Yamaha YZF-R6 99 User Manual

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ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
CHK
ADJ
WARNING
CAUTION:
NOTE:
a
b
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ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORB-
ER ASSEMBLY
Securely support the motorcycle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
Spring preload
Never go beyond the maximum or minimum
adjustment positions.
1. Adjust:
 spring preload
Adjust the spring preload with the special
wrench and extension bar included in the own-
er’s tool kit.
a. Turn the adjusting ring
1
in direction
a
or
b
.
b. Align the desired position on the adjusting
ring with the position indicator
2
.
Direction
Spring preload is
increased (suspension is
harder).
Direction
Spring preload is
decreased (suspension is
softer).
Adjusting positions
Minimum: 1
Standard: 4
Maximum: 9

Yamaha YZF-R6 99 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 Tire	120/60-ZR17
Rear Tire	180/55-ZR17
Seat Height	820 mm
Engine Type	liquid-cooled 4-stroke DOHC 16-valve, inline-4
Rear Suspension	Swingarm
Front Brakes	Dual disc
Rear Brakes	Single disc
Wheelbase	1, 380 mm
Fuel Capacity	17 liters
Dry Weight	169 kg
Length	2, 040 mm
Height	1, 090 mm