2016 Yamaha FZ6R Owner’s Manual

The 2016 Yamaha FZ6R was a flexible and easy-to-use sportbike that was made to fill the gap between daily commuting and fun weekend rides. It had a 600cc liquid-cooled inline-four engine and was a good choice for both new and experienced riders because it had a good mix of performance and rider-friendly features. The FZ6R was great in both city traffic and on twisty backroads, thanks to its upright and comfortable riding position, its quick handling, and its stylish look. It was made for riders who wanted an affordable, capable, and easy-to-use sport bike. This made it a useful and fun companion for a wide range of motorcycle activities.

Periodic maintenance and adjustment

Periodic inspection, adjustment, and lubrication will keep your vehicle in the safest and most efficient condition possible. Safety is an obligation of the vehicle owner/operator. The most important points of vehicle inspection, adjustment, and lubrication are explained on the following pages. The intervals given in the periodic maintenance charts should be simply considered as a general guide under normal riding conditions. However, depending on the weather, terrain, geographical location, and individual use, the maintenance intervals may need to be shortened.
WARNING: Failure to properly maintain the vehicle or perform maintenance activities incorrectly may increase your risk of injury or death during service or while using the vehicle. If you are not familiar with vehicle service, have a Yamaha dealer perform service. Turn off the engine when performing maintenance unless otherwise specified.

• A running engine has moving parts that can catch on body parts or clothing and electrical parts that can cause shocks or fires.
• Running the engine while servicing can lead to eye injury, burns, fire, or carbon monoxide poisoning – possibly leading to death.
  Brake discs, calipers, drums, and linings can become very hot during use. To avoid possible burns, let brake components cool before touching them.

Emission controls not only function to ensure cleaner air but are also vital to proper engine operation and maximum performance. In the following periodic maintenance charts, the services related to emissions control are grouped separately. These services require specialized data, knowledge, and equipment. Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and systems may be performed by any repair establishment or individual that is certified (if applicable). Yamaha dealers are trained and equipped to perform these particular services.

Owner’s tool kit
The owner’s tool kit is located under the passenger seat. The service information included in this manual and the tools provided in the owner’s tool kit are intended to assist you in the performance of preventive maintenance and minor repairs. However, additional tools such as a torque wrench may be necessary to perform certain maintenance work correctly.
TIP: If you do not have the tools or experience required for a particular job, have a Yamaha dealer perform it for you.

• From 24000 mi (37000 km) or 36 months, repeat the maintenance intervals starting from 8000 mi (13000 km) or 12 months.
• Items marked with an asterisk require special tools, data, and technical skills, have a Yamaha dealer perform the service.
• Air filter
  • This model’s air filter is equipped with a disposable oil-coated paper element, which must not be cleaned with compressed air to avoid damaging it.
  • The air filter element needs to be replaced more frequently when riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.
• Hydraulic brake service
  • After disassembling the brake master cylinders and calipers, always change the fluid. Regularly check the brake fluid levels and fill the reservoirs as required.
  • Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinders and calipers, and change the brake fluid.
  • Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged.

Removing and installing cowlings and panels
The cowlings and panels shown need to be removed to perform some of the maintenance jobs described in this chapter. Refer to this section each time a cowling or panel needs to be removed and installed.

Cowling A

• To remove the cowling: Remove the bolts, and then take the cowling off.
• To install the cowling: Place the cowling in the original position, and then install the bolts.

Cowlings B and C
To remove a cowling:

1. Remove cowling A.
2. Remove the quick fastener and the bolts, and then take the cowling off.
3. Remove the turn signal light lead from the guide, and then disconnect the turn signal light lead coupler.

To install a cowling

1. Connect the turn signal light coupler, and then route the turn signal light lead through the guide.
2. Place the cowling in the original position, and then install the bolts and the quick fastener.
3. Install cowling A.

Panel A

• To remove the panel: Remove the bolt and the quick fastener, and then take the panel off.
• To install the panel: Place the panel in the original position, and then install the bolt and the quick fastener.

Panels B and C
To remove a panel:

1. Remove the quick fastener and the bolt.
2. Slide the panel backward, and then lift up the rear of the panel slightly.
3. Pull the panel backward to remove it.

