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EAS00010
YZF-R6R/YZF-R6SR
YZF-R6RC/YZF-R6SRC
SERVICE MANUAL
2002 by Yamaha Motor
Corporation, U.S.A.
First edition, December 2002
All rights reserved. Any reproduction
or unauthorized use without the written
permission of Yamaha Motor Corporation,
U.S.A. is expressly prohibited.
Printed in U.S.A.
P/N LIT-11616-16-45

NOTE:
WARNING
CAUTION:
EAS00030
NOTICE
This manual was produced by the Yamaha Motor Company, Ltd. primarily for use by Yamaha dealers
and their qualified mechanics. It is not possible to include all the knowledge of a mechanic in one manu-
al. Therefore, anyone who uses this book to perform maintenance and repairs on Yamaha vehicles
should have a basic understanding of mechanics and the techniques to repair these types of vehicles.
Repair and maintenance work attempted by anyone without this knowledge is likely to render the ve-
hicle unsafe and unfit for use.
This model has been designed and manufactured to perform within certain specifications in regard to
performance and emissions. Proper service with the correct tools is necessary to ensure that the ve-
hicle will operate as designed. If there is any question about a service procedure, it is imperative that
you contact a Yamaha dealer for any service information changes that apply to this model. This policy
is intended to provide the customer with the most satisfaction from his vehicle and to conform to federal
environmental quality objectives.
Yamaha Motor Company, Ltd. is continually striving to improve all of its models. Modifications and sig-
nificant changes in specifications or procedures will be forwarded to all authorized Yamaha dealers
and will appear in future editions of this manual where applicable.
S This Service Manual contains information regarding periodic maintenance to the emission control
system. Please read this material carefully.
S Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.
EAS00040
IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following.
The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR
SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
Failure to follow WARNING instructions could result in severe injury or death to
the motorcycle operator, a bystander or a person checking or repairing the mo-
torcycle.
A CAUTION indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage
to the motorcycle.
NOTE: A NOTE provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer.

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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
This manual is intended as a handy, easy-to-read reference book for the mechanic. Comprehensive
explanations of all installation, removal, disassembly, assembly, repair and check procedures are laid
out with the individual steps in sequential order.
1 The manual is divided into chapters. An abbreviation and symbol in the upper right corner of each
page indicate the current chapter.
Refer to “SYMBOLS”.
2 Each chapter is divided into sections. The current section title is shown at the top of each page,
except in Chapter 3 (“PERIODIC CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS”), where the sub-section title(s) ap-
pears.
3 Sub-section titles appear in smaller print than the section title.
4 To help identify parts and clarify procedure steps, there are exploded diagrams at the start of each
removal and disassembly section.
5 Numbers are given in the order of the jobs in the exploded diagram. A circled number indicates a
disassembly step.
6 Symbols indicate parts to be lubricated or replaced.
Refer to “SYMBOLS”.
7 A job instruction chart accompanies the exploded diagram, providing the order of jobs, names of
parts, notes in jobs, etc.
8 Jobs requiring more information (such as special tools and technical data) are described sequen-
tially.

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1
3
5
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9
2
4
8
6
24 25
23 21
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16 17 15
14 13
11 12
10
GEN
INFO
SPEC
ENG
FI ELEC
COOL
CHK
ADJ
TRBL
SHTG
CHAS
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SYMBOLS
The following symbols are not relevant to every
vehicle.
Symbols 1 to 9 indicate the subject of each
chapter.
1 General information
2 Specifications
3 Periodic checks and adjustments
4 Chassis
5 Engine
6 Cooling system
7 Fuel injection system
8 Electrical system
9 Troubleshooting
Symbols
10
to
17
indicate the following.
10 Serviceable with engine mounted
11 Filling fluid
12 Lubricant
13 Special tool
14 Tightening torque
15 Wear limit, clearance
16 Engine speed
17 Electrical data
Symbols
18
to
23
in the exploded diagrams indi-
cate the types of lubricants and lubrication
points.
18 Engine oil
19 Gear oil
20 Molybdenum-disulfide oil
21 Wheel-bearing grease
22 Lithium-soap- based grease
23 Molybdenum-disulfide grease
Symbols
24
to
25
in the exploded diagrams indi-
cate the following.
24 Apply locking agent (LOCTITE
)
25 Replace the part

GENERAL INFORMATION
SPECIFICATIONS
PERIODIC CHECKS AND
ADJUSTMENTS
CHASSIS
ENGINE
COOLING SYSTEM
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TROUBLESHOOTING
GEN
INFO
1
SPEC
2
3
ENG
4
COOL
5
FI
6
CHAS
7
ELEC
8
TRBL
SHTG
9
CHK
ADJ
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1
GENERAL INFORMATION
MOTORCYCLE IDENTIFICATION 1-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER 1-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MODEL LABEL 1-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FEATURES 1-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OUTLINE OF FI SYSTEM 1-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FI SYSTEM 1-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INSTRUMENT FUNCTION 1-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IMPORTANT INFORMATION 1-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PREPARATION FOR REMOVAL AND DISASSEMBLY 1-7 . . . . . . . . .
REPLACEMENT PARTS 1-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GASKETS, OIL SEALS AND O-RINGS 1-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LOCK WASHERS /PLATES AND COTTER PINS 1-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BEARINGS AND OIL SEALS 1-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CIRCLIPS 1-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHECKING THE CONNECTIONS 1-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SPECIAL TOOLS 1-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHAPTER 2
SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS 2-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS 2-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHASSIS SPECIFICATIONS 2-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS 2-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CONVERSION TABLE 2-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GENERAL TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS 2-18 . . . . . . . . . . . .
TIGHTENING TORQUES 2-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ENGINE TIGHTENING TORQUES 2-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHASSIS TIGHTENING TORQUES 2-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LUBRICATION POINTS AND LUBRICANT TYPES 2-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ENGINE 2-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHASSIS 2-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
COOLING SYSTEM DIAGRAMS 2-26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

