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Yamaha YZF-R1 Owner's Manual

Manual is about: 2001

Summary of YZF-R1

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    Dic183 yzf-r1 owner’s manual read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle. 2sg-28199-e0 [english (e)].

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    Eau50921 rea d this manual carefully b efore operatin g this vehicle. This manual shoul d stay with this vehicle if it is sol d . General manager of quality assurance div. Date of issue: 1 aug. 2002 place of issue: shizuoka, japan declaration of conformity yamaha motor electronics co., ltd. 1450-6, ...

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    Introduction eau10103 welcome to the yamaha world of motorcycling! As the owner of the yzf-r1, 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 ...

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    Important manual information eau10134 particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations: *product and specifications are subject to change without notice. This is the safety alert sym b ol. It is use d to alert you to potential personal injury hazar d s. O...

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    Important manual information eau10201 yzf-r1 owner’s manual ©2013 b y yamaha motor co., lt d . 1st e d ition, may 2013 all ri g hts reserve d . Any reprintin g or unauthorize d use without the written permission of yamaha motor co., lt d . Is expressly prohi b ite d . Printe d in japan. U2sge0e0.Boo...

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    Table of contents safety information .................. 1-1 description .................................. 2-1 left view ......................................... 2-1 right view ....................................... 2-2 controls and instruments ............... 2-3 instrument and control functions ...

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    Table of contents checking the front fork..................6-30 checking the steering ...................6-31 checking the wheel bearings ........6-31 battery ...........................................6-32 replacing the fuses.......................6-33 replacing a headlight bulb............6-35 tai...

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    1-1 1 safety information eau1028b be a responsi b le owner as the vehicle’s owner, you are re- sponsible for the safe and proper oper- ation 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...

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    Safety information 1-2 1 many accidents involve inexperi- enced operators. In fact, many op- erators who have been involved in accidents do not even have a cur- rent motorcycle license. • make sure that you are qualified and that you only lend your mo- torcycle to other qualified oper- ators. • know...

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    Safety information 1-3 1 avoi d car b on monoxi d e poisonin g all engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a deadly gas. Breathing carbon monoxide can cause head- aches, dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, confusion, and eventually death. Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odor- less, tasteless gas which m...

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    Safety information 1-4 1 tents, can create unstable han- dling or a slow steering re- sponse. This vehicle is not d esi g ne d to pull a trailer or to b e attache d to a si d ecar. Genuine yamaha accessories choosing accessories for your vehicle is an important decision. Genuine yamaha accessories, ...

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    Safety information 1-5 1 operator and may limit control ability, therefore, such accesso- ries are not recommended. Use caution when adding electri- cal accessories. If electrical ac- cessories exceed the capacity of the motorcycle’s electrical sys- tem, an electric failure could re- sult, which cou...

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    Description 2-1 2 eau10411 left view 1,2 3 4,5,6 13 12 11 10 7,8 9 1. Front fork spring preload adjusting bolt (page 3-31) 2. Front fork compression damping force adjusting screw (page 3-31) 3. Coolant reservoir (page 6-14) 4. Fuel injection system fuse (page 6-33) 5. Main fuse (page 6-33) 6. Fuse b...

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    Description 2-2 2 eau10421 ri g ht view 1,2,3 4 9 5,6 7 8 10 11 12 13 1. Storage compartment (page 3-29) 2. Luggage strap holder (page 3-35) 3. Helmet holder (page 3-29) 4. Seat lock (page 3-27) 5. Battery (page 6-32) 6. Owner’s tool kit (page 6-2) 7. Fuel tank cap (page 3-24) 8. Front fork rebound ...

