Yamaha YZF-R15A User manual

Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle. This manual should stay with this vehicle if it is sold.
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INTRODUCTION
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Welcome to the Yamaha world of motorcycling!
As the owner of the YZF-R15, you are benefiting from Yamaha's vast experience and newest technology regarding the de-
sign 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-R15. 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.
In addition, the many tips given in this manual will help keep your motorcycle in the best possible condition. If you have any
further questions, do not hesitate to contact your Yamaha dealer.
The Yamaha team wishes you many safe and pleasant rides. So, remember to put safety first!
Yamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality. Therefore, while this manual contains the most cur-
rent product information available at the time of printing, there may be minor discrepancies between your motorcycle and this
manual. If there is any question concerning this manual, please consult a Yamaha dealer.
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WARNING
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Please read this manual carefully and completely before operating this motorcycle.
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IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
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Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations:
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury
hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury
or death.
A WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
A NOTICE indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the
vehicle or other property.
A TIP provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer.
WARNING
NOTICE
TIP
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IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
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YZF-R15
OWNER’S MANUAL
©2010 by India Yamaha Motor Pvt. Ltd.
1st edition, August 2010
All rights reserved.
Any reprinting or unauthorized use
without the written permission of
India Yamaha Motor Pvt. Ltd.
is expressly prohibited.
Printed in India.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS EAU10210
LOCATION OF IMPORTANT
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT Adjusting the clutch lever free
play.............................................7-17
LABELS ............................................1-1 RIDING POINTS
Checking the front brake lever
Starting the engine.......................... 6-1
SAFETY INFORMATION ..................2-1 free play......................................7-18
Shifting............................................ 6-2
DESCRIPTION ...............................3.1 Adjusting the brake pedal free
Tips for reducing fuel
Left view ........................................ 3-1 play.............................................7-19
consumption.................................6-2
Right view ...................................... 3-2 Engine break-in............................... 6-3
Controls and instruments .............. 3-3 Parking............................................ 6-3
Checking the front and rear
brake pads................................. 7-19
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 7-20
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL Changing the brake fluid............... 7-21
FUNCTIONS
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT
Main switch/steering lock ............... 4-1 Owner’s tool kit................................7-1 Drive chain slack........................... 7-21
Cleaning and lubricating the
Indicator and warning lights............ 4-2 Periodic maintenance chart for drive chain..................................7-22
Tachometer..................................... 4-3 the emission control system.........7-2 Checking and lubricating the
cables........................................ 7-23
Multi-function display.......................4-3 General maintenance and
Handlebar switches.........................4-4 lubrication chart............................7-3
Clutch lever..................................... 4-6 Removing and installing the
Shift pedal .......................................4-6 cowlings and panel.......................7-6
Brake lever...................................... 4-6 Checking the spark plug................. 7-7
Brake pedal..................................... 4-7 Engine oil and oil filter
Fuel tank cap...................................4-7 element.........................................7-9
Fuel ................................................ 4-8 Coolant..........................................7-11
Catalytic converter.......................... 4-9 Cleaning the air filter element........7-13
Seat.................................................4-9 Adjusting the engine idling
Helmet holder................................4-10 speed......................................... 7-13
Sidestand...................................... 4-11 Adjusting the throttle cable free
Ignition circuit cut-off system........4-11 play............................................ 7-14
Valve clearance.............................7-14
FORYOUR SAFETY – Tires.............................................. 7-15
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ............ 5-1 Cast wheels...................................7-17
Checking and lubricating...............7-23
throttle grip and cable................ 7-23
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals................ 7-24
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers.............. 7-24
Checking and lubricating the ........7-25
Lubricating the swingarm pivots ...7-26
Checking the front fork ................ 7-26
Checking the steering ...................7-27
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 7-27
Battery...........................................7-28
Replacing a headlight bulb............7-30
Replacing the fuse.........................7-29

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Replacing a turn signal light
bulb.............................................7-31
Replacing an auxiliary light bulb... 7-31
Supporting the motorcycle............ 7-31
Front wheel................................... 7-32
Rear wheel.................................... 7-34
Troubleshooting............................ 7-35
Troubleshooting charts..................7-36
MOTORCYCLE CARE AND
STORAGE....................................... 8-1
Matte color caution..........................8-1
Care.................................................8-1
Storage............................................8-4
SPECIFICATIONS............................. 9-1
CONSUMER INFORMATION.......... 10-1
Motorcycle noise regulation
Identification numbers................... 10-1
(for Australia) ............................ 10-2
INDEX ............................................ 11-1
Replacing the tail/brake light
bulb............................................ 7-30

LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS
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Read and understand all of the labels on your vehicle. They contain important information for safe and proper operation of
your vehicle. Never remove any labels from your vehicle. If a label becomes difficult to read or comes off, a replacement label
is available from your Yamaha dealer.
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1-1

LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS
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1-2
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WARNING
Before you operate this vehicle,
read the owner's manual.
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NOTICE
Do not place any
combustible
material like
cloth, paper, etc. near
the AIR SCOOP

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1- SAFETY INFORMATION
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Be a Responsible Owner
As the vehicle’s owner, you are re-
sponsible for the safe and proper op-
eration of your motorcycle.
Motorcycles are single-track vehicles.
Their safe use and operation are de-
pendent upon the use of proper riding
techniques as well as the expertise of
the operator. Every operator should
know the following requirements be-
fore riding this motorcycle.
He or she should:
●Obtain thorough instructions from
a competent source on all as-
pects of motorcycle operation.
●Observe the warnings and main-
tenance requirements in this
Owner’s Manual.
●Obtain qualified training in safe
and proper riding techniques.
●Obtain professional technical ser-
vice as indicated in this Owner’s
Manual and/or when made nec-
essary by mechanical conditions.
Safe Riding
Perform the pre-operation checks
each time you use the vehicle to make
sure it is in safe operating condition.
Failure to inspect or maintain the vehi-
cle properly increases the possibility
of an accident or equipment damage.
See page 5-1 for a list of pre-operation
checks.
●This motorcycle is designed to
carry the operator and a passen-
ger.
●The failure of motorists to detect
and recognize motorcycles in traf-
fic is the predominating cause of
automobile/motorcycle acci-
dents. Many accidents have been
caused by an automobile driver
who did not see the motorcycle.
Making yourself conspicuous ap-
pears to be very effective in re-
ducing the chance of this type of
accident.
Therefore:
• Wear a brightly colored jacket.
• Use extra caution when you are
approaching and passing
through intersections, since in-
tersections are the most likely
places for motorcycle accidents
to occur.
• Ride where other motorists can
see you. Avoid riding in another
motorist’s blind spot.
●Many accidents involve inexperi-
enced operators. In fact, many
operators who have been in-
volved in accidents do not even
have a current motorcycle li-
cense.
• Make sure that you are quali-
fied and that you only lend your
motorcycle to other qualified
operators.
• Know your skills and limits.
Staying within your limits may
help you to avoid an accident.
• We recommend that you prac-
tice riding your motorcycle
where there is no traffic until
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