Yamaha Fz6n Manual

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FEATURES
GEN
INFO
Clock mode
To set the clock:
1. Push the “SELECT” button and “RESET” button together for at least two seconds.
2. When the hour digits start flashing, push the “RESET” button to set the hours.
3. Push the “SELECT” button, and the minute digits will start flashing.
4. Push the “RESET” button to set the minutes.
5. Push the “SELECT” button and then release it to start the clock. 

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
GEN
INFO
springlip
oil
grease lip
EAS00020
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
PREPARATION FOR REMOVAL AND 
DISASSEMBLY
1. Before removal and disassembly, eliminate
all dirt, mud, dust and foreign material.
2. Use only the proper tools and cleaning
equipment.
Refer to the “SPECIAL TOOLS”.
3. When disassembling, always keep mated
parts together. This includes gears, cylin-
ders, pistons and other parts that have been
“mated” through normal wear. Mated parts
must always be reused or replaced as...

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
GEN
INFO
CAUTION:
EAS00023
LOCK WASHERS / PLATES AND COTTER
PINS
After removal, replace all lock washers / plates
1 and cotter pins. After the bolt or nut has been
tightened to specification, bend the lock tabs
along a flat of the bolt or nut.
EAS00024
BEARINGS AND OIL SEALS
Install bearings and oil seals so that the
manufacturer’s marks or numbers are visible.
When installing oil seals, lubricate the oil seal
lips with a light coat of lithium-soap-based
grease. Oil bearings...

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CHECKING THE CONNECTIONS
GEN
INFO
NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE:
EAS00026
CHECKING THE CONNECTIONS
Check the leads, couplers, and connectors for
stains, rust, moisture, etc.
1. Disconnect:

lead

coupler

connector
2. Check:

lead

coupler

connector
Moisture 
 Dry with an air blower.
Rust / stains 
 Connect and disconnect sev-
eral times.
3. Check:

all connections
Loose connection 
 Connect properly.
If the pin 
1 on the terminal is flattened, bend it
up.
4. Connect:

lead

coupler

connector
Make sure all...

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SPECIAL TOOLS
GEN
INFO
NOTE:
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EAS00027
SPECIAL TOOLS
The following special tools are necessary for complete and accurate tune-up and assembly. Use only
the appropriate special tools as this will help prevent damage caused by the use of inappropriate tools
or improvised techniques. Special tools, part numbers or both may differ depending on the country.
When placing an order, refer to the list provided below to avoid any mistakes.

For U.S.A. and Canada, use part number starting with “YM-”, “YU-”,...

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SPECIAL TOOLS
GEN
INFO
Tool No.Tool name / FunctionIllustration
90890-01426
YU-38411
Oil filter wrench
This tool is needed to loosen or tighten the oil
filter cartridge.
Fork seal driver
90890-01367
YM-33963
Fork seal driver
attachment
90890-01374
YM-8020-AFork seal driver weight
Fork seal driver attachment
This tool is used to install the front fork’s oil
seal and dust seal.
Vacuum gauge
90890-03094
YU-08030
Vacuum gauge
This gauge is used to synchronize the carbu-
retors.
Compression
gauge...

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SPECIAL TOOLS
GEN
INFO
Tool No.Tool name / FunctionIllustration
Middle driven shaft
bearing driver
90890-04058
YM-4058
Mechanical seal 
installer
90890-04078
YM-33221Middle driven shaft bearing driver
Mechanical seal installer
These tools are used to install the water pump
seal.
90890-04086
YM-91042
Clutch holding tool
This tool is used to hold the clutch boss
when removing or installing the clutch boss
nut.
90890-04101
Valve lapper
This tool is needed to remove and install
the valve lifter....

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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONSSPEC
SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
ItemStandardLimit
Model code5VX3 (USA except for CAL)
5VX4 (CAL)



Dimensions
Overall length
Overall width
Overall height
Seat height
Wheelbase
Minimum ground clearance
Minimum turning radius
2,095 mm (82.5 in)
750 mm (29.5 in)
1,215 mm (47.8 in)
795 mm (31.3 in)
1,440 mm (56.7 in)
145 mm (5.71 in)
2,800 mm (110.2 in)



























Weight
Wet (with oil and a full fuel tank)
Maximum load (except motorcycle)
207 kg (456 lb)...

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ENGINE SPECIFICATIONSSPEC
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
ItemStandardLimit
Engine
Engine type
Displacement
Cylinder arrangement
Bore 
 stroke
Compression ratio
Engine idling speed
Vacuum pressure at engine idling
speed
Standard compression pressure
(at sea level)
Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC
600 cm3 (36.61 cu.in)
Forward-inclined parallel 4-cylinder
65.5 
 44.5 mm (2.58 
 1.75 in)
12.2 : 1
1,250  1,350 r / min
29 kPa (218 mmHg, 8.6 inHg)
1,550 kPa (15.50 kg / cm
2,15.50 bar,
220.46 psi) at 400 r / min...

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ENGINE SPECIFICATIONSSPEC
ItemStandardLimit
Oil filter
Oil filter type
Bypass valve opening pressure
Formed
80  120 kPa (0.8  1.2 kg / cm2,
0.8  1.2 bar, 11.6  17.4 psi)








Oil pump
Oil pump type
Inner-rotor-to-outer-rotor-tip
clearance
Outer-rotor-to-oil-pump-housing
clearance
Trochoid
0.03  0.09 mm
(0.0012  0.0035 in)
0.03  0.08 mm
(0.0012  0.0032 in)



0.15 mm
(0.0059 in)
0.15 mm
(0.0059 in)
Cooling system
Radiator capacity
Radiator cap opening pressure
Radiator core
Width
Height...