2015 YAMAHA YZF-R3 fuel cap

TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY INFORMATION.................. 1-1
DESCRIPTION .................................. 2-1
Left view ......................................... 2-1
Right view ....................................... 2-2
Controls and instruments ............... 2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS ...................................... 3-1
Main switch/steering lock............... 3-1
Indicator lights and warning lights............................................ 3-2
Multi-function meter unit ................ 3-4
Handlebar switches ...................... 3-11
Clutch lever .................................. 3-12
Shift pedal .................................... 3-13
Brake lever.................................... 3-13
Brake pedal .................................. 3-13
ABS .............................................. 3-14
Fuel tank cap ................................ 3-15
Fuel ............................................... 3-15
Fuel tank breather hose and overflow hose ............................ 3-17
Catalytic converter ....................... 3-17
Seats ............................................ 3-18
Helmet holders ............................. 3-19
Storage compartment .................. 3-20
Rear view mirrors.......................... 3-20
Adjusting the shock absorber assembly ................................... 3-20
Luggage strap holders ................. 3-21 Sidestand ...................................... 3-22
Ignition circuit cut-off system ....... 3-22
FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ............. 4-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS ................................ 5-1
Starting the engine .......................... 5-1
Shifting ............................................ 5-2
Engine break-in ............................... 5-4
Parking ............................................ 5-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT ................................... 6-1
Owner’s tool kit ............................... 6-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system ........ 6-3
General maintenance and lubrication chart ........................... 6-4
Checking the spark plugs ............... 6-8
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge...... 6-9
Coolant.......................................... 6-12
Replacing the air filter element and cleaning the check hose..... 6-13
Checking the throttle grip free
play ............................................ 6-15
Valve clearance ............................. 6-15
Tires .............................................. 6-15
Cast wheels................................... 6-17 Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ............................................ 6-18
Checking the brake lever free play ............................................ 6-19
Brake light switches ..................... 6-20
Checking the front and rear
brake pads ................................ 6-20
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-21
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-22
Drive chain slack........................... 6-22
Cleaning and lubricating the
drive chain ................................. 6-24
Checking and lubricating the cables ........................................ 6-25
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable ............... 6-25
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals............... 6-25
Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers ............. 6-26
Checking and lubricating the sidestand................................... 6-27
Lubricating the swingarm
pivots......................................... 6-27
Checking the front fork ................. 6-27
Checking the steering................... 6-28
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-28
Battery .......................................... 6-29
Replacing the fuses ...................... 6-30
Replacing a headlight bulb ........... 6-32
Auxiliary light bulb ........................ 6-34UB02E0E0.book Page 1 Thursday, January 15, 2015 3:39 PM

SAFETY INFORMATION
1-5
1operator and may limit control
ability, therefore, such accesso-
ries are not recommended.
 Use caution when adding electri-
cal accessories. If electrical ac-
cessories exceed the capacity of
the motorcycle’s electrical sys-
tem, an electric failure could re-
sult, which could cause a
dangerous loss of lights or engine
power.
Aftermarket Tires an d Rims
The tires and rims that came with your
motorcycle were designed to match
the performance capabilities and to
provide the best combination of han-
dling, braking, and comfort. Other
tires, rims, sizes, and combinations
may not be appropriate. Refer to page
6-15 for tire specifications and more in-
formation on replacing your tires.
Transportin g the Motorcycle
Be sure to observe following instruc-
tions before transporting the motorcy-
cle in another vehicle.  Remove all loose items from the
motorcycle. 
Check that the fuel cock (if
equipped) is in the “OFF” position
and that there are no fuel leaks.
 Point the front wheel straight
ahead on the trailer or in the truck
bed, and choke it in a rail to pre-
vent movement.
 Shift the transmission in gear (for
models with a manual transmis-
sion).
 Secure the motorcycle with tie-
downs or suitable straps that are
attached to solid parts of the mo-
torcycle, such as the frame or up-
per front fork triple clamp (and not,
for example, to rubber-mounted
handlebars or turn signals, or
parts that could break). Choose
the location for the straps carefully
so the straps will not rub against
painted surfaces during transport.
