2002 YAMAHA YZF-R1 bulb

6
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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 .................. 6-29Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and
cable ............................................................... 6-30
Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch
levers ............................................................... 6-30
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
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-36
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EAU04503
Replacing a headlight bulb This motorcycle is equipped with
quartz bulb headlights. If a headlight
bulb burns out, replace it as follows.
1. Disconnect the headlight coupler,
and then remove the bulb cover.2. Unhook the headlight bulb holder,
and then remove the defective
bulb.
EW000119
WARNING
_ Headlight bulbs get very hot. There-
fore, keep flammable products away
from a lit headlight bulb, and do not
touch the bulb until it has cooled
down. _3. Place a new headlight bulb into
position, and then secure it with
the bulb holder.
1. Headlight bulb cover
2. Headlight coupler
1. Headlight bulb holder
1. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.
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EC000104
CAUTION:_ Take care not to damage the follow-
ing parts:

Headlight bulb
Do not touch the glass part of
the headlight bulb to keep it free
from oil, otherwise the transpar-
ency of the glass, the luminosi-
ty of the bulb, and the bulb life
will be adversely affected. Thor-
oughly clean off any dirt and fin-
gerprints on the headlight bulb
using a cloth moistened with al-
cohol or thinner.


Headlight lens
Do not affix any type of tinted
film or stickers to the head-
light lens.
Do not use a headlight bulb of
a wattage higher than speci-
fied.
_4. Install the headlight bulb cover,
and then connect the coupler.
5. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the
headlight beam if necessary.
EAU03730
Tail/brake light This motorcycle is equipped with an
LED type of tail/brake light.
If the tail/brake light does not come on,
have a Yamaha dealer check it.
EAU03497
Replacing a turn signal light
bulb 1. Remove the turn signal light lens
by removing the screw.
2. Remove the defective bulb by
pushing it in and turning it counter-
clockwise.
3. Insert a new bulb into the socket,
push it in, and then turn it clock-
wise until it stops.
4. Install the lens by installing the
screw.1. Screw
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ECA00065
CAUTION:_ Do not overtighten the screw, other-
wise the lens may break. _
EAU04517
Replacing the license plate
light bulb 1. Remove the license plate light as-
sembly by removing the screws.2. Remove the socket (together with
the bulb) by pulling it out.
3. Remove the defective bulb by pull-
ing it out.
4. Insert a new bulb into the socket.
5. Install the socket (together with
the bulb) by pushing it in.
6. Install the license plate light as-
sembly by installing the screws.1. Screw (× 2)
1. License plate light bulb
2. License plate light assembly
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-4
8
Battery
Model GT12B-4
Voltage, capacity 12 V, 10 Ah
Headlight typeQuar tz bulb (halogen)
Bulb voltage, wattage × quantity
Headlight 12 V, 60/55 W × 2
Tail/brake light L.E.D.
Turn signal light 12 V, 10 W × 4
Auxiliary light 12 V, 5 W × 2
License plate light 12 V, 5 W × 1
Meter lighting L.E.D.
Neutral indicator light L.E.D.
High beam indicator light L.E.D.
Turn signal indicator light L.E.D.
Fuel level warning light L.E.D.
Oil level warning light L.E.D.
Engine trouble warning light L.E.D.
Engine speed indicator light L.E.D.
Fuses
Main fuse 50 A
Headlight fuse 20 A
Signaling system fuse 15 A
Radiator fan fuse 15 A
Ignition fuse 15 ABackup fuse (odometer and
clock) 5 A
Electronic fuel injection fuse 15 A
Parking lighting fuse 5 A
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INDEXAAir filter element, replacing ..................... 6-16
Anti-theft alarm ...................................... 3-11BBattery ................................................... 6-33
Brake and clutch levers,
checking and lubricating ...................... 6-30
Brake fluid, changing ............................. 6-27
Brake fluid level, checking...................... 6-26
Brake lever............................................. 3-13
Brake light switch (rear), adjusting ......... 6-24
Brake pads, checking............................. 6-25
Brake pedal............................................ 3-14
Brake pedal, lubricating.......................... 6-31
Brake pedal position, adjusting .............. 6-24CCables, checking and lubricating............ 6-29
Care.........................................................7-1
Catalytic converter ................................. 3-16
Clutch lever ............................................ 3-13
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ............. 6-23
Conversion table ......................................8-5
Coolant .................................................. 6-12