ENGINE OIL LUBRICATION CHART 2-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LUBRICATION DIAGRAMS 2-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CABLE ROUTING 2-37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHAPTER 3
PERIODIC CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS
INTRODUCTION 3-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE CHART FOR THE EMISSION CONTROL
SYSTEM 3-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION CHART 3-1 . . . . . . . . .
SEATS 3-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FUEL TANK 3-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
REMOVING THE FUEL TANK 3-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
REMOVING THE FUEL PUMP 3-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INSTALLING THE FUEL PUMP 3-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INSTALLING THE FUEL TANK 3-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
COWLINGS 3-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
REMOVAL 3-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INSTALLATION 3-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AIR FILTER CASE 3-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ENGINE 3-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ADJUSTING THE VALVE CLEARANCE 3-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SYNCHRONIZING THE THROTTLE BODIES 3-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ADJUSTING THE ENGINE IDLING SPEED 3-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ADJUSTING THE THROTTLE CABLE FREE PLAY 3-19 . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHECKING THE SPARK PLUGS 3-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MEASURING THE COMPRESSION PRESSURE 3-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL 3-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL 3-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MEASURING THE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE 3-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ADJUSTING THE CLUTCH CABLE FREE PLAY 3-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CLEANING THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT 3-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CLEANING THE AIR INTAKE SYSTEM SURGE TANKS 3-31 . . . . . . . .
CHECKING THE THROTTLE BODY JOINTS 3-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHECKING THE FUEL AND BREATHER HOSES 3-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHECKING THE CRANKCASE BREATHER HOSE 3-32 . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHECKING THE EXHAUST SYSTEM 3-33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHECKING THE COOLANT LEVEL 3-33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHECKING THE COOLING SYSTEM 3-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHANGING THE COOLANT 3-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

CHASSIS 3-39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ADJUSTING THE FRONT BRAKE 3-39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ADJUSTING THE REAR BRAKE 3-40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL 3-41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ADJUSTING THE REAR BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH 3-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHECKING THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS 3-43 . . . . . . . . . . .
CHECKING THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE HOSES 3-43 . . . . . . . . .
BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM 3-44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ADJUSTING THE SHIFT PEDAL 3-45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ADJUSTING THE DRIVE CHAIN SLACK 3-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LUBRICATING THE DRIVE CHAIN 3-47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHECKING AND ADJUSTING THE STEERING HEAD 3-48 . . . . . . . . .
CHECKING THE FRONT FORK 3-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ADJUSTING THE FRONT FORK LEGS 3-51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY 3-53 . . . . .
CHECKING THE TIRES 3-55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHECKING THE WHEELS 3-57 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHECKING AND LUBRICATING THE CABLES 3-58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LUBRICATING THE LEVERS AND PEDALS 3-58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LUBRICATING THE SIDESTAND 3-58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LUBRICATING THE REAR SUSPENSION 3-58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 3-59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHECKING AND CHARGING THE BATTERY 3-59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHECKING THE FUSES 3-64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
REPLACING THE HEADLIGHT BULBS 3-66 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ADJUSTING THE HEADLIGHT BEAMS 3-67 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHAPTER 4
CHASSIS
FRONT WHEEL AND BRAKE DISCS 4-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
REMOVING THE FRONT WHEEL 4-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHECKING THE FRONT WHEEL 4-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHECKING THE BRAKE DISCS 4-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INSTALLING THE FRONT WHEEL 4-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ADJUSTING THE FRONT WHEEL STATIC BALANCE 4-7 . . . . . . . . .
REAR WHEEL AND BRAKE DISC 4-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
REAR WHEEL 4-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
REAR BRAKE DISC AND REAR WHEEL SPROCKET 4-10 . . . . . . . . .
REMOVING THE REAR WHEEL 4-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHECKING THE REAR WHEEL 4-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHECKING THE REAR WHEEL DRIVE HUB 4-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHECKING AND REPLACING THE REAR WHEEL
SPROCKET 4-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INSTALLING THE REAR WHEEL 4-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ADJUSTING THE REAR WHEEL STATIC BALANCE 4-15 . . . . . . . . . . .
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The Yamaha R6 Service Manual 2003 is a comprehensive guide for maintaining and repairing the Yamaha R6 motorcycle model from the year 2003. This manual contains detailed instructions, diagrams, and illustrations to assist both professional mechanics and DIY enthusiasts in performing various repair and maintenance tasks on the Yamaha R6. Whether it's engine overhauls, electrical system troubleshooting, or chassis adjustments, this manual provides step-by-step procedures to ensure the proper servicing of the motorcycle. With the Yamaha R6 Service Manual 2003, users can gain valuable insights into the inner workings of their motorcycle and effectively address any issues that may arise.