Yamaha 2010 YZF-R6 User Manual

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29. Front Fork
Front Fork Performance Adjustment Method
Compression low-speed damping, compression high-speed damping, rebound damping and
preload can be adjusted.
Preload Adjustment Method
Turn clockwise to increase the preload and
anticlockwise to reduce the preload.
The adjustment range is 15mm (1mm/turn)
Shipping position: Tightened 6 turns from the
preload minimum position
Damping Adjustment Method
Turn clockwise to increase the damping force and anticlockwise to reduce the damping force.
The adjustment range is:
Rebound : 1 to 25 steps back from the adjustor’s clockwise lightly tightened
position.
Compression low speeds : 1 to 20 steps back from the adjustor’s clockwise lightly tightened
position.
Compression high speeds: 4 turns back from the adjustor’s clockwise lightly tightened position.
Shipping position:
Rebound : 20 steps back from the tightened adjustor position.
Compression low speeds : 10 steps back from the tightened adjustor position.
Compression high speeds: 2 turns back from the tightened adjustor position.
NOTICE
When tightening the adjustor, do it lightly. Over-tightening the adjustor can damage it.
Parts List
No. PART No. PART NAME Q'TY REMARKS
1 13S-23102-70 Fr. FORK ASSY. LH 1 9.5 N/mm
2 13S-23103-70 Fr. FORK ASSY. RH 1 9.5 N/mm

Yamaha 2010 YZF-R6 Specifications

General

Bore x Stroke	67.0mm x 42.5mm
Compression Ratio	13.1:1
Fuel Delivery	Fuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-I
Ignition	TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition
Final Drive	Chain
Rear Brakes	220mm disc; single-piston caliper
Front Tire	120/70-ZR17
Rear Tire	180/55-ZR17
Length	80.3 in
Width	27.8 in
Height	43.1 in
Seat Height	33.5 in
Wheelbase	54.1 in
Fuel Capacity	4.5 gal
Wet Weight	417 lb
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, inline 4-cylinder, DOHC, 16 valves
Transmission	6-speed
Front Suspension	41 mm inverted fork; 4.7-in travel
Rear Suspension	Single shock; 4.7-in travel
Front Brakes	Dual 310mm disc; radial-mount 4-piston calipers