Yamaha YZF-R3 - Table of Contents

Table of contents
Location of important labels ........... 1-1
Safety information............................ 2-1
Description ....................................... 3-1
Left view ......................................... 3-1
Right view....................................... 3-2
Controls and instruments ............... 3-3
Instrument and control functions... 4-1
Main switch/steering lock............... 4-1
Indicator lights and warning
lights............................................ 4-2
Multi-function meter unit ................ 4-4
Handlebar switches...................... 4-11
Clutch lever .................................. 4-12
Shift pedal .................................... 4-12
Brake lever.................................... 4-12
Brake pedal .................................. 4-13
ABS .............................................. 4-13
Fuel tank cap................................ 4-14
Fuel............................................... 4-15
Fuel tank breather hose and
overflow hose............................ 4-16
Catalytic converter ....................... 4-16
Seats ............................................ 4-17
Helmet holders ............................. 4-18
Storage compartment .................. 4-19
Rear view mirrors.......................... 4-19
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly................................... 4-20
Luggage strap holders ..................4-21
Sidestand ......................................4-21
Ignition circuit cut-off system .......4-22
For your safety – pre-operation
checks ...............................................5-1
Operation and important riding
points .................................................6-1
Starting the engine..........................6-1
Shifting............................................6-2
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption................................6-4
Engine break-in...............................6-4
Parking............................................6-5
Periodic maintenance and
adjustment ........................................7-1
Owner’s tool kit...............................7-2
Periodic maintenance chart for
the emission control system........7-3
General maintenance and
lubrication chart...........................7-4
Checking the spark plugs ...............7-8
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge......7-9
Coolant..........................................7-12
Replacing the air filter element
and cleaning the check hose.....7-13
Checking the throttle grip free
play ............................................7-15
Valve clearance.............................7-15
Tires .............................................. 7-15
Cast wheels .................................. 7-17
Adjusting the clutch lever
free play..................................... 7-17
Checking the brake lever
free play..................................... 7-19
Brake light switches ..................... 7-19
Checking the front and rear
brake pads ................................ 7-20
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 7-20
Changing the brake fluid .............. 7-22
Drive chain slack........................... 7-22
Cleaning and lubricating the
drive chain................................. 7-24
Checking and lubricating the
cables........................................ 7-24
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable............... 7-25
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals............... 7-25
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............. 7-26
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand................................... 7-26
Lubricating the swingarm
pivots......................................... 7-27
Checking the front fork................. 7-27
Checking the steering................... 7-28
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 7-28
Battery .......................................... 7-28
Replacing the fuses ...................... 7-30
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