 The suspension should be com-
pressed somewhat by the tie-
downs, if possible, so that the mo-
torcycle will not bounce exces-
sively during transport.
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DESCRIPTION
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Right view
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2
3
8
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6
5
1. Fuse box (page 6-30)
2. Battery (page 6-29)
3. Fuel tank cap (page 3-15)
4. Headlight (page 6-32)
5. Engine oil filler cap (page 6-9)
6. Engine oil level check window (page 6-9)
7. Brake pedal (page 3-13)
8. Rear brake light switch (page 6-20) 9. Rear brake fluid reservoir (page 6-21)UB02E0E0.book Page 2 Thursday, January 15, 2015 3:39 PM

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Fuel tank capTo open the fuel tank cap
Open the fuel tank cap lock cover, in-
sert the key into the lock, and then turn
it 1/4 turn clockwise. The lock will be
released and the fuel tank cap can be
opened.
To close the fuel tank cap1. Push the fuel tank cap into posi- tion with the key inserted in the
lock.
2. Turn the key counterclockwise to the original position, remove it,
and then close the lock cover.
TIPThe fuel tank cap cannot be closed un-
less the key is in the lock. In addition,
the key cannot be removed if the cap is
not properly closed and locked.
WARNING
EWA11092
Make sure that the fuel tank cap is
properly close d after fillin g fuel.
Leakin g fuel is a fire hazar d.
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FuelMake sure there is sufficient gasoline in
the tank.
WARNING
EWA10882
Gasoline an d g asoline vapors are
extremely flamma ble. To avoi d fires
an d explosions an d to re duce the
risk of injury when refuelin g, follow
these instructions.1. Before refueling, turn off the en- gine and be sure that no one is sit-
ting on the vehicle. Never refuel
while smoking, or while in the vi-
cinity of sparks, open flames, or
other sources of ignition such as
the pilot lights of water heaters
and clothes dryers.
2. Do not overfill the fuel tank. When refueling, be sure to insert the
pump nozzle into the fuel tank filler
hole. Stop filling when the fuel
reaches the bottom of the filler
tube. Because fuel expands when
it heats up, heat from the engine or
the sun can cause fuel to spill out
of the fuel tank.
1. Fuel tank cap lock cover
2. Unlock.
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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3. Wipe up any spilled fuel immedi- ately. NOTICE: Immediately
wipe off spille d fuel with a clean,
d ry, soft cloth, since fuel may
d eteriorate painte d surfaces or
plastic parts.
[ECA10072]
4. Be sure to securely close the fuel tank cap.
WARNING
EWA15152
Gasoline is poisonous an d can
cause injury or d eath. Handle gaso-
line with care. Never siphon gasoline
b y mouth. If you shoul d swallow
some gasoline or inhale a lot of gas-
oline vapor, or get some g asoline in
your eyes, see your doctor imme di- ately. If g
asoline spills on your skin,
wash with soap an d water. If gaso-
line spills on your clothin g, chan ge
your clothes.
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NOTICE
ECA11401
Use only unlea ded g asoline. The use
of lead ed g asoline will cause severe
d amag e to internal en gine parts,
such as the valves an d piston rin gs,
as well as to the exhaust system.Your Yamaha engine has been de-
signed to use regular unleaded gaso-
line with a research octane number of
95 or higher. If knocking (or pinging)
occurs, use a gasoline of a different brand or premium unleaded fuel. Use
of unleaded fuel will extend spark plug
life and reduce maintenance costs.
Gasohol
There are two types of gasohol: gaso-
hol containing ethanol and that con-
taining methanol. Gasohol containing
ethanol can be used if the ethanol con-
tent does not exceed 10% (E10). Gas-
ohol containing methanol is not
recommended by Yamaha because it
can cause damage to the fuel system
or vehicle performance problems.
