
passenger, and accessories)
186 kg
167 kg
375 kg
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ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS SPEC
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Item Standard Limit
Camshafts
Drive system
Camshaft cap inside diameter
Camshaft journal diameter
Camshaft-journal-to-camshaftcap
clearance
Chain drive (right)
23.000 23.021 mm
22.967 22.980 mm
0.028 0.064 mm
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0.08 mm
Carburetors
Model (manufacturer) quantity
Throttle cable free play (at the
flange of the throttle grip)
ID mark
Main jet
Main air jet
Jet needle
Needle jet
Pilot air jet
Pilot outlet
Pilot jet
Bypass 1
Bypass 2
Bypass 3
Pilot screw turns out
Valve seat size
Starter jet 1
Starter jet 2
Butterfly valve size
Fuel level (below the line on the
float chamber)
CVRD37 (KEIHIN) 4
6 8 mm
5EB00, 5EB200 (G), 5EB300 (F)
Carburetors 1 and 4: #152
Carburetors 2 and 3: #148
#110
Carburetors 1 and 4: N7RA
Carburetors 2 and 3: N7SA
2.6
#110
0.9
#38
0.8
0.8
0.8
1-1/2 2
1.2
#50
0.6
#110
17.5 18.5 mm
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