brake fluid YAMAHA YZF-R3 2018 Owners Manual

Table of contents
Safety information ............................1-1
Description ........................................2-1
Left view ..........................................2-1
Right view........................................2-2
Controls and instruments ................2-3
Instrument an d control functions ....3-1
Main switch/steering lock ...............3-1
Indicator lights and warning lights ............................................3-2
Multi-function meter unit .................3-4
Handlebar switches.......................3-11
Clutch lever ...................................3-12
Shift pedal .....................................3-13
Brake lever ....................................3-13
Brake pedal ...................................3-14
ABS ...............................................3-14
Fuel tank cap.................................3-15
Fuel................................................3-16
Fuel tank overflow hose ................3-17
Catalytic converter ........................3-18
Seats .............................................3-18
Helmet holders ..............................3-20
Storage compartment ...................3-21
Rear view mirrors ..........................3-21
Adjusting the shock absorber assembly....................................3-22
Luggage strap holders ..................3-23
Sidestand ......................................3-23
Ignition circuit cut-off system........3-24
For your safety – pre-operation
checks ...............................................4-1
Operation an d important ri din g
points .................................................5-1
Starting the engine ..........................5-2
Shifting ............................................5-3
Engine break-in ...............................5-4
Parking ............................................5-4
Perio dic maintenance an d
a d justment ........................................6-1
Owner’s tool kit ...............................6-2 Periodic maintenance chart for
the emission control system........ 6-3
General maintenance 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
Checking the throttle grip free
play ............................................ 6-15
Valve clearance ............................. 6-15
Tires .............................................. 6-16
Cast wheels .................................. 6-18
Adjusting the clutch lever free play ..................................... 6-18
Checking the brake lever free play ..................................... 6-20
Brake light switches ...................... 6-20
Checking the front and rear
brake pads................................. 6-21
Checking the brake fluid level....... 6-22
Changing the brake fluid............... 6-23
Drive chain slack ........................... 6-23
Cleaning and lubricating the
drive chain ................................. 6-25
Checking and lubricating the cables ........................................ 6-25
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable ............... 6-26
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals ............... 6-26
Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers ............. 6-27
Checking and lubricating the sidestand ................................... 6-27
Lubricating the swingarm pivots... 6-28
Checking the front fork ................. 6-28
Checking the steering ................... 6-29
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-29
Battery .......................................... 6-30
Replacing the fuses ...................... 6-31
Replacing a headlight bulb ........... 6-33
Auxiliary light bulb......................... 6-35
Tail/brake light .............................. 6-35
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Description
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Right view
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1. Fuse box (page 6-31)
2. Battery (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 brake fluid reservoir (page 6-22)
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Description
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Controls and instruments
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1. Clutch lever (page 3-12)
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 grip (page 6-15)
8. Brake lever (page 3-13)
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For your safety – pre-operation checks
4-1
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Inspect your vehicle each time you use it to make sure the vehicle is in safe oper-
ating condition. Always follow the inspection and maintenance procedures and
schedules described in the Owner’s Manual.
WARNING
EWA11152
Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility
of an acci dent or equipment d amage. Do not operate the vehicle if you fin d
any pro blem. If a pro blem cannot be correcte d b y the proce dures provi ded
in this manual, have the vehicle inspecte d b y a Yamaha dealer.
Before using this vehicle, check the following points:
ITEM CHECKSPAGE
Fuel • Check fuel level in fuel tank.
• Refuel if necessary.
• Check fuel line for leakage.
• Check fuel tank breather hose and overflow hose for
obstructions, cracks or damage, and check hose con-
nections. 3-16,
3-17
En gine 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 reservoir.
• If necessary, add recommended coolant to specified
level.
• Check cooling system for leakage. 6-11
Front brake • Check operation.
• If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic
system.
• Check brake pads for wear.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check fluid level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add specified brake fluid to specified level.
• Check hydraulic system for leakage. 6-21,
6-22
Rear brake • Check operation.
• If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic
system.
• Check brake pads for wear.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check fluid level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add specified brake fluid to specified level.
• Check hydraulic system for leakage. 6-21,
6-22
Clutch • Check operation.
• Lubricate cable if necessary.
• Check lever free play.
