Adjusting The Rear Brake Light Switch - Yamaha YZF-R1(B) 2012 Service Manual

• If coolant splashes on your clothes,
quickly wash it away with water and then
with soap and water.
• If coolant is swallowed, induce vomiting
and get immediate medical attention.
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• Adding water instead of coolant lowers
the antifreeze content of the coolant. If
water is used instead of coolant check,
and if necessary, correct the antifreeze
concentration of the coolant.
• Use only distilled water. However, if dis-
tilled water is not available, soft water
may be used.
• If coolant comes into contact with painted
surfaces, immediately wash them with
water.
• Do not mix different types of antifreeze.
10. Install:
• Radiator cap
11. Fill:
• Coolant reservoir
(with the recommended coolant to the
maximum level mark "a")
12. Install:
• Coolant reservoir cap
13. Start the engine, warm it up for several
minutes, and then stop it.
14. Check:
• Coolant level
Refer to "CHECKING THE COOLANT
LEVEL" on page 3-31.
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Before checking the coolant level, wait a few
minutes until the coolant has settled.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
15. Install:
• Side cowlings
• Lower cowlings
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page
4-1.
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CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE LIGHT
SWITCH
Refer to "ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS" on
page 8-121.
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ADJUSTING THE REAR BRAKE LIGHT
SWITCH
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The rear brake light switch is operated by
movement of the brake pedal. The rear brake
light switch is properly adjusted when the
brake light comes on just before the braking
effect starts.
1. Check:
• Rear brake light operation timing
Incorrect → Adjust.
2. Adjust:
• Rear brake light operation timing
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a. Hold the main body "1" of the rear brake
light switch so that it does not rotate and
turn the adjusting nut "2" in direction "a" or
"b" until the rear brake light comes on at the
proper time.
Direction "a"
Brake light comes on sooner.
Direction "b"
Brake light comes on later.
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