2009-2010 Yamaha FZ-6R Frame Sliders Installation
Tools Needed:
8mm Allen/Hex Driver
3/8 Drive Ratchet
5mm Allen Wrench
1. Start on the left side (clutch lever side) by removing the screw from the rear area of the fairing. This screw is
directly above the shifter linkage and is removed with a 5mm allen wrench. Removing the screw will allow the fairing to
flex outward enough to access the frame slider mounting point. If you want to be a little more cautious, a few of the
other fairing screws can be removed for a little extra room between the fairing and mounting point.
2. With the 8mm hex driver and 3/8 ratchet, remove the engine mount screw (fig. A) that is closest to the edge of the
fairing. This screw is above the stator cover (the engine cover with YAMAHA written on it).
Special Notes:
- The left side uses the LONGER slider.
- The frame slider and bracket are shipped together but the slider needs to be removed from the bracket for the next
step.
- Make sure the screw that holds the slider to the bracket does not get swapped with the screw that holds the bracket
to the bike as these two screws have different thread styles and problems will occur if this happens. The easiest way
is to just leave the slider-to-bracket screw inside the slider once the slider is removed from the bracket. If the two
become mixed up keep in mind that each screw should thread into its proper position by hand- if force is needed to
insert the screw it is most likely the wrong one for the hole.
3. Lightly grease or oil (any type of automotive grease or oil will work) the supplied bracket mounting screw threads.
Using the supplied spacer beneath the bracket, install the bracket with the supplied mounting screw. The recess in
the mounting hole of the bracket is to be facing outward.
4. Hand tighten the mounting screw.
5. Do not oil the slider-to-bracket screw. Install the slider onto the bracket, hand tightening this screw as well. The
bracket position can now be adjusted. The slider should be close to the fairing, but not touching the fairing. If the
slider is touching the fairing, the bracket is adjusted incorrectly or the spacer was omitted and needs to be added in
the proper position.
6. Once the desired bracket position is achieved, remove the slider and tighten the screw which holds the bracket to
the bike. If using a torque wrench, tighten to 35 ft/lbs.
7. For the slider-to-bracket screw, we recommend using medium strength (blue) Loctite* or other thread locking
compound, such as Vibratite, which we offer. Install the slider to the bracket and tighten. If using a torque wrench,
tighten to 25 ft/lbs.
* If you don't own a bottle of thread locking compound, as fellow motorcyclists, we strongly recommend adding a tube
to your tool box.
8. Re-install the screws for the fairing and tighten.
-The right side slider is the shortest of the two
9. Start by removing the screw from the rear area of the fairing. This screw is removed with a 5mm allen wrench.
Removing the screw will allow the fairing to flex outward enough to access the frame slider mounting point. If you want
to be a little more cautious, a few of the other fairing screws can be removed for a little extra room between the fairing
and mounting point.
10. With the 8mm hex driver and 3/8 ratchet, remove the engine mount screw (fig. B) that is closest to the edge of the
fairing.
Special Notes:
- The right side uses the shortest slider.
- The frame slider and bracket are shipped together but the slider needs to be removed from the bracket for the next
step.
- Make sure the screw that holds the slider to the bracket does not get swapped with the screw that holds the bracket
to the bike as these two screws have different thread styles and problems will occur if this happens. The easiest way
is to just leave the slider-to-bracket screw inside the slider once the slider is removed from the bracket. If the two
become mixed up keep in mind that each screw should thread into its proper position by hand- if force is needed to
insert the screw it is most likely the wrong one for the hole.
11. Lightly grease or oil the supplied bracket mounting screw threads. Install the bracket with the supplied mounting
screw. The recess in the mounting hole of the bracket is to be facing outward. No spacer is used beneath the bracket
on the right side.
12. Hand tighten the mounting screw.
13. Do not oil the slider-to-bracket screw. Install the slider onto the bracket, hand tightening this screw as well. The
bracket position can now be adjusted. The slider should not be touching the fairing. If the slider is touching the fairing,
the bracket is adjusted incorrectly.
14. Once the desired bracket position is achieved, remove the slider and tighten the screw which holds the bracket to
the bike. If using a torque wrench, tighten to 35 ft/lbs.
15. For the slider-to-bracket screw, we recommend using medium strength (blue) Loctite or other thread locking
compound, such as Vibratite, which we offer. Install the slider to the bracket and tighten. If using a torque wrench,
tighten to 25 ft/lbs.
16. Re-install the screws for the fairing and tighten.
- Do not use high alkaline based detergents to clean the frame sliders. The chemicals will discolor the anodized
bracket and the slider as well.
- Use an automotive wax or polish on the slider to maintain the factory shine of the slider.
