Yamaha YZF-R15A Owner'S Manual Download

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Page 2: ...Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle This manual should stay with this vehicle if it is sold EAU46090 54CF8199E1 book Page 1 Thursday April 1 2010 1 24 PM...

Page 3: ...tion the many tips given in this manual will help keep your motorcycle in the best possible condition If you have any further questions do not hesitate to contact your Yamaha dealer The Yamaha team wi...

Page 4: ...safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death A WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury A NOTICE indicates spe...

Page 5: ...by India Yamaha Motor Pvt Ltd 1st edition August 2010 All rights reserved Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of India Yamaha Motor Pvt Ltd is expressly prohibited Print...

Page 6: ...ricating the cables 7 23 Multi function display 4 3 General maintenance and Handlebar switches 4 4 lubrication chart 7 3 Clutch lever 4 6 Removing and installing the Shift pedal 4 6 cowlings and panel...

Page 7: ...ront wheel 7 32 Rear wheel 7 34 Troubleshooting 7 35 Troubleshooting charts 7 36 MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE 8 1 Matte color caution 8 1 Care 8 1 Storage 8 4 SPECIFICATIONS 9 1 CONSUMER INFORMATION 10...

Page 8: ...the labels on your vehicle They contain important information for safe and proper operation of your vehicle Never remove any labels from your vehicle If a label becomes difficult to read or comes off...

Page 9: ...LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS 1 1 2 1 WARNING Before you operate this vehicle read the owner s manual 2 NOTICE Do not place any combustible material like cloth paper etc near the AIR SCOOP...

Page 10: ...page 5 1 for a list of pre operation checks This motorcycle is designed to carry the operator and a passen ger The failure of motorists to detect and recognize motorcycles in traf fic is the predomina...

Page 11: ...ever ride under the influence of alcohol or other drugs This motorcycle is designed for on road use only It is not suitable for off road use Protective Apparel The majority of fatalities from motorcy...

Page 12: ...otorcycle is changed To avoid the possibility of an accident use extreme caution when adding car go or accessories to your motorcycle Use extra care when riding a motorcy cle that has added cargo or a...

Page 13: ...o ries or modifications are not suitable because of potential safety hazards to you or others Installing aftermarket products or having other modifications performed to your vehicle that change any of...

Page 14: ...ifications and more information on replacing your tires Transporting the motorcycle Be sure to observe following instruc tions before transporting the motorcy cle in another vehicle Remove all loose i...

Page 15: ...3 EAU10410 Left view 1 Coolant reservoir page 7 11 2 Battery page 7 28 3 Fuse page 7 29 4 Owner s tool kit page 7 1 5 Shift pedal page 4 6 1 DESCRIPTION EAU10401 54CF8199E1 book Page 1 Thursday April...

Page 16: ...ront brake fluid reservoir page 7 20 2 Engine oil filter element page 7 9 3 Dipstick page 6 9 4 Idle adjusting screw page 7 13 5 Rear brake fluid reservoir page 7 20 6 Brake pedal page 4 7 54CF8199E1...

Page 17: ...4 6 2 Left handlebar switches page 4 4 3 Multi function display page 4 3 4 Main switch steering lock page 4 1 5 Tachometer page 4 3 6 Right handlebar switches page 4 5 7 Throttle grip page 7 14 8 Bra...

Page 18: ...ering is locked and all electri cal systems are off The key can be re moved To lock the steering 1 Turn the handlebars all the way to the left or right 2 Push the key in from the OFF position and then...

Page 19: ...he electrical circuit of the warning light can be checked by turning the key to ON The warning light should come on for a few seconds and then go off If the warning light does not come on initially wh...

Page 20: ...e rid er to monitor the engine speed and keep it within the ideal power range When the key is turned to ON the ta chometer needle will sweep once across the r min range and then return to zero r min i...

