Yamaha YZF-R3A Owner'S Manual Download

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DIC183

YZF-R3

YZF-R3A

OWNER’S MANUAL

BR5-F8199-E0

MOTORCYCLE

[English (E)]

Read this manual carefully before oper-

ating this vehicle.

Summary of Contents for YZF-R3A

Page 1: ...DIC183 YZF R3 YZF R3A OWNER S MANUAL BR5 F8199 E0 MOTORCYCLE English E Read this manual carefully before oper ating this vehicle...

Page 2: ...EAU46094 Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle This manual should stay with this vehicle if it is sold UBR5E0E0 book Page 1 Wednesday July 5 2017 11 10 AM...

Page 3: ...n addition 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 t...

Page 4: ...es a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury A NOTICE indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the vehi cle or other property A TIP...

Page 5: ...tenance and lubrication chart 6 4 Checking the spark plugs 6 7 Canister 6 8 Engine oil and oil filter cartridge 6 8 Coolant 6 11 Replacing the air filter element and cleaning the check hose 6 13 Check...

Page 6: ...cycle 6 37 Troubleshooting 6 38 Troubleshooting charts 6 39 Motorcycle care and storage 7 1 Matte color caution 7 1 Care 7 1 Storage 7 4 Specifications 8 1 Consumer information 9 1 Identification numb...

Page 7: ...u Safe Riding Perform the pre operation checks each time you use the vehicle to make sure it is in safe operating condition Failure to inspect or maintain the vehi cle properly increases the possibili...

Page 8: ...main tain control of the motorcycle The passenger should always hold onto the operator the seat strap or grab bar if equipped with both hands and keep both feet on the passenger footrests Never carry...

Page 9: ...of the motorcycle is changed To avoid the possibility of an accident use extreme caution when adding cargo or accessories to your motorcycle Use extra care when riding a motorcycle that has added car...

Page 10: ...vehicle that change any of the vehicle s design or operation characteristics can put you and others at greater risk of serious injury or death You are responsible for injuries related to changes in th...

Page 11: ...s Transporting the Motorcycle Be sure to observe following instruc tions before transporting the motorcy cle in another vehicle Remove all loose items from the motorcycle Check that the fuel cock if e...

Page 12: ...s tool kit page 6 2 4 Passenger seat lock page 3 18 5 Storage compartment page 3 21 6 Shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting ring page 3 22 7 Shift pedal page 3 13 8 Engine oil drain bolt pa...

Page 13: ...y page 6 30 3 Fuel tank cap page 3 15 4 Headlight page 6 33 5 Engine oil filler cap page 6 8 6 Engine oil level check window page 6 8 7 Brake pedal page 3 14 8 Rear brake light switch page 6 20 9 Rear...

Page 14: ...2 2 Left handlebar switches page 3 11 3 Multi function meter unit page 3 4 4 Main switch steering lock page 3 1 5 Front brake fluid reservoir page 6 22 6 Right handlebar switches page 3 11 7 Throttle...

Page 15: ...if the engine stalls EAU54301 off All electrical systems are off The key can be removed WARNING EWA16371 Never turn the key to or LOCK while the vehicle is moving Other wise the electrical systems wi...

Page 16: ...position EAU11081 High beam indicator light This indicator light comes on when the high beam of the headlight is switched on EAU62530 Oil pressure warning light This warning light comes on if the en g...

Page 17: ...occurs have a Yamaha dealer check the on board diagnostic system The electrical circuit of the warning light can be checked by turning the key to The warning light should come on for a few seconds an...

Page 18: ...the indicator light does not come on initially when the key is turned to or if the indicator light remains on have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical circuit EAUN1470 Multi function meter unit WARN...

Page 19: ...electrical circuit NOTICE ECA10032 Do not operate the engine in the ta chometer red zone Red zone 12500 r min and above Clock The clock displays time in 12 hour for mat To set the clock 1 Turn the ke...

