Coolant - Yamaha YZF-R1R Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR

Coolant

The coolant level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the cool-
ant must be changed at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
To check the coolant level
1. Place the motorcycle on a level
surface and hold it in an upright
position.
NOTE:
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G The coolant level must be checked
6
on a cold engine since the level
varies with engine temperature.
G
Make sure that the motorcycle is
positioned straight
checking the coolant level. A slight
tilt to the side can result in a false
reading.
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1. Maximum level mark
2. Minimum level mark
2. Check the coolant level in the
coolant reservoir.
NOTE:
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The coolant should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
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up when
1. Coolant reservoir cap
3. If the coolant is at or below the
Coolant reservoir capacity
(up to the maximum level mark):
6-17
minimum level mark, remove
panel A (See page 6-11 for panel
removal and installation proce-
dures.), remove the reservoir cap,
add coolant to the maximum level
mark, and then install the reservoir
cap and the panel.
0.24 L (0.21 Imp qt, 0.25 US qt)