Replacing The Air Filter Element - Yamaha YZF-R1 Owner's Manual

1. Bolt
Replacing the air filter
element
The air filter element should be re-
placed at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart. Replace the air filter element
more frequently if you are riding in un-
usually wet or dusty areas.
1. Remove the rider seat. (See page
3-17 for rider seat removal and in-
stallation procedures.)
2. Remove the bolt.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
1. Fuel tank breather hose
2. Fuel tank overflow hose
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3. Lift the front of the fuel tank, and
then tilt it back and away from the
air filter case. (Do not disconnect
the fuel hoses!)
WARNING
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Make sure that the fuel tank is
well supported.
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Do not tilt or pull the fuel tank
too much, otherwise the fuel
hoses may come loose, which
could cause fuel leakage.
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4. Disconnect the fuel tank breather
hose and the fuel tank overflow
hose.
1. Bolt
2. Screw (× 8)
3. Air filter case cover
5. Remove the air filter case cover by
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6-16
removing the screws and bolt.
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