Page 21: ...the fuel re serve tripmeter mode F TRIP and start counting the distance traveled from that point and the last segment of the fuel meter will start flashing The fuel reserve tripmeter will reset itself...

Page 22: ...l a left hand turn push this switch to When released the switch returns to the center position To cancel the turn sig nal lighs push the switch in after it has returned to the center position Engine s...

Page 23: ...ch switch which is part of the ignit ion circuit cut off system See page 4 11 EAU12870 Shift pedal The shift pedal is located on the left side of the engine and is used in com bination with the clutch...

Page 24: ...o install the fuel tank cap 1 Push the fuel tank cap into posi tion with the key inserted in the lock 2 Turn the key counterclockwise to the original position and then remove it 3 Close the lock cover...

Page 25: ...ediately wipe off spilled fuel with a clean dry soft cloth since fuel may deteriorate painted surfac es or plastic parts ECA10071 4 Be sure to securely close the fuel tank cap EWA15151 WARNING Gasolin...

Page 26: ...e vehicle in a place where pedestrians or children are not likely to touch the hot exhaust system Make sure that the exhaust system has cooled down be fore doing any maintenance work Do not allow the...

Page 27: ...ated under the seat To secure a helmet to the helmet holder 1 Remove the seat See page 4 9 2 Attach the helmet to the helmet holder and then securely install the seat WARNING Never ride with a helmet...

Page 28: ...rol Yamaha s ignition circuit cut off system has been designed to assist the operator in fulfilling the respon sibility of raising the sidestand be fore staring off Therefore check this system regular...

Page 29: ...e should not be ridden until checked by a Yamaha dealer NO YES With the engine still running 6 Move the sidestand up 7 Keep the clutch lever pulled 8 Shift the transmission into gear 9 Move the sidest...

Page 30: ...level in fuel tank Refuel if necessary Check fuel line for leakage 4 8 Engine oil Check oil level in engine If necessary add recommended oil to specified level Check vehicle for oil leakage 7 9 Coola...

Page 31: ...operation is smooth Lubricate if necessary 7 23 Drive chain Check chain slack Adjust if necessary Check chain condition Lubricate if necessary 7 21 7 22 Wheels and tires Check for damage Check tire co...

Page 32: ...s then go off Neutral indicator light Turn signal indicator light High beam indicator light Coolant temperature warning light Engine trouble warning light ar Failure to familiarize yourself with the c...

Page 33: ...running Inade quate lubrication may damage the transmission Always use the clutch while changing gears to avoid dam aging the engine transmis sion and drive train which are not designed to withstand...

Page 34: ...Avoid prolonged operation above 7500 r min Rev the engine freely through the gears but do not use full throttle at any time NOTICE After 1000 km 600 mi of operation the engine oil must be changed the...

Page 35: ...rform ing maintenance unless otherwise specified A running engine has moving parts that can catch on body parts or clothing and electrical parts that can cause shocks or fires Running the engine while...

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Page 40: ...move the screws pull the cowling outward and then take it off 3 Disconnect the turn signal light lead coupler To install the cowling 1 Connect the turn signal light lead coupler 2 Fit the projection o...

Page 41: ...nel off To install the panel 1 Place the panel in the original po sition and then install the nut 2 Install the rider seat EAU19604 Checking the spark plug The spark plug is an important engine compon...

Page 42: ...sure the spark plug gap with a wire thickness gauge and if necessary adjust the gap to specification To install the spark plug 1 Clean the surface of the spark plug gasket and its mating sur face and...

Page 43: ...nsert it back into the oil filler hole without screwing it in and then remove it again to check the oil level NO TICE Do not operate the vehi cle until you know that the engine oil level is sufficient...

Page 44: ...filter element cov er by removing the bolts 6 Remove and replace the oil filter element and O ring 7 Install the oil filter element cover by installing the bolts then tight ening them to the specifie...

