Yamaha YZF-R1 Owner's Manual page 58

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
b. Remove the engine oil filler cap
with the special wrench as
shown.
1. Engine oil filler cap
2. Special wrench
3. Rubber protector
6
c. Add sufficient oil of the recom-
mended type to raise it to the
correct level.
d. Install the engine oil filler cap
with the special wrench.
To change the engine oil (with or
without oil filter cartridge replace-
ment)
1. Remove cowling A. (See page
6-6.)
2. Start the engine, warm it up for
several minutes, and then turn it
off.
3. Place an oil pan under the engine
to collect the used oil.
4. Remove the engine oil filler cap
with the special wrench.
5. Remove the engine oil drain bolt to
drain the oil from the crankcase.
1. Engine oil drain bolt
NOTE:
Skip steps 6–8 if the oil filter cartridge is
not being replaced.
6. Remove the oil filter cartridge with
an oil filter wrench.
6-10
1. Oil filter wrench
2. Engine oil filter cartridge
NOTE:
An oil filter wrench is available at a
Yamaha dealer.
7. Apply a thin coat of engine oil to
the O-ring of the new oil filter car-
tridge.