• Adjust if necessary. 6-18
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
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General maintenance an d lu brication chart
NO. ITEM
1 *Dia
gnostic system
check • Perform dynamic inspection
using Yamaha diagnostic tool.
• Check the error codes. √√√√√√
2 *Air filter element • Replace. √√
3 Air filter case
check hose • Clean.
√√√√√
4Clutch • Check operation.
•Adjust. √√√√√
5 *Front brake • Check operation, fluid level,
and for fluid leakage.
• Replace brake pads if neces- sary. √√√√√√
6 *Rear brake • Check operation, fluid level,
and for fluid leakage.
• Replace brake pads if neces- sary. √√√√√√
7 *Brake hoses • Check for cracks or damage.
√√√√√
• Replace. Every 4 years
8 *Brake flui d • 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 pressure.
• Correct if necessary. √√√√√
11 *Wheel bearin gs • Check bearing for looseness or
damage. √√√√
12 *Swin
garm pivot
b earin gs • Check operation and for exces-
sive play. √√√√
13 Drive chain • Check chain slack, alignment
and condition.
• Adjust and lubricate chain with a special O-ring chain lubricant
thoroughly. Every 800 km (500 mi) and after
washing the motorcycle, riding
in the rain or riding in wet areasX 1000 km
CHECK OR
MAINTENANCE JOB
X 1000 mi
ODOMETER READINGS
ANNUAL CHECK
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 Air filter
• This model’s air filter is equipped with a disposable oil-coated paper ele- ment, which must not be cleaned with compressed air to avoid damaging
it.
• The air filter element needs to be replaced more frequently when riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.
 Hydraulic brake service
• Regularly check and, if necessary, correct the brake fluid level.
• Every two 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 *Movin
g parts an d
cab les • Lubricate.
√√√√√
29 *Throttle
grip hous-
in g an d cab le • Check operation and free play.
• Adjust the throttle cable free
play if necessary.
• Lubricate the throttle grip hous- ing and cable. √√√√√
30 *Li
ghts, si gnals an d
switches • Check operation.
• Adjust headlight beam.
√√√√√√
NO. ITEM
X 1000 km
CHECK OR
MAINTENANCE JOB
X 1000 mi
ODOMETER READINGS
ANNUAL CHECK
110203040
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Checkin g the brake flui d level
Before riding, check that the brake fluid
is above the minimum level mark.
Check the brake fluid level with the top
of the reservoir level. Replenish the
brake fluid if necessary.
Front brake
Rear brake
WARNING
EWA16011
Improper maintenance can result in
loss of brakin g a bility. O bserve
these precautions:  Insufficient brake flui d may al-
low air to enter the brake sys-
tem, re ducing brakin g
performance. 
Clean the filler cap before re-
moving . Use only DOT 4 b rake
flui d from a seale d container.
 Use only the specifie d b rake flu-
i d ; otherwise, the ru bber seals
may deteriorate, causin g leak-
a g e.
 Refill with the same type of
brake flui d. A ddin g a brake flui d
other than DOT 4 may result in a
harmful chemical reaction.
 Be careful that water or dust
d oes not enter the brake flui d
reservoir when refilling . Water
will si gnificantly lower the boil-
in g point of the flui d an d may re-
sult in vapor lock, an d d ir
t may
clo g the ABS hy draulic unit
valves.
NOTICE
ECA17641
Brake flui d may d amage painte d
surfaces or plastic parts. Always
clean up spille d flui d imme diately.
As the brake pads wear, it is normal for
the brake fluid level to gradually go
down. A low brake fluid level may indi-
cate worn brake pads and/or brake
system leakage; therefore, be sure to
check the brake pads for wear and the
brake system for leakage. If the brake
fluid level goes down suddenly, have a
Yamaha dealer check the cause before further riding.
1. Minimum level mark
1. Minimum level mark
Specified b rake flui d:
DOT 4
1
1
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Chan gin g the brake flui d
Have a Yamaha dealer change the
brake fluid every 2 years. In addition,
have the seals of the master cylinders
and brake calipers, as well as the brake
hoses replaced at the intervals listed
below or sooner if they are damaged or
leaking.
 Brake seals: every 2 years
 Brake hoses: every 4 years
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Drive chain slack
The drive chain slack should be
checked before each ride and adjusted
if necessary.