Page 45: ...check for the cause 11 Turn the engine off and then check the oil level and correct it if necessary EAU20070 Coolant The coolant level should be checked before each ride In addition the cool ant must...

Page 46: ...ith coolant as soon as possible otherwise the cooling system will not be protected against frost and corrosion If water has been added to the coolant have a Yamaha dealer check the antifreeze content...

Page 47: ...ification by turning the idle adjusting screw To in crease the engine idling speed turn the screw in direction a To decrease the engine idling speed turn the screw in direction b TIP If the specified...

Page 48: ...the locknut 2 To increase the throttle cable free play turn the adjusting nut in di rection a To decrease the throt tle cable free play turn the adjusting nut in direction b 3 Tighten the locknut EAU...

Page 49: ...of rider passen ger cargo and accessories ap proved for this model EWA10511 WARNING Never overload your vehicle Oper ation of an overloaded vehicle could cause an accident Tire inspection The tires m...

Page 50: ...cast wheels and tubeless tires with valves EWA10901 WARNING The front and rear tires should be of the same make and de sign otherwise the handling characteristics of the motorcy cle may be different...

Page 51: ...unbalanced wheel can result in poor performance adverse handling characteristics and a shortened tire life EAU22043 Adjusting the clutch lever free play The clutch lever free play should mea sure 10...

Page 52: ...urn the ad justing nut in direction b 7 Tighten the locknut at the crank case 8 Tighten the locknut at the clutch lever and then slide the rubber cover to its original position EAUT1221 Checking the f...

Page 53: ...chart EAU22440 Front brake pads 1 Remove the front brake caliper by removing the bolts 2 Check each front brake pad for damage and measure the lining thickness If a brake pad is dam aged or if the lin...

Page 54: ...ity brake fluid otherwise the rub ber seals may deteriorate causing leakage and poor braking performance Refill with the same type of brake fluid Mixing fluids may result in a harmful chemical reacti...

Page 55: ...stand TIP When checking and adjusting the drive chain slack there should be no weight on the motorcycle 2 Shift the transmission into the neutral position 3 Move the rear wheel by pushing the motorcyc...

Page 56: ...er bracket bolt to their speci fied torques EAUE0140 Cleaning and lubricating the drive chain The drive chain must be cleaned and lubricated at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and...

Page 57: ...able to rust Re place a damaged cable as soon as possible to prevent unsafe condi tions EWA10721 EAU23113 Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable The operation of the throttle grip should...

Page 58: ...al The operation of the brake and shift pedals should be checked before each ride and the pedal pivots should be lubricated if necessary EAU23142 Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers B...

Page 59: ...tand pivot and metal to metal contact surfaces should be lubricated if necessary EWA10731 WARNING If the sidestand does not move up and down smoothly have a Yamaha dealer check or repair it Otherwise...

Page 60: ...tubes for scratches damage and excessive oil leakage To check the operation 1 Place the vehicle on a level sur face and hold it in an upright posi tion WARNING To avoid injury securely support the ve...

Page 61: ...ury securely support the vehicle so there is no dan ger of it falling over EWA10751 2 Hold the lower ends of the front fork legs and try to move them forward and backward If any free play can be felt...

Page 62: ...he battery and pro vide sufficient ventilation when charging it in an enclosed space KEEP THIS AND ALL BATTER IES OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN To charge the battery Have a Yamaha dealer charge the bat...

Page 63: ...blown replace it as fol lows 1 Turn the key to OFF and turn off all electrical circuits 2 Remove the blown fuse and then install a new fuse of the specified amperage WARNING Do not use a fuse of a hi...

Page 64: ...ail brake light bulb 1 Remove the seat See page 4 9 2 Remove the socket together with the bulb by turning it counter clockwise 3 Remove the burnt out bulb by pushing it in and turning it coun terclock...

Page 65: ...o the socket 4 Install the socket together with the bulb by pushing it in EAU24350 Supporting the motorcycle Since this model is not equipped with a centerstand follow these precau tions when removing...

