Periodic Maintenance And Minor Repair - Yamaha YZF-R1 Owner's Manual

Owner's tool kit ....................................................6-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication chart .........6-2
Removing and installing cowlings and panels .....6-5
Checking the spark plugs ....................................6-8
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ..........................6-9
Coolant ..............................................................6-12
Replacing the air filter element ..........................6-16
Adjusting the engine idling speed ......................6-18
Adjusting the throttle cable free play ..................6-19
Adjusting the valve clearance ............................6-19
Tires ...................................................................6-19
Cast wheels .......................................................6-22
Adjusting the clutch lever free play ....................6-23
Adjusting the brake pedal position .....................6-24
Adjusting the rear brake light switch ..................6-24
Checking the front and rear brake pads .............6-25
Checking the brake fluid level ............................6-26
Changing the brake fluid ....................................6-27
Drive chain slack ................................................6-27
Lubricating the drive chain .................................6-29
Checking and lubricating the cables ..................6-29

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR

Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and
Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch
Lubricating the brake pedal ............................... 6-31
Checking and lubricating the sidestand ............ 6-31
Checking the front fork ...................................... 6-31
Checking the steering ....................................... 6-32
Checking the wheel bearings ............................ 6-33
Battery ............................................................... 6-33
Replacing the fuses .......................................... 6-35
Replacing a headlight bulb ................................ 6-36
Tail/brake light ................................................... 6-37
Replacing a turn signal light bulb ...................... 6-37
Replacing the license plate light bulb ................ 6-38
Supporting the motorcycle ................................ 6-39
Front wheel ....................................................... 6-39
Rear wheel ........................................................ 6-42
Troubleshooting ................................................. 6-44
Troubleshooting charts ...................................... 6-45
cable ............................................................... 6-30
levers ............................................................... 6-30
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