Yamaha 1999 YZF-R6 Service Manual

3-39
ADJUSTING THE FRONT BRAKE/
ADJUSTING THE REAR BRAKE
CHK
ADJ
NOTE:
a
a
WARNING
EB304001
CHASSIS
ADJUSTING THE FRONT BRAKE
1. Adjust:
 brake lever position
(distance
a
from the throttle grip to the
brake lever)
a. While pushing the brake lever forward, turn
the adjusting dial
1
until the brake lever is in
the desired position.
Be sure to align the setting on the adjusting dial
with the arrow mark
2
on the brake lever hold-
er.
Position #1
Distance is the largest.
Position #5 Distance is the smallest.
After adjusting the brake lever position,
make sure that the pin on the brake lever
holder is firmly inserted in the hole in the ad-
justing dial.
EB304010
ADJUSTING THE REAR BRAKE
1. Measure:
 brake pedal position
(distance
a
from the top of the brake pedal
to the bottom of the rider footrest bracket bolt
center)
Out of specification  Adjust.
Brake pedal position (from the
top of the brake pedal to the
bottom of the rider footrest
bracket bolt center)
4.3  9.3 mm
b
: 11mm

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