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CHASSIS
CHASSIS
CHECKING THE WHEELS
The following procedure applies to both of the
wheels.
1. Check:
l
Wheel
Damage/out-of-round
→
Replace.
WARNING
Never attempt to make any repairs to the
wheel.
NOTE:
After a tyre or wheel has been changed or re-
placed, always balance the wheel.
CHECKING AND LUBRICATING THE
CABLES
The following procedure applies to all of the in-
ner and outer cables.
WARNING
New tyres have a relatively low grip on the
road surface until they have been slightly
worn. Therefore, approximately 100 km
should be traveled at normal speed before
any high-speed riding is done.
NOTE:
For tyres with a direction of rotation mark“1”:
l
Install the tyre with the mark pointing in the di-
rection of wheel rotation.
l
Align the mark “2” with the valve installation
point.
Rear tyre
Size
100/80–17 M/C 52P
Manufacturer/model
MRF/ZAPPER
WARNING
Damaged outer cable may cause the cable to
corrode and interfere with its movement. Re-
place damaged outer cable and inner cables
as soon as possible.
1. Check:
l
Outer cable
Damage
→
Replace.
2. Check:
l
Cable operation
Rough movement
→
Lubricate.
NOTE:
Hold the cable end upright and pour a few drops
of lubricant into the cable sheath or use a suit-
able lubricating device.
LUBRICATING THE CLUTCH LEVER
Lubricate the pivoting point and metal-to-metal
moving parts of the lever.
Recommended lubricant
Engine oil or a suitable cable lu-
bricant
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
LUBRICATING THE BRAKE LEVER
Lubricate the pivoting point and metal-to-metal
moving parts of the lever.
LUBRICATING THE PEDALS
Lubricate the pivoting point and metal-to-metal
moving parts of the pedals.
LUBRICATING THE SIDESTAND
Lubricate the pivoting point and metal-to-metal
moving parts of the sidestand.
Recommended lubricant
Silicone grease
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
LUBRICATING THE REAR SUSPENSION
Lubricate the pivoting point and metal-to-metal
moving parts of the rear suspension.
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
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 ...
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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 ...