Fuel Tank Breather/Overflow Hose - Yamaha YZFR1A Owner's Manual

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
gasoline of a different brand. Use of un-
leaded fuel will extend spark plug life
and reduce maintenance costs.
Gasohol
There are two types of gasohol: gaso-
hol containing ethanol and that contain-
ing methanol. Gasohol containing
ethanol can be used if the ethanol con-
tent does not exceed 10% (E10). Gas-
ohol containing methanol
4 recommended by Yamaha because it
can cause damage to the fuel system
or vehicle performance problems.
Fuel tank breather/overflow
hose
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is not

1. Fuel tank breather/overflow hose

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For California: See page 7-13 for
breather hose information.
Before operating the motorcycle:
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Check the fuel tank breather/over-
flow hose connection.
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Check the fuel tank breather/over-
flow hose for cracks or damage,
and replace it if damaged.
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Make sure that the end of the fuel
tank breather/overflow hose is not
blocked, and clean it if necessary.
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Make sure that the end of the fuel
tank breather/overflow hose is po-
sitioned outside of the cowling.