Replacing An Auxiliary Light Bulb; Supporting The Motorcycle - Yamaha 2009 YZF-R1Z Owner's Manual

Replacing an auxiliary light
bulb
This model is equipped with two auxil-
iary lights. If an auxiliary light bulb burns
out, replace it as follows.
1. Remove panel A (if replacing the
left auxiliary light bulb) or panel B
(if replacing the right auxiliary light
bulb). (See page 7-7.)
2. Remove the auxiliary light bulb
socket (together with the bulb) by
pulling it out.
1. Auxiliary light bulb socket
3. Remove the burnt-out bulb by pull-
ing it out.
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1. Auxiliary light bulb
4. Insert a new bulb into the socket.
5. Install the auxiliary light bulb sock-
et (together with the bulb) by push-
ing it in.
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6. Install the panel.

Supporting the motorcycle

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Since this model is not equipped with a
centerstand, follow these precautions
when removing the front and rear
wheel or performing other maintenance
requiring the motorcycle to stand up-
right. Check that the motorcycle is in a
stable and level position before starting
any maintenance. A strong wooden
box can be placed under the engine for
added stability.
To service the front wheel
1. Stabilize the rear of the motorcycle
2. Raise the front wheel off the
To service the rear wheel
Raise the rear wheel off the ground by
using a motorcycle stand or, if a motor-
cycle stand is not available, by placing
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by using a motorcycle stand or, if
an additional motorcycle stand is
not available, by placing a jack un-
der the frame in front of the rear
wheel.
ground by using a motorcycle
stand.
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