Yamaha YZFR1Y(C) Motorcycle User Manual


 
FOR YOUR SAFETY PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
5-2
5
Rear brake
Check operation.
If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
Check brake pads for wear.
Replace if necessary.
Check fluid level in reservoir.
If necessary, add recommended brake fluid to specified level.
Check hydraulic system for leakage.
7-24, 7-25
Clutch
Check operation.
Lubricate cable if necessary.
Check lever free play.
Adjust if necessary.
7-23
Throttle grip
Make sure that operation is smooth.
Check cable free play.
If necessary, have Yamaha dealer adjust cable free play and lubricate cable and
grip housing.
7-20, 7-29
Control cables
Make sure that operation is smooth.
Lubricate if necessary.
7-28
Drive chain
Check chain slack.
Adjust if necessary.
Check chain condition.
Lubricate if necessary.
7-26, 7-28
Wheels and tires
Check for damage.
Check tire condition and tread depth.
Check air pressure.
Correct if necessary.
7-20, 7-23
Brake and shift pedals
Make sure that operation is smooth.
Lubricate pedal pivoting points if necessary.
7-29
Brake and clutch levers
Make sure that operation is smooth.
Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary.
7-30
Sidestand
Make sure that operation is smooth.
Lubricate pivot if necessary.
7-30
ITEM CHECKS PAGE
U14B10E0.book Page 2 Friday, November 21, 2008 9:38 AM