Yamaha R1 2019 Owner's Manual page 85

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)
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Be sure to wipe off spilled oil on any
parts after the engine and exhaust sys-
tem have cooled down.
NOTICE
In order to prevent clutch slip-
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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.
Make sure that no foreign mate-

rial enters the crankcase.
Periodic maintenance and adjustment
1. Engine oil filler cap
2. O-ring
10. Check the oil filler cap O-ring for
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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.
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After the engine is started, the oil pres-
sure and coolant temperature warning
light should go off if the oil level is suffi-
cient.
NOTICE
1
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 check
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the vehicle.
13. Turn the engine off, wait a few min-
14. Install the cowling and panel.
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utes until the oil settles, and then
check the oil level and correct it if
necessary.
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