2000 YAMAHA YZF-R1 oil change

OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
5-5
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0–1,000 km
Avoid prolonged operation above
5,000 r/min.
1,000–1,600 km
Avoid prolonged operation above
6,000 r/min.
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CAUTION:@ After 1,000 km of operation, the en-
gine oil must be changed and the oil
filter cartridge replaced. @1,600 km and beyond
The vehicle can now be operated nor-
mally.
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CAUTION:@ l
Keep the engine speed out of
the tachometer red zone.
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If any engine trouble should oc-
cur during the engine break-in
period, immediately have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehi-
cle.
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NOTE:During and after the engine break-in
period, the exhaust heat may cause
discoloration of the exhaust pipe, but
this is normal.
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ParkingWhen parking, stop the engine, and
then remove the key from the main
switch.
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WARNING
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Since the engine and exhaust
system can become very hot,
park in a place where pedestri-
ans or children are not likely to
touch them.
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Do not park on a slope or on
soft ground, otherwise the
motorcycle may overturn.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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*Wheel bearings• Check bearings for looseness or damage.
• Replace if necessary. Ö
13*Swingarm• Check swingarm pivoting point for play.
• Correct if necessary.
• Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.Ö
14 Drive chain• Check chain slack.
• Adjust if necessary. Make sure that the rear wheel is properly
aligned.
• Clean and lubricate.Every 1,000 km and after washing the
motorcycle or riding in the rain
15*Steering bearings• Check bearing play and steering for roughness.
• Correct accordingly. ÖÖ
• Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. Every 24,000 km
16*Chassis fasteners• Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.
• Tighten if necessary.ÖÖ
17 Sidestand• Check operation.
• Lubricate and repair if necessary.ÖÖ
18*Sidestand switch• Check operation.
• Replace if necessary.ÖÖ Ö
19*Front fork• Check operation and for oil leakage.
• Correct accordingly.Ö
20*Rear shock absorber
assembly• Check operation and shock absorber for oil leakage.
• Replace shock absorber assembly if necessary. Ö
21*Rear suspension relay
arm and connecting arm
pivoting points• Check operation.
• Correct if necessary.Ö
22*Carburetors• Check engine idling speed, synchronization and starter operation.
• Adjust if necessary.ÖÖ Ö
23 Engine oil• Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage.
• Correct if necessary.
• Change. (Warm engine before draining.)ÖÖ Ö NO. ITEM CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE JOBSInitial
1,000 kmEvery Every
Annual
check
10,000 km 20,000 km
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* Since these items require special tools, data and technical skills, have a Yamaha dealer perform the service.
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The annual checks must be performed once a year, regardless of the mileage traveled.
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The air filter needs more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.
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Hydraulic brake service
• Regularly check and, if necessary, correct the brake fluid level.
• Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinder and caliper, and change the brake fluid.
• Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged.
@24 Engine oil filter cartridge• Replace.ÖÖ
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*Cooling system• Check coolant level and vehicle for coolant leakage.
• Correct if necessary.ÖÖ
• Change coolant.Ö
26*Front and rear brake
switches• Check operation.
• Correct accordingly.ÖÖ Ö
27 Moving parts and cables• Lubricate if necessary.ÖÖ
28*Air induction system• Check the air cut valve and reed valve for damage.
• Replace the entire air induction system if necessary.Ö
29*Muffler and exhaust pipe• Check the screw clamp for looseness.
• Tighten if necessary.ÖÖ
30*Lights, signals and
switches• Check operation.
• Correct if necessary.
• Adjust headlight beam if necessary.ÖÖ Ö NO. ITEM CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE JOBSInitial
1,000 kmEvery Every
Annual
check
10,000 km 20,000 km
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6 Clean the surface of the spark plug
gasket and its mating surface, and then
wipe off any grime from the spark plug
threads.
NOTE:@ If a torque wrench is not available when
installing a spark plug, a good estimate
of the correct torque is 1/4–1/2 turn
past finger tight. However, the spark
plug should be tightened to the speci-
fied torque as soon as possible. @
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Engine oil and oil filter
cartridgeThe engine oil level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the oil
must be changed and the oil filter car-
tridge replaced at the intervals speci-
fied in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart.
To check the engine oil level
1. Place the motorcycle on a level
surface and hold it in an upright
position.
NOTE:@ Make sure that the motorcycle is posi-
tioned straight up when checking the oil
level. A slight tilt to the side can result in
a false reading. @2. Start the engine, warm it up for
several minutes, and then turn it
off.
3. Wait a few minutes until the oil set-
tles, and then check the oil level
through the check window located
at the bottom-right side of the
crankcase.NOTE:@ The engine oil should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks. @4. If the engine oil is below the mini-
mum level mark, add sufficient oil
of the recommended type to raise
it to the correct level. Tightening torque:
Spark plug:
12.5 Nm (1.25 m·kg)
1. Oil level check window
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
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6To change the engine oil (with or
without oil filter cartridge replace-
ment)
1. Remove cowling A. (See page 6-5
for cowling removal and installa-
tion procedures.)2. Remove the cowling stay by re-
moving the bolt.
3. Start the engine, warm it up for
several minutes, and then turn it
off.
4. Place an oil pan under the engine
to collect the used oil.
5. Remove the engine oil filler cap
and drain bolt to drain the oil from
the crankcase.
NOTE:@ Skip steps 6–8 if the oil filter cartridge is
not being replaced. @
6. Remove the oil filter cartridge with
an oil filter wrench.NOTE:@ An oil filter wrench is available at a
Yamaha dealer. @
1. Engine oil filler cap
1. Engine oil drain bolt
1. Oil filter wrench
2. Oil filter cartridge
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6 Observe these precautions:
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When checking the fluid level,
make sure that the top of the mas-
ter cylinder is level by turning the
handlebars.
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Use only the recommended quali-
ty brake fluid, otherwise the rubber
seals may deteriorate, causing
leakage and poor braking perfor-
mance.
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Refill with the same type of brake
fluid. Mixing fluids may result in a
harmful chemical reaction and
lead to poor braking performance.
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Be careful that water does not en-
ter the master cylinder when refill-
ing. Water will significantly lower
the boiling point of the fluid and
may result in vapor lock.
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Brake fluid may deteriorate paint-
ed surfaces or plastic parts. Al-
ways clean up spilled fluid
immediately.
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As the brake pads wear, it is nor-
mal for the brake fluid level to
gradually go down. However, if the
brake fluid level goes down sud-
denly, have a Yamaha dealer
check the cause.
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Changing the brake fluid Have a Yamaha dealer change the
brake fluid at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart. In addition, have the oil seals
of the brake master cylinders and cali-
pers as well as the brake hoses re-
placed at the intervals listed below or
whenever they are damaged or leak-
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Oil seals: Replace every two
years.
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Brake hoses: Replace every four
years.
1. Minimum level mark
Recommended brake fluid: DOT 4Rear
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