Yamaha · Modern chain-drive motorcycle (2000-)

YZF-R1 / YZF-R6

Library entry covers 1998-2026

25 factory 30 guideline

Published source

Yamaha YZF-R6 Owner's Manual, 2007 model (Yamaha Motor Co.), Periodic Maintenance Charts pp.6-3 to 6-7

Factory owner's handbook. Covers 2007 YZF-R6 owner's manual (US), chart in mi, km and months.

Open the source

55 items for a 1998 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: Fuel injection
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

1998 Yamaha YZF-R1 / YZF-R6

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

2 items

Check coolant level

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 6-7: every 500 mi (800 km) and after washing or riding in the rain

On the road: every 600 mi

1 item

Check chain slack and rear wheel alignment

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

Every 1,000 mi or 1 month

1 item

Check battery electrolyte, top up with distilled water

Ignition and electrics

Guideline

Wet-cell batteries on old machines need regular topping up, more in hot weather.

Every 3,000 mi or 12 months

5 items

Clean / inspect air filter

Fuel and air

Guideline

Mesh or oiled foam: clean and re-oil. Paper: blow out or replace. Some very early machines have no filter at all.
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

16 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 6-7: dealer item
Change engine oil

Engine

Factory

Manual: Engine oil: change. Factory: Periodic maintenance charts pp.6-3 to 6-7: first at 600 mi (1,000 km)
Check engine breather and oil return

Engine

Factory

Manual: Crankcase breather hose: check. Factory: Periodic maintenance charts pp.6-3 to 6-7: dealer item; exhaust system checked at the same interval; air induction system every 8,000 mi
Inspect coolant hoses and clamps

Engine

Factory

Manual: Cooling system hoses: check. Factory: Periodic maintenance charts pp.6-3 to 6-7: 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 6-7: dealer item
Check throttle cable(s) free play and return

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Throttle grip housing and cable: check, adjust, lubricate. Factory: Periodic maintenance charts pp.6-3 to 6-7: dealer item; brake switches, lights, signals and headlight aim every 4,000 mi
Replace air filter element

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Air filter element: check, replace if necessary. Factory: Periodic maintenance charts pp.6-3 to 6-7: dealer item; oil-coated paper element, do not blow out with compressed air
Replace fuel lines

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Fuel hoses: check. Factory: Periodic maintenance charts pp.6-3 to 6-7: dealer item
Synchronize throttle bodies

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Fuel injection: adjust synchronization. Factory: Periodic maintenance charts pp.6-3 to 6-7: dealer item
Adjust clutch free play, lubricate cable and lever pivot

Primary and gearbox

Factory

Manual: Clutch: check operation, adjust or replace cable. Factory: Periodic maintenance charts pp.6-3 to 6-7: dealer item; first at 600 mi
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 6-7: dealer item; first at 600 mi
Inspect rear shocks for leaks and damping

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Manual: Front fork and shock absorber: check operation and leakage. Factory: Periodic maintenance charts pp.6-3 to 6-7: dealer item
Check brake pads and discs

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Front and rear brakes: check operation, fluid level, pads. Factory: Periodic maintenance charts pp.6-3 to 6-7: 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 6-7: dealer item
Inspect tire tread, sidewalls and date codes

Wheels and tires

Factory

Manual: Wheels and tires: check. Factory: Periodic maintenance charts pp.6-3 to 6-7: dealer item; tread depth, damage, runout and air pressure
Lubricate control cables and lever pivots

Controls and cables

Factory

Manual: Control cables and lever, pedal and sidestand pivots: lubricate. Factory: Periodic maintenance charts pp.6-3 to 6-7: first at 600 mi

Every 6,000 mi or 12 months

3 items

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

2 items

Replace oil filter

Engine

Factory

Manual: Oil filter cartridge: replace. Factory: Periodic maintenance charts pp.6-3 to 6-7: 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 6-7: dealer item

Every 8,000 mi or 2 years

1 item

Check valve clearances (shim adjusted)

Engine

Guideline

Every 10,000 mi or 2 years

2 items

Compression test (or leak-down)

Engine

Guideline
Change fork oil

Front end

Guideline

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

Every 12,000 mi or 2 years

1 item

Clean and grease rear suspension linkage

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

Every 12,000 mi

1 item

Check steering head bearing adjustment

Front end

Factory

Manual: Steering bearings: repack. Factory: Periodic maintenance charts pp.6-3 to 6-7: dealer item; check every 4,000 mi, first at 600 mi

Every 16,000 mi or 2 years

1 item

Grease swingarm pivot

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Manual: Swingarm pivot bearings: repack. Factory: Periodic maintenance charts pp.6-3 to 6-7: dealer item; check at 8,000 mi; rear suspension link pivots checked every 8,000 mi

Every 18,000 mi

1 item

Replace chain and sprockets (wear based)

Final drive

Guideline

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 24,000 mi or 4 years

1 item

Replace fuel filter

Fuel and air

Guideline

Every 25,000 mi or 6 years

1 item

Replace swingarm bushes / bearings

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

Every 26,600 mi

1 item

Check and adjust valve clearances

Engine

Factory

Manual: Valve clearance: check and adjust. Factory: Periodic maintenance charts pp.6-3 to 6-7: 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 12 months

1 item

Check speedometer / odometer against a known distance

Controls and cables

Guideline

Old speedos drift with tire size and drive wear. Use phone GPS over a measured 10 miles / km.

Every 2 years

4 items

Replace coolant

Engine

Factory

Manual: Coolant: change. Factory: Periodic maintenance charts pp.6-3 to 6-7: 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
Replace brake fluid

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Brake fluid and caliper and master cylinder seals: replace. Factory: Periodic maintenance charts pp.6-3 to 6-7: every two years

Every 4 years

2 items

Inspect brake hoses; replace old rubber

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Brake hoses: replace. Factory: Periodic maintenance charts pp.6-3 to 6-7: every 4 years; inspect every 4,000 mi
Rebuild calipers and master cylinders (seals)

Brakes

Guideline

Every 6 years

1 item

Replace tires on age (regardless of tread)

Wheels and tires

Guideline

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.