Page 20: ...e key is turned to the dis play segments of the digital coolant temperature meter will sweep once across the temperature range and then return to C in order to test the electri cal circuit If the last...

Page 21: ...In that case push the SEL button to switch the display between the various tripmeter odometer in stantaneous fuel consumption and av erage fuel consumption modes in the following order TRIP F L 100 k...

Page 22: ...m L or MPG for the UK L 100 km The amount of fuel necessary to travel 100 km under the current riding conditions is shown km L The distance that can be traveled on 1 0 L of fuel under the current ridi...

Page 23: ...hen while OIL and the oil change tripmeter are flashing push the RES button for three seconds The oil chan ge indicator will be reset If the engine oil is changed before the oil change indicator comes...

Page 24: ...va tion point can be set between 7000 r min and 13500 r min From 7000 r min to 12000 r min the indicator light can be set in increments of 500 r min From 12000 r min to 13500 r min the indicator light...

Page 25: ...Handlebar switches Left Right EAU12362 Pass switch PASS Press this switch to flash the headlight TIP When the dimmer switch is set to the passing switch has no ef fect EAU62540 Dimmer switch Set this...

Page 26: ...n emergen cy such as when the vehicle overturns or when the throttle cable is stuck EAU12713 Start switch Push this switch to crank the engine with the starter See page 5 2 for start ing instructions...

Page 27: ...with the clutch lever when shifting the gears of the 6 speed con stant mesh transmission equipped on this motorcycle EAU12892 Brake lever The brake lever is located on the right side of the handlebar...

Page 28: ...ep a sufficient distance from the vehicle ahead to match the riding speed even with ABS The ABS performs best with long braking distances On certain surfaces such as rough or gravel roads the brak ing...

Page 29: ...ise The lock will be released and the fuel tank cap can be opened To close 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 t...

Page 30: ...lled fuel immedi ately NOTICE Immediately wipe off spilled fuel with a clean dry soft cloth since fuel may deteriorate painted surfaces or plastic parts ECA10072 4 Be sure to securely close the fuel t...

Page 31: ...t con taining methanol Gasohol containing ethanol can be used if the ethanol con tent does not exceed 10 E10 Gas ohol containing methanol is not recommended by Yamaha because it can cause damage to th...

Page 32: ...ine to idle more than a few minutes Long idling can cause a build up of heat NOTICE ECA10702 Use only unleaded gasoline The use of leaded gasoline will cause unre pairable damage to the catalytic conv...

Page 33: ...l the rider seat 1 Insert the projection on the front of the rider seat into the seat holder as shown and then place the seat in the original position 2 Install the rider seat bolts 3 Install the cent...

Page 34: ...old er and then securely install the passenger seat WARNING Nev er ride with a helmet attached to the helmet holder since the hel met may hit objects causing loss of control and possibly an accident E...

Page 35: ...r enter the storage compartment WARNING EWA15401 Do not exceed the maximum load of 160 kg 353 lb for the vehicle EAU39672 Rear view mirrors The rear view mirrors of this vehicle can be folded forward...

Page 36: ...by soften the suspension turn the adjusting ring in direction b Align the appropriate notch in the adjusting ring with the po sition indicator on the shock absorber Use the special wrench and the exte...

Page 37: ...lanation of the ignition circuit cut off system WARNING EWA10242 The vehicle must not be ridden with the sidestand down or if the side stand cannot be properly moved up or does not stay up otherwise t...

Page 38: ...sion is in gear and the sidestand is up but the clutch le ver is not pulled It prevents starting when the transmission is in gear and the clutch lever is pulled but the side stand is still down It cut...

Page 39: ...Move the sidestand up 11 Keep the clutch lever pulled 12 Push the start switch Does the engine start The system is OK The motorcycle can be ridden The neutral switch may not be working correctly The m...

