Yamaha 2007 R6 Service

							STEERING HEAD
4-58
EAS23110
REMOVING THE LOWER BRACKET
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
WARNING
EWA13120
Securely support the vehicle so that there is 
no danger of it falling over.
2. Remove:
•Upper ring nut “1”
•Rubber washer
•Lower ring nut “2”
•Lower bracket
WARNING
EWA13730
Securely support the lower bracket so that 
there is no danger of it falling.
NOTE:
Hold the lower ring nut with the ring nut wrench 
“3”, and then remove the upper ring nut with the 
steering nut wrench “4”.
EAS23120
CHECKING THE STEERING HEAD
1. Wash:
•Bearings
•Bearing races
2. Check:
•Bearings
•Bearing races
Damage/pitting → Replace.3. Replace:
•Bearings
•Bearing races



 
 
 








 
 



 
 



 
 



 



a. Remove the bearing race from the steering 
head pipe “1” with a long rod “2” and hammer.
b. Remove the bearing race from the lower 
bracket “3” with a floor chisel “4” and ham-
mer.
c. Install new bearing races.
CAUTION:
ECA14270
If the bearing race is not installed properly, 
the steering head pipe could be damaged.
NOTE:
Always replace the bearings and bearing races 
as a set.
          
4. Check:
•Upper bracket
•Lower bracket
(along with the steering stem)
Bends/cracks/damage → Replace.
EAS23140
INSTALLING THE STEERING HEAD
1. Lubricate:
•Upper bearing
•Lower bearing
•Bearing races
 
Ring nut wrench
90890-01268
Spanner wrench
YU-01268
Steering nut wrench
90890-01403
Spanner wrench
YU-33975
 
Recommended cleaning solvent
Kerosene
1
2
3
4
 
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease 
						

							STEERING HEAD
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2. Install:
•Lower ring nut “1”
•Rubber washer “2”
•Upper ring nut “3”
•Lock washer “4”
Refer to “CHECKING AND ADJUSTING 
THE STEERING HEAD” on page 3-26.
3. Install:
•Upper bracket
•Steering stem nut
•Right handlebar assembly
•Left handlebar assembly
NOTE:
Temporarily tighten the steering stem nut and 
handlebar bolts.
4. Install:
•Front fork legs
Refer to “FRONT FORK” on page 4-44.
NOTE:
Temporarily tighten the lower bracket pinch 
bolts.
5. Tighten:
•Steering stem nut
6. Install:
•Front brake hose joint bracket “1”
•Lower bracket cover “2”
•Front brake hose joint “3”
NOTE:
Make sure that the tab “a” on the front brake 
hose joint bracket contacts the side “b” of the 
front brake hose joint.
7. Check:
•Cable routing
NOTE:
Make sure the main switch lead, brake hoses, 
throttle cables, clutch cable, and handlebar 
switch leads are routed properly. Refer to “CA-
BLE ROUTING” on page 2-47.
T R.. 
Steering stem nut
115 Nm (11.5 m·kg, 85 ft·lb)
T R.. 
Front brake hose joint bracket 
bolt
10 Nm (1.0 m·kg, 7.2 ft·lb)
T R.. 
Lower bracket cover bolt
7 Nm (0.7 m·kg, 5.1 ft·lb)
T R.. 
Front brake hose joint bolt
10 Nm (1.0 m·kg, 7.2 ft·lb)
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							REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
4-60
EAS23160
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
Removing the rear shock absorber assembly
Order Job/Parts to remove Q’ty Remarks
Exhaust pipe assembly brackets Refer to “ENGINE REMOVAL” on page 5-1.
Rear wheel Refer to “REAR WHEEL” on page 4-11.
Fuel tank Refer to “FUEL TANK” on page 7-1.
1 Connecting arm nut/Washer/Bolt 2/2/2
2 Connecting arm 2
3Rear shock absorber assembly lower nut/Wash-
er/Bolt1/1/1
4 Rear shock absorber assembly bracket nut 1
5 Rear shock absorber assembly upper nut/Bolt 1/1
6 Rear shock absorber assembly bracket 1
7 Rear shock absorber assembly 1
8Spacer bolt 1
9 Relay arm nut/Bolt/Spacer 1/1/1
10 Relay arm 1
11 Spacer 1
12 Spacer 1
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T R..16 Nm (1.6 m • 
kg, 11 ft • Ib)T R..40 Nm (4.0 m • 
kg, 29 ft • Ib)
T R..40 Nm (4.0 m • 
kg, 29 ft • Ib)
T R..52 Nm (5.2 m • 
kg, 37 ft • Ib)
T R..44 Nm (4.4 m • 
kg, 32 ft • Ib)T R..40 Nm (4.0 m • 
kg, 29 ft • Ib) 
						

