Checking The Engine Oil Level; Checking The Connecting Arm And Relay Arm - Yamaha YZF-R1(B) 2012 Service Manual

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a. Turn the adjusting bolt "1" in direction "a" or
"b".
Direction "a"
Compression
(suspension is harder).
Direction "b"
Compression damping
(suspension is softer).
Minimum
20 click(s) out*
Standard
9 click(s) out*
Maximum
1 click(s) out*
* With the adjusting screw fully turned in
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CHECKING THE CONNECTING ARM AND
RELAY ARM
Refer to "CHECKING THE CONNECTING
ARM AND RELAY ARM" on page 4-78.
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CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL

1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
TIP
• Place the vehicle on a suitable stand.
• Make sure the vehicle is upright.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for several
minutes, and then turn it off.
3. Check:
• Engine oil level
The engine oil level should be between
the minimum level mark "a" and maxi-
mum level mark "b".
Below the minimum level mark → Add the
recommended engine oil to the proper
level.
damping is increased
is decreased
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Recommended brand
YAMALUBE
Type
SAE 10W-40, 10W-50, 15W-40,
20W-40 or 20W-50
Recommended engine oil grade
API service SG type or higher,
JASO standard MA
ECA13360
• Engine oil also lubricates the clutch and
the wrong oil types or additives could
cause clutch slippage. Therefore, do not
add any chemical additives or use engine
oils with a grade of CD or higher and do
not use oils labeled "ENERGY CONSERV-
ING II".
• Do not allow foreign materials to enter the
crankcase.
4. Start the engine, warm it up for several
minutes, and then turn it off.
5. Check the engine oil level again.
TIP
Before checking the engine oil level, wait a few
minutes until the oil has settled.
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