2019 YAMAHA YZF-R1 checking oil

Table of contentsSafety information........................... 1-1
Description ....................................... 2-1
Left view ......................................... 2-1
Right view ....................................... 2-2
Controls and instruments................ 2-3
Special features ............................... 3-1
YRC (Yamaha Ride Control) .......... 3-1
Glossary ......................................... 3-4
YRC functions visual guide............. 3-5
Instrument and co ntrol functions... 4-1
Immobilizer system ..... .................... 4-1
Main switch/steering lock................ 4-2
Handlebar switches ........................ 4-3
Indicator lights and warning lights ............................................ 4-5
Display ............................................ 4-8
MENU screen ............................... 4-13
Clutch lever................................... 4-26
Shift pedal..... ............................ .... 4-27
Brake lever ................................... 4-27
Brake pedal .................................. 4-28
Brake system ..... ....................... .... 4-28
Fuel tank cap ................................ 4-30
Fuel............................................... 4-31
Fuel tank overflow hose................ 4-32
Catalytic converter ........................ 4-33
Seats ............................................ 4-34
Document storage ........................ 4-35 Rear view mirrors ......................... 4-36
Adjusting the front fork ................. 4-36
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly................................... 4-38
EXUP system ............................... 4-40
Auxiliary DC connector................. 4-41
Sidestand ..................................... 4-41
Ignition circuit cut- off system ........ 4-42
For your safety – pre-operation
checks .............................................. 5-1
Operation and important riding
points ................................................ 6-1
Starting the engine ......................... 6-1
Shifting ........................................... 6-2
Tips for reducing fuel consumption ............................... 6-3
Engine break-in .............................. 6-3
Parking ........................................... 6-4
Periodic maintenance and
adjustment ....................................... 7-1
Tool kit............................................ 7-2
Periodic maintenance charts .......... 7-3
Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system ............. 7-3
General maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 7-5
Removing and installing cowlings and panels ............... ................... 7-9 Checking the spark plugs ............ 7-11
Canister ....................................... 7-12
Engine oil and oil filt
er cartridge... 7-12
Why Yamalube ............................ 7-16
Coolant ........................................ 7-16
Air filter element ........................... 7-17
Checking the engine idling speed............ ............................ 7-18
Checking the throttle grip free play ........................................... 7-18
Valve clearance ........................... 7-18
Tires ............................................. 7-19
Cast magnesium wheels.............. 7-21
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ........................................... 7-22
Checking the brake lever free play ........................................... 7-23
Brake light switches ..................... 7-23
Checking the front and rear brake pads................................ 7-24
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 7-24
Changing the brake fluid .............. 7-25
Drive chain slack.......................... 7-26
Cleaning and lubricating the drive chain ................................ 7-27
Checking and lubricating the cables ....................................... 7-28
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 7-28
Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals .............. 7-28BX4-9-E2.book 1 ページ ２０１８年９月６日　木曜日　午後４時３９分

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TIPBe sure to wipe off spilled oil on any
parts after the engine and exhaust sys-tem have cooled down.NOTICE
ECA11621
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In order to prevent clutch slip-
page (since the engine oil also
lubricates the clutch), do not
mix any chemical additives. Do
not use oils with a diesel speci-
fication of “CD” or oils of a high-
er quality than specified. In
addition, do not use oils labeled
“ENERGY CONSERVING II” or
higher.
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Make sure that no foreign mate-rial enters the crankcase. 10. Check the oil filler cap O-ring for
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
ECA22490
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.
Recommended engine oil: Full synthetic
10W-40, 15W-50
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)
1. Engine oil filler cap
2. O-ring
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EAU23203
Checking and lubricating the
sidestandThe operation of the sidestand should
be checked before each ride, and the
sidestand pivot and metal-to-metal
contact surfaces should be lubricated if
necessary.
WARNING
EWA10732
If the sidestand does not move up
and down smoothly, have a Yamaha
dealer check or repair it. Otherwise,
the sidestand could contact the
ground and distract the operator, re-sulting in a possible loss of control.
