Yamaha 1999 YZF-R6 Service Manual

7-3
FRONT WHEEL AND BRAKE DISCS
CHAS
WARNING
NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE:
WARNING
EAS00521
REMOVING THE FRONT WHEEL
1. Stand the motorcycle on a level surface.
Securely support the motorcycle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
Place the motorcycle on a suitable stand so that
the front wheel is elevated.
2. Remove:
 Brake hose holders
 left brake caliper
 right brake caliper
 wheel axle
Do not squeeze the brake lever when removing
the brake calipers.
3. Elevate:
 front wheel
Place the motorcycle on a suitable stand so that
the front wheel is elevated.
EAS00525
CHECKING THE FRONT WHEEL
1. Check:
 wheel axle
Roll the wheel axle on a flat surface.
Bends  Replace.
Do not attempt to straighten a bent wheel
axle.
2. Check:
 tire
 front wheel
Damage/wear  Replace.
Refer to “CHECKING THE TIRES” and
“CHECKING THE WHEELS” in chapter 3.

Yamaha 1999 YZF-R6 Specifications

General

Bore x Stroke	65.5 mm x 44.5 mm
Compression Ratio	12.4:1
Ignition	Digital TCI
Transmission	6-speed
Final Drive	Chain
Front Suspension	Telescopic fork
Front Brakes	Dual 298 mm discs
Front Tire	120/60-ZR17
Rear Tire	180/55-ZR17
Wheelbase	1, 380 mm (54.3 in)
Seat Height	820 mm (32.3 in)
Engine Type	liquid-cooled, DOHC, inline 4-cylinder
Rear Suspension	Single shock
Rear Brakes	220mm disc
Fuel Capacity	17 l (4.5 US gal)
Dry Weight	169 kg