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13 Oil seal 6
14 Bearing 2
15 Bearing 2
For installation, reverse the removal proce-
dure.
Removing the rear shock absorber assembly
Order Job/Parts to remove Q’ty Remarks
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T R..16 Nm (1.6 m • 
kg, 11 ft • Ib)T R..40 Nm (4.0 m • 
kg, 29 ft • Ib)
T R..40 Nm (4.0 m • 
kg, 29 ft • Ib)
T R..52 Nm (5.2 m • 
kg, 37 ft • Ib)
T R..44 Nm (4.4 m • 
kg, 32 ft • Ib)T R..40 Nm (4.0 m • 
kg, 29 ft • Ib) 
						

							REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
4-62
EAS23180
HANDLING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
WARNING
EWA13740
This rear shock absorber contains highly 
compressed nitrogen gas. Before handling 
the rear shock absorber, read and make sure 
you understand the following information. 
The manufacturer cannot be held responsi-
ble for property damage or personal injury 
that may result from improper handling of 
the rear shock absorber.
Do not tamper or attempt to open the rear 
shock absorber.
Do not subject the rear shock absorber to 
an open flame or any other source of high 
heat. High heat can cause an explosion due 
to excessive gas pressure.
Do not deform or damage the rear shock 
absorber in any way. Rear shock absorber 
damage will result in poor damping perfor-
mance.
EAS23190
DISPOSING OF A REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
1. Gas pressure must be released before dis-
posing of a rear shock absorber. To release 
the gas pressure, drill a 2–3 mm (0.08–0.12 
in) hole through the rear shock absorber at a 
point 50 mm (1.97 in) from its end as shown.
WARNING
EWA13760
Wear eye protection to prevent eye damage 
from released gas or metal chips.
EAS23230
REMOVING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER 
ASSEMBLY
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
WARNING
EWA13120
Securely support the vehicle so that there is 
no danger of it falling over.
NOTE:
Place the vehicle on a suitable stand so that the 
rear wheel is elevated.
2. Remove:
•Connecting arm bolts “1”
•Connecting arms “2”
•Rear shock absorber assembly lower bolt “3”
NOTE:
While removing the connecting arm bolts, hold 
the swingarm so that it does not drop down.
3. Remove:
•Rear shock absorber assembly bracket nut 
“1”
•Rear shock absorber assembly upper bolt “2”
•Rear shock absorber assembly bracket “3”
•Rear shock absorber assembly
NOTE:
Lower the swingarm, and then remove the rear 
shock absorber assembly from between the 
swingarm and frame.
EAS23240
CHECKING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER 
ASSEMBLY
1. Check:
•Rear shock absorber rod
Bends/damage → Replace the rear shock 
absorber assembly.
•Rear shock absorber
Gas leaks/oil leaks → Replace the rear shock 
absorber assembly.
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•Spring
Damage/wear → Replace the rear shock ab-
sorber assembly.
•Bushing
Damage/wear → Replace.
•Spacer
Damage/scratches → Replace.
•Bolts
Bends/damage/wear → Replace.
EAS23260
CHECKING THE CONNECTING ARM AND 
RELAY ARM
1. Check:
•Connecting arms
•Relay arm
Damage/wear → Replace.
2. Check:
•Bearings
•Oil seals
Damage/pitting → Replace.
3. Check:
•Spacers
Damage/scratches → Replace.
EAS23270
INSTALLING THE RELAY ARM
1. Lubricate:
•Spacers
•Bearings
2. Install:
•Bearings “1”, “2”
(to the relay arm)
•Oil seals “3”
EAS23310
INSTALLING THE REAR SHOCK 
ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
1. Lubricate:
•Spacer
2. Tighten:
•Relay arm nut
3. Install:
•Spacer bolt
•Rear shock absorber assembly
•Rear shock absorber assembly bracket “1”
NOTE:
Be sure to fit the projection on either side of the 
rear shock absorber assembly bracket into the 
indentation in the frame.
 
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
 
Installed depth of bearing “a”
4.5 mm (0.18 in)
Installed depth of bearing “b”
3.5 mm (0.14 in)
Installed depth of oil seal “c”
1.0 mm (0.04 in)
4. Rear shock absorber
5. Relay arm
6. Connecting arms
A. Left side
B. Right side
 
