Checking The Wheel Bearings; Battery - Yamaha YZF-R1 Owner's Manual

Periodic maintenance and adjustment
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Checking the wheel bearings

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The front and rear wheel bearings must
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be checked at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart. If there is play in the wheel
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hub or if the wheel does not turn
smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer check
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the wheel bearings.
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Battery

NOTICE
Use only the specified genuine
YAMAHA battery. Using a different
battery may cause the IMU to fail and
the engine to stall.
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1. Positive battery lead (red)
2. Negative battery lead (black)
3. Battery
The battery is located under the rider
seat. (See page 4-38.)
NOTICE
The IMU is located under the battery.
It is not user serviceable and very
sensitive, so we advise against re-
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the IMU directly.
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This model is equipped with a VRLA
(Valve Regulated Lead Acid) battery.
There is no need to check the electro-
lyte or to add distilled water. However,
the battery lead connections need to be
checked and, if necessary, tightened.
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Do not remove, modify, or place
any foreign materials in or
around the battery box.
Do not subject the IMU to strong
shocks and be careful when
handling the battery.
Do not obstruct the IMU breath-
er hole and do not clean it with
compressed air.
WARNING
Electrolyte is poisonous and
dangerous since it contains sul-
furic acid, which causes severe
burns. Avoid any contact with
skin, eyes or clothing and al-
ways shield your eyes when
working near batteries. In case
of contact, administer the fol-
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