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4. Wash the foam material gently but thor-oughly in parts cleaning solvent.
WARNING! Using gasoline or other flammable solvents to clean the air fil-
ter element can cause a fire or explo-
sion, which could lead to serious
injury.
[EWB03360]
5. Squeeze out the excess solvent. NOTICE: Do not twist the foam materi-
al when squeezing it.
[ECB02970]
6. Wash the foam material in warm soapy water to remove remaining solvent, then
rinse thoroughly with plain warm water.
7. Squeeze out the excess water. NOTICE:
Do not twist the foam material when
squeezing it.
[ECB02970]
8. Allow the foam air filter to dry thoroughly. Inspect for wear and tear and replace if
damaged or heavily worn.
1. Foam air filter element
2. Air filter frame
1
2
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EBU35141Cleaning the spark arrester
WARNING
EWB03370Hot exhaust system may cause burns. To
avoid burns or fires, make sure that the en-
gine is stopped and the exhaust system is
cool before cleaning the spark arrester. Do
not start the engine while cleaning the ex-
haust system. 1. Remove the tailpipe cover by removingthe tailpipe cover bolts.
1. Air filter case check hose
1. Air filter case check hose
1
1
1. Tailpipe cover
2. Tailpipe cover bolt
1
2
2
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8. Install the tailpipe cover bolts and tightenthem to the specified torque.EBU32460Valve clearanceThe correct valve clearance changes with
use, resulting in improper fuel/air supply or
engine noise. To preven t this, the valve clear-
ance must be adjusted regularly. This adjust-
ment however, should be left to a
professional Yamaha service technician.EBU32470BrakesReplacement of brake components requires
professional knowledge. Brake service
should be performed by a Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
EWB02572Operating with improperly serviced or ad-
justed brakes could lead to a loss in brak-
ing ability and an accident. EBU35150Checking the front and rear brake padsCheck each brake pad for damage and mea-
sure the lining thickness. If a brake pad is
damaged or if the lining thickness is less than
1.0 mm (0.04 in), have a Yamaha dealer re-
place the brake pads as a set.
The wheels need to be removed to check the
brake pads. (See pages 8-57, 8-59 for wheel
removal and installation procedures.)
Tightening torque: Tailpipe cover bolt:8 N·m (0.8 kgf·m, 5.9 lb·ft)
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TIPThe brake and YCC-S clutch fluid reser-
voirs are located under the hood (page
8-11).
For an accurate reading, make sure the ve-
hicle is parked on a level surface.
WARNING
EWB04160Improper maintenance can result in loss of
braking ability or YCC-S clutch operation.
Observe these precautions:
Insufficient brake or YCC-S clutch fluid
may allow air to enter the brake or
YCC-S clutch system, reducing braking
or YCC-S clutch performance.
Clean the filler caps before removing.
Use only DOT 4 brake fluid from a sealed
container.
Use only the specified brake fluid; other-
wise, the rubber seals may deteriorate,
causing leakage.
Refill with the same type of brake fluid.
Adding a brake fluid other than DOT 4
may result in a harmful chemical reac-
tion.
1. Brake fluid reservoir
2. YCC-S clutch fluid reservoir
3. Minimum level markSpecified fluid for brake and YCC-S clutch
systems:
DOT 4 brake fluid
3
3 12
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7. Turn the adjusting nut in direction (a) toincrease the free play or in direction (b) to
decrease the free play.
8. Tighten the locknut, and then slide the
rubber cover to its original position.
9. Install the panel.
EBU36620Brake light switchThe brake light, which is activated by the
brake pedal, should come on just before
braking takes effect. Since the brake light
switch is a component of the YCC-S system,
it must be adjusted by a Yamaha dealer, who
has the necessary professional knowledge
and experience.EBU35930Cable inspection and lubrication
WARNING
EWB03380Damaged cables could restrict operation,
which may cause an accident or injury. In-
spect control cables frequently and re-
place damaged cables. Corrosion can
result when the outer covering of control
cables becomes damaged. Cables can
also become frayed or kinked.
1. Rubber cover
2. Adjusting nut
3. Locknut
1
(b)
(a)
3
2
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Tighten the bead lock bolts to the specified
torque in a crisscross pattern.EBU32620Tire replacementAlways use the same size and type of tires
recommended in this owner’s manual. The
tires that came with your Yamaha YXZ1000Rwere designed to match the performance ca-
pabilities and to provide the best combination
of handling, braking, and comfort. It is best to
replace all four tires at the same time. If that is
not possible, you must replace the tires in
pairs (front or rear) with tires of the same size
and type as the origin
als. Never replace just
one tire.
WARNING
EWB03390Installing improper tires on your Yamaha
YXZ1000R can affect handling and stabili-
ty. This can cause a loss of control. The tires listed below have been approved by
Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of America for this model.
1. Bead lock
2. BoltTightening torque: Bead lock bolts:37 N·m (3.7 kgf·m, 27 lb·ft)1
2
22 2
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EBU33090Wheel installation1. Install the wheel and the nuts.
2. Lower the vehicle so that the wheel is onthe ground.
3. Tighten the wheel nuts in a crisscross pattern to the specified torque.
WARNING
EWB03400Do not reverse the rims on your Yamaha
YXZ1000R to widen the track width. In-
stalling wheels improperly increases the
risk of wheel failure and accidents.
EBU35232BatteryThis model is equipped with a 12–volt VRLA
(valve–regulated lead–acid) battery. There is
no need to check the electrolyte or to add dis-
tilled water. However, the battery lead con-
nections need to be checked and tightened,
and the battery terminals cleaned if corroded.
If the battery seems to have discharged, re-
charge it as soon as possible.
WARNING
EWB03410Avoid battery contact with skin, eyes, or
clothing. Shield eyes when working near
batteries. Keep out of reach of children.
You could be poisoned or severely burned
Front tire:Size:29 x 9.00R-14NHS
Manufacturer/model: MAXXIS/M917 / BIGHORN
Rear tire: Size:29 x 11.00R-14NHS
Manufacturer/model: MAXXIS/M918 / BIGHORN
Tightening torques:Front wheel nut:95 N·m (9.5 kgf·m, 70 lb·ft)
Rear wheel nut: 95 N·m (9.5 kgf·m, 70 lb·ft)
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by the sulfuric acid in battery electrolyte. In
case of accidental contact with battery
electrolyte:
EXTERNAL: Flush with water.
INTERNAL: Drink large quantities of water
or milk. Follow with milk of magnesia,
beaten egg, or vegetable oil. Get prompt
medical attention.
EYES: Flush with water for 15 minutes and
get prompt medical attention.
WARNING
EWB03420Batteries may produce explosive gases.
Ventilate when charging or using in a
closed space. Keep batteries away from
sparks, flames, cigarettes, or other sourc-
es of ignition. To remove the battery1. Turn the key to “ ” (off).
2. Remove panel A. (See page 8-11.) 3. Remove the battery holding plate by re-
moving the bolts.
4. Disconnect the negative battery lead first, then the positive battery lead by remov-
ing their bolt. NOTICE: When removing
the battery, the main switch must be
off, and the negative lead must be dis-
connected before the positive lead.
[ECB01002]
1. Battery holding plate
2. Bolt
1 2
2
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