2018 YAMAHA YZF-R1 coolant reservoir

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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 vehicle 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. 4-35, 4-37
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. 7-15
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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Periodic maintenance and adjustment
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damage, and replace it if neces-
sary.
11. Install and tighten the oil filler cap.
12. Start the engine, and then let it idle for several minutes while checking
it for oil leakage. If oil is leaking, im-
mediately turn the engine off and
check for the cause.
TIPAfter the engine is started, the oil pres-
sure and coolant temperature warning
light should go off if the oil level is suffi-cient.
NOTICE
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If the oil pressure and coolant tem-
perature warning light flickers or re-
mains on even if the oil level is
correct, immediately turn the engine
off and have a Yamaha dealer checkthe vehicle.
13. Turn the engine off, wait a few min- utes until the oil settles, and then
check the oil level and correct it if
necessary.
14. Install the cowling and panel.
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CoolantThe coolant level should be checked
regularly. In addition, the coolant must
be changed at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance chart.TIPIf genuine Yamaha coolant is not avail-
able, use an ethylene glycol antifreeze
containing corrosion inhibitors for alu-
minum engines and mix with distilledwater at a 1:1 ratio.
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To check the coolant level
Since the coolant level varies with en-
gine temperature, check when the en-
gine is cold. 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2. With the vehicle in an upright posi- tion, look at the coolant level in the
1. Engine oil filler cap
2. O-ring
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Recommended coolant:YAMALUBE coolant
Coolant quantity: Coolant reservoir (max 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)
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reservoir.
3. If the coolant is at or below the minimum level mark, remove the
coolant reservoir cap. WARNING!
Remove only the coolant reser-
voir cap. Never attempt to re-
move the radiator cap when the
engine is hot.
[EWA15162]
4. Add coolant to the maximum level mark. 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 coolant reservoir cap.
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Changing the coolant
The coolant must be changed at the in-
tervals specified in the periodic mainte-
nance and lubrication chart. Have a
Yamaha dealer change the coolant.
WARNING! Never attempt to remove
the radiator cap when the engine is
hot.
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1. Maximum level mark
2. Minimum level mark1
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1. Coolant reservoir cap
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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:200 kg (441 lb) (YZF-R1)
201 kg (443 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
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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: 2CR4 10Spark 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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