Yamaha 1999 YZF-R6 Service Manual

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STEERING HEAD
CHAS
CAUTION:
NOTE:
b. Remove the bearing race from the lower
bracket with a floor chisel
2
and hammer.
c. Install a new dust seal and new bearing
races.
If the bearing race is not installed properly,
the steering head pipe could be damaged.
 Always replace the bearing balls and bearing
races as a set.
 Whenever the steering head is disassembled,
replace the dust seal.
4. Check:
 upper bracket
 lower bracket
(along with the steering stem)
Bends/cracks/damage  Replace.
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INSTALLING THE STEERING HEAD
1. Lubricate:
 upper bearing
 lower bearing
 bearing races
Recommended lubricant
Lithium soap base grease
2. Install:
 bearing
 bearing cover
 lower ring nut
1
 rubber washer
2
 upper ring nut
3
 lock washer
4
Refer to “CHECKING AND ADJUSTING
THE STEERING HEAD” 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