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.
About the 2003 Yamaha YZF-R6
Redesigned 2003 Yamaha YZF-R6 Hits Harder and Handles Better. Three More Horsepower, Eight Pounds Lighter, And Fuel Injection Make The R6 a Top Contender For the 600cc Class Crown
For 2003, the R6 has undergone a wheels-up redesign, with a stronger, cleaner, fuel-injected engine, a revolutionary frame that’s the first ever to use Yamaha’s exclusive new casting technology–and a stunningly modern look from the point of its exclusive Gatling-beam headlights to the tip of its LED taillight.
Manual for the 2003 Yamaha YZF-R6

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.