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CHK
ADJ
LUBRICATING THE DRIVE CHAIN/
CHECKING AND ADJUSTING THE STEERING HEAD
EB304100
LUBRICATING THE DRIVE CHAIN
The drive chain consists of many interact-
ing parts. If the drive chain is not main-
tained properly, it will wear out rapidly.
Therefore, the drive chain should be ser-
viced, especially when the motorcycle is
used in dusty areas. This motorcycle has a
drive chain with small rubber O-rings
between each side plate. Steam cleaning,
high-pressure washing, certain solvents,
and the use of a coarse brush can damage
these O-rings. Therefore, use only kerosine
to clean the drive chain. Wipe the drive
chain dry and thoroughly lubricate it with
engine oil or chain lubricant that is suitable
for O-ring chains. Do not use any other
lubricants on the drive chain since they may
contain solvents that could damage the O-
rings.
Recommended lubricant
Engine oil or chain lubricant
suitable for O-ring chains
EB304130
CHECKING AND ADJUSTING THE
STEERING HEAD
1. Stand the motorcycle on a level surface.
WARNING
WARNING
Securely support the motorcycle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
NOTE:
Place the motorcycle on a suitable stand
so that the front wheel is elevated.
2. Check:
• steering head
Grasp the bottom of the front fork legs
and gently rock the front fork.
Looseness/binding
→
Adjust the steer-
ing head.
Summary of Contents for YZF-R1 1998
Page 1: ...SERVICEMANUAL YZF R1 4XV1 AE1 98 ...
Page 7: ...GEN INFO 1 ...
Page 9: ...GEN INFO ...
Page 18: ...SPEC 2 ...
Page 20: ...SPEC ...
Page 41: ...2 21 SPEC Crankcase tightening sequence TIGHTENING TORQUES ...
Page 46: ...2 26 SPEC 1 Exhaust camshaft 2 Intake camshaft 3 Oil filter OIL FLOW DIAGRAMS ...
Page 47: ...2 27 SPEC 1 Cylinder head 2 Crankshaft OIL FLOW DIAGRAMS ...
Page 48: ...2 28 SPEC 1 Main axle 2 Oil delivery pipe 3 Drive axle OIL FLOW DIAGRAMS ...
Page 50: ...2 30 SPEC 1 Thermostat housing 2 Water pump 3 Radiator 4 Radiator fan OIL FLOW DIAGRAMS ...
Page 51: ...2 31 SPEC 1 Radiator cap 2 Thermostat 3 Thermostat housing 4 Water pump OIL FLOW DIAGRAMS ...
Page 52: ...2 32 SPEC 1 Radiator 2 Thermo switch 3 Temperature sender OIL FLOW DIAGRAMS ...
Page 64: ...2 44 SPEC ...
Page 65: ...CHK ADJ 3 ...
Page 134: ...ENG 4 ...
Page 224: ...4 88 ENG ...
Page 225: ...COOL 5 ...
Page 227: ...COOL ...
Page 245: ...5 18 COOL ...
Page 246: ...CARB 6 ...
Page 248: ...CARB ...
Page 264: ...6 16 CARB ...
Page 265: ...CHAS 7 ...
Page 344: ...ELEC 8 ...
Page 408: ...8 62 ELEC ...
Page 409: ...TRBL SHTG 9 ...
Page 417: ...9 6 TRBL SHTG ...