2018 YAMAHA YZF-R3 tires

Motorcycle care and stora ge
7-5
7 der head so that the electrodes
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 dam-
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 char- ge it. Store it in a cool, dry place
and charge it once a month. Do
not store the battery in an exces-
sively 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
6-30.
TIP
Make any necessary repairs before
storing the motorcycle.
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Specifications
8-2
8
5th:0.920 (23/25)
6th: 0.800 (24/30)
Chassis:
Frame type:Diamond
Caster angle: 25.0 °
Trail:
95 mm (3.7 in)
Front tire:
Type:Tubeless
Size: 110/70-17M/C (54H)
Manufacturer/model:
MICHELIN/PILOT STREET
Rear tire:
Type:Tubeless
Size:
140/70-17M/C (66H)
Manufacturer/model: MICHELIN/PILOT STREET
Loa din g:
Maximum load:
160 kg (353 lb)
(Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo
and accessories)
Tire air pressure (measure d on col d
tires):
1 person:
Front:
200 kPa (2.00 kgf/cm2, 29 psi)
Rear: 250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm2, 36 psi)
2 persons: Front:200 kPa (2.00 kgf/cm2, 29 psi)
Rear: 250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm2, 36 psi)
Front wheel:
Wheel type:Cast wheel
Rim size: 17M/C x MT2.75
Rear wheel:
Wheel type:Cast wheel Rim size:
17M/C x MT4.00
Front brake:
Type:
Hydraulic single disc brake
Specified brake fluid: DOT 4
Rear brake:
Type:
Hydraulic single disc brake
Specified brake fluid: DOT 4
Front suspension:
Type:
Telescopic fork
Spring:
Coil spring
Shock absorber: Hydraulic damper
Wheel travel: 130 mm (5.1 in)
Rear suspension:
Type:Swingarm
Spring: Coil spring
Shock absorber:
Hydraulic damper
Wheel travel: 125 mm (4.9 in)
Electrical system:
System voltage:
12 V
Ignition system: TCI
Charging system: AC magneto
Battery:
Model:GTZ8V
Voltage, capacity: 12 V, 7.0 Ah (10 HR)
Hea dlig ht:
Bulb type:
Halogen bulb
Bul b watta ge:
Headlight:
H7, 55.0 W (Hi)
Headlight: H7, 55.0 W (Lo)
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10-1
10
Index
A
ABS ...................................................... 3-14
ABS warning light ................................... 3-3
Air filter element and check hose,
replacing and cleaning ....................... 6-13
Auxiliary light bulb ................................ 6-35
B
Battery .................................................. 6-30
Brake and clutch levers,
checking and lubricating .................... 6-27
Brake and shift pedals, checking and lubricating .................... 6-26
Brake fluid, changing ........................... 6-23
Brake fluid level, checking ................... 6-22
Brake lever ........................................... 3-13
Brake lever free play, checking ............ 6-20
Brake light switches ............................. 6-20
Brake pedal .......................................... 3-14
C
Cables, checking and lubricating ......... 6-25
Canister .................................................. 6-8
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ............................... 3-18
Clutch lever .......................................... 3-12
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ........... 6-18
Coolant ................................................. 6-11
D
Data recording, vehicle .......................... 9-3
Diagnostic connector ............................. 9-2
Dimmer switch ..................................... 3-11
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating ... 6-25
Drive chain slack .................................. 6-23
E
Engine break-in ...................................... 5-4
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ............. 6-8
Engine serial number.............................. 9-1
Engine stop switch ............................... 3-12
Engine trouble warning light................... 3-3
F
Front and rear brake pads, checking ... 6-21
Front fork, checking ............................. 6-28
Fuel....................................................... 3-16
Fuel tank cap........................................ 3-15
Fuel tank overflow hose ....................... 3-17
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-31
H
Handlebar switches.............................. 3-11
Headlight bulb, replacing ..................... 6-33
Helmet holders ..................................... 3-20
High beam indicator light ....................... 3-2 Horn switch........................................... 3-12
I
Identification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ............... 3-24
Indicator lights and warning lights .......... 3-2
L
License plate light bulb, replacing ........ 6-36
Luggage strap holders .......................... 3-23
M
Main 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 ........................ 3-4
N
Neutral indicator light.............................. 3-2
O
Oil pressure warning light ....................... 3-2
P
Parking .................................................... 5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Pass switch........................................... 3-11
R
Rear view mirrors .................................. 3-21
S
Safety information................................... 1-1
Seats ..................................................... 3-18
Shifting .................................................... 5-3
Shift pedal............................................. 3-13
Shift timing indicator light ....................... 3-4
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting ... 3-22
Sidestand .............................................. 3-23
Sidestand, checking and lubricating .... 6-27
Spark plugs, checking ............................ 6-7
Specifications ......................................... 8-1
Starting the engine.................................. 5-2
Start switch ........................................... 3-12
Steering, checking ................................ 6-29
Storage ................................................... 7-4
Storage compartment ........................... 3-21
Supporting the motorcycle ................... 6-37
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................ 6-28
T
Tail/brake light ...................................... 6-35
Throttle grip and cable, checking and lubricating .................... 6-26
Throttle grip free play, checking ........... 6-15
Tires ...................................................... 6-16
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