Page 40: ...ge and check hose con nections 3 16 3 17 Engine oil Check oil level in engine If necessary add recommended oil to specified level Check vehicle for oil leakage 6 8 Coolant Check coolant level in reser...

Page 41: ...t if necessary 6 16 6 18 Brake and shift pedals Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate pedal pivoting points if necessary 6 26 Brake and clutch le vers Make sure that operation is smooth Lubrica...

Page 42: ...nt or injury EAU73450 TIP This model is equipped with a lean angle sensor to stop the en gine in case of turnover In this case turn the key OFF and then to ON before attempting to re start the engine...

Page 43: ...e on when the main switch is turned to ON and then go off af ter traveling at a speed 10 km h 6 mi h or higher NOTICE ECA17682 If the ABS warning light does not come on and then go off as ex plained a...

Page 44: ...y raise it NOTICE ECA10261 Even with the transmission in the neutral position do not coast for long periods of time with the engine off and do not tow the motorcycle for long dis tances The transmissi...

Page 45: ...e changed and the oil filter car tridge or element replaced ECA10303 1000 1600 km 600 1000 mi Avoid prolonged operation above 8400 r min 1600 km 1000 mi and beyond The vehicle can now be operated nor...

Page 46: ...intain the vehi cle or performing maintenance ac tivities incorrectly may increase your risk of injury or death during service or while using the vehicle If you are not familiar with vehicle ser vice...

Page 47: ...e Yamaha dealers are trained and equipped to perform these particular services EAUB1402 Owner s tool kit The owner s tool kit is located on the bottom of the passenger seat see page 3 18 and is held i...

Page 48: ...cks or damage Replace if necessary 2 Spark plugs Check condition Adjust gap and clean Replace 3 Valve clearance Check and adjust Every 40000 km 24000 mi 4 Fuel injection Check engine idle speed Check...

Page 49: ...mage Replace Every 4 years 8 Brake fluid Change Every 2 years 9 Wheels Check runout and for damage Replace if necessary 10 Tires Check tread depth and for damage Replace if necessary Check air pressur...

Page 50: ...d grease 21 Sidestand switch Check operation and replace if necessary 22 Front fork Check operation and for oil leakage Replace if necessary 23 Shock absorber assembly Check operation and for oil leak...

Page 51: ...wo years replace the internal components of the brake master cyl inders and calipers and change the brake fluid Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged 28 Moving parts and c...

Page 52: ...e could be operating improperly Do not at tempt to diagnose such problems yourself Instead have a Yamaha deal er check the vehicle If a spark plug shows signs of elec trode erosion and excessive carbo...

Page 53: ...he oil filter car tridge replaced at the intervals speci fied in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart To check the engine oil level 1 Place the vehicle on a level surfa ce and hold it in an...

Page 54: ...oil drain bolt and its gasket to drain the oil from the crankcase TIP Skip steps 5 7 if the oil filter cartridge is not being replaced 5 Remove the oil filter cartridge with an oil filter wrench TIP...

Page 55: ...f a high er quality than specified In addition do not use oils labeled ENERGY CONSERVING II or higher Make sure that no foreign mate rial enters the crankcase 10 Start the engine and then let it idle...

Page 56: ...tervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart EAUN0690 To check the coolant level 1 Place the vehicle on a level surfa ce and hold it in an upright posi tion TIP The coolant leve...

Page 57: ...ngine If water has been used instead of coolant replace it with cool ant as soon as possible other wise the cooling system will not be protected against frost and corrosion If water has been added to...

Page 58: ...ld be re placed at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart Replace the air filter element more frequently if you are riding in un usually wet or dusty areas In additi...

Page 59: ...alled otherwise the piston s and or cylinder s may become excessively worn ECA10482 5 Install the air filter case cover by installing the screws 6 Install the left side panel by install ing the bolts...

