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For your safety – pre-operation checks
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Inspect your vehicle each time you use it to make sure the vehi cle is in safe operating condition. Always follow the inspection
and maintenance procedures and schedules described in the Owner’s Manual.
WARNING
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Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility of an accident or equipment damage.
Do not operate the vehicle if you find any problem. If a problem cannot be corrected by the procedures provided inthis manual, have the vehicle inspected by a Yamaha dealer.
Before using this vehicle, check the following points:
ITEM CHECKS PAGE
Fuel Check fuel level in fuel tank.
Refuel if necessary.
Check fuel line for leakage.
Check fuel tank breather hose and overflow hose for obstructions, cracks or
damage, and check hose connections. 4-34, 4-35
Engine oil Check oil level in engine.
If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level.
Check vehicle for oil leakage. 7-12
Coolant Check coolant level in reservoir.
If necessary, add recommended coolant to specified level.
Check cooling system for leakage. 7-14
Front brake Check operation.
If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
Check brake pads for wear.
Replace if necessary.
Check fluid level in reservoir.
If necessary, add specified brake fluid to specified level.
Check hydraulic system for leakage. 7-23, 7-24
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23 *Rear suspension
relay arm and
connecting arm
pivoting points Check operation.
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24 Engine oil Change.
Check oil level and vehicle for oil
leakage. 
25 Engine oil filter
cartridge Replace.
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26 *Cooling system Check coolant level and vehicle
for coolant leakage. 
Change coolant. Every 3 years
27 *EXUP system Check operation, cable free play
and pulley position. 
28 *Front and rear brake
switches Check operation.
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29 Moving parts and
cables Lubricate.
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30 *Throttle grip Check operation.
Check throttle grip free play, and
adjust if necessary.
Lubricate cable and grip housing. 
31 *Lights, signals and
switches Check operation.
Adjust headlight beam.
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NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB
ODOMETER READING
ANNUAL
CHECK
1000 km
(600 mi) 10000 km
(6000 mi) 20000 km
(12000 mi) 30000 km
(18000 mi) 40000 km
(24000 mi)
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minimum level mark, remove cowl-
ing B. (See page 7-8.)
4. Remove the coolant reservoir cap, add coolant to the maximum level
mark, and then install the reservoir
cap. WARNING! Remove only
the coolant reservoir cap. Never
attempt to remove the radiator
cap when the engine is
hot.
[EWA15162]
NOTICE: If coolant is
not available, use distilled water
or soft tap water instead. Do not
use hard water or salt water
since it is harmful to the engine.
If water has been used instead of coolant, replace it with cool-
ant as soon as possible, other-
wise the cooling system will not
be protected against frost and
corrosion. If water has been
added to the coolant, have a
Yamaha dealer check the anti-
freeze content of the coolant as
soon as possible, otherwise the
effectiveness of the coolant will
be reduced.
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5. Install the cowling.
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To change the coolant
1. Place the vehicle on a level sur- face and let the engine cool if nec-
essary.
2. Remove cowling B and panel D. (See page 7-8.)
3. Place a container under the engine to collect the used coolant.
4. Remove the radiator cap.
WARNING! Never attempt to re-
move the radiator cap when the
engine is hot.
[EWA10382]
5. Remove the coolant drain bolt andits gasket to drain the cooling sys-
tem.
1. Maximum level mark
2. Minimum level mark1
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1. Coolant reservoir capCoolant reservoir capacity (up to the
maximum level mark):0.25 L (0.26 US qt, 0.22 Imp.qt)
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1. Radiator cap
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15. Pour the specified coolant into the radiator until it is full.
16. Install the radiator cap.
17. Start the engine, let it idle for sev-
eral minutes, and then turn it off.
18. Remove the radiator cap to check the coolant level in the radiator. If
necessary, add sufficient coolant
until it reaches the top of the radia-
tor, and then install the radiator
cap.
19. Start the engine, and then check the vehicle for coolant leakage. If
coolant is leaking, have a Yamaha
dealer check the cooling system.
20. Install the cowling and panel.
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Air filter elementThe air filter element must be replaced
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
Have a Yamaha dealer replace the air
filter element.
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Checking the engine idling
speedCheck the engine idling speed and, if
necessary, have it corrected by a
Yamaha dealer.
Tightening torque: Air bleed bolt:10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Engine idling speed:
1200–1400 r/min
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Engine overheating
WARNING
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Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine and radiator are hot. Scalding hot fluid and steam may be
blown out under pressure, which could cause serious injury. Be sure to wait until the engine has cooled.
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Place a thick rag, like a towel, over the radiator cap, and then slowly rotate the cap counterclockwise to the de-
tent to allow any residual pressure to escape. When the hissing sound has stopped, press down on the capwhile turning it counterclockwise, and then remove the cap.
TIPIf coolant is not available, tap water can be temporarily
used instead, provided that it is changed to the recommended coolantas soon as possible.
Wait until the
engine has cooled.
Check the coolant level in the
reservoir and radiator.
The coolant level
is OK.The coolant level is low.
Check the cooling system
for leakage.
Have a Yamaha dealer checkand repair the cooling system.Add coolant. (See TIP.)
Start the engine. If the engine overheats again,
have a
Yamaha dealer check
and repair the cooling system.
There is
leakage.
There is
no leakage.
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Specifications
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Dimensions:Overall length: 2055 mm (80.9 in)
Overall width: 690 mm (27.2 in)
Overall height: 1150 mm (45.3 in)
Seat height:
855 mm (33.7 in) (YZF-R1)
860 mm (33.9 in) (YZF-R1M)
Wheelbase:
1405 mm (55.3 in)
Ground clearance: 130 mm (5.12 in)
Minimum turning radius: 3.3 m (10.83 ft)Weight:Curb weight:199 kg (439 lb) (YZF-R1)
200 kg (441 lb) (YZF-R1M)Engine:Combustion cycle:
4-stroke
Cooling system:
Liquid cooled
Valve train: DOHC
Cylinder arrangement: Inline
Number of cylinders:
4-cylinder
Displacement: 998 cm
3
Bore  stroke:
79.0  50.9 mm (3.11  2.00 in)
Compression ratio:
13.0 : 1
Starting system: Electric starter
Lubrication system: Wet sumpEngine oil:Recommended brand:YAMALUBE
Type: Full synthetic
SAE viscosity grades:
10W-40, 15W-50
Recommended engine oil grade: API service SG type or higher, JASO stan-
dard MA
Engine oil quantity: Oil change:
3.90 L (4.12 US qt, 3.43 Imp.qt)
With oil filter removal: 4.10 L (4.33 US qt, 3.61 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):
2.25 L (2.38 US qt, 1.98 Imp.qt)Air filter:Air filter element:Oil-coated paper element
Fuel:Recommended fuel:Premium unleaded gasoline (Gasohol
[E10] acceptable)
Fuel tank capacity:
17 L (4.5 US gal, 3.7 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount: 3.0 L (0.79 US gal, 0.66 Imp.gal)Fuel injection:Throttle body:
ID mark: 2CR1Spark plug(s):Manufacturer/model:NGK/LMAR9E-J
Spark plug gap: 0.6–0.7 mm (0.024–0.028 in)Clutch:Clutch type:Wet, multiple-discDrivetrain:Primary reduction ratio:
1.634 (67/41)
Final drive: Chain
Secondary reduction ratio: 2.563 (41/16)
Transmission type:
Constant mesh 6-speed
Gear ratio: 1st:
2.600 (39/15)
2nd: 2.176 (37/17)
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