2003 YAMAHA YZF-R1 Owners Manual

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6 Check the engine idling speed and, if
necessary, adjust it to specification by
turning the throttle stop screw. To in-
crease the engine idling speed, turn

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Tires To maximize the performance, durabil-
ity, and safe operation of your motor-
cycle, note the following points
regarding the specified tires.

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6 Tire inspection
The tires must be checked before each
ride. If the center tread depth reaches
the specified limit, if the tire has a nail
or glass fragment

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WARNING
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The front and rear tires should
be of the same make and de-
sign, otherwise the handling
characteristics of the motor-
cycle cannot be

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Cast wheels To maximize the performance, durabil-
ity, and safe operation of your motor-
cycle, note the following points
regarding the specified

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62. Remove cowling B. (See page 6-7
for cowling removal and installa-
tion procedures.)
3. Loosen the locknut at the crank-
case.
4. To increase the clutch l

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Adjusting the rear brake light 
switch The rear brake light switch, which is ac-
tivated by the brake pedal, is properly
adjusted when the brake l

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Rear brake pads
Each rear brake pad is provided with a
wear indicator groove, which allows
you to check the brake pad wear with-
out having to dis