Page 60: ...just it EAU21402 Valve clearance The valve clearance changes with use resulting in improper air fuel mixture and or engine noise To prevent this from occurring the valve clearance must be adjusted by...

Page 61: ...bient temperature The tire air pressure must be adjusted in accordance with the riding speed and with the total weight of rider passenger car go and accessories approved for this model WARNING EWA1051...

Page 62: ...model is equipped with tubeless tires and rubber tire air valves Tires age even if they have not been used or have only been used occasion ally Cracking of the tread and sidewall rubber sometimes acco...

Page 63: ...d tire life EAU62663 Adjusting the clutch lever free play Measure the clutch lever free play as shown Periodically check the clutch lever free play and if necessary adjust it as fol lows 1 Loosen the...

Page 64: ...adjusting nut in di rection b 7 Tighten the locknut at the crank case 8 Install the right side cowling by in stalling the bolts TIP Fit the projections on the cowling into the slots as shown 9 Tighte...

Page 65: ...a Yamaha dealer bleed the system be fore operating the vehicle Air in the hydraulic system will diminish the braking performance which may re sult in loss of control and an acci dent EAU36505 Brake li...

Page 66: ...s If a brake pad has worn to the point that the wear indicator grooves have almost disap peared have a Yamaha dealer replace the brake pads as a set EAU36721 Rear brake pads Each rear brake pad is pro...

Page 67: ...id Adding a brake fluid other than DOT 4 may result in a harmful chemical reaction Be careful that water or dust does not enter the brake fluid reservoir when refilling Water will significantly lower...

Page 68: ...heck the drive chain slack 1 Place the motorcycle on the side stand TIP When checking and adjusting the drive chain slack there should be no weight on the motorcycle 2 Shift the transmission into the...

Page 69: ...the swingarm in di rection b and then push the rear wheel forward TIP Using the alignment marks on each side of the swingarm make sure that both drive chain pullers are in the same position for proper...

Page 70: ...rive chain dry 3 Thoroughly lubricate the drive chain with a special O ring chain lubricant NOTICE Do not use engine oil or any other lubri cants for the drive chain as they may contain substances tha...

Page 71: ...ricat ed by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance chart EAU44276 Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals The operation of the brake and shift pedals should...

Page 72: ...should be checked before each ride and the sidestand pivot and metal to metal contact surfaces should be lubricated if necessary WARNING EWA10732 If the sidestand does not move up and down smoothly ha...

Page 73: ...the inner tubes for scratches damage and excessive oil leakage To check the operation 1 Place the vehicle on a level surfa ce and hold it in an upright posi tion WARNING To avoid injury securely supp...

Page 74: ...e vehicle so there is no danger of it falling over EWA10752 2 Hold the lower ends of the front fork legs and try to move them for ward and backward If any free play can be felt have a Yamaha dealer ch...

Page 75: ...e 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 NOTICE ECA10621 Never attempt to remove the battery cell s...

Page 76: ...ECA16531 Always keep the battery charged Storing a discharged battery can cause permanent battery damage EAUN0821 Replacing the fuses The main fuse is located under the passenger seat To access the m...

Page 77: ...electrical circuit in question 2 Remove the blown fuse and then install a new fuse of the specified amperage WARNING Do not use a fuse of a higher amperage rating than recommended to avoid causing ex...

Page 78: ...cy of the glass the luminosity of the bulb and the bulb life will be adversely affected Thor oughly clean off any dirt and fin gerprints on the headlight bulb using a cloth moistened with al cohol or...

Page 79: ...a new headlight bulb into position and then secure it with the bulb holder 5 Connect the headlight coupler 6 Install the headlight bulb cover by turning it clockwise 7 Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the...

Page 80: ...come on have a Yamaha dealer check the elec trical circuit or replace the bulb EAU24182 Tail brake light This model is equipped with an LED type tail brake light If the tail brake light does not come...

