Auxiliary Light; Supporting The Motorcycle - Yamaha YZF-R1 Owner's Manual

Auxiliary light

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1. Auxiliary light
This model is equipped with LED-type
auxiliary lights.
If an auxiliary light does not come on,
have a Yamaha dealer check it.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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Supporting the motorcycle

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