2009 YAMAHA YZF-R1 oil

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10 Drive chainCheck chain slack, alignment and 
condition.
Adjust and lubricate chain with a 
special O-ring chain lubricant 
thoroughly. Every 800 km (500

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21*Shock absorber as-
semblyCheck operation and shock ab-
sorber for oil leakage.√√√√
22*Rear suspension re-
lay arm and con-
necting arm 
pivoting p

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TIP
Air filter
This model’s air filter is equipped with a disposable oil-coated paper element, which must not be cleaned with com-
pressed air to

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Checking the spark plugs The spark plugs are important engine
components, which should be checked
periodically, preferably by a Yamaha
dealer. Since

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Engine oil and oil filter car-
tridge The engine oil level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the oil
must be changed and the oil filt

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TIPAn oil filter wrench is available at aYamaha dealer.
6. Apply a thin coat of clean engine
oil to the O-ring of the new oil filter
cartridge.
TIPMake sure

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6 9. Refill with the specified amount of
the recommended engine oil, and
then install and tighten the oil filler
cap.
TIPBe sure to wipe off spilled oil on any

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Checking the brake fluid level Front brake
Rear brake
Insufficient brake fluid may allow air to
enter the brake system, possibly caus-
ing it to bec
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