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Yamaha · Shim-adjusted overhead-cam four-stroke, wet sump, gearbox shares engine oil, chain drive

FZ750 / FZR400-1000 / YZF600R / YZF750

Library entry covers 1985-2007

35 factory 33 guideline

Published source

Yamaha YZF600R Owner's Manual (Yamaha Motor Co.), Periodic Maintenance Charts pp.6-3 to 6-5

Factory owner's handbook. Covers YZF600R Thundercat owner's manual (US, 2002 printing), chart in mi, km and months.

68 items for a 2005 model, grouped by interval the way a factory chart is laid out.

How this bike is built (what the schedule is based on)

Engine cycle: Four-stroke
Engine lubrication: Wet sump (oil in crankcase)
Oil filtration: Replaceable cartridge or spin-on filter
Valve gear: Overhead cam, shim adjusted (incl. desmo)
Ignition: Electronic (CDI / transistor / ECU)
Charging: Alternator / stator with rectifier
Battery: Wet cell (flooded lead-acid, needs topping up)
Fuel system: Two or more carburetors
Cooling: Liquid cooled
Primary drive: Gear or chain inside engine, shares engine oil
Gearbox oil: Shares engine oil
Clutch control: Hand lever, cable
Final drive: Chain
Front suspension: Telescopic fork
Rear suspension: Swingarm, single shock / cantilever
Front brake: Disc, hydraulic
Rear brake: Disc, hydraulic
Wheels: Cast / alloy, tubeless
Sidecar: No sidecar

Maintenance schedule

2005 Yamaha FZ750 / FZR400-1000 / YZF600R / YZF750

On the road: every 200 mi

1 item

Check engine oil level

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

Each fuel stop on old machines. Dry sump: check the tank hot, engine idling or just stopped, per your manual.

On the road: every 300 mi

2 items

Check lights, horn, brake light switches

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline
Check tire pressures

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

On the road: every 500 mi

1 item

Check coolant level

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

On the road: every 600 mi

2 items

Check chain slack and rear wheel alignment

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline
Lubricate drive chain

Pre-ride / on the road

Factory

Manual: Drive chain: check, adjust and lubricate. Factory: Periodic maintenance charts pp.6-3 to 6-5: every 600 mi (1,000 km) and after washing or riding in the rain

Every 1,000 mi or 6 months

1 item

Inspect tire tread, sidewalls and date codes

Wheels and tires

Guideline

Every 3,000 mi or 12 months

6 items

Check throttle cable(s) free play and return

Fuel and air

Guideline
Clean fuel tap filter / sediment bowl

Fuel and air

Guideline
Clean drive chain thoroughly (remove and soak, re-lube)

Final drive

Guideline

Non O-ring chains on old machines: remove, clean, soak in hot chain grease or lube, refit with the master link clip closed end leading.
Inspect chain and sprockets for wear (measure stretch)

Final drive

Guideline
Inspect fork seals, stanchions and fork boots

Front end

Guideline
Check footrests, pegs, rear brake and gear lever pivots

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

Every 4,000 mi or 6 months

20 items

Walk-around: check nuts and bolts for vibration loosening

Pre-ride / on the road

Factory

Manual: Chassis fasteners: check. Factory: Periodic maintenance charts pp.6-3 to 6-5: dealer item
Change engine oil

Engine

Factory

Manual: Engine oil: replace. Factory: Periodic maintenance charts pp.6-3 to 6-5: first at 600 mi (1,000 km)
Check engine breather and oil return

Engine

Factory

Manual: Crankcase ventilation hose: check. Factory: Periodic maintenance charts pp.6-3 to 6-5: dealer item; exhaust system checked at the same interval
Exhaust system: Check for leakage. Tighten if necessary. Replace gasket(s) if necessary.

