Table Of Contents - Yamaha R3 Owner's Manual

Table of contents

Location of important labels........... 1-1
Safety information............................ 2-1
Further safe-riding points ............... 2-5
Helmets .......................................... 2-6
Description ....................................... 3-1
Left view ......................................... 3-1
Right view....................................... 3-2
Controls and instruments ............... 3-3
Instrument and control functions... 4-1
Main switch/steering lock............... 4-1
Indicator lights
and warning lights....................... 4-2
Multi-function meter unit ................ 4-3
Handlebar switches........................ 4-9
Clutch lever .................................. 4-10
Shift pedal .................................... 4-11
Brake lever.................................... 4-11
Brake pedal .................................. 4-11
ABS .............................................. 4-12
Fuel tank cap ................................ 4-13
Fuel............................................... 4-13
Fuel tank overflow hose ............... 4-15
Catalytic converter ....................... 4-15
Seats ............................................ 4-15
Helmet holders ............................. 4-17
Storage compartment .................. 4-17
Rear view mirrors.......................... 4-18
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly....................................4-18
Luggage strap holders ..................4-19
Sidestand ......................................4-19
Ignition circuit cut-off system .......4-20
For your safety - pre-
operation checks ..............................5-1
Operation and important
riding points ......................................6-1
Engine break-in ...............................6-1
Starting the engine..........................6-2
Shifting ............................................6-3
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption................................6-4
Parking ............................................6-4
Periodic maintenance
and adjustment .................................7-1
Tool kit ............................................7-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the
emission control system..............7-3
General maintenance
and lubrication chart....................7-5
Checking the spark plugs ...............7-9
Canister.........................................7-10
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge....7-10
Why Yamalube ..............................7-13
Coolant..........................................7-13
Replacing the air filter element
and cleaning the check hose .... 7-16
Checking the throttle
grip free play ............................. 7-17
Valve clearance............................. 7-18
Tires .............................................. 7-18
Cast wheels .................................. 7-20
Adjusting the clutch
lever free play ............................ 7-20
Checking the brake
lever free play ............................ 7-21
Brake light switches ..................... 7-21
Checking the front and
rear brake pads ......................... 7-22
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 7-22
Changing the brake fluid .............. 7-24
Drive chain slack........................... 7-24
Cleaning and lubricating
the drive chain........................... 7-26
Checking and lubricating
the cables.................................. 7-26
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 7-27
Checking and lubricating
the brake and shift pedals......... 7-27
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............. 7-28
Checking and lubricating
the sidestand............................. 7-28
Lubricating the swingarm
pivots......................................... 7-29