1. Fuel tank filler tube
2. Maximum fuel level
2
1
Recommen
ded fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline (Gasohol
(E10) acceptable)
Fuel tank capacity:
14 L (3.7 US gal, 3.08 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount: 3.0 L (0.79 US gal, 0.66 Imp.gal)
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MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
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StorageShort-term
Always store your motorcycle in a cool,
dry place and, if necessary, protect it
against dust with a porous cover. Be
sure the engine and the exhaust sys-
tem are cool before covering the mo-
torcycle.NOTICE
ECA10811
 Storin g the motorcycle in a
poorly ventilate d room or cover-
in g it with a tarp, while it is still
wet, will allow water an d humi d-
ity to seep in an d cause rust.
 To prevent corrosion, avoi d
d amp cellars, sta bles ( because
of the presence of ammonia)
an d areas where stron g chemi-
cals are stored .Long-term
Before storing your motorcycle for sev-
eral months: 1. Follow all the instructions in the “Care” section of this chapter. 2. Fill up the fuel tank and add fuel
stabilizer (if available) to prevent
the fuel tank from rusting and the
fuel from deteriorating.
3. Perform the following steps to protect the cylinders, piston rings,
etc. from corrosion.a. Remove the spark plug caps and spark plugs.
b. Pour a teaspoonful of engine oil into each spark plug bore.
c. Install the spark plug caps onto the spark plugs, and then
place the spark plugs on the
cylinder head so that the elec-
trodes are grounded. (This will
limit sparking during the next
step.)
d. Turn the engine over several times with the starter. (This will
coat the cylinder walls with oil.)
WARNING! To prevent d am-
a g e or injury from sparkin g,
make sure to groun d the
spark plu g electro des while
turnin g the en gine over.
[EWA10952]
e. Remove the spark plug caps
from the spark plugs, and then
install the spark plugs and the
spark plug caps.
4. Lubricate all control cables and the pivoting points of all levers and
pedals as well as of the side-
stand/centerstand.
5. Check and, if necessary, correct the tire air pressure, and then lift
the motorcycle so that both of its
wheels are off the ground. Alterna-
tively, turn the wheels a little every
month in order to prevent the tires
from becoming degraded in one
spot.
6. Cover the muffler outlet with a plastic bag to prevent moisture
from entering it.
7. Remove the battery and fully charge it. Store it in a cool, dry
place and charge it once a month.
Do not store the battery in an ex-
cessively cold or warm place [less
than 0 °C (30 °F) or more than 30
°C (90 °F)]. For more information
on storing the battery, see page
6-29.
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Dimensions:Overall length:2090 mm (82.3 in)
Overall width:
720 mm (28.3 in)
Overall height: 1135 mm (44.7 in)
Seat height: 780 mm (30.7 in)
Wheelbase:
1380 mm (54.3 in)
Ground clearance: 160 mm (6.30 in)
Minimum turning radius: 2700 mm (106.3 in)Wei ght:Curb weight:
169 kg (373 lb)Engine:Engine type:
Liquid cooled 4-stroke, DOHC
Cylinder arrangement: Inline 2-cylinder
Displacement: 321 cm3
Bore × stroke:
68.0 × 44.1 mm (2.68 × 1.74 in)
Compression ratio: 11.2 : 1
Starting system: Electric starter
Lubrication system:
Wet sump
Engine oil:Recommended brand:
YAMALUBE
Type:
SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, 10W-50, 15W-40,
20W-40 or 20W-50
Recommended engine oil grade: API service SG type or higher, JASO
standard MA
Engine oil quantity:
Without oil filter cartridge replacement: 1.80 L (1.90 US qt, 1.58 Imp.qt)
With oil filter cartridge replacement:
2.10 L (2.22 US qt, 1.85 Imp.qt)Coolant quantity:Coolant reservoir (up to the maximum level
mark):0.25 L (0.26 US qt, 0.22 Imp.qt)
Radiator (including all routes): 0.96 L (1.01 US qt, 0.84 Imp.qt)Air filter:Air filter element:Oil-coated paper element
Fuel:Recommended fuel:Regular unleaded gasoline (Gasohol (E10)
acceptable)
Fuel tank capacity: 14 L (3.7 US gal, 3.08 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount:
3.0 L (0.79 US gal, 0.66 Imp.gal)Fuel injection:Throttle body:ID mark: 2MS2 00Spark plu g(s):Manufacturer/model:
NGK/CR8E
Spark plug gap: 0.7–0.8 mm (0.028–0.031 in)Clutch:Clutch type:
Wet, multiple-discTransmission:Primary reduction ratio:3.043 (70/23)
Final drive:
Chain
Secondary reduction ratio: 3.071 (43/14)
Transmission type: Constant mesh 6-speed
Operation:
Left foot operation
Gear ratio: 1st:
2.500 (35/14)
–20 –10 0 1020 30 40 50 C
10 30 50 70 90 110
0 130 F
SAE 10W-30
SAE 15W-40SAE 20W-40SAE 20W-50
SAE 10W-40SAE 10W-50
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INDEXAABS ....................................................... 3-14
