Periodic maintenance and adjustment – Yamaha YZFR1Y(C) User Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT

7-5

7

9

*

Swingarm pivot
bearings

• Check operation and for exces-

sive play.

• Lubricate with lithium-soap-based

grease.

Every 30000 mi (50000 km)

10

Drive chain

• Check chain slack, alignment and

condition.

• Adjust and lubricate chain with a

special O-ring chain lubricant
thoroughly.

Every 500 mi (800 km) and after washing the motorcycle or riding in the rain

11 *

Steering bearings

• Check bearing assemblies for

looseness.

• Moderately repack with lithium-

soap-based grease every 16000
mi (25000 km) or 24 months.

Repack.

12 *

Steering damper

• Check operation and for oil leak-

age.

13 *

Chassis fasteners

• Check all chassis fitting and fas-

teners.

• Correct if necessary.

14

Brake lever pivot
shaft

• Apply silicone grease lightly.

15

Brake pedal pivot
shaft

• Apply lithium-soap-based grease

lightly.

16

Clutch lever pivot
shaft

• Apply lithium-soap-based grease

lightly.

No.

ITEM

ROUTINE

INITIAL

ODOMETER READINGS

600 mi

(1000 km)

or

1 month

4000 mi

(7000 km)

or

6 months

8000 mi

(13000 km)

or

12 months

12000 mi

(19000 km)

or

18 months

16000 mi

(25000 km)

or

24 months

20000 mi

(31000 km)

or

30 months

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