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    Description 2-3 2 eau10431 controls an d instruments 1 2 3 6 5 7 8 9 4 1. Clutch lever (page 3-20) 2. Left handlebar switches (page 3-18) 3. Main switch/steering lock (page 3-2) 4. Multi-function meter unit (page 3-8) 5. Hazard switch (page 3-19) 6. Front brake fluid reservoir (page 6-24) 7. Right h...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-1 3 eau10978 immo b ilizer system this vehicle is equipped with an immo- bilizer system to help prevent theft by re-registering codes in the standard keys. This system consists of the fol- lowing: a code re-registering key (with a red bow) two standard keys (with a...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-2 3 keep other immo b ilizer system keys away from the main switch as they may cause si g nal inter- ference. Eau10473 main switch/steerin g lock the main switch/steering lock controls the ignition and lighting systems, and is used to lock the steering. The various...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-3 3 eau10685 lock the steering is locked, and all electrical systems are off. The key can be re- moved. To lock the steering 1. Turn the handlebars all the way to the left. 2. Push the key in from the “off” position, and then turn it to “lock” while still pushing i...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-4 3 eau49394 in d icator li g hts an d warnin g li g hts eau11031 turn si g nal in d icator li g hts “ ” an d “ ” the corresponding indicator light flashes when the turn signal switch is pushed to the left or right. Eau11061 neutral in d icator li g ht “ ” this ind...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-5 3 the electrical circuit of the warning light can be checked by turning the key to “on”. The warning light should come on for a few seconds, and then go off. If the warning light does not come on initially when the key is turned to “on”, or if the warning light r...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-6 3 display con d itions what to d o under 40 °c (under 104 °f) message “lo” is displayed. Ok. Go ahead with riding. 40–116 °c (104–242 °f) coolant temperature is dis- played. Ok. Go ahead with riding. Above 116 °c (above 242 °f) coolant temperature flash- es. Warn...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-7 3 eau11535 en g ine trou b le warnin g li g ht “ ” this warning light comes on or flashes if a problem is detected in the electrical circuit monitoring the engine. If this oc- curs, have a yamaha dealer check the self-diagnosis system. (see page 3-15 for an expla...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-8 3 eau38625 immo b ilizer system in d icator li g ht the electrical circuit of the indicator light can be checked by turning the key to “on”. The indicator light should come on for a few seconds, and then go off. If the indicator light does not come on initially w...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-9 3 a self-diagnosis device a display brightness and shift tim- ing indicator light control mode tip be sure to turn the key to “on” be- fore using the “select” and “re- set” buttons, except for setting the display brightness and shift timing indicator light contro...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-10 3 to display the stopwatch to change the display to the stop- watch mode, push the “select” but- ton and “reset” button together. To change the display back to the clock mode, push the “select” button and “reset” button together; however, this is not possible wh...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-11 3 tip to switch between the reverse chronological order mode and the speed mode, push the “select” button for at least one second to cancel the currently selected mode, and then repeat step 1 to select the desired mode. To reset all the recorded times for the se...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-12 3 trip f → km/l or l/100 km → ave_ _._ km/l or ave_ _._ l/100 km → odo → trip 1 → trip 2 → trip f for the uk only: trip f → km/l, l/100 km or mpg → ave_ _._ km/l, ave_ _._ l/100 km or ave_ _._ mpg → odo → trip 1 → trip 2 → trip f to reset a tripmeter, select it ...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-13 3 “ave_ _._ km/l”: the average dis- tance that can be traveled on 1.0 l of fuel is shown. “ave_ _._ l/100 km”: the average amount of fuel necessary to travel 100 km is shown. “ave_ _._ mpg” (for the uk only): the average distance that can be traveled on 1.0 imp....