To install a panel

1. Fit the projections on the panel into the slots and slide them forward.
2. Install the bolt and the quick fastener.

Checking the spark plugs
The spark plugs are important engine components, which should be checked periodically, preferably by a Yamaha dealer. Since heat and deposits will cause any spark plug to slowly erode, they should be removed and checked in accordance with the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart. In addition, the condition of the spark plugs can reveal the condition of the engine.
The porcelain insulator around the center electrode of each spark plug should be a medium-to-light tan (the ideal color when the vehicle is ridden normally), and all spark plugs installed in the engine should have the same color. If any spark plug shows a distinctly different color, the engine could be operating improperly. Do not attempt to diagnose such problems yourself. Instead, have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle. If a spark plug shows signs of electrode erosion and excessive carbon or other deposits, it should be replaced. Before installing a spark plug, the spark plug gap should be measured with a wire thickness gauge and, if necessary, adjusted to specification. Clean the surface of the spark plug gasket and its mating surface, and then wipe off any grime from the spark plug threads.
TIP: If a torque wrench is not available when installing a spark plug, a good estimate of the correct torque is 1/4–1/2 turn past finger tight. However, the spark plug should be tightened to the specified torque as soon as possible.

Canister (for California only)
This model is equipped with a canister to prevent the discharging of fuel vapor into the atmosphere. Before operating this vehicle, make sure to check the following:

• Check each hose connection.
• Check each hose and canister for cracks or damage. Replace if damaged.
• Make sure that the canister breather is not blocked, and if necessary, clean it.

Engine oil and oil filter cartridge
The engine oil level should be checked before each ride. In addition, the oil must be changed and the oil filter cartridge replaced at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart.
To check the engine oil level

1. Place the vehicle on a level surface and hold it in an upright position. A slight tilt to the side can result in a false reading.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for several minutes, and then turn it off.
3. Wait a few minutes until the oil settles.
4. Remove the engine oil dipstick and wipe it clean, insert it back into the hole (without screwing it in), and then remove it again to check the oil level.
   TIP: The engine oil should be between the minimum and maximum level marks.
5. If the engine oil is at or below the minimum level mark, remove the oil filler cap, and then add sufficient oil of the recommended type to raise it to the correct level.
6. Insert and tighten the engine oil dipstick, and then install and tighten the oil filler cap.

To change the engine oil (with or without oil filter cartridge replacement)

1. Remove cowling B.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for several minutes, and then turn it off.
3. Place an oil pan under the engine to collect the used oil.
4. Remove the engine oil filler cap, the engine oil drain bolt, and its gasket to drain the oil from the crankcase.
   TIP: Skip steps 5–7 if the oil filter cartridge is not being replaced.
5. Remove the oil filter cartridge with an oil filter wrench.
   TIP: An oil filter wrench is available at a Yamaha dealer.
6. Apply a thin coat of clean engine oil to the O-ring of the new oil filter cartridge.
   TIP: Make sure that the O-ring is properly seated.
7. Install the new oil filter cartridge with an oil filter wrench, and then tighten it to the specified torque with a torque wrench.
8. Install the engine oil drain bolt and its new gasket, and then tighten the bolt to the specified torque.
9. Refill with the specified amount of the recommended engine oil, and then install and tighten the oil filler cap.
   TIP: Be sure to wipe off spilled oil on any parts after the engine and exhaust system have cooled down.
   NOTICE
   1. In order to prevent clutch slip-page (since the engine oil also lubricates the clutch), do not mix any chemical additives. Do not use oils with a diesel specification of “CD” or oils of a higher quality than specified. In addition, do not use oils labeled “ENERGY CONSERVING II” or higher.
   2. Make sure that no foreign material enters the crankcase.
10. Start the engine, and then let it idle for several minutes while checking it for oil leakage. If oil is leaking, immediately turn the engine off and check for the cause.
    TIP: After the engine is started, the engine oil level warning light should go off if the oil level is sufficient.
    NOTICE: If the oil level warning light flickers or remains on even if the oil level is correct, immediately turn the engine off and have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
11. Turn the engine off, wait a few minutes until the oil settles, and then check the oil level and correct it if necessary.
12. Install the cowling.

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