Yamaha FZS6W 07 User Manual

CHASSIS
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NOTE:
To maintain the proper wheel alignment, adjust 
both sides evenly.
d. Tighten both locknuts to specification.
e. Tighten the wheel axle nut to specification.
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EAS21440
LUBRICATING THE DRIVE CHAIN
The drive chain consists of many interacting 
parts. If the drive chain is not maintained prop-
erly, it will wear out quickly. Therefore, the drive 
chain should be serviced, especially when the 
vehicle is used in dusty areas.
This vehicle has a drive chain...

CHASSIS
3-27
c. Loosen the lower ring nut “4” completely and then tighten it to specification with a 
steering nut wrench.
WARNING
EWA13140
Do not overtighten the lower ring nut.
d. Check the steering head for looseness or binding by turning the front fork all the way 
in both directions. If any binding is felt, 
remove the lower bracket and check the 
upper and lower bearings.
Refer to STEERING HEAD on page 4-51.
e. Install the rubber washer “2”.
f. Install the upper ring nut “3”.
g. Finger tighten the...

CHASSIS
3-28
EAS21530
CHECKING THE FRONT FORK
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. Check: Inner tube “1”Damage/scratches  → Replace.
Oil seal “2”
Oil leakage  → Replace.
3. Hold the vehicle upright and apply the front  brake.
4. Check:  Front fork operationPush down hard on the handlebar several 
times and check if the front fork rebounds 
smoothly.
Rough movement  → Repair.
Refer to FRONT FORK on...

CHASSIS
3-29
WARNING
EWA13180
 The tire pressure should only be checked and regulated when the tire temperature 
equals the ambient air temperature.
 The tire pressure and the suspension 
must be adjusted according to the total 
weight (including cargo, rider, passenger 
and accessories) and the anticipated 
riding speed.
 Operation of an overloaded vehicle could  cause tire damage, an accident or an 
injury.
NEVER OVERLOAD THE VEHICLE.
WARNING
EWA13190
It is dangerous to ride with a worn-out tire....

CHASSIS
3-30
WARNING
EWA14080
 Do not use a tubeless tire on a wheel designed only for tube tires to avoid tire 
failure and personal injury from sudden 
deflation.
 When using a tube tire, be sure to install  the correct tube.
 Always replace a new tube tire and a new 
tube as a set.
 To avoid pinching the tube, make sure the  wheel rim band and tube are centered in 
the wheel groove.
 Patching a punctured tube is not recom- mended. If it is absolutely necessary to 
do so, use great care and...

CHASSIS
3-31
EAS21670
CHECKING THE WHEELS
The following procedure applies to both of the 
wheels.
1. Check: WheelDamage/out-of-round  → Replace.
WARNING
EWA13260
Never attempt to make any repairs to the 
wheel.
NOTE:
After a tire or wheel has been changed or 
replaced, always balance the wheel.
EAS21690
CHECKING AND LUBRICATING THE 
CABLES
The following procedure applies to all of the 
inner and outer cables.
WARNING
EWA13270
Damaged outer cable may cause the cable 
to corrode and interfere with its...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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EAS21750
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
EAS21790
REPLACING THE HEADLIGHT BULBS
The following procedure applies to both of the 
headlight bulbs.
1. Disconnect: Headlight coupler “1”
2. Remove:
 Headlight bulb cover “2”
3. Remove:  Headlight bulb holder “1”
4. Remove:  Headlight bulb “2”
WARNING
EWA13320
Since the headlight bulb gets extremely 
hot, keep flammable products and your 
hands away from the bulb until it has 
cooled down.
5. Install:
 Headlight bulb Secure the new headlight bulb...

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CHASSIS
GENERAL CHASSIS.................................................................................... 4-1
FRONT WHEEL ............................................................................................ 4-5
REMOVING THE FRONT WHEEL ......................................................... 4-7
CHECKING THE FRONT WHEEL.......................................................... 4-7
ADJUSTING THE FRONT WHEEL STATIC BALANCE ......................... 4-8
INSTALLING THE FRONT WHEEL...

INSTALLING THE HANDLEBAR ................................... ....................... 4-40
FRONT FORK ............................................................................................. 4-43
REMOVING THE FRONT FORK LEGS ............................................... 4-45
DISASSEMBLING THE FRONT FO RK LEGS ..................................... 4-45
CHECKING THE FRONT FORK LEGS ................................................ 4-46
ASSEMBLING THE FRONT FORK  LEGS...