Introduction; Periodic Maintenance And Lubrication Intervals; Periodic Checks And Adjustments - Yamaha YZF-R1 98 Service Manual

INTRODUCTION/ PERIODIC M AINTENANCE AND
EB300000
PERIODIC CHECKS AND ADJUSTM ENTS

INTRODUCTION

This chapter includes all inform ation necessary to perform recom m ended checks and adjust-
m ents. If follow ed, these preventive m aintenance procedures w ill ensure m ore reliable vehi-
cle operation, a longer service life and reduce the need for costly overhaul w ork. This
inform ation applies to vehicles already in service as w ell as to new vehicles that are being
prepared for sale. All service technicians should be fam iliar w ith this entire chapter.
EB301000
PERIODIC M AINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION INTERVALS
No. ITEM
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1 Fuel line
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2 Fuel filter
3 Spark plugs
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4 Valves
5 Air filter elem ent
6 Clutch
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7
Front brake
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8 Rear brake
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9 Wheels
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10 Tires
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11 Wheel bearings
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12 Sw ingarm
13 Drive chain
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14 Steering bearings
LUBRICATION INTERVALS
CHECKS AND M AINTENANCE JOBS
• Check fuel hoses for cracks or dam age.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check condition.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check condition.
• Clean, regap or replace if necessary.
• Check valve clearance.
• Adjust if necessary.
• Clean or replace if necessary.
• Check operation.
• Adjust or replace cable.
• Check operation, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leak-
age. (See NOTE on page 3-2.)
• Correct accordingly.
• Replace brake pads if necessary.
• Check operation, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leak-
age. (See NOTE on page 3-2.)
• Correct accordingly.
• Replace brake pads if necessary.
• Check balance, runout and for dam age.
• Rebalance or replace if necessary.
• Check tread depth and for dam age.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary.
• Check bearing for looseness or dam age.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check sw ingarm pivoting point for play.
• Correct if necessary.
• Lubricate w ith lithium soap base grease every 24,000
km or 24 m onths (w hichever com es first).
• Check chain slack.
• Adjust if necessary. M ake sure that the rear w heel is
properly aligned.
• Clean and lubricate.
• Check bearing play and steering for roughness.
• Correct accordingly.
• Lubricate w ith lithium soap base grease every
24,000 km or 24 m onths (w hichever com es first).
3 - 1
CHK
ADJ
EVERY
6,000 km or
INITIAL
6 months
(1,000 km)
(w hichever
comes first)
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Every 42,000 km or 42 months (w hich-
ever comes first)
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Every 1,000 km and after w ashing the
motorcycle or riding in rain
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12,000 km
or
12 months
(w hichever
comes first)
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