Dedicated Subsystem WorkbenchPlatform Gen: 2008–2020

2010 Yamaha YZF-R6 Suspension Hydraulics, Fork Fluids & Sag Tuner

Front fork travel, rear shock travel, spring preload, damping click baselines, and dynamic rider sag calculator for 2010 Yamaha YZF-R6.

Gen 2008–2020

Factory Platform Compatibility: All workshop fluid capacities, maintenance milestones, torque specifications, and consumables on this specification sheet are factory-identical across model years 2008 through 2020.

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Engine

599cc

Drive

525

Cooling

Liquid-Cooled

Suspension Hydraulics, Fork Fluids & Interactive Sag Tuner

Showa • KYB • WP Standards

OEM hydraulic capacities, air-gap measurement standards, clicker baselines, and mathematical rider sag tuning.

Shop 43mm Fork Seals

Fork Architecture

Inverted USD Cartridge (43mm KYB 4-Way Adjustable)

Oil Volume Per Leg

480 ml (16.2 US fl oz) per leg

OEM Fluid Specification

Yamaha Suspension Oil 01 (KYB 01M / SAE 5W)

Air-Gap Spec (Oil Level)

95 mm (3.74 in) compressed, spring removed

Fork Seal Dimensions

43 x 55 x 11 mm

Total Suspension Travel

Front: 120 mm • Rear: 120 mm

Target Rider Sag: 27 - 33 mm (23 - 28% of 120 mm travel)

Front Preload Baseline

5 turns in from full soft

Rebound Damping Baseline

12 clicks out from full stiff

Compression Damping Baseline

High-speed: 2 turns out / Low-speed: 10 clicks out

Target Free Sag (Unladen)

20 - 25 mm

Enter 3-Point Sag Measurements (mm)

L1: Extended

L2: Static Bike

L3: In Full Gear

Suspension Sag Diagnosis & Geometry Status

Enter your extended, static, and rider measurements on the left (or select a preset) to compute exact sag percentages and spring preload recommendations.

Factory Fluid StandardDirect Spec

Maxima Racing Fork Fluid 5W (1 Liter)

Formulated with anti-foam agents and shear-stable viscosity index improvers to prevent damping fade under aggressive riding heat.

Fork & Dust Seal KitExact Stanchion Fit

All Balls Racing 43mm Fork & Dust Seal Kit

Features directional triple-lip rubber seal profile and external garter springs engineered to withstand heavy stanchion flex without weeping.

Air-Gap Tuning PhysicsBottoming Control

95 mm (3.74 in) compressed, spring removed

Trapped air column acts as a progressive spring in final 30% of stroke. Adding +5mm oil increases bottoming resistance without stiffening small bump compliance.

Recommended Maintenance Parts: Maxima Racing Fork Fluid 5W (1 Liter) • All Balls Racing 43mm Fork & Dust Seal Kit

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Official NHTSA Safety Recalls & Technical Bulletins

1 Active Campaign

U.S. Department of Transportation compliance database (Title 49 U.S.C. Chapter 301).

Verify VIN on NHTSA.gov

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports 1 safety recall campaign associated with this platform. Independent repair shops and riders should confirm that authorized dealership warranty remedies have been applied.

NHTSA #10V365000EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Received: 05/08/2010▼

Defect Description

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."

Safety Hazard / Consequence

VISIBILITY OF THE MOTORCYCLE WILL BE DECREASED, POSSIBLY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Factory Remedy & Repair Action

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.

Manufacturer Notes: OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .