lock YAMAHA YZF-R1M 2015 Owner's Manual

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4. If the drive chain slack is incorrect,
adjust it as follows.
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To adjust the drive chain slack
Consult a Yamaha dealer before ad-
justing the drive chain slack.1. Loosen the axle nut and the lock- nut on each side of the swingarm.
2. To tighten the drive chain, turn the drive chain slack adjusting bolt on
each side of the swingarm in direc-
tion (a). To loosen the drive chain,
turn the adjusting bolt on each side
of the swingarm in direction (b),
and then push the rear wheel for-
ward. NOTICE: Improper drive
chain slack will overload the en- gine as well as other vital parts
of the motorcycle and can lead
to chain slippage or breakage.
To prevent this from occurring,
keep the drive chain slack with-
in the specified limits.
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TIPUsing the alignment marks on each
side of the swingarm, make sure that
both drive chain pullers are in the sameposition for proper wheel alignment.
3. Tighten the axle nut, then the lock- nuts to their specified torques.
4. Make sure that the drive chain pull- ers are in the same position, the
drive chain slack is correct, and
the drive chain moves smoothly.
1. Drive chain slack
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1. Axle nut
2. Drive chain puller
3. Drive chain slack adjusting bolt
4. Locknut
5. Alignment marks
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(b)
Tightening torques: Axle nut:190 Nm (19 m·kgf, 137 ft·lbf)
Locknut: 16 Nm (1.6 m·kgf, 12 ft·lbf)
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Engine overheating
WARNING
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Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine and radiator are hot. Scalding hot fluid and steam may be
blown out under pressure, which could cause serious injury. Be sure to wait until the engine has cooled.
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Place a thick rag, like a towel, over the radiator cap, and then slowly rotate the cap counterclockwise to the de-
tent to allow any residual pressure to escape. When the hissing sound has stopped, press down on the capwhile turning it counterclockwise, and then remove the cap.
TIPIf coolant is not available, tap water can be temporarily
used instead, provided that it is changed to the recommended coolantas soon as possible.
Wait until the
engine has cooled.
Check the coolant level in the
reservoir and radiator.
The coolant level
is OK.The coolant level is low.
Check the cooling system
for leakage.
Have a Yamaha dealer checkand repair the cooling system.Add coolant. (See TIP.)
Start the engine. If the engine overheats again,
have a
Yamaha dealer check
and repair the cooling system.
There is
leakage.
There is
no leakage.
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INDEX
AABS warning light ...................................... 4-6
Air filter element....................................... 7-17
Auxiliary DC connector ............................ 4-48BBattery ..................................................... 7-31
Brake and clutch levers, checking and lubricating .............................................. 7-29
Brake and shift pedals, checking and lubricating .............................................. 7-28
Brake fluid, changing ............................... 7-25
Brake fluid level, checking ....................... 7-24
Brake lever .............................................. 4-30
Brake lever free play, checking ............... 7-22
Brake light switches ................................. 7-23
Brake pedal ............................................. 4-31
Brake system ........................................... 4-31CCables, checking and lubricating ............. 7-27
Care ........................................................... 8-1
Catalytic converter ................................... 4-35
CCU ......................................................... 4-37
Clutch lever.............................................. 4-29
Clutch lever free play, adjusting .............. 7-22
Coolant .................................................... 7-14
Cowlings and panels, removing and installing .................................................. 7-8DDimmer switch ........................................... 4-4
Display, main screen ................................. 4-8
Display, menu screen .............................. 4-14
Document storage ................................... 4-38
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating ....... 7-27
Drive chain slack ..................................... 7-25
EEngine break-in ......................................... 6-4
Engine idling speed, checking................. 7-17
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge .............. 7-12
Engine serial number .............................. 10-1
Engine trouble and system warning light ......................................................... 4-8
EXUP system .......................................... 4-45FFront and rear brake pads, checking ...... 7-23
Front fork, adjusting ................................ 4-39
Front fork, checking................................. 7-30
Fuel ......................................................... 4-33
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing .......... 6-4
Fuel level warning light .............................. 4-6
Fuel tank breather hose and overflow
hose ...................................................... 4-35
Fuel tank cap........................................... 4-33
Fuses, replacing ...................................... 7-33GGlossary .................................................... 3-3HHandlebar switches ................................... 4-3
Hazard switch............................................ 4-4
High beam indicator light ........................... 4-6
Horn switch ............................................... 4-4IIdentification numbers ............................. 10-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................... 4-46
Immobilizer system ................................... 4-1
Immobilizer system indicator light ............. 4-7
Indicator lights and warning lights ............. 4-6MMain switch/steering lock .......................... 4-2 Maintenance and lubrication, periodic .......7-4
Maintenance, emission control system ......7-3
Matte color, caution ...................................8-1
Model label ..............................................10-2
NNeutral indicator light .................................4-6OOil pressure and coolant temperature
warning light ............................................4-7PParking.......................................................6-5
Part locations .............................................2-1
Pass/LAP switch ........................................4-4RRear view mirrors..................................... 4-39SSafety information ......................................1-1
Seats........................................................ 4-36
Shifting .......................................................6-2
Shift pedal ................................................4-30
Shift timing indicator light ...........................4-7
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting .......4-41
Sidestand .................................................4-45
Sidestand, checking and lubricating ........7-29
Spark plugs, checking ..............................7-11
Special features .........................................3-1
Specifications.............................................9-1
Stability control indicator light ....................4-7
Starting the engine.....................................6-1
Steering, checking ................................... 7-31
Stop/Run/Start switch ................................4-4
Storage ......................................................8-4
Supporting the motorcycle .......................7-36
Swingarm pivots, lubricating .................... 7-30
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