Page 81: ...ht lens by installing the screw NOTICE Do not overtighten the screw oth erwise the lens may break ECA11192 EAU62670 Replacing the license plate light bulb 1 Remove the mudguard by remov ing the quick...

Page 82: ...ion be fore starting any maintenance A strong wooden box can be placed un der the engine for added stability To service the front wheel 1 Stabilize the rear of the motorcy cle by using a motorcycle st...

Page 83: ...ire any repair take it to a Yamaha dealer whose skilled technicians have the necessary tools experience and know how to service the motorcycle properly Use only genuine Yamaha replace ment parts Imita...

Page 84: ...have a Yamaha dealer charge the battery if necessary 2 Battery The battery is good The engine does not start Check the ignition 3 Ignition Wet Operate the electric starter Dry There is compression The...

Page 85: ...ed press down on the cap while turning it counterclockwise and then remove the cap TIP If coolant is not available tap water can be temporarily used instead provided that it is changed to the recommen...

Page 86: ...appearance of a mo torcycle Frequent and proper care does not only comply with the terms of the warranty but it will also keep your motorcycle looking good extend its life and optimize its performanc...

Page 87: ...nd lights breather hoses and vents For motorcycles equipped with a windshield Do not use strong cleaners or hard sponges as they will cause dulling or scratching Some cleaning compounds for plastic ma...

Page 88: ...hrough polishing 4 To prevent corrosion it is recom mended to apply a corrosion pro tection spray on all metal including chrome and nickel plat ed surfaces 5 Use spray oil as a universal clean er to r...

Page 89: ...corrosion avoid damp cellars stables because of the presence of ammonia and areas where strong chemi cals are stored Long term Before storing your motorcycle for sev eral months 1 Follow all the instr...

Page 90: ...as well as of the side stand centerstand 5 Check and if necessary correct the tire air pressure and then lift the motorcycle so that both of its wheels are off the ground Alterna tively turn the wheel...

Page 91: ...ntity Oil change 1 80 L 1 90 US qt 1 58 Imp qt With oil filter removal 2 10 L 2 22 US qt 1 85 Imp qt Coolant quantity Coolant reservoir up to the maximum level mark 0 25 L 0 26 US qt 0 22 Imp qt Radia...

Page 92: ...psi Front wheel Wheel type Cast wheel Rim size 17M C x MT2 75 Rear wheel Wheel type Cast wheel Rim size 17M C x MT4 00 Front brake Type Hydraulic single disc brake Specified brake fluid DOT 4 Rear bra...

Page 93: ...ht LED Oil pressure warning light LED Turn signal indicator light LED Engine trouble warning light LED ABS warning light LED Fuse s Main fuse 30 0 A Headlight fuse 15 0 A Signaling system fuse 7 5 A I...

Page 94: ...1 Vehicle identification number The vehicle identification number is stamped into the frame under the pas senger seat See page 3 18 TIP The vehicle identification number is used to identify your vehic...

Page 95: ...provided This infor mation will be needed when ordering spare parts from a Yamaha dealer EAU69910 Diagnostic connector The diagnostic connector is located as shown 1 FI diagnostic connector 1 UBR5E0E...

Page 96: ...or service procedures are performed Although the sensors and recorded data will vary by model the main data points are Vehicle status and engine perfor mance data Fuel injection and emission relat ed...

Page 97: ...andlebar switches 3 11 Headlight bulb replacing 6 33 Helmet holders 3 20 High beam indicator light 3 2 Horn switch 3 12 I Identification numbers 9 1 Ignition circuit cut off system 3 24 Indicator ligh...

Page 98: ...ng charts 6 39 Turn signal indicator light 3 2 Turn signal light bulb replacing 6 36 Turn signal switch 3 12 V Valve clearance 6 15 Vehicle identification number 9 1 W Wheel bearings checking 6 29 Whe...

Page 99: ...UBR5E0E0 book Page 3 Wednesday July 5 2017 11 10 AM...

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