Yamaha YZF-R1 Owner's Manual page 63

To change the engine oil (with or
without oil filter cartridge replace-
ment)
1. Remove cowling B. (See page 6-7
for cowling removal and installa-
tion procedures.)
2. Start the engine, warm it up for
several minutes, and then turn it
off.
3. Place an oil pan under the engine
to collect the used oil.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
1. Engine oil drain bolt
4. Remove the engine oil filler cap
and drain bolt to drain the oil from
the crankcase.
NOTE:
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Skip steps 5–7 if the oil filter cartridge is
not being replaced.
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6-10
1. Oil filter wrench
2. Oil filter cartridge
5. Remove the oil filter cartridge with
an oil filter wrench.
NOTE:
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An oil filter wrench is available at a
Yamaha dealer.
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