2001 Yamaha YZF-R6 Maintenance Schedule and Service Intervals

This is the maintenance schedule and associated service intervals for the 2001 Yamaha YZF-R6.

2001 Yamaha YZF-R6 Maintenance Schedule

Below is the maintenance schedule for the 2001 Yamaha YZF-R6

The maintenance for the 2001 Yamaha YZF-R6 is broken into two sections: periodic maintenance for emission control systems, and general maintenance and lubrication.

Periodic Maintenance Emission Control System

No.		Item	Routine	600 mi (1,000 km) or 1 month	4000 mi (7000 km) or 6 months	8000 mi (13000 km) or 12 months	12000 mi (19000 km) or 18 months	16000 mi (25000 km) or 24 months	20000 mi (31000 km) or 30 months
1	*	Valve clearance	•Check and adjust valve clearance when engine is cold	Every 26600 mi (42000 km)
2		Spark plug	•Check condition •Adjust gap and clean •Replace every 8000 mi (13000 km) or 12 months and thereafter every 8000 mi (13000 km) or 12 months		•	Replace	•	Replace	•
3	*	Crankcase ventiation system	•Check ventilation hose for cracks or damage •Replace if necessary		•	•	•	•	•
4	*	Fuel line	•Check fuel hoses for cracks or damage •Replace if necessary		•	•	•	•	•
5	*	Fuel filter	•Replace every 20000 mi (31000 km) or 30 months and thereafter every 20000 mi (31000 km) or 30 months						Replace
6	*	Exhaust system	•Check for leakage •Retighten if necessary •Replace gasket(s) if necessary		•	•	•	•	•
7	*	Carburetor synchronization	•Adjust synchronization of carburetors	•	•	•	•	•	•
8	*	Idle speed	•Check and adjust engine idle speed •Adjust cable freeplay		•	•	•	•	•
9	*	Evaporative emission control system**	•Check contol system for damage •Replace if necessary				•

* Since these items require special tools, data and technical skills, they should be serviced by a Yamaha dealer

**California only

General Maintenance and Lubrication Chart

No.		Item	Routine	600 mi (1,000 km) or 1 month	4000 mi (7000 km) or 6 months	8000 mi (13000 km) or 12 months	12000 mi (19000 km) or 18 months	16000 mi (25000 km) or 24 months	20000 mi (31000 km) or 30 months
1		Engine oil	•Replace. (warm-up engine before draining) (See NOTE on page 6-6)	•	•	•	•	•	•
2	*	Engine oil filter	•Replace at initial 600 mi (1000 km) or 1 month, and thereafter every 8000 mi (13000 km) or 12 months	•		•		•
3	*	Air filter	•Replace if necessary		•	•	•	•	•
4	*	Cooling system	•Check hose for cracks or damage •Replace if necessary		•	•	•	•	•
			•Replace coolant every 24 months #3					Replace
5	*	Brake system	•Check operation, pad wear, and fluid leakage. (See NOTE page 6-6) •Correct if necessary	•	•	•	•	•	•
6	*	Clutch	•Check operation •Adjust or replace cable	•	•	•	•	•	•
7	*	Control cable	•Apply chain lube thoroughly #1	•	•	•	•	•	•
8	*	Swing arm pivot bearing	•Check bearing assembly for looseness •Moderately repack every 16000 mi (25000 km) or 24 months #2			•		• Repack
9	*	Rear suspension link pivots	•Check operation •Correct if necessary			•		•
10	*	Rear shock absorber	•Check operation and oil leakage •Replace if necessary		•	•	•	•	•
11	*	Front fork	•Check operation and leakage •Repair if necessary		•	•	•	•	•
12	*	Steering bearings	•Check bearing assembly for looseness •Moderately repack every 16000 mi (25000 km) or 24 months #2		•	•	•	• Repack	•
13		Brake/clutch lever pivot shaft	•Apply chain lube lightly #1		•	•	•	•	•
14		Brake pedal	•Apply chain lube lightly #1		•	•	•	•	•
15	*	Drive chain	•Check chain slack/alignment condition •Adjust and lubricate chain thoroughly #1	Every 600 mi (1000 km) or after washing the motorcycle or riding the rain
16	*	Wheel bearings	•Check bearing for smooth rotation		•	•	•	•	•
17	*	Sidestand pivot	•Check operation and lubricate •Apply chain lube lightly #1		•	•	•	•	•
18	*	Sidestand switch	•Check and clean or replace if necessary	•	•	•	•	•	•
19	*	Chasis fasteners	•Check all chassis fittings and fasteners •Correct if necessary		•	•	•	•	•

* Since these items require special tools, data and technical skills, have a Yamaha dealer perform the service

#1: Yamaha chain and cable lube or SAE 10W30 motor oil
#2: Lithium soap base grease (all-purpose grease)
#3: Ethylene glycol antifreeze coolant

Note: For odometer readings or time periods higher than 20000 mi (31000 km) or 30 months, repeat the same maintenance as listed in the chart from 4000 mi (7000 km) or 6 month interval

•The air filter needs more frequent service if you are rinding in an unusually wet or dry areas

•Hydraulic brake system
• When disassembling the master cylinder or caliper, always replace the brake fluid. Check the brake fluid level regularly and fill as required
• Replace the oil seals on the inner parts of the master cylinder and caliper cylinder every two years
• Replace the brake hose every four years, or if cracked or damaged.

About the 2001 Yamaha YZF-R6

The motorcycle featured Yamaha’s completely new engine design capable of producing over 108 hp (81 kW) while stationary. The R6 was the world’s first 600cc production four-stroke motorcycle producing over 100 hp (75 kW) in stock form.

This was a small update using the same engine, but with revised power and smoother torque delivery. It also had a lower weight, although later models would get better. Cosmetically it looked the same, though had improved lights.