Yamaha YZF-R6 2020 Maintenance Schedule
The 2020 Yamaha YZF-R6 maintenance schedule below covers the manufacturer's recommended service intervals for oil, air filter, general maintenance, brake fluid, tires, drive chain maintenance, coolant, spark plugs and valve clearance. Intervals are shown in kilometres by default and can be switched to miles.
599ccEngine size
40Maintenance items
Official manufacturer manual
Sourced from Yamaha YZF-R6 Owner's Manual (2017) (this document covers model years 2017–2020): manualslib.com
Full schedule
| Task | Interval | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil change | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 6 months | Easy | Change engine oil (warm engine before draining). |
| Air filter element replacement | Every 37,000 km · Replace every 37,000 km | Easy | Replace air filter element. |
| Engine oil filter replacement | Every 13,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 24 months · Replace every 20,000 km · Replace every 24 months | Easy | Replace engine oil filter cartridge. |
| Diagnostic system check | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 6 months | Advanced | Perform dynamic inspection using the Yamaha diagnostic tool; check error codes. |
| 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 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 for fluid leakage; replace brake pads if necessary. |
| Brake hose inspection | Every 6,000 km · Every 6 months | Moderate | Check brake hoses for cracks/damage and correct routing/clamping. |
| Brake hose replacement | Every 48 months · Replace every 48 km | Moderate | Replace brake hoses. |
| Brake fluid change | Every 24 months · Replace every 24 km | Moderate | Change front and rear brake fluid. |
| Wheel inspection | Every 6,000 km · Every 6 months | Moderate | Check wheel runout and for damage; replace if necessary. |
| Tire inspection | Every 6,000 km · Every 6 months | Easy | Check tread depth and for damage, replace if necessary; check air pressure, correct if necessary. |
| Wheel bearing check | Every 13,000 km · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check wheel bearings for smooth operation; replace if necessary. |
| Swingarm pivot bearing lubrication | Every 25,000 km · Replace every 25,000 km | Moderate | Moderately repack swingarm pivot bearings with lithium-soap-based grease. |
| Drive chain check, adjustment, and lubrication | Every 1,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Check chain slack, alignment, and condition; adjust and lubricate with a special O-ring chain lubricant thoroughly. |
| Steering bearing lubrication | Every 25,000 km · Replace every 25,000 km | Moderate | Check bearing assemblies for looseness; moderately repack with lithium-soap-based grease. |
| Chassis fastener torque check | Every 6,000 km · Every 6 months | Easy | Check all chassis fittings and fasteners; correct if necessary. |
| Brake lever pivot shaft lubrication | Every 6,000 km · Every 6 months | Easy | Apply silicone grease lightly to brake lever pivot shaft. |
| Brake pedal pivot shaft lubrication | Every 6,000 km · Every 6 months | Easy | Apply lithium-soap-based grease lightly to brake pedal pivot shaft. |
| Clutch lever pivot shaft lubrication | Every 6,000 km · Every 6 months | Easy | Apply lithium-soap-based grease lightly to clutch lever pivot shaft. |
| Shift pedal pivot shaft lubrication | Every 6,000 km · Every 6 months | Easy | Apply lithium-soap-based grease lightly to shift pedal pivot shaft. |
| Sidestand check and lubrication | Every 6,000 km · Every 6 months | Easy | Check sidestand pivot operation; apply lithium-soap-based grease lightly. |
| 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; replace if necessary. |
| Rear shock absorber check | Every 6,000 km · Every 6 months | Moderate | Check rear shock absorber assembly operation and for oil leakage; replace if necessary. |
| Rear suspension linkage check | Every 13,000 km · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check rear suspension link pivot operation; correct if necessary. |
| Cooling system check | Every 6,000 km · Every 6 months | Easy–Moderate | Check coolant hoses for cracks or damage; replace if necessary. |
| Coolant change | Every 25,000 km · Replace every 25,000 km | Moderate | Change coolant. |
| Front and rear brake switch check | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 6 months | Easy | Check front and rear brake light switch operation. |
| Control cable lubrication | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 6 months | Easy | Apply Yamaha cable lubricant (or other suitable cable lubricant) thoroughly to control cables. |
| Throttle grip service | Every 6,000 km · Every 6 months | Easy | Check throttle grip operation and free play, adjust if necessary; lubricate cable and grip housing. |
| Lights, signals, and switches check (BN6) | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 6 months | Easy | Check operation of lights, signals, and switches; adjust headlight beam. |
| Fuel line inspection | Every 7,000 km | Easy–Moderate | Check fuel hoses for cracks or damage; replace if necessary. |
| Spark plug service | Every 6,000 km | Easy | Adjust gap and clean, or replace. |
| Valve clearance check | Every 42,000 km | Advanced | Check and adjust valve clearance when engine is cold. |
| Crankcase breather system check | Every 7,000 km | Moderate | Check breather hose for cracks or damage; replace if necessary. |
| Fuel injection synchronization (BN6) | Every 7,000 km | Advanced | Adjust throttle-body synchronization. |
| Exhaust system check | Every 7,000 km | Moderate | Check exhaust system for leakage; tighten fasteners if necessary; replace gasket(s) if necessary. |
| Evaporative emission control system check | Every 12,000 km | Moderate | Check evaporative emission control system for damage; replace if necessary. |
| Air induction system check (BN6) | Every 8,000 km | Moderate | Check air cut-off valve, reed valve, and hose for damage; replace damaged parts if necessary. |
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