Yamaha R1 Owner's Manual page 71

ITEM
Rear brake
Clutch
Throttle grip
Control cables
Drive chain
Wheels and tires
Brake and shift pedals
Brake and clutch levers
Sidestand
Chassis fasteners
• 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 specified brake fluid to specified level.
• Check hydraulic system for leakage.
• Check operation.
• Lubricate cable if necessary.
• Check lever free play.
• Adjust if necessary.
• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Check throttle grip free play.
• If necessary, have Yamaha dealer adjust throttle grip free play and lubricate cable
and grip housing.
• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate if necessary.
• Check chain slack.
• Adjust if necessary.
• Check chain condition.
• Lubricate if necessary.
• Check for damage.
• Check tire condition and tread depth.
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary.
• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate pedal pivoting points if necessary.
• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary.
• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate pivot if necessary.
• Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.
• Tighten if necessary.
For your safety – pre-operation checks
CHECKS
6-2
PAGE
1
2
8-23, 8-24
3
4
8-21
5
8-18, 8-27
6
8-27
7
8-25, 8-26
8
8-18, 8-21
9
8-28
10
8-28
11
8-29
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