Yamaha YZF R1 2020 Owner's Manual page 74

For your safety – pre-operation checks
ITEM
Rear brake
Clutch
Throttle grip
6
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.
• Check for smooth rotation and automatic return.
• 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.
CHECKS
6-2
PAGE
8-25, 8-26
8-23
8-30
8-29
8-27, 8-29
8-20, 8-22
8-30
8-31
8-31
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