Checking And Lubricating The Cables; Adjusting The Throttle Cable Free Play; Lubricating The Rear Suspension; Checking And Charging The Battery - Yamaha YZF-R1(B) 2012 Service Manual

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CHECKING AND LUBRICATING THE
CABLES
The following procedure applies to all of the
inner and outer cables.
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WARNING
Damaged outer cable may cause the cable
to corrode and interfere with its movement.
Replace damaged outer cable and inner
cables as soon as possible.
1. Check:
• Outer cable
Damage → Replace.
2. Check:
• Cable operation
Rough movement → Lubricate.
Recommended lubricant
Engine oil or a suitable cable
lubricant
TIP
Hold the cable end upright and pour a few
drops of lubricant into the cable sheath or use
a suitable lubricating device.
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ADJUSTING THE THROTTLE CABLE FREE
PLAY
TIP
Prior to adjusting the throttle cable free play,
the engine idling speed and carburetor syn-
chronization should be adjusted properly.
1. Check:
• Throttle cable free play "a"
Out of specification → Adjust.
Throttle cable free play
3.0–5.0 mm (0.12–0.20 in)
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
2. Adjust:
• Throttle cable free play
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a. Loosen the locknut "1".
b. Turn the adjusting nut "2" in direction "a" or
"b" until the specified throttle cable free
play is obtained.
Direction "a"
Throttle cable free play is increased.
Direction "b"
Throttle cable free play is decreased.
c. Tighten the locknut "1".
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WARNING
After adjusting the throttle cable free play,
start the engine and turn the handlebars to
the right and to the left to ensure that this
does not cause the engine idling speed to
change.
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LUBRICATING THE REAR SUSPENSION

Lubricate the pivoting point and metal-to-metal
moving parts of the rear suspension.
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
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CHECKING AND CHARGING THE BATTERY

Refer to "ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS" on
page 8-121.
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CHECKING THE FUSES

Refer to "ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS" on
page 8-121.
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