Yamaha YZF-R6 2011 Maintenance Schedule
The 2011 Yamaha YZF-R6 maintenance schedule below covers the manufacturer's recommended service intervals for oil, air filter, general maintenance, spark plugs, valve clearance, tires, drive chain maintenance and coolant. Intervals are shown in kilometres by default and can be switched to miles.
599ccEngine size
39Maintenance items
Official manufacturer manual
Sourced from Yamaha YZF-R6 Owner's Manual (13S-28199-E0) (this document covers model years 2008–2016): manualslib.com
Full schedule
| Task | Interval | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil change | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage; change engine oil. |
| Engine oil filter replacement | Every 20,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 24 months · Replace every 20,000 km · Replace every 24 months | Easy | Replace engine oil filter cartridge. |
| Air filter element replacement | Every 40,000 km · Replace every 40,000 km | Easy | Replace air filter element. |
| Fuel line inspection | Every 10,000 km | Easy–Moderate | Check fuel hoses for cracks or damage; replace if necessary. |
| Spark plug service | Every 10,000 km | Easy | Check condition, or clean and re-gap; replace if worn. |
| Valve clearance check | Every 40,000 km | Advanced | Check valve clearance; adjust if necessary. |
| Clutch check | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Check clutch operation; adjust if necessary. |
| Front brake check | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check operation, fluid level, and vehicle for fluid leakage; replace brake pads if worn to the limit. |
| Rear brake check | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check operation, fluid level, and vehicle for fluid leakage; replace brake pads if worn to the limit. |
| Brake hose inspection | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check brake hoses for cracks or damage. |
| Brake hose replacement | Every 48 months · Replace every 48 km | Moderate | Replace brake hoses. |
| Wheel inspection | Every 10,000 km | Moderate | Check wheel runout and for damage; replace if necessary. |
| Tire inspection | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check tread depth and for damage, replace if necessary; check air pressure, correct if necessary. |
| Wheel bearing check | Every 10,000 km | Moderate | Check wheel bearings for looseness or damage. |
| Swingarm pivot check | Every 10,000 km | Moderate | Check swingarm pivot operation and for excessive play. |
| Swingarm pivot lubrication | Every 50,000 km · Replace every 50,000 km | Moderate | Lubricate swingarm pivot with lithium-soap-based grease. |
| Drive chain check, adjustment, and lubrication | Every 800 km (first at 800 km) | Easy | Check chain slack, alignment, and condition; adjust and lubricate with a special O-ring chain lubricant thoroughly. |
| Steering bearing check | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Moderate | Check bearing play and steering for roughness. |
| Steering bearing lubrication | Every 20,000 km · Replace every 20,000 km | Moderate | Lubricate steering bearings with lithium-soap-based grease. |
| Chassis fastener torque check | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Make sure that all chassis nuts, bolts, and screws are properly tightened. |
| Brake lever pivot shaft lubrication | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Lubricate brake lever pivot shaft with silicone grease. |
| Brake pedal pivot shaft lubrication | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Lubricate brake pedal pivot shaft with lithium-soap-based grease. |
| Clutch lever pivot shaft lubrication | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Lubricate clutch lever pivot shaft with lithium-soap-based grease. |
| Shift pedal pivot shaft lubrication | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Lubricate shift pedal pivot shaft with lithium-soap-based grease. |
| Sidestand check | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check sidestand operation. |
| Sidestand lubrication | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Lubricate sidestand pivot. |
| Sidestand switch check | Every 10,000 km | Moderate | Check sidestand (ignition cut-off) switch operation. |
| Front fork check | Every 10,000 km | Moderate | Check front fork operation and for oil leakage. |
| Rear shock absorber check | Every 10,000 km | Moderate | Check rear shock absorber assembly operation and for oil leakage. |
| Rear suspension linkage check | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check rear suspension relay arm and connecting arm pivot-point operation. |
| Fuel injection synchronization | Every 10,000 km | Advanced | Adjust throttle-body synchronization. |
| Cooling system check | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy–Moderate | Check coolant level and vehicle for coolant leakage. |
| Coolant change | Every 36 months · Replace every 36 months | Moderate | Change coolant. |
| Front and rear brake light switch check | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check front and rear brake light switch operation. |
| Moving parts and cable lubrication | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Lubricate moving parts and control cables. |
| Throttle grip and cable service | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check throttle grip operation and free play; adjust cable free play if necessary; lubricate throttle grip housing and cable. |
| Air induction system check | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check air cut-off valve, reed valve, and hoses for damage; replace damaged parts if necessary. |
| Muffler and exhaust pipe check | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Check screw clamp for looseness. |
| Lights, signals, and switches check | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check operation of lights, signals, and switches; adjust headlight beam. |
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