Yamaha 1999 YZF-R6 Service Manual

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CLEANING THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT/
ADJUSTING THE CLUTCH CABLE FREE PLAY
CHK
ADJ
CAUTION:
NOTE:
EB303130
CLEANING THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT
1. Remove:
 fuel tank
Refer to “FUEL TANK”.
 air filter case cover
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 air filter element
2. Clean:
 air filter element
Use solvent to clean the air filter element. Af-
ter cleaning the air filter element, remove the
solvent from the air filter element.
3. Apply the engine oil to the entire surface of
the filter and remove the excess oil. The air
filter should be wet but not dripping.
4. Check:
 air filter element
Damage  Replace.
5. Install:
 air filter element
 air filter case cover
Never operate the engine without the air fil-
ter element installed. Unfiltered air will
cause rapid wear of engine parts and may
damage the engine. Operating the engine
without the air filter element will also affect
the carburetor tuning, leading to poor en-
gine performance and possible overheat-
ing.
When installing the air filter element into the air
filter case cover, make sure that their sealing
surfaces are aligned to prevent any air leaks.
6. Install:
 fuel tank
Refer to “FUEL TANK”.

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