Checking The Connecting Arm And Relay Arm; Checking The Engine Oil Level - Yamaha YZFR1Y(C) 2009 Service Manual

Minimum
4 turn(s) out*
Standard
3 turn(s) out*
Maximum
0 turn(s) out*
* With the adjusting screw fully turned in
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Compression damping (for slow compres-
sion damping)
ECA13590
Never go beyond the maximum or minimum
adjustment positions.
1. Adjust:
• Compression damping (for slow com-
pression damping)
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a. Turn the adjusting bolt "1" in direction "a" or
"b".
Direction "a"
Compression damping
(suspension is harder).
Direction "b"
Compression damping
(suspension is softer).
Minimum
20 click(s) out*
Standard
9 click(s) out*
Maximum
1 click(s) out*
* With the adjusting screw fully turned in
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EAS14B1097
CHECKING THE CONNECTING ARM AND
RELAY ARM
Refer to "CHECKING THE CONNECTING
ARM AND RELAY ARM" on page 4-77.
EAS20730

CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL

1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
TIP
• Place the vehicle on a suitable stand.
• Make sure the vehicle is upright.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for several
3. Check:
is increased
is decreased
3-26
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
minutes, and then turn it off.
• Engine oil level
The engine oil level should be between
the minimum level mark "a" and maxi-
mum level mark "b".
Below the minimum level mark → Add the
recommended engine oil to the proper
level.
Type
YAMALUBE
YAMALUBE 4 20W-50, SAE
10W-40 or SAE 20W-50
Recommended engine oil grade
API service SG type or higher,
JASO standard MA
4 10W-40 or