EAU2277GTo check 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 theneutral position.
3. Measure the drive chain slack as shown.
4. If the drive chain slack is incorrect, adjust it as follows. NOTICE: Im-
proper drive chain slack will
overloa d the en gine as well as
other vital parts of the motorcy-
cle an d can lead to chain slip-
pa ge or breakag e. If the d rive
chain slack is more than , the
chain can d amage the frame,
swin garm, an d other parts. To
1. Drive chain slack
Drive chain slack:
35.0–45.0 mm (1.38–1.77 in)
1
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Motorcycle care and stora ge
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7 2. Apply a corrosion protection spray
on all metal, including chrome-
and nickel-plated, surfaces to pre-
vent corrosion.
Cleaning the windshield
Avoid using any alkaline or strong acid
cleaner, gasoline, brake fluid, or any
other solvent. Clean the windshield
with a cloth or sponge dampened with
a mild detergent, and then wash it off
thoroughly with water. For additional
cleaning, use Yamaha Windshield
Cleaner or another high-quality wind-
shield cleaner. Some cleaning com-
pounds for plastics may leave
scratches on the windshield. Before
using such cleaners, test an area of the
windshield which does not affect your
visibility and which cannot be easily
recognized.
After cleanin g
1. Dry the motorcycle with a chamois or an absorbing cloth.
2. Immediately dry the drive chain and lubricate it to prevent it from
rusting.
3. Use a chrome polish to shine chrome, aluminum and stainless-
steel parts, including the exhaust
system. (Even the thermally in-
duced discoloring of stainless-
steel exhaust systems can be re-
moved through 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 remove any remaining dirt. 6. Touch up minor paint damage
caused by stones, etc.
7. Wax all painted surfaces.
8. Let the motorcycle dry completely before storing or covering it.WARNING
EWA11132
Contaminants on the 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
d iscs an d b rake linin gs with a
re gular brake disc cleaner or
acetone, an d wash the tires with
warm water an d a mil d d eter-
g ent. Before ri din g at hi gher
speed s, test the motorcycle’s
b rakin g performance an d cor-
nering b ehavior.
NOTICE
ECA10801
 Apply spray oil an d wax spar-
in gly an d make sure to wipe off
any excess.
 Never apply oil or wax to any
rubber an d plastic parts, but
treat them with a suitab le care
prod uct.
 Avoi d using abrasive polishin g
compoun ds as they will wear
away the paint.
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 Consult a Yamaha dealer for ad-
vice on what products to use.
 Washing, rainy weather or humid
climates can cause the headlight
lens to fog. Turning the headlight
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Specifications
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5th:0.920 (23/25)
6th: 0.800 (24/30)
Chassis:
Frame type:Diamond
Caster angle: 25.0 °
Trail:
95 mm (3.7 in)
Front tire:
Type:Tubeless
Size: 110/70-17M/C (54H)
Manufacturer/model:
MICHELIN/PILOT STREET
Rear tire:
Type:Tubeless
Size:
140/70-17M/C (66H)
Manufacturer/model: MICHELIN/PILOT STREET
Loa din g:
Maximum load:
160 kg (353 lb)
(Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo
and accessories)
Tire air pressure (measure d on col d
tires):
1 person:
Front:
200 kPa (2.00 kgf/cm2, 29 psi)
Rear: 250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm2, 36 psi)
2 persons: Front:200 kPa (2.00 kgf/cm2, 29 psi)
Rear: 250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm2, 36 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 brake:
Type:
Hydraulic single disc brake
Specified brake fluid: DOT 4
Front suspension:
Type:
Telescopic fork
Spring:
Coil spring
Shock absorber: Hydraulic damper
Wheel travel: 130 mm (5.1 in)
Rear suspension:
Type:Swingarm
Spring: Coil spring
Shock absorber:
Hydraulic damper
Wheel travel: 125 mm (4.9 in)
Electrical system:
System voltage:
12 V
Ignition system: TCI
Charging system: AC magneto
Battery:
Model:GTZ8V
Voltage, capacity: 12 V, 7.0 Ah (10 HR)
Hea dlig ht:
Bulb type:
Halogen bulb
Bul b watta ge:
Headlight:
H7, 55.0 W (Hi)
Headlight: H7, 55.0 W (Lo)
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