Yamaha YZF-R6 (2003–2007) maintenance schedule & recalls

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Maintenance schedule

General guidance

Typical intervals, not model-verified. Confirm against your owner’s manual.

Service	Interval
Oil & filter	every 4,000 mi or 6 months
Chain & sprockets	every 600 mi or 3 months
Brakes	every 12 months
Valve adjustment	every 16,000 mi or 24 months
Battery	every 12 months
Spark plugs	every 8,000 mi or 24 months
Fluids/coolant	every 24 months

Recalls

NHTSA · refreshed 3 days ago

10V365000 · Exterior Lighting affects 2005, 2006, 2007

YAMAHA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2010 YZF-R6 MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 2005 THROUGH MARCH 2010. THE MOTORCYCLE'S FRONT SIDE REFLECTOR WAS NOT PLACED AT THE PROPER HEIGHT WHICH FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

Remedy: YAMAHA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE MOTORCYCLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 12, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT YAMAHA AT 1-800-962-7926.

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Common questions

How often should the oil & filter be serviced on a Yamaha YZF-R6 (2003–2007)?

Service every 4,000 mi or 6 months for the Yamaha YZF-R6 (2003–2007) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).

How often should the chain & sprockets be serviced on a Yamaha YZF-R6 (2003–2007)?

Service every 600 mi or 3 months for the Yamaha YZF-R6 (2003–2007) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).

How often should the brakes be serviced on a Yamaha YZF-R6 (2003–2007)?

Service every 12 months for the Yamaha YZF-R6 (2003–2007) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).

How often should the valve adjustment be serviced on a Yamaha YZF-R6 (2003–2007)?

Service every 16,000 mi or 24 months for the Yamaha YZF-R6 (2003–2007) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).