2018 YAMAHA YZF-R3 auxiliary battery

Table of contents
Safety information ............................1-1
Description ........................................2-1
Left view ..........................................2-1
Right view........................................2-2
Controls and instruments ................2-3
Instrument an d 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 ...................................3-14
ABS ...............................................3-14
Fuel tank cap.................................3-15
Fuel................................................3-16
Fuel tank overflow hose ................3-17
Catalytic converter ........................3-18
Seats .............................................3-18
Helmet holders ..............................3-20
Storage compartment ...................3-21
Rear view mirrors ..........................3-21
Adjusting the shock absorber assembly....................................3-22
Luggage strap holders ..................3-23
Sidestand ......................................3-23
Ignition circuit cut-off system........3-24
For your safety – pre-operation
checks ...............................................4-1
Operation an d important ri din g
points .................................................5-1
Starting the engine ..........................5-2
Shifting ............................................5-3
Engine break-in ...............................5-4
Parking ............................................5-4
Perio dic maintenance an d
a d justment ........................................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 ............... 6-7
Canister........................................... 6-8
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ..... 6-8
Coolant ......................................... 6-11
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 .............................................. 6-16
Cast wheels .................................. 6-18
Adjusting the clutch lever free play ..................................... 6-18
Checking the brake lever free play ..................................... 6-20
Brake light switches ...................... 6-20
Checking the front and rear
brake pads................................. 6-21
Checking the brake fluid level....... 6-22
Changing the brake fluid............... 6-23
Drive chain slack ........................... 6-23
Cleaning and lubricating the
drive chain ................................. 6-25
Checking and lubricating the cables ........................................ 6-25
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable ............... 6-26
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals ............... 6-26
Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers ............. 6-27
Checking and lubricating the sidestand ................................... 6-27
Lubricating the swingarm pivots... 6-28
Checking the front fork ................. 6-28
Checking the steering ................... 6-29
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-29
Battery .......................................... 6-30
Replacing the fuses ...................... 6-31
Replacing a headlight bulb ........... 6-33
Auxiliary light bulb......................... 6-35
Tail/brake light .............................. 6-35
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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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