Adjusting The Throttle Cable Free Play; Adjusting The Valve Clearance - Yamaha YZF-R1R Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
1. Fuel tank breather hose
2. Fuel tank overflow hose
WARNING
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G Before installing the fuel tank,
make sure that the fuel hoses
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are not damaged. If any fuel
hose is damaged, do not start
the engine but have a Yamaha
dealer replace the hose, other-
wise fuel may leak.
G
Make sure that the fuel hoses
are properly connected and
routed, and not pinched.
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Be sure to place the fuel tank
breather hose and the fuel tank
overflow hose in the original po-
sition.
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10. Install the rider seat.
a. Throttle cable free play
Adjusting the throttle cable
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free play
The throttle cable free play should
measure 3–5 mm (0.1–0.2 in) at the
throttle grip. Periodically check the
throttle cable free play and, if neces-
sary, have a Yamaha dealer adjust it.
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Adjusting the valve clearance

The valve clearance changes with use,
resulting in improper air-fuel mixture
and/or engine noise. To prevent this
from occurring, the valve clearance
must be adjusted by a Yamaha dealer
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
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