Yamaha 2008 YZF-R1X, Owner'S Manual

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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curs, use a gasoline of a different
brand. Use of unleaded fuel will extend
spark plug life and reduce maintenance
costs.
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Catalytic converters
This vehicle is equipped with catalytic
converters in the exhaust system.
WARNING
EWA10860
The exhaust system is hot after op-
eration. Make sure that the exhaust
system has cooled down before do-
ing any maintenance work.
CAUTION:
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The following precautions must be
observed to prevent a fire hazard or
other damages.
●
Use only unleaded gasoline.
The use of leaded gasoline will
cause unrepairable damage to
the catalytic converter.
●
Never park the vehicle near pos-
sible fire hazards such as grass
or other materials that easily
burn.
●
Do not allow the engine to idle
too long.
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Seats
Rider seat
To remove the rider seat
Pull back the rear of the rider seat as
shown, remove the bolts, and then pull
the seat off.
To install the rider seat
Insert the projection on the front of the
rider seat into the seat holder as
shown, place the seat in the original po-
sition, and then install the bolts.
1. Bolt
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