Yamaha YZF-R6 (2008–2016) maintenance schedule & recalls
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Maintenance schedule
General guidanceTypical 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 agoOhlins Racing AB (Ohlins) is recalling certain steering dampers kits manufactured with an incorrectly machined bracket. These dampers were sold for use as aftermarket equipment on Yamaha R1, R6, and FZ6, Suzuki TL1000 R and GSX1300R, Honda CB600RR, and Ducati Monster 1000, 748, 848, 916, 996, and 998 motorcycles. Also included are universal steering damper kits with part numbers SD 000 through SD 005. The affected brackets may crack.
Remedy: Ohlins will notify the distributors and provide their customers with a new bracket. The recall began in November 2013. Owners may contact Ohlins USA at 1-828-692-4525. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 13E-034.
Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2014 Yamaha YZF-R6 motorcycles manufactured August 1, 2014, to September 1, 2014. The front and rear wheels of the affected motorcycles may have been manufactured with insufficient hardness.
Remedy: Yamaha has notified owners, and dealers will replace the front and rear wheel and tire assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on October 30, 2014. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990088.
Common questions
How often should the oil & filter be serviced on a Yamaha YZF-R6 (2008–2016)?
Service every 4,000 mi or 6 months for the Yamaha YZF-R6 (2008–2016) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the chain & sprockets be serviced on a Yamaha YZF-R6 (2008–2016)?
Service every 600 mi or 3 months for the Yamaha YZF-R6 (2008–2016) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the brakes be serviced on a Yamaha YZF-R6 (2008–2016)?
Service every 12 months for the Yamaha YZF-R6 (2008–2016) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).
How often should the valve adjustment be serviced on a Yamaha YZF-R6 (2008–2016)?
Service every 16,000 mi or 24 months for the Yamaha YZF-R6 (2008–2016) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).