Yamaha YZF-R6 2000 Maintenance Schedule
The 2000 Yamaha YZF-R6 maintenance schedule below covers the manufacturer's recommended service intervals for oil, general maintenance, spark plugs, valve clearance, air filter, tires, drive chain maintenance and coolant. Intervals are shown in kilometres by default and can be switched to miles.
599ccEngine size
28Maintenance items
Official manufacturer manual
Sourced from Yamaha YZF-R6 Factory Service Manual (5EB-AE1) (this document covers model years 2000–2002): manualslib.com
Full schedule
| Task | Interval | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil filter replacement | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months · Replace every 20,000 km · Replace every 24 months | Easy | Replace engine oil filter cartridge. |
| Engine oil change | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 6 months | Easy | Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage, correct if necessary; change engine oil (warm engine before draining). |
| Fuel line inspection | Every 6,000 km · Every 6 months | Easy–Moderate | Check fuel hoses for cracks or damage. |
| Fuel filter inspection | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy–Moderate | Check condition of fuel filter. |
| Spark plug inspection | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 6 months | Easy | Check condition; clean, regap, or replace if necessary. |
| Valve clearance check | Every 42,000 km · Every 42 months | Advanced | Check valve clearance; adjust if necessary. |
| Air filter element service | Every 6,000 km · Every 6 months | Easy | Clean or replace air filter element if necessary. |
| Clutch check | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 6 months | Easy | Check clutch operation; adjust or replace cable. |
| Front brake check | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 6 months | Moderate | Check operation, fluid level, and vehicle for fluid leakage; replace brake pads if necessary. |
| Rear brake check | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 6 months | Moderate | Check operation, fluid level, and vehicle for fluid leakage; replace brake pads if necessary. |
| Wheel inspection | Every 6,000 km · Every 6 months | Moderate | Check wheel balance, runout, and for damage; rebalance or replace if necessary. |
| Tire inspection | Every 6,000 km · Every 6 months | Easy | Check tread depth, damage, and air pressure; replace tire or correct pressure if necessary. |
| Wheel bearing check | Every 6,000 km · Every 6 months | Moderate | Check wheel bearings for looseness or damage; replace if necessary. |
| Swingarm pivot check | Every 6,000 km · Every 6 months | Moderate | Check swingarm pivoting point for play; correct if necessary. |
| Swingarm pivot lubrication | Every 24,000 km · Every 24 months · Replace every 24,000 km · Replace every 24 months | Moderate | Lubricate swingarm pivot points with lithium soap base grease. |
| Drive chain check and lubrication | Every 1,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Check chain slack, adjust if necessary (ensure rear wheel is properly aligned); clean and lubricate. |
| Steering bearing check | Every 6,000 km · Every 6 months | Moderate | Check bearing play and steering for roughness; correct accordingly. |
| Steering bearing lubrication | Every 24,000 km · Every 24 months · Replace every 24,000 km · Replace every 24 months | Moderate | Lubricate steering bearings with lithium soap base grease. |
| Chassis fastener torque check | Every 6,000 km · Every 6 months | Easy | Make sure that all chassis nuts, bolts, and screws are properly tightened; tighten if necessary. |
| Sidestand check | Every 6,000 km · Every 6 months | Easy | Check sidestand operation; lubricate and repair if necessary. |
| Sidestand switch check | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 6 months | Moderate | Check sidestand (ignition cut-off) switch operation; replace if necessary. |
| Front fork check | Every 6,000 km · Every 6 months | Moderate | Check front fork operation and for oil leakage; correct accordingly. |
| Rear shock absorber check | Every 6,000 km · Every 6 months | Moderate | Check rear shock absorber operation and for oil leakage; replace shock absorber assembly if necessary. |
| Rear suspension linkage check | Every 6,000 km · Every 6 months | Moderate | Check rear suspension relay arm and connecting arm pivoting-point operation. |
| Rear suspension linkage lubrication | Every 24,000 km · Every 24 months · Replace every 24,000 km · Replace every 24 months | Moderate | Lubricate rear suspension relay arm and connecting arm pivot points with lithium soap base grease. |
| Carburetor sync and idle check | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 6 months | Advanced | Check engine idling speed, carburetor synchronization, and starter operation; adjust if necessary. |
| Cooling system check | Every 6,000 km · Every 6 months | Easy–Moderate | Check coolant level and vehicle for coolant leakage; correct if necessary. |
| Coolant change | Every 24,000 km · Every 24 months · Replace every 24,000 km · Replace every 24 months | Moderate | Change coolant. |
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