Changing .......................................... 6-13
Checking .......................................... 6-12
Coolant temperature warning light............3-4
Cowlings and panels,
removing and installing ..........................6-5
DDimmer switch ....................................... 3-11
Drive chain, lubricating .......................... 6-29
Drive chain slack ................................... 6-27
Adjusting .......................................... 6-28
Checking .......................................... 6-27EEngine break-in ....................................... 5-3
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ............... 6-9
Engine speed indicator light..................... 3-4
Engine stop switch................................. 3-12
Engine trouble warning light .................... 3-3
EXUP system ........................................ 3-24FFront fork, adjusting ............................... 3-19
Front fork, checking ............................... 6-31
Fuel ....................................................... 3-15
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ......... 5-3
Fuel level warning light ............................ 3-2
Fuel tank breather hose ......................... 3-16
Fuel tank cap ......................................... 3-14
Fuses, replacing .................................... 6-35HHandlebar switches ............................... 3-11
Headlight bulb, replacing ....................... 6-36
Helmet holders ...................................... 3-18
High beam indicator light ......................... 3-3
Horn switch ........................................... 3-12
IIdentification numbers ..............................9-1
Idling speed, adjusting ...........................6-18
Ignition circuit cut-off system ..................3-25
Indicator and warning lights......................3-2KKey identification number .........................9-1LLicense plate light bulb, replacing...........6-38
Light switch .............................................. 3-12
Luggage strap holders ...........................3-23MMain switch/steering lock .........................3-1
Model label ..............................................9-2
Multi-function display................................3-6NNeutral indicator light ...............................3-3OOil level warning light ...............................3-3PParking.....................................................5-4
Part locations ...........................................2-1
Pass switch ............................................3-11
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart ......................................................6-2
Pre-operation check list ............................4-1
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INDEX
SSafety information.................................... 1-1
Seats ..................................................... 3-17
Passenger seat ................................ 3-17
Rider seat ........................................ 3-17
Shifting .................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ............................................. 3-13
Shift points (for Switzerland only)............. 5-3
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting ..... 3-21
Sidestand .............................................. 3-24
Sidestand, checking and lubricating....... 6-31
Spark plugs, checking ............................. 6-8
Specifications .......................................... 8-1
Starting a cold engine .............................. 5-1
Start switch ............................................ 3-12
Steering, checking ................................. 6-32
Storage.................................................... 7-4
Storage compartment ............................ 3-19
Supporting the motorcycle ..................... 6-39TTachometer ........................................... 3-11
Tail/brake light ....................................... 6-37
Throttle cable free play, adjusting .......... 6-19
Throttle grip and cable,
checking and lubricating ...................... 6-30
Tires ...................................................... 6-19
Tool kit..................................................... 6-1
Troubleshooting..................................... 6-44
Troubleshooting charts .......................... 6-45
Turn signal indicator lights ....................... 3-2
Turn signal light bulb, replacing ............. 6-37
Turn signal switch .................................. 3-12
VValve clearance, adjusting .................... 6-19
Vehicle identification number................... 9-1WWheel bearings, checking ..................... 6-33
Wheel (front) ......................................... 6-39
Installing .......................................... 6-41
Removing ........................................ 6-39
Wheel (rear) .......................................... 6-42
Installing .......................................... 6-43
Removing ........................................ 6-42
Wheels .................................................. 6-22
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