EAUM1653
Lubricating the swingarm
pivotsThe swingarm pivots must be lubricat-
ed by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
EAU23273
Checking the front forkThe condition and operation of the front
fork must be checked as follows at the
intervals specified in the periodic main-
tenance and lubrication chart.
To check the condition
Check the inner tubes for scratches,
damage and excessive oil leakage.
To check the operation 1. Place the vehicle on a level sur- face and hold it in an upright posi-
tion. WARNING! To avoid injury,
securely support the vehicle so
there is no danger of it falling
over.
[EWA10752]
2. While applying the front brake, push down hard on the handlebars
several times to check if the front
fork compresses and rebounds
smoothly.
Recommended lubricant:Lithium-soap-based grease
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
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IndexAABS warning light.................................... 4-6
Air filter element .................................... 7-17
Auxiliary DC connector ......................... 4-41
Auxiliary system warning light ................. 4-8BBattery................................................... 7-32
Brake and clutch levers, checking and lubricating ........................................... 7-29
Brake and shift pedals, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 7-28
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 7-25
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 7-24
Brake lever ............................................ 4-27
Brake lever free play, checking ............. 7-23
Brake light switches .............................. 7-23
Brake pedal ........................................... 4-28
Brake system ........................................ 4-28CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 7-28
Canister................................................. 7-12
Care ........................................................ 8-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 4-33
Clutch lever ........................................... 4-26
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ............ 7-22
Coolant.................................................. 7-16
Cowlings and panels, removing and installing................................................ 7-9DData recording, vehicle ......................... 10-2
Diagnostic connector ............................ 10-2
Dimmer switch ........................................ 4-4
Display, main screen............................... 4-8
Display, menu screen ........................... 4-13 Document storage ................................ 4-35
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating .... 7-27
Drive chain slack .................................. 7-26
EEngine break-in ...................................... 6-3
Engine idling speed, checking .............. 7-18
Engine oil and oil fi
lter cartridge ........... 7-12
Engine serial number............................ 10-1
Engine trouble warning light ................... 4-6
EXUP system ....................................... 4-40FFront and rear brake pads, checking .... 7-24
Front fork, adjusting .............................. 4-36
Front fork, checking .............................. 7-30
Fuel....................................................... 4-31
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing........ 6-3
Fuel level warning light ........................... 4-6
Fuel tank cap ........................................ 4-30
Fuel tank overflow hose........................ 4-32
Fuses, replacing ................................... 7-33GGlossary ................................................. 3-4HHandlebar switches ................................ 4-3
Hazard switch ......................................... 4-4
High beam indicator light ........................ 4-6
Horn switch ............................................. 4-4IIdentification numbers .......................... 10-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................ 4-42
Immobilizer system ................................. 4-1
Immobilizer system indicator light........... 4-7
Indicator lights and warning lights .......... 4-5
MMain switch/steering lock ........................ 4-2
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic..... 7-5
Maintenance, emission control system ... 7-3
Matte color, caution ................................. 8-1
Model label ............................................ 10-2NNeutral indicator light .............................. 4-6OOil pressure and coolant temperature
warning light.......................................... 4-7PParking .................................................... 6-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Pass/LAP switch ..................................... 4-4RRear view mirrors .................................. 4-36SSafety information ................................... 1-1
Seats ..................................................... 4-34
Shift indicator light ................................... 4-6
Shifting .................................................... 6-2
Shift pedal ............................................. 4-27
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting .... 4-38
Sidestand .............................................. 4-41
Sidestand, checking an d lubricating...... 7-30
Spark plugs, checking ........................... 7-11
Special features ...................................... 3-1
Specifications .......................................... 9-1
Stability control indicator light.................. 4-7
Starting the engine .................................. 6-1
Steering, checking................................. 7-31
Stop/Run/Start switch.............................. 4-4
Storage.................................................... 8-4
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