Yamaha R1 Owner's Manual page 93

1. Coolant drain bolt
2. Gasket
6. Remove the coolant reservoir cap.
1. Coolant reservoir cap
7. Remove the coolant reservoir by
removing the bolts, and then turn
the reservoir upside down to emp-
ty it.
Periodic maintenance and adjustment
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1. Coolant reservoir
2. Bolt
8. After the coolant is completely
drained, thoroughly flush the cool-
ing system with clean tap water.
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9. Install the coolant reservoir by in-
stalling the bolts.
10. Install the coolant drain bolt and its
new gasket, and then tighten the
bolt to the specified torque.
Tightening torque:
Coolant drain bolt:
10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
11. Pour the specified amount of the
recommended coolant into the ra-
diator and reservoir.
8-16
Antifreeze/water mixture ratio:
1:1
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Recommended antifreeze:
High-quality ethylene glycol anti-
freeze containing corrosion inhibitors
for aluminum engines
Coolant quantity:
Radiator (including all routes):
2.25 L (2.38 US qt, 1.98 Imp.qt)
Coolant reservoir (up to the maxi-
mum level mark):
0.25 L (0.26 US qt, 0.22 Imp.qt)
12. Install the coolant reservoir cap.
13. Loosen the air bleed bolt to allow
any trapped air to escape from the
water pump.
1. Air bleed bolt
14. When coolant begins to flow out,
tighten the air bleed bolt to the
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