Adjusting The Shift Pedal; Adjusting The Drive Chain Slack - Yamaha YZF-R6(V) 2006 Service Manual

Bleed screw (front brake master
cylinder)
6 Nm (0.6 m·kg, 4.3 ft·lb)
Bleed screw (front brake caliper)
5 Nm (0.5 m·kg, 3.6 ft·lb)
Bleed screw (rear brake caliper)
5 Nm (0.5 m·kg, 3.6 ft·lb)
k. Fill the brake fluid reservoir to the proper level
with the recommended brake fluid.
Refer to "CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID
LEVEL" on page 3-22.
EWA13110
WARNING
After bleeding the hydraulic brake system,
check the brake operation.
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ADJUSTING THE SHIFT PEDAL

NOTE:
The shift pedal position is determined by the in-
stalled shift rod length "a".
1. Remove:
• Left lower side cowling
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-1.
2. Measure:
• Installed shift rod length "a"
Incorrect → Adjust.
Installed shift rod length
267.2–269.2 mm (10.52–10.60 in)
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3. Adjust:
• Installed shift rod length
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a. Loosen both locknuts "1".
b. Turn the shift rod "2" in direction "a" or "b" until
the specified installed shift rod length is ob-
tained.
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Direction "a"
Installed shift rod length increases.
Direction "b"
Installed shift rod length decreases.
c. Tighten both locknuts to specification.
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d. Make sure the installed shift rod length is
within specification.
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4. Install:
• Left lower side cowling
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-1.
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ADJUSTING THE DRIVE CHAIN SLACK

ECA13550
CAUTION:
A drive chain that is too tight will overload
the engine and other vital parts, and one that
is too loose can skip and damage the swing-
arm or cause an accident. Therefore, keep
the drive chain slack within the specified lim-
its.
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
EWA13120
WARNING
Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
NOTE:
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Place the vehicle on a suitable stand so that the
rear wheel is elevated.
2. Check:
• Drive chain slack "a"
Out of specification → Adjust.
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2
b
a
1
Locknut (shift rod upper side)
7 Nm (0.7 m·kg, 5.1 ft·lb)
Locknut (shift rod lower side)
10 Nm (1.0 m·kg, 7.2 ft·lb)
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CHASSIS
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