Yamaha R1 Series 2015 Service Manual page 211

Recommended lubricant
Suitable cable lubricant
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With the engine stopped, turn the throttle grip
slowly and release it. Make sure that the throttle
grip turns smoothly and returns properly when
released.
Repeat this check with the handlebar turned all
the way to the left and right.
3. Check:
• Throttle grip free play "a"
Out of specification
Throttle grip free play
3.0–5.0 mm (0.12–0.20 in)
a
4. Adjust:
• Throttle grip free play
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Prior to adjusting the throttle grip free play, throt-
tle body synchronization should be adjusted
properly.
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Throttle body side
a. Loosen the locknut "1" on the accelerator ca-
ble.
b. Turn the adjusting nut "2" in direction "a" or "b"
until the specified throttle grip free play is ob-
tained.
Direction "a"
Throttle grip free play is increased.
Direction "b"
Throttle grip free play is decreased.
Adjust.
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c. Tighten the locknut.
Throttle cable locknut (throttle
body side)
4.5 Nm (0.45 m·kgf, 3.3 ft·lbf)
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If the specified throttle grip free play cannot be
obtained on the throttle body side of the cable,
use the adjusting nut on the handlebar side.
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Handlebar side
a. Slide back the rubber cover "1".
b. Loosen the locknut "2".
c. Turn the adjusting nut "3" in direction "a" or "b"
until the specified throttle grip free play is ob-
tained.
Direction "a"
Throttle grip free play is increased.
Direction "b"
Throttle grip free play is decreased.
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d. Tighten the locknut.
Throttle cable locknut (handlebar
side)
4.3 Nm (0.43 m·kgf, 3.1 ft·lbf)
e. Slide the rubber cover to its original position.
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Make sure that the adjusting nut is covered com-
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b
a
a
b
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