ABS warning light ................................... 3-3
Air filter element and check hose, replacing and cleaning ....................... 6-13
Auxiliary light bulb................................. 6-34BBattery .................................................. 6-29
Brake and clutch levers,
checking and lubricating .................... 6-26
Brake and shift pedals, checking and lubricating .................... 6-25
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-22
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-21
Brake lever ............................................ 3-13
Brake lever free play, checking............. 6-19
Brake light switches.............................. 6-20
Brake pedal........................................... 3-13CCables, checking and lubricating ......... 6-25
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-17
Clutch lever ........................................... 3-12
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ........... 6-18
Coolant ................................................. 6-12DDimmer switch ...................................... 3-12
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating .... 6-24
Drive chain slack................................... 6-22EEngine break-in....................................... 5-4
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ............. 6-9
Engine serial number .............................. 9-1
Engine stop switch ............................... 3-12 Engine trouble warning light ................... 3-3
FFront and rear brake pads, checking ... 6-20
Front fork, checking ............................. 6-27
Fuel ....................................................... 3-15
Fuel tank breather hose and
overflow hose ..................................... 3-17
Fuel tank cap ........................................ 3-15
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-30HHandlebar switches .............................. 3-11
Headlight bulb, replacing ..................... 6-32
Helmet holders ..................................... 3-19
High beam indicator light ....................... 3-2
Horn switch .......................................... 3-12IIdentification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ............... 3-22
Indicator lights and warning lights ......... 3-2LLicense plate light bulb, replacing........ 6-35
Luggage strap holders ......................... 3-21MMain switch/steering lock....................... 3-1
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic ... 6-4
Maintenance, emission control system.................................................. 6-3
Matte color, caution ............................... 7-1
Model label ............................................. 9-1
Multi-function meter unit ........................ 3-4NNeutral indicator light ............................. 3-2OOil pressure warning light ....................... 3-2
PParking ....................................................5-4
Part locations ..........................................2-1
Pass switch ...........................................3-12RRear view mirrors ..................................3-20SSafety information ...................................1-1
Seats .....................................................3-18
Shifting ....................................................5-2
Shift pedal .............................................3-13
Shift timing indicator light .......................3-3
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting ....3-20
Sidestand ..............................................3-22
Sidestand, checking and lubricating.....6-27
Spark plugs, checking ............................6-8
Specifications .........................................8-1
Starting the engine ..................................5-1
Start switch ...........................................3-12
Steering, checking ................................6-28
Storage ...................................................7-4
Storage compartment ...........................3-20
Supporting the motorcycle ...................6-36
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................6-27TTail/brake light ......................................6-34
Throttle grip and cable, checking and lubricating ....................6-25
Throttle grip free play, checking ...........6-15
Tires ......................................................6-15
Tool kit ....................................................6-2
Troubleshooting ....................................6-37
Troubleshooting charts .........................6-38
Turn signal indicator light........................3-2
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