Yamaha YZF-R15, Service Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .................................................................................3-26
CHECKING AND CHARGING THE BATTERY...................................3-26
CHECKING THE FUSE......................................................................3-26
REPLACING THE HEADLIGHT BULB................................................3-26
ADJUSTING THE HEADLIGHT BEAM ...............................................3-27
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
INTRODUCTION
This chapter includes all information necessary to perform recommended checks and adjustments. If
followed, these preventive maintenance procedures will ensure more reliable vehicle operation, a long-
er service life and reduce the need for costly overhaul work. This information applies to vehicles already
in service as well as to new vehicles that are being prepared for sale. All service technicians should be
familiar with this entire chapter.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION INTERVALS
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NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB
ODOMETER READING (x 1000 km)
1 3 6 9 12 15
1 * Fuel line
2 Spark plug
3 * Valves
4 * Air filter
element
5 * Battery
6 Clutch
• Check fuel hoses for cracks or damage.
• Check condition.
• Clean and reset the gap
• Replace.
• Check valve clearance.
• Adjust.
• Clean.
• Replace.
• Check Battery output voltage
• Check operation.
• Adjust.
• Lubricate Lever
Every 12000 km
Every 12000 km
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• Check operation, fluid level and vehicle
for fluid leakage.
• Replace brake pads.
• Check operation, fluid level and vehicle
for fluid leakage.
• Replace brake pads.
• Check for cracks or damage.
• Replace.
• Check runout and for damage.
• Check tread depth and for damage.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary.
• Check bearing for looseness or damage.
• Check operation and for excessive play.
• Lubricate with lithium-soap-based
grease.
• Check chain slack, alignment and
condition.
• Adjust and thoroughly lubricate chain.
7 * Front brake
8 Rear brake
9 * Brake lines
10 * Wheels
11 * Tyres
12 * Wheel bearings
13 * Swingarm
14 Drive chain
Every 12000 km
Every 500 km and after washing the motorcycle or riding in the rain
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Whenever worn to the limit
Whenever worn to the limit
Every 4 years