2020 YAMAHA YXZ1000R SS Owners Manual

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Additionally, the fuel injection system
would be affected, resulting in poor engine
performance and possible overheating. Clean the primary air filter as follows. 1. Remove the air filter case cover by turn- ing the air filter case cover lock counter-
clockwise.TIPMake sure that the match mark on the cover
lock is aligned with the open match mark on
the air filter case cover.
2. Remove the foam air filter.1. Air filter case cover lock
2. Air filter case cover
3. Match mark
1
2
3
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3. Remove the foam air filter element fromthe air filter frame. 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]
1. Foam air filter
1
1. Foam air filter element
2. Air filter frame
1
2
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6. Wash the foam material in warm soapywater 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. 9. Thoroughly apply Yamalube foam air filter
oil (or other quality liquid foam air filter—
do not use a spray-type product) to the
foam material. The foam air filter element
should be wet but not dripping.
10. Pull the foam air filter element over its frame.
11. Install the air filter.
12. Install the air filter case cover and lock it
into place by turning the air filter case
cover lock clockwise.
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TIPMake sure that the match mark on the cover
lock is aligned with the close match mark on
the air filter case cover. EBU35130Cleaning the air filter case check hosesThere is a check hose on each side of the air
filter case. If dust or water collects in a check
hose, empty the hose and clean the air filter
element and air filter case.1. Match mark
1
1. Air filter case check hose
1. Air filter case check hose
1
1
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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. 2. Remove the tailpipe bolts.
3. Remove the tailpipe by pulling it out of
the muffler, and then remove the gasket.
4. Tap the tailpipe lightly, and then use a wire brush to remove any carbon depos-
its from the spark arrester portion of the
tailpipe and inside of the tailpipe housing.1. Tailpipe cover
2. Tailpipe cover bolt
1
2
2
1. Tailpipe bolt
1
1
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5. Install the gasket, and then insert the tail-pipe into the muffler and align the bolt
holes.
6. Install the tailpipe bolts and tighten them
to the specified torque.
7. Install the tailpipe cover. 8. Install the tailpipe cover bolts and tighten
them to the specified torque.
EBU32460Valve clearanceThe correct valve clearance changes with
use, resulting in improper fuel/air supply or
engine noise. To prevent 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.
1. Gasket
2. Spark arrester
3. TailpipeTightening torque:Tailpipe bolt:10 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7.4 lb·ft)
2
1
3
Tightening torque:
Tailpipe cover bolt:8 N·m (0.8 kgf·m, 5.9 lb·ft)
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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 9-57, 9-59 for wheel
removal and installation procedures.)
EBU32490Checking the parking brake padsEach brake pad is provided with a wear indi-
cator groove, which allows you to check the
brake pad wear without having to disassem-
ble the brake. If a brake pad has worn to the
point that the wear indicator groove has al-
most disappeared, have a Yamaha dealer re-
place the brake pads as a set.1. Lining thickness
1
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EBU36610Checking the brake and YCC-S clutch
fluid levelsBefore starting off, check that the brake and
YCC-S clutch fluids are above the minimum
level marks. Replenish the brake and YCC-S
clutch fluids if necessary.
TIPThe brake and YCC-S clutch fluid reser-
voirs are located under the hood (page
9-11).
 For an accurate reading, make sure the ve-
hicle is parked on a level surface.
1. Parking brake pad wear indicator groove
1
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
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