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: √ at 4,000 mi (7,000 km) or 6 months, 8,000 mi (13,000 km) or 12 months, 12,000 mi (19,000 km) or 18 months, 16,000 mi (25,000 km) or 24 months, 20,000 mi (31,000 km) or 30 months
Inspect coolant hoses and clamps

Engine

Factory

Manual: Cooling system hoses: check. Factory: Periodic maintenance charts pp.6-3 to 6-5: dealer item
Inspect, clean and gap spark plugs

Engine

Factory

Manual: Spark plugs: check, gap and clean. Factory: Periodic maintenance charts pp.6-3 to 6-5
Clean / inspect air filter

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Air filter element and surge tank: clean. Factory: Periodic maintenance charts pp.6-3 to 6-5: dealer item; replace if necessary
Replace fuel lines

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Fuel hose: check. Factory: Periodic maintenance charts pp.6-3 to 6-5: dealer item
Synchronize carburetors

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Carburetor synchronization: adjust. Factory: Periodic maintenance charts pp.6-3 to 6-5: dealer item; first at 600 mi; idle speed and throttle cable free play every 4,000 mi
Adjust clutch free play, lubricate cable and lever pivot

Primary and gearbox

Factory

Manual: Clutch: check operation. Factory: Periodic maintenance charts pp.6-3 to 6-5: dealer item; first at 600 mi
Brake and clutch lever pivot shafts: Apply chain lube lightly. Lithium-soap-based grease (all-purpose grease)

Final drive

Factory

Factory: As printed: √ at 4,000 mi (7,000 km) or 6 months, 8,000 mi (13,000 km) or 12 months, 12,000 mi (19,000 km) or 18 months, 16,000 mi (25,000 km) or 24 months, 20,000 mi (31,000 km) or 30 months
Brake and shift pedal pivot shafts: Apply chain lube lightly. Lithium-soap-based grease (all-purpose grease)

Final drive

Factory

Factory: As printed: √ at 4,000 mi (7,000 km) or 6 months, 8,000 mi (13,000 km) or 12 months, 12,000 mi (19,000 km) or 18 months, 16,000 mi (25,000 km) or 24 months, 20,000 mi (31,000 km) or 30 months
Sidestand pivot: Check operation and lubricate. Apply chain lube lightly. Lithium-soap-based grease (all-purpose grease)

Final drive

Factory

Factory: As printed: √ at 4,000 mi (7,000 km) or 6 months, 8,000 mi (13,000 km) or 12 months, 12,000 mi (19,000 km) or 18 months, 16,000 mi (25,000 km) or 24 months, 20,000 mi (31,000 km) or 30 months
Steering bearings: Check bearing assembly for looseness.

Front end

Factory

Factory: As printed: √ at 4,000, 8,000, 12,000 and 20,000 mi (Repack. at 16,000 mi (25,000 km) or 24 months)
Grease and check center / side stand and springs

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Manual: Sidestand switch: check. Factory: Periodic maintenance charts pp.6-3 to 6-5: dealer item; first at 600 mi
Inspect rear shocks for leaks and damping

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Manual: Shock absorber and front fork: check operation and leakage. Factory: Periodic maintenance charts pp.6-3 to 6-5: dealer item
Check brake pads and discs

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Brake system: check operation, pad wear and fluid leakage. Factory: Periodic maintenance charts pp.6-3 to 6-5: dealer item; first at 600 mi
Check wheel bearings for play

Wheels and tires

Factory

Manual: Wheel bearings: check. Factory: Periodic maintenance charts pp.6-3 to 6-5: dealer item
Idle speed: Check and adjust engine idle speed. Adjust throttle cable free play.

Controls and cables

Factory

Factory: As printed: √ at 4,000 mi (7,000 km) or 6 months, 8,000 mi (13,000 km) or 12 months, 12,000 mi (19,000 km) or 18 months, 16,000 mi (25,000 km) or 24 months, 20,000 mi (31,000 km) or 30 months
Lubricate control cables and lever pivots

Controls and cables

Factory

Manual: Control and meter cables: lubricate. Factory: Periodic maintenance charts pp.6-3 to 6-5: dealer item; first at 600 mi; lever pivots, pedal shafts and sidestand pivot every 4,000 mi

Every 6,000 mi or 12 months

4 items

Clean carburetor float bowl(s), check float level and jets

Fuel and air

Guideline

Ethanol fuel varnishes old carbs quickly in storage.
Check charging voltage and regulator / cut-out

Ignition and electrics

Guideline
Check swingarm bushes for play

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Lubricate speedometer / tachometer cables, check drive

Controls and cables

Guideline

A dry speedo cable whips the needle and eventually kills the instrument.