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
T R.. 
Relay arm nut
40 Nm (4.0 m·kg, 29 ft·lb)
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4. Tighten:
•Spacer bolt
•Rear shock absorber assembly lower nut
•Rear shock absorber assembly upper nut
•Rear shock absorber assembly bracket nut
5. Install:
•Connecting arms
NOTE:
When installing the connecting arms, lift up the 
swingarm.
6. Tighten:
•Connecting arm nuts
T R.. 
Spacer bolt
16 Nm (1.6 m·kg, 11 ft·lb)
T R.. 
Rear shock absorber assembly 
lower nut
40 Nm (4.0 m·kg, 29 ft·lb)
T R.. 
Rear shock absorber assembly 
upper nut
44 Nm (4.4 m·kg, 32 ft·lb)
T R.. 
Rear shock absorber assembly 
bracket nut
52 Nm (5.2 m·kg, 37 ft·lb)
T R.. 
Connecting arm nuts
40 Nm (4.0 m·kg, 29 ft·lb)
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							SWINGARM
4-65
EAS23330
SWINGARM
Removing the swingarm
Order Job/Parts to remove Q’ty Remarks
Rear wheel Refer to “REAR WHEEL” on page 4-11.
Rear shock absorberRefer to “REAR SHOCK ABSORBER AS-
SEMBLY” on page 4-60.
Drive chain guide (drive sprocket side) Refer to “CHAIN DRIVE” on page 4-70.
1 Drive chain adjusting locknut 2
2 Drive chain puller 2
3 Drive chain adjusting bolt 2
4 Rear fender 1
5 Drive chain guard 1
6 Drive chain guide (swingarm side) 1
7 Drive chain 1
8 Swingarm pivot shaft nut 1
9 Washer 1
10 Swingarm pivot shaft ring nut 1
11 Washer 1
12 Swingarm pivot shaft 1
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T R..7 Nm (0.7 m • 
kg, 5.1 ft • Ib)
T R..7 Nm (0.7 m • 
kg, 5.1 ft • Ib)
T R..16 Nm (1.6 m • 
kg, 11 ft • Ib)
T R..70 Nm (7.0 m • 
kg, 50 ft • lb)
T R..95 Nm (9.5 m • 
kg, 68 ft • Ib) 
						

							SWINGARM
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13 Swingarm 1
14 Dust cover 2
15 Bearing 1
16 Bearing 1
17 Spacer 1
18 Spacer 1
19 Oil seal 2
20 Bearing 2
For installation, reverse the removal proce-
dure.
Removing the swingarm
Order Job/Parts to remove Q’ty Remarks
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14 20
13 15 19
17 65 3 10
12
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T R..7 Nm (0.7 m • 
kg, 5.1 ft • Ib)
T R..7 Nm (0.7 m • 
kg, 5.1 ft • Ib)
T R..16 Nm (1.6 m • 
kg, 11 ft • Ib)
T R..70 Nm (7.0 m • 
kg, 50 ft • lb)
T R..95 Nm (9.5 m • 
kg, 68 ft • Ib) 
						

							SWINGARM
4-67
EAS23350
REMOVING THE SWINGARM
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
WARNING
EWA13120
Securely support the vehicle so that there is 
no danger of it falling over.
NOTE:
Place the vehicle on a suitable stand so that the 
rear wheel is elevated.
2. Measure:
•Swingarm side play
•Swingarm vertical movement



 
 
 








 
 



 
 



 
 







a. Measure the tightening torque of the pivot 
shaft nut, pivot shaft ring nut, and pivot shaft.
b. Measure the swingarm side play “A” by mov-
ing the swingarm from side to side.
c. If the swingarm side play is out of specifica-
tion, check the spacers, bearings, washers, 
and dust covers.
d. Check the swingarm vertical movement “B” 
by moving the swingarm up and down.
If swingarm vertical movement is not smooth 
or if there is binding, check the spacers, bear-
ings, washers, and dust covers.
         
3. Remove:
•Drive chain
Refer to “REMOVING THE DRIVE CHAIN” 
on page 4-71.4. Remove:
•Swingarm pivot shaft ring nut “1”
NOTE:
Loosen the swingarm pivot shaft ring nut with 
the ring nut wrench “2”.
5. Remove:
•Swingarm pivot shaft “1”
NOTE:
Loosen the swingarm pivot shaft with the damp-
er rod holder (24 mm) “2”.
EAS23360
CHECKING THE SWINGARM
1. Check:
•Swingarm
Bends/cracks/damage → Replace.
2. Check:
•Pivot shaft
Roll the pivot shaft on a flat surface.
Bends → Replace.
T R.. 
Swingarm pivot shaft nut
70 Nm (7.0 m·kg, 50 ft·lb)
Swingarm pivot shaft ring nut
95 Nm (9.5 m·kg, 68 ft·lb)
Swingarm pivot shaft
16 Nm (1.6 m·kg, 11 ft·lb)
 
Swingarm side play (at the end of 
the swingarm)
1.0 mm (0.04 in)
B
A
 
Ring nut wrench
90890-01507
YM-01507
 
Damper rod holder (24 mm)
90890-01328
YM-01328
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