2015 Yamaha YZF-R3 Maintenance Schedule and Service Intervals

This is the maintenance schedule and associated service intervals for the 2015 Yamaha YZF-R3.

2015 Yamaha YZF-R3 Maintenance Schedule

Below is the maintenance schedule for the 2015 Yamaha YZF-R3.

The maintenance for the 2015 Yamaha YZF-R3 is broken into two sections: periodic maintenance for emission control systems, and general maintenance and lubrication.

Periodic Maintenance Emission Control System

TIP:
• From 19000 mi (31000 km) or 36 months, repeat the maintenance intervals starting from 7000 mi (11000 km) or 12 months.
• Items marked with an asterisk require special tools, data and skills, have a Yamaha dealer perform the service

No.		Item	Routine	600 mi (1,000 km) or 1 month	4000 mi (6000 km) or 6 months	7000 mi (11000 km) or 12 months	10000 mi (16000 km) or 18 months	13000 mi (21000 km) or 24 months	16000 mi (26000 km) or 30 months
1	*	Fuel line	•Check fuel hoses for cracks or damage •Replace if necessary		•	•	•	•	•
2		Spark plugs	•Check condition •Adjust gap and clean •Replace every 7000 mi (11000 km) or 12 months and thereafter every 6000 mi (10000 km) or 12 months		•	Replace	•	Replace	•
3	*	Valve clearance	•Check and adjust valve clearance when engine is cold	Every 26600 mi (42000 km)
4	*	Crankcase breather system	•Check breather hose for cracks or damage •Replace if necessary		•	•	•	•	•
5	*	Fuel injection	•Adjust synchronization		•	•	•	•	•
6	*	Exhaust system	•Check for leakage •Tighten if necessary •Replace gasket(s) if necessary		•	•	•	•	•
7	*	Evaporative emission control system (For California only)	•Check control system for damage •Replace if necessary			•		•
8	*	Air induction system	•Check the air cut valve and reed valve, and hose for damage •Replace any damaged parts if necessary			•		•

General Maintenance and Lubrication Chart

No.		Item	Routine	600 mi (1,000 km) or 1 month	4000 mi (6000 km) or 6 months	7000 mi (11000 km) or 12 months	10000 mi (16000 km) or 18 months	13000 mi (21000 km) or 24 months	16000 mi (26000 km) or 30 months
1		Air filter element	• Replace.					•
2		Air filter check hose	• Clean	•	•	•	•	•	•
3	*	Clutch	• Check operation. • Adjust or replace cable.	•	•	•	•	•	•
4	*	Front brake	• Check operation, fluid level, and for fluid leakage. • Replace brake pads if necessary.	•	•	•	•	•	•
5	*	Rear brake	• Check operation, fluid level, and for fluid leakage. • Replace brake pads if necessary.	•	•	•	•	•	•
6	*	Brake hose	• Check for cracks or damage. • Check for correct routing and clamping		•	•	•	•	•
			• Replace.	Every 4 years
7	*	Brake fluid	• Replace.	Every 2 years
8	*	Wheels	• Check runout and for damage. • Replace if necessary.		•	•	•	•	•
9	*	Tires	• Check tread depth and for damage. • Replace if necessary. • Check air pressure. • Correct if necessary.		•	•	•	•	•
10	*	Wheel bearings	• Check bearings for smooth operation. • Replace if necessary.		•	•	•	•	•
11	*	Swingarm pivot bearings	• Check bearing assemblies for looseness • Moderately repack with lithium-soap-based grease			•		Repack
12		Drive chain	• Check chain slack, alignment and condition. • Adjust and lubricate chain with a special O-ring chain lubricant thoroughly.	Every 500 mi (800 km) and after washing the motorcycle or riding in the rain
13	*	Steering bearings	• Check bearing assemblies for looseness. • Moderately repack with lithium- soap-based grease	•	•	•	•	Repack	•
14	*	Chassis fasteners	• Check all chassis fitting and fasteners. • Correct if necessary.		•	•	•	•	•
15		Brake lever pivot shaft	• Apply silicone grease lightly		•	•	•	•	•
16		Brake pedal pivot shaft	• Apply lithium-soap-based grease lightly.		•	•	•	•	•
17		Clutch lever pivot shaft	• Apply lithium-soap-based grease lightly.		•	•	•	•	•
18		Shift pedal pivots shaft	• Apply lithium-soap-based grease lightly.		•	•	•	•	•
19		Sidestand pivot	• Check operation. • Apply lithium-soap-based grease lightly.		•	•	•	•	•
20	*	Sidestand switch	• Check operation and replace if necessary.	•	•	•	•	•	•
21	*	Front fork	• Check operation and for oil leakage. • Replace if necessary.		•	•	•	•	•
22	*	Shock absorber assembly	• Check operation and for oil leakage. • Replace if necessary.		•	•	•	•	•
23		Engine oil	• Change (see pages 4-4 and 7-10)	•	When the oil indicator flashes
			• Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage	•	•	•	•	•	•
24		Engine oil filter cartridge	• Replace.	•		•		•
25	*	Cooling system	• Check hoses for cracks or damage. • Replace if necessary.		•	•	•	•	•
	*		• Change coolant					•
26	*	Front and rear brake switches	• Check operation	•	•	•	•	•	•
27	*	Control cables	• Apply Yamaha chain and cable lube or engine oil thoroughly.	•	•	•	•	•	•
28	*	Throttle grip	• Check operation and free play. • Adjust the throttle cable free play if necessary. • Lubricate the throttle grip housing and cable.		•	•	•	•	•
29	*	Lights, signals and switches	• Check operation • Adjust headlight beam	•	•	•	•	•	•

TIP:
●Air filter
•This model’s air filter is equipped with a disposable oil-coated paper element, which must not be cleaned with compressed air to avoid damaging it
•The air filter element needs to be replaced more frequent when riding in unusually wet or dusty areas

● Hydraulic brake service
• After disassembling the brake master cylinders and calipers, always change the fluid. Regularly check the brake and clutch fluid levels and fill the reservoirs as required
• Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinders and calipers, and change the brake fluid
• Replace the brake hoses every four years or if cracked or damaged.

About the 2015 Yamaha YZF-R3

At the heart of this sporty ride is a rev-loving, two-cylinder, parallel-twin mill that delivers rather docile performance at lower rpms but comes alive when you get closer to the five-digit mark. A 68 mm bore and 44.1 mm stroke gives us a 321 cc total displacement with an 11.2-to-1 compression ratio. Dual over-head cams time the four-valve heads with lightweight, forged pistons in offset cylinders to reduce friction along the piston skirts.

As far as engine management goes, we have electronic fuel injection and a Transistor Controlled Ignition, but nothing in the way of traction control or variable riding modes. A six-speed transmission sends power to the rear wheel via chain drive, and surprisingly, couples to engine power through a standard, non-slipper clutch. I’m OK with making the kids learn how to properly feather the clutch and blip the throttle to rev match to prevent rear-wheel hop, but some of us appreciate the reduced effort needed to operate a slip-and-assist clutch.