User manual YAMAHA YZF-R1-2000

[. . . ] OWNER'S MANUAL YZF-R1 5JJ-28199-E0 EAU00001 INTRODUCTION Welcome to the Yamaha world of motorcycling!As the owner of a YZF-R1, you are benefiting from Yamaha's vast experience and newest technology regarding the design and manufacture of high-quality products, which have earned Yamaha a reputation for dependability. Please take the time to read this manual thoroughly, so as to enjoy all advantages of your YZF-R1. The owner's manual does not only instruct you in how to operate, inspect and maintain your motorcycle, but also in how to safeguard yourself and others from trouble and injury. [. . . ] Remove the radiator cap and coolant reservoir cap. EW000067 7. Remove the coolant drain bolt to drain the cooling system. WARNING Never attempt to remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. @ @ 5. Remove the coolant reservoir bolts and the clutch cable holder bolt, and then turn the coolant reservoir upside-down to empty it. Install the coolant reservoir and the clutch cable holder by installing the bolts. 6-13 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR EC000080 Tightening torque: Coolant drain bolt: 7 Nm (0. 7 m·kg) 11. Connect the radiator hose, and then tighten the clamp screw. Pour the specified amount of recommended coolant into the radiator and reservoir. Antifreeze/water mixture ratio: 1:1 Recommended antifreeze: High-quality ethylene glycol antifreeze containing corrosion inhibitors for aluminum engines Coolant quantity: Total amount: 2. 55 L Coolant reservoir capacity: 0. 45 L @ 1. Loosen the radiator hose clamp screw located at the left side of the engine, and then pull off the hose to drain the radiator. After the coolant is completely drained, thoroughly flush the cooling system with clean tap water. Install the coolant drain bolt, and then tighten it to the specified torque. NOTE: Check the washer for damage and replace it if necessary. @ @ CAUTION: q If coolant is not available, use distilled water or soft tap water instead. Do not use hard water or salt water since it is harmful to the engine. q If water has been used instead of coolant, replace it with coolant as soon as possible, otherwise the engine may not be sufficiently cooled and the cooling system will not be protected against frost and corrosion. q If water has been added to the coolant, have a Yamaha dealer check the antifreeze content of the coolant as soon as possible, otherwise the effectiveness of the coolant will be reduced. 6 @ 13. Install the radiator cap, start the engine, let it idle for several minutes, and then turn it off. 6-14 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR 14. Remove the radiator cap to check the coolant level in the radiator. If necessary, add sufficient coolant until it reaches the top of the radiator, and then install the radiator cap. Check the coolant level in the reservoir. If necessary, remove the coolant reservoir cap, add coolant to the maximum level mark, and then install the cap. Start the engine, and then check the vehicle for coolant leakage. If coolant is leaking, have a Yamaha dealer check the cooling system. Lift the front of the fuel tank, and then tilt it back and away from the air filter case. [. . . ] 6-18 Vehicle identification number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1 W Wheel bearings, checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-32 Wheels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-22 S Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]