Yamaha 1999 YZF-R6 Service Manual

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SWINGARM AND DRIVE CHAIN
CHAS
NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE:
Before removing the drive sprocket, drive chain,
and rear wheel, measure the drive chain slack
and the length of a tenlink section of the drive
chain.
EC573000
REMOVING THE SWINGARM
1. Remove:
 Bolt (connecting rod)
1
 Connecting rod
2
Remove the bolt while holding the swingarm.
2. Loosen:
 Pivot shaft adjust bolt
1
Loosen the pivot shaft adjust bolt using a pivot
shaft wrench
2
Pivot shaft wrench:
90890-01471
3. Remove:
 Pivot shaft
1
 Swingarm
EAS00704
REMOVING THE DRIVE CHAIN
1. Remove:
 drive chain
Only cut the drive chain if or the swingarm is to
be replaced.

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