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Yamaha YZF-R1(B) 2012 User Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
3-14
6. Install:
Air filter case cover
Refer to “AIR FILTER CASE” on page 7-
5.
ECA14401
Never operate the engine without the air fil-
ter element installed. Unfiltered air will
cause rapid wear of engine parts and may
damage the engine. Operating the engine
without the air filter element will also affect
throttle bodies synchronization, leading to
poor engine performance and possible
overheating.
TIP
When installing the air filter element into the air
filter case cover, make sure that the sealing
surfaces are aligned to prevent any air leaks.
7. Install:
Fuel tank
Refer to “FUEL TANK” on page 7-1.
8. Install:
Rider seat
Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page
4-1.
EAS20870
ADJUSTING THE CLUTCH CABLE FREE
PLAY
1. Check:
Clutch cable free play “a”
Out of specification Adjust.
2. Adjust:
Clutch cable free play
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Handlebar side
a. Turn the adjusting bolt “1” in direction “a” or
“b” until the specified clutch lever free play
is obtained.
TIP
If the specified clutch cable free play cannot be
obtained on the handlebar side of the cable,
use the adjusting nut on the engine side.
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Engine side
a. Loosen the locknuts “1”.
b. Turn the adjusting nut “2” in direction “a” or
“b” until the specified clutch cable free play
is obtained.
Clutch lever free play
10.0–15.0 mm (0.39–0.59 in)
Direction “a”
Clutch cable free play is increased.
Direction “b”
Clutch cable free play is decreased.
Direction “a”
Clutch cable free play is increased.
Direction “b”
Clutch cable free play is decreased.

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Yamaha YZF-R1(B) 2012 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandYamaha
ModelYZF-R1(B) 2012
CategoryMotorcycle
LanguageEnglish

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