Every 8,000 mi or 12 months

3 items

Replace oil filter

Engine

Factory

Manual: Oil filter cartridge: replace. Factory: Periodic maintenance charts pp.6-3 to 6-5: dealer item; first at 600 mi (1,000 km)
Replace spark plugs

Engine

Factory

Manual: Spark plugs: replace. Factory: Periodic maintenance charts pp.6-3 to 6-5
Evaporative emission control system (For California only): Check control system for damage. Replace if necessary.

Controls and cables

Factory

Factory: As printed: √ at 12,000 mi (19,000 km) or 18 months and 20,000 mi (31,000 km) or 30 months

Every 10,000 mi or 2 years

1 item

Compression test (or leak-down)

Engine

Guideline

Every 12,000 mi or 2 years

2 items

Replace air filter element

Fuel and air

Guideline
Clean and grease rear suspension linkage

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

Every 15,000 mi or 3 years

1 item

Change fork oil

Front end

Guideline

Some early telescopic forks are grease filled or use very small oil quantities. Check your manual.

Every 15,000 mi or 4 years

1 item

Check valve clearances (shim adjusted)

Engine

Guideline

Every 16,000 mi or 2 years

3 items

Rear suspension link pivots: Check operation. Apply grease lightly every 16,000 mi (25,000 km) or 24 months. Lithium-soap-based grease

Engine

Factory

Factory: As printed: √ at 8,000 mi (13,000 km) or 12 months and 16,000 mi (25,000 km) or 24 months
Check steering head bearing adjustment

Front end

Factory

Manual: Steering bearings: repack. Factory: Periodic maintenance charts pp.6-3 to 6-5: dealer item; check every 4,000 mi
Grease swingarm pivot

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Manual: Swingarm pivot bearing: repack. Factory: Periodic maintenance charts pp.6-3 to 6-5: dealer item; check at 8,000 mi; rear suspension link pivots greased at the same interval

Every 18,000 mi

1 item

Replace chain and sprockets (wear based)

Final drive

Guideline

Every 20,000 mi or 30 months

1 item

Replace fuel filter

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Fuel filter: replace. Factory: Periodic maintenance charts pp.6-3 to 6-5: dealer item

Every 20,000 mi or 4 years

2 items

Repack / replace steering head bearings

Front end

Guideline

Many old machines use loose balls in cups and cones. Taper roller conversions are common.
Repack / replace wheel bearings

Wheels and tires

Guideline

Cup-and-cone and taper roller hubs need periodic repacking and adjustment.

Every 25,000 mi or 6 years

1 item

Replace swingarm bushes / bearings

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

Every 30,000 mi or 42 months

1 item

Check and adjust valve clearances

Engine

Factory

Manual: Valve clearance: check and adjust. Factory: Periodic maintenance charts pp.6-3 to 6-5: dealer item; engine cold

Every 30,000 mi or 6 years

1 item

Rebuild forks: seals, bushes, springs

Front end

Guideline

Every 6 months

1 item

Clean battery terminals, check charge and strap

Ignition and electrics

Guideline

Every 2 years

5 items

Replace coolant

Engine

Factory

Manual: Coolant: replace. Factory: Periodic maintenance charts pp.6-3 to 6-5: every 24 months
Inspect wiring, bullet connectors and ground points

Ignition and electrics

Guideline
Inspect frame, welds and lugs for cracks

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Hydraulic brake service: Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinder and caliper, and change the brake fluid.

Brakes

Factory

Factory: As printed: Every two years
Replace brake fluid

Brakes

Guideline

Every 4 years

3 items

Hydraulic brake service: Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged.

Brakes

Factory

Factory: As printed: every four years and if cracked or damaged
Inspect brake hoses; replace old rubber

Brakes

Guideline
Rebuild calipers and master cylinders (seals)

Brakes

Guideline

Every 6 years

1 item

Replace tires on age (regardless of tread)

Wheels and tires

Guideline

No interval set

3 items

The air filter needs more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.

Fuel and air

Factory

Factory: As printed: NOTE, no interval
Swingarm pivot bearing: Check bearing assembly for looseness.

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Factory: As printed: √ at 8,000 mi (13,000 km) or 12 months (Repack. at 16,000 mi)
Hydraulic brake service: Regularly check and, if necessary, correct the brake fluid level.

Brakes

Factory

Factory: As printed: NOTE, no interval

Guideline lines: Intervals here are general guidelines for the machine's era and layout, compiled for this app. They are not factory manual figures. Check your workshop manual, and edit any interval in the bike's Schedule tab.