2018 YAMAHA YZF-R3 lights

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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Safety information
1-4
1sleeping bags, duffel bags, or
tents, can create unstable han-
dling or a slow steering re-
sponse.
 This vehicle is not desi gne d to
pull a trailer or to be attached to
a si decar.
Genuine Yamaha Accessories
Choosing accessories for your vehicle
is an important decision. Genuine
Yamaha accessories, which are avail- able only from a Yamaha dealer, have
been designed, tested, and approved
by Yamaha for use on your vehicle.
Many companies with no connection
to Yamaha manufacture parts and ac-
cessories or offer other modifications
for Yamaha vehicles. Yamaha is not in
a position to test the products that
these aftermarket companies produce.
Therefore, Yamaha can neither en-
dorse nor recommend the use of ac-
cessories not sold by Yamaha or
modifications not specifically recom-
mended by Yamaha, even if sold and
installed by a Yamaha dealer.
Aftermarket Parts, Accessories, an d
Mo difications
While you may find aftermarket prod-
ucts similar in design and quality to
genuine Yamaha accessories, recog-
nize that some aftermarket accesso-
ries or modifications are not suitable
because of potential safety hazards to
you or others. Installing aftermarket
products or having other modifications
performed to your vehicle that change
any of the vehicle’s design or operation
characteristics can put you and others at greater risk of serious injury or
death. You are responsible for injuries
related to changes in the vehicle.
Keep the following guidelines in mind,
as well as those provided under “Load-
ing” when mounting accessories.
 Never install accessories or carry
cargo that would impair the per-
formance of your motorcycle.
Carefully inspect the accessory
before using it to make sure that it
does not in any way reduce
ground clearance or cornering
clearance, limit suspension travel,
steering travel or control opera-
tion, or obscure lights or reflec-
tors.
• Accessories fitted to the han- dlebar or the front fork area can
create instability due to improp-
er weight distribution or aerody-
namic changes. If accessories
are added to the handlebar or
front fork area, they must be as
lightweight as possible and
should be kept to a minimum.
• Bulky or large accessories may seriously affect the stability of
the motorcycle due to aerody-
namic effects. Wind may at-
tempt to lift the motorcycle, or
the motorcycle may become
unstable in cross winds. These
accessories may also cause in-
stability when passing or being
passed by large vehicles.
• Certain accessories can dis- place the operator from his or
her normal riding position. This
improper position limits the
freedom of movement of the
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operator 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. See page 6-16
for tire specifications and for informa-
tion on servicing and 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.
 Shift the transmission into gear
(for models with a manual trans-
mission).
 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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Instrument and control functions
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TIP
When the switch is set to low beam,
only the right headlight bulb comes on.
When the switch is set to high beam,
both headlight bulbs come on.
EAU12461Turn si gnal switch “ / ”
To signal a right-hand turn, push this
switch to “ ”. To signal a left-hand
turn, push this switch to “ ”. When
released, the switch returns to the cen-
ter position. To cancel the turn signal
lights, push the switch in after it has re-
turned to the center position.
EAU12501Horn switch “ ”
Press this switch to sound the horn.
EAU12662En gine stop switch “ / ”
Set this switch to “ ” before starting
the engine. Set this switch to “ ” to
stop the engine in case of an emergen-
cy, such as when the vehicle overturns
or when the throttle cable is stuck.
EAU12713Start switch “ ”
Push this switch to crank the engine
with the starter. See page 5-2 for start-
ing instructions prior to starting the en-
gine.
EAU62500The engine trouble warning light will
come on when the key is turned to “ ”
and the start switch is pushed, but this
does not indicate a malfunction.
EAU12822
Clutch lever
The clutch lever is located on the left
side of the handlebar. To disengage
the clutch, pull the lever toward the
handlebar grip. To engage the clutch,
release the lever. The lever should be
pulled rapidly and released slowly for
smooth clutch operation.
The clutch lever is equipped with a
clutch switch, which is part of the igni-
tion circuit cut-off system. (See page
3-24.)
1. Clutch lever
1
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EAU13222
Fuel
Make 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. 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 cau-
se injury or death. Han dle gasoline
with care. Never siphon gasoline by
mouth. If you shoul d swallow some
g asoline or inhale a lot of gasoline
vapor, or get some g asoline in your
eyes, see your doctor imme diately. If
g asoline spills on your skin, wash
with soap an d water. If gasoline
spills on your clothin g, chan ge your
clothes.
EAU79080
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.
1. Fuel tank filler tube
2. Maximum fuel level
21
Recommen ded fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline (Gasohol
[E10] acceptable)
Fuel tank capacity: 14 L (3.7 US gal, 3.1 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount:
3.0 L (0.79 US gal, 0.66 Imp.gal)
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
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6 3. Turn the key to “ ” and turn on
the electrical circuit in question to
check if the device operates.
4. If the fuse immediately blows again, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical system.
EAU39014
Replacin g a hea dlig ht bul b
This model is equipped with halogen
bulb headlights. If a headlight bulb
burns out, replace it as follows.
NOTICE
ECA10651
Take care not to damag e the follow-
in g parts:
 Hea dlig ht bul b
Do not touch the glass part of
the hea dlig ht bul b to keep it free
from oil, otherwise the transpar-
ency of the glass, the luminosity
of the b ulb, an d the bul b life will
b e ad versely affected . Thor-
ou ghly clean off any d irt and fin-
g erprints on the hea dlig ht bul b
usin g a cloth moistene d with al-
cohol or thinner.
 Hea dlig ht lens
Do not affix any type of tinted
film or stickers to the head light
lens.
Do not use a hea dlig ht bul b of a
watta ge hi gher than specifie d.
1. Remove the headlight bulb cover
by turning it counterclockwise.
Specifie d fuses:
Main fuse: 30.0 A
Headlight fuse:
15.0 A
Signaling system fuse: 7.5 A
Ignition fuse: 15.0 A
Radiator fan motor fuse:
7.5 A
ABS motor fuse: 30.0 A
ABS solenoid fuse: 15.0 A
ABS control unit fuse:
7.5 A
Backup fuse: 7.5 A
1. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.
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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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