Yamaha YZF-R1(B) 2012 Service Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE3-194. Check:• Brake hoseBrake fluid leakage → Replace the dam-aged hose.Refer to “FRONT BRAKE” on page 4-31.EAS21290CHECKING THE REAR BRAKE HOSE1. Check:• Brake hose “1”Cracks/damage/wear → Replace.2. Check:• Brake hose clamp “2”Loose Connection → Tighten the clampbolt.3. Hold the vehicle upright and apply rearbrake several times.4. Check:• Brake hoseBrake fluid leakage → Replace the dam-aged hose.Refer to “REAR BRAKE” on page 4-44.EAS21670CHECKING THE WHEELSThe following procedure applies to both of thewheels.1. Check:• WheelDamage/out-of-round → Replace.WARNINGEWA13260Never attempt to make any repairs to thewheel.TIPAfter a tire or wheel has been changed orreplaced, always balance the wheel.EAS21650CHECKING THE TIRESThe following procedure applies to both of thetires.1. Check:• Tire pressureOut of specification → Regulate.WARNINGEWA13180• The tire pressure should only be checkedand regulated when the tire temperatureequals the ambient air temperature.• The tire pressure and the suspensionmust be adjusted according to the totalweight (including cargo, rider, passengerand accessories) and the anticipatedriding speed.• Operation of an overloaded vehicle couldcause tire damage, an accident or aninjury.NEVER OVERLOAD THE VEHICLE.