2003 Yamaha YZF-R6 Maintenance Schedule and Service Intervals

This is the maintenance schedule and associated service intervals for the 2003 Yamaha YZF-R6.

2003 Yamaha YZF-R6 Maintenance Schedule

Below is the maintenance schedule for the 2003 Yamaha YZF-R6

The maintenance for the 2003 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		•	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	*	Exhaust system	•Check for leakage •Retighten if necessary •Replace gasket(s) if necessary		•	•	•	•	•
6	*	Electronic fuel injection	•Check and adjust engine idle speed and synchronization	•	•	•	•	•	•
7	*	Evaporative emission control system**	•Check contol system for damage •Replace if necessary				•
8	*	Air induction sysytem	•Check the air cut-off valve, reed valve, and hose for damage •Replace for any damaged parts			•		•

* 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 page 8-1)	•	•	•	•	•	•
2	*	Engine oil filter cartridge	•Replace at initial 600 mi (1000 km) or 1 month, and thereafter every 8000 mi (13000 km) or 12 months	•		•		•
3	*	Air filter element	•Check condition and damage •Replace if necessary		•	•	•	•	•
4	*	Cooling system	•Check hose for cracks or damage •Replace if necessary		•	•	•	•	•
			•Replace coolant every 24 months •Ethylene glycol anti freeze coolant					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 cables	•Apply chain lube thoroughly Yamaha chain and cable lube or SAE 10W30 motor oil	•	•	•	•	•	•
8	*	Swing arm pivot bearing	•Check bearing assembly for looseness Moderately repack with lithium-soap-based grease every 16000 mi (25000 km) or 24 months			•		• Repack
9	*	Rear suspension link pivots	•Check operation •Correct if necessary			•		•
10	*	Shock absorber assembly	•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 with lithium-soap-based grease every 16000 mi (25000 km) or 24 months	•	•	•	•	• Repack	•
13		Brake and clutch lever pivot shafts	•Apply lithium-soap-based grease (all-purpose grease) lightly		•	•	•	•	•
14		Brake and shift pedal pivot shafts	•Apply lithium-soap-based grease (all-purpose grease) lightly		•	•	•	•	•
15		Drive chain	•Check chain slack/alignment condition •Adjust and lubricate chain with a special O-ring chain lubricant thoroughly	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 lithium-soap-based grease (all-purpose grease) lightly		•	•	•	•	•
18	*	Sidestand switch	•Check and clean or replace if necessary	•	•	•	•	•	•
19	*	Chasis fasteners	•Check all chassis fittings and fasteners •Correct if necessary		•	•	•	•	•
20	*	Brake hose	•Check for crack or damage		•	•	•	•	•
			•Replace (See NOTE on page 6-8)		Every 4 years
21	*	Wheels	•Check runout and for damage •Replace if necessary		•	•	•	•	•
22	*	Tires	•Check tread depth and for damage •Replace if necessary •Check air pressure •Correct if necessary		•	•	•	•	•

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

Note:

From 24000 mi (37000 km) or 36 months, repeat the maintenance intervals starting from 4000 mi (7000 km) or 6 month

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

•Hydraulic brake system
• After disassembling the brake master cylinder and caliper, always replace the brake fluid. Regularly check the brake fluid level and fill the reservoirs as required
• Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinder and calipers, and change the brake fluid
• Replace the brake hose every four years, or if cracked or damaged.

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Manual for the 2003 Yamaha YZF-R6

2003 Yamaha YZF-R6 Maintenance schedule screenshot from manual

The above information was gleaned from the owner’s manual for the 2003 Yamaha YZF-R6.

You can download it from Yamaha’s website here.