Table Of Contents - Yamaha YZF-R3 2020 Owner's Manual

Location of important labels............1-1
Safety information ............................2-1
Description ........................................3-1
Left view ..........................................3-1
Right view........................................3-2
Controls and instruments................3-3
Instrument and control functions....4-1
Main switch/steering lock ...............4-1
Indicator lights
and warning lights........................4-2
Multi-function meter unit .................4-4
Handlebar switches.......................4-10
Clutch lever ...................................4-12
Shift pedal .....................................4-12
Brake lever ....................................4-13
Brake pedal ...................................4-13
ABS ...............................................4-14
Fuel tank cap.................................4-15
Fuel................................................4-15
Fuel tank overflow hose ................4-17
Catalytic converter ........................4-17
Seats .............................................4-18
Helmet holders ..............................4-19
Storage compartment ...................4-20
Rear view mirrors ..........................4-21
Adjusting the shock
absorber assembly ....................4-21
Luggage strap holders ..................4-22
Sidestand ......................................4-23
Ignition circuit cut-off system........4-23
For your safety - pre-
operation checks ..............................5-1
Operation and important
riding points ......................................6-1
Starting the engine ..........................6-2
Shifting ............................................6-3
Engine break-in ...............................6-4
Parking ............................................6-4

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Periodic maintenance
and adjustment................................. 7-1
Tool kit ............................................ 7-2
Periodic maintenance charts .......... 7-3
Periodic maintenance chart for
the emission control system........ 7-3
General maintenance
and lubrication chart.................... 7-4
Checking the spark plugs ............... 7-7
Canister........................................... 7-8
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ..... 7-8
Why Yamalube.............................. 7-11
Coolant ......................................... 7-12
Replacing the air filter element
and cleaning the check hose..... 7-14
Checking the throttle
grip free play.............................. 7-16
Valve clearance............................. 7-16
Tires .............................................. 7-17
Cast wheels .................................. 7-19
Adjusting the clutch
lever free play ............................ 7-19
Checking the brake
lever free play ............................ 7-21
Brake light switches...................... 7-21
Checking the front and
rear brake pads ......................... 7-22
Checking the brake fluid level....... 7-23
Changing the brake fluid............... 7-24
Drive chain slack........................... 7-24
Cleaning and lubricating
the drive chain ........................... 7-26
Checking and lubricating
the cables .................................. 7-26
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 7-27
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals ............... 7-27
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............. 7-28
Checking and lubricating
the sidestand ............................. 7-28
Lubricating the
swingarm pivots ........................ 7-29
Checking the front fork ................. 7-29
Checking the steering ................... 7-30