3-16
3-17
CHASSIS
ENGINE
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If coolant splashes on your clothes, quickly
wash it away with water and then with soap
and water.
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If coolant is swallowed, induce vomiting
and get immediate medical attention.
CAUTION:
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Adding water instead of coolant lowers the
antifreeze content of the coolant. If water is
used instead of coolant check, and if nec-
essary, correct the antifreeze concentra-
tion of the coolant.
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Use only distilled water. However, if dis-
tilled water is not available, soft water may
be used.
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If coolant comes into contact with painted
surfaces, immediately wash them with wa-
ter.
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Do not mix different types of antifreeze.
12.Install:
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Radiator cap
13.Fill:
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Coolant reservoir
(with the recommended coolant to the maxi-
mum level mark “a”)
14.Install:
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Coolant reservoir cap
15.Install:
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Air filter case
Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 4-1.
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Fuel tank
Refer to “FUEL TANK ” on page 7-1.
16.Start the engine, warm it up for several min-
utes, and then stop it.
17.Check:
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Coolant level
Refer to “CHECKING THE COOLANT LEV-
EL” on page 3-13.
NOTE:
Before checking the coolant level, wait a few
minutes until the coolant has settled.
18.Install:
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Seat
Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 4-1.
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Side panels
Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 4-1.
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Right front panel
Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 4-1.
a
A
CHASSIS
ADJUSTING THE REAR DISC BRAKE
1. Check:
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Brake pedal position
(distance “a” from the center of the rider foot-
rest to the center of the brake pedal)
Out of specification
→
Adjust.
2. Adjust:
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Brake pedal position
a. Loosen the locknut “1”.
b. Remove the cotter pin “2”, washer “3”, and
pin “4”.
c. Turn the adjusting nut “5” in direction “a” or “b”
until the specified brake pedal position is ob-
tained.
d. Tighten the locknut “1” to specification.
WARNING
A soft or spongy feeling in the brake pedal
can indicate the presence of air in the brake
system. Before the vehicle is operated, the
air must be removed by bleeding the brake
system. Air in the brake system will consid-
erably reduce braking performance.
CAUTION:
After adjusting the brake pedal position,
make sure there is no brake drag.
e. Install the pin, washer, and cotter pin.
WARNING
Always use a new cotter pin.
CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
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Place the vehicle on a suitable stand.
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Make sure the vehicle is upright.
2. Check:
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Brake fluid level
Below the minimum level mark “a”
→
Add the
recommended brake fluid to the proper level.
Brake pedal position
44.0 mm
Direction “a”
Brake pedal is raised.
Direction “b”
Brake pedal is lowered.
Locknut
17 Nm (1.7 m·kg, 12 ft·lb)
Recommended fluid
DOT 3 or DOT 4
LOWER
Summary of Contents for YZF-R15
Page 1: ...2008 SERVICE MANUAL YZF R15 20P F8197 E0 ...
Page 33: ...2 14 ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS Coil resistance 54 0 66 0 Fuse 20 0A Ω Fuse ...
Page 46: ...2 27 LUBRICATION POINTS AND LUBRICANT TYPES LUBRICATION DIAGRAMS A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ...
Page 48: ...2 29 LUBRICATION POINTS AND LUBRICANT TYPES 1 2 3 4 ...
Page 49: ...2 30 LUBRICATION POINTS AND LUBRICANT TYPES 1 Camshaft 2 Crankshaft 3 Main axle 4 Drive axle ...
Page 50: ...2 31 COOLING SYSTEM DIAGRAMS COOLING SYSTEM DIAGRAMS 1 2 3 4 1 5 7 6 4 ...
Page 52: ...2 33 CABLE ROUTING CABLE ROUTING 1 5 2 3 6 4 8 7 ...
Page 54: ...2 35 CABLE ROUTING A A B B C C A A C C B B A B C 1 2 3 4 5 4 5 6 6 7 8 9 10 11 10 11 12 12 ...
Page 56: ...2 37 CABLE ROUTING 1 2 5 4 3 ...
Page 60: ...2 41 CABLE ROUTING A A B C D E 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 A ...
Page 121: ...4 24 FRONT BRAKE Refer to BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM on page 3 18 ...
Page 249: ...7 8 THROTTLE BODY ...
Page 250: ...7 9 AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM 1 2 5 4 5 6 3 2 1 6 4 3 ...
Page 257: ......
Page 269: ...8 12 CHARGING SYSTEM 1 AC magneto 2 Rectifier regulator 3 Battery 42 Fuse ...
Page 271: ...8 14 CHARGING SYSTEM ...
Page 275: ...8 18 LIGHTING SYSTEM ...
Page 285: ...8 28 COOLING SYSTEM ...
Page 311: ...8 54 FUEL PUMP SYSTEM ...