Yamaha YZF-R1 Owner's Manual page 54

FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
ITEM
Rear brake
Clutch
4
Throttle grip
Control cables
Drive chain
Wheels and tires
Brake and shift pedals
Brake and clutch levers
Sidestand
• Check operation.
• If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
• Check brake pads for wear.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check fluid level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add specified brake fluid to specified level.
• Check hydraulic system for leakage.
• Check operation.
• Lubricate cable if necessary.
• Check lever free play.
• Adjust if necessary.
• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Check throttle grip free play.
• If necessary, have Yamaha dealer adjust throttle grip free play and lubricate ca-
ble and grip housing.
• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate if necessary.
• Check chain slack.
• Adjust if necessary.
• Check chain condition.
• Lubricate if necessary.
• Check for damage.
• Check tire condition and tread depth.
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary.
• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate pedal pivoting points if necessary.
• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary.
• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate pivot if necessary.
CHECKS
4-2
PAGE
6-23, 6-24
6-21
6-18, 6-28
6-27
6-25, 6-27
6-18, 6-21
6-28
6-29
6-29