Tools Needed:
8mm Allen/Hex Driver
3/8 Drive Ratchet
5mm Allen Wrench
1. Start on the left side (clutch lever side) by removing the screw from the rear area of the fairing. This screw is
directly above the shifter linkage and is removed with a 5mm allen wrench. Removing the screw will allow the fairing to
flex outward enough to access the frame slider mounting point. If you want to be a little more cautious, a few of the
other fairing screws can be removed for a little extra room between the fairing and mounting point.
2. With the 8mm hex driver and 3/8 ratchet, remove the engine mount screw (fig. A) that is closest to the edge of the
fairing. This screw is above the stator cover (the engine cover with YAMAHA written on it).
Special Notes:
- The left side uses the LONGER slider.
- The frame slider and bracket are shipped together but the slider needs to be removed from the bracket for the next
step.
- Make sure the screw that holds the slider to the bracket does not get swapped with the screw that holds the bracket
to the bike as these two screws have different thread styles and problems will occur if this happens. The easiest way
is to just leave the slider-to-bracket screw inside the slider once the slider is removed from the bracket. If the two
become mixed up keep in mind that each screw should thread into its proper position by hand- if force is needed to
insert the screw it is most likely the wrong one for the hole.
3. Lightly grease or oil (any type of automotive grease or oil will work) the supplied bracket mounting screw threads.
Using the supplied spacer beneath the bracket, install the bracket with the supplied mounting screw. The recess in
the mounting hole of the bracket is to be facing outward.
4. Hand tighten the mounting screw.
5. Do not oil the slider-to-bracket screw. Install the slider onto the bracket, hand tightening this screw as well. The
bracket position can now be adjusted. The slider should be close to the fairing, but not touching the fairing. If the
slider is touching the fairing, the bracket is adjusted incorrectly or the spacer was omitted and needs to be added in
the proper position.
6. Once the desired bracket position is achieved, remove the slider and tighten the screw which holds the bracket to
the bike. If using a torque wrench, tighten to 35 ft/lbs.
7. For the slider-to-bracket screw, we recommend using medium strength (blue) Loctite* or other thread locking
compound, such as Vibratite, which we offer. Install the slider to the bracket and tighten. If using a torque wrench,
tighten to 25 ft/lbs.
* If you don't own a bottle of thread locking compound, as fellow motorcyclists, we strongly recommend adding a tube
to your tool box.
8. Re-install the screws for the fairing and tighten.
-The right side slider is the shortest of the two
9. Start by removing the screw from the rear area of the fairing. This screw is removed with a 5mm allen wrench.
Removing the screw will allow the fairing to flex outward enough to access the frame slider mounting point. If you want
to be a little more cautious, a few of the other fairing screws can be removed for a little extra room between the fairing
and mounting point.
10. With the 8mm hex driver and 3/8 ratchet, remove the engine mount screw (fig. B) that is closest to the edge of the
fairing.
Special Notes:
- The right side uses the shortest slider.
- The frame slider and bracket are shipped together but the slider needs to be removed from the bracket for the next
step.
- Make sure the screw that holds the slider to the bracket does not get swapped with the screw that holds the bracket
to the bike as these two screws have different thread styles and problems will occur if this happens. The easiest way
is to just leave the slider-to-bracket screw inside the slider once the slider is removed from the bracket. If the two
become mixed up keep in mind that each screw should thread into its proper position by hand- if force is needed to
insert the screw it is most likely the wrong one for the hole.
11. Lightly grease or oil the supplied bracket mounting screw threads. Install the bracket with the supplied mounting
screw. The recess in the mounting hole of the bracket is to be facing outward. No spacer is used beneath the bracket
on the right side.
12. Hand tighten the mounting screw.
13. Do not oil the slider-to-bracket screw. Install the slider onto the bracket, hand tightening this screw as well. The
bracket position can now be adjusted. The slider should not be touching the fairing. If the slider is touching the fairing,
the bracket is adjusted incorrectly.
14. Once the desired bracket position is achieved, remove the slider and tighten the screw which holds the bracket to
the bike. If using a torque wrench, tighten to 35 ft/lbs.
15. For the slider-to-bracket screw, we recommend using medium strength (blue) Loctite or other thread locking
compound, such as Vibratite, which we offer. Install the slider to the bracket and tighten. If using a torque wrench,
tighten to 25 ft/lbs.
16. Re-install the screws for the fairing and tighten.
- Do not use high alkaline based detergents to clean the frame sliders. The chemicals will discolor the anodized
bracket and the slider as well.
- Use an automotive wax or polish on the slider to maintain the factory shine of the slider.
B
A