Page 66: ...vehicle so there is no danger of it falling over 1 Loosen the front wheel axle and the brake caliper bolts 2 Lift the front wheel off the ground according to the procedure on page 7 31 3 Remove the s...

Page 67: ...fits over the retainer on the fork leg 3 Insert the wheel axle 4 Lower the front wheel so that it is on the ground 5 Push down hard on the handlebar several times to check for proper fork operation 6...

Page 68: ...p ward enough to remove the drive chain from the rear sprocket The drive chain cannot be disas sembled 6 While supporting the brake cali per bracket pull the wheel axle out together with the drive cha...

Page 69: ...easy procedures for checking these vital systems your self However should your motorcycle require any repair take it to a Yamaha dealer whose skilled technicians have the necessary tools experience a...

Page 70: ...eck the vehicle Remove the spark plug and check the electrodes 3 Ignition Wipe off with a dry cloth and correct the spark plug gap or replace the spark plug Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle The...

Page 71: ...sure to escape When the hissing sound has stopped press down on the cap while turning it counterclockwise and then remove the cap Wait until the engine has cooled Check the coolant level in the reserv...

Page 72: ...its life and optimize its performance Before cleaning 1 Cover the muffler outlet with a plastic bag after the engine has cooled down 2 Make sure that all caps and covers as well as all electrical coup...

Page 73: ...e product on a small hidden part of the wind shield to make sure that it does not leave any marks If the wind shield is scratched use a quali ty plastic polishing compound after washing _ After normal...

Page 74: ...brakes or tires can cause loss of control Make sure that there is no oil or wax on the brakes or tires If necessary clean the brake discs and brake linings with a regular brake disc cleaner or ac eto...

Page 75: ...rating 5 Perform the following steps to pro tect the cylinder piston rings etc from corrosion a Remove the spark plug cap and spark plug b Pour a teaspoonful of engine oil into the spark plug bore c I...

Page 76: ...nd charge it once a month Do not store the battery in an ex cessively cold or warm place less than 0 C 30 F or more than 30 C 90 F For more informa tion on storing the battery see page 7 28 TIP _ Make...

Page 77: ...rd MA Engine oil quantity Without oil filter element replacement 0 95 L 1 00 US qt 0 84 Imp qt with oil filter element replacement 1 00 L 1 06 US qt 0 88 Imp qt 20 10 0 10 20 30 40 0 50 C SAE 10W 30 S...

Page 78: ...Recommended fluid DOT 3 or DOT 4 DOT 3 or DOT 4 Front suspension Type Telescopic fork Spring shock absorber type Coil spring oil damper Wheel travel 130 0 mm Rear suspension Type Swingarm link suspen...

Page 79: ...W X 2 Front turn signal light 12 V 10 0 W X 2 Rear turn signal light 12 V 10 0 W X 2 Position light 12 V 5 0 W X 2 Meter lighting LED Neutral indicator light LED High beam indicator light LED Turn sig...

Page 80: ...vehicle identification number is stamped into the frame TIP The vehicle identification number is used to identify your motorcycle and may be used to register your motorcy cle with the licensing autho...

Page 81: ...or rendering inipera tive by any person other than for purposes of maintenance repair or replacement of any device or element of design incorporated into any new vehicle for the pur pose of noise con...

Page 82: ...ing 7 23 I Care 8 1 Identification numbers 10 1 Catalytic converter 4 9 Starting circuit cut off system 4 11 Ignition circuit cut off system 4 11 Clutch lever 4 6 Steering checking 7 27 Indicator and...

Page 83: ...R INFORMATION 11 2 11 Turn signal light bulb replacing 7 31 Turn signal switch 4 5 V Valve clearance 7 1 Vehicle identification number 10 1 W Wheel bearing checking 7 27 Wheel front 7 32 Wheel rear 7...

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