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    Instrument and control functions 3-14 3 notice eca10022 do not continue to operate the en- g ine if it is overheatin g . Air intake temperature d isplay the air intake temperature display indi- cates the temperature of the air drawn into the air filter case. Turn the key to “on”, and push the “reset...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-15 3 self- d ia g nosis d evice this model is equipped with a self-di- agnosis device for various electrical circuits. If a problem is detected in the immobi- lizer system circuits, the immobilizer system indicator light flashes and the display indicates an error c...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-16 3 3. Turn the key to “on”, and then re- lease the “select” button after five seconds. The display bright- ness function is selected. 4. Push the “select” button to switch the functions in the order below. A. Display brightness: this function allows you to ad- ju...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-17 3 2. Push the “select” button to con- firm the selected indicator light ac- tivity. The control mode changes to the shift timing indicator light activation function. To set the shift timing indicator light ac- tivation function tip the shift timing indicator lig...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-18 3 eau47633 d-mo d e ( d rive mo d e) d-mode is an electronically controlled engine performance system with three mode selections (“std”, “a”, and “b”). Push the drive mode switch “mode” to switch between modes. (see page 3-20 for an explanation of the drive mode...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-19 3 ri g ht hazar d switch eau12381 pass switch “ ” press this switch to flash the head- lights. Eau12401 dimmer switch “ / ” set this switch to “ ” for the high beam and to “ ” for the low beam. Eau12461 turn si g nal switch “ / ” to signal a right-hand turn, pus...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-20 3 the hazard lights are used in case of an emergency or to warn other drivers when your vehicle is stopped where it might be a traffic hazard. Notice eca10062 do not use the hazar d li g hts for an exten d e d len g th of time with the en- g ine not runnin g , o...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-21 3 eau12872 shift pe d al the shift pedal is located on the left side of the motorcycle and is used in combination with the clutch lever when shifting the gears of the 6-speed con- stant-mesh transmission equipped on this motorcycle. Eau33854 brake lever the brak...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-22 3 eau12942 brake pe d al the brake pedal is on the right side of the motorcycle. To apply the rear brake, press down on the brake pedal. Eau51862 traction control system the traction control system helps maintain traction when accelerating. If sensors detect tha...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-23 3 “tcs” modes 2 through 6 provide for more traction control system assist. Mode 6 provides the most traction control system assist. “tcs off” mode turns the trac- tion control system off. The sys- tem may also be automatically disabled in some riding conditions ...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-24 3 if the traction control system has been disabled, both the traction control sys- tem indicator/warning light and the en- gine trouble warning light come on. To reset the traction control system: turn the key to “off”. Wait at least one second, then turn the ke...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-25 3 tip the fuel tank cap cannot be closed un- less the key is in the lock. In addition, the key cannot be removed if the cap is not properly closed and locked. Warning ewa11092 make sure that the fuel tank cap is properly close d after fillin g fuel. Leakin g fue...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-26 3 ately. If g asoline spills on your skin, wash with soap an d water. If g aso- line spills on your clothin g , chan g e your clothes. Eau54601 notice eca11401 use only unlea d e d g asoline. The use of lea d e d g asoline will cause severe d ama g e to internal...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-27 3 eau13434 catalytic converter this model is equipped with a catalytic converter in the exhaust system. Warning ewa10863 the exhaust system is hot after op- eration. To prevent a fire hazar d or b urns: do not park the vehicle near possi b le fire hazar d s such...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-28 3 2. Remove the key. Ri d er seat to remove the rider seat 1. Remove the passenger seat. 2. Pull up the corners on the rear of the rider seat as shown, remove the bolts with the hexagon wrench located on the bottom of the pas- senger seat, and then pull the seat...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-29 3 eau47531 helmet hol d er the helmet holder is located on the bottom of the passenger seat. To secure a helmet to the helmet hol d er 1. Remove the passenger seat. (see page 3-27.) 2. Attach the helmet to the helmet holder, and then securely install the passeng...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-30 3 do not excee d the maximum loa d of 189 k g (417 l b ) for the ve- hicle. Eau47443 ri d er footrest position the rider footrests can be adjusted to one of two positions to suit the rider’s preference. Have a yamaha dealer ad- just the position of the rider foo...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-31 3 eau47622 a d justin g the front fork warning ewa14671 always a d just the sprin g preloa d on b oth fork le g s equally, otherwise poor han d lin g an d loss of sta b ility may result. Each front fork leg is equipped with a spring preload adjusting bolt, the r...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-32 3 compression d ampin g force the compression damping force is ad- justed on the left front fork leg only. To increase the compression damping force and thereby harden the com- pression damping, turn the adjusting screw in direction (a). To decrease the compress...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-33 3 eau51891 a d justin g the shock a b sor b er assem b ly this shock absorber assembly is equipped with a spring preload adjust- ing screw, a rebound damping force adjusting screw, a compression damp- ing force adjusting bolt (for fast com- pression damping) and...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-34 3 compression d ampin g force compression damping force (for fast compression damping) to increase the compression damping force and thereby harden the com- pression damping, turn the adjusting bolt in direction (a). To decrease the compression damping force and...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-35 3 do not d ispose of a d ama g e d or worn-out shock a b sor b er as- sem b ly yourself. Take the shock a b sor b er assem b ly to a yamaha d ealer for any service. Eau15183 lu gg a g e strap hol d ers there are four luggage strap holders on the bottom of the pa...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-36 3 this system re g ularly an d have a yamaha d ealer repair it if it d oes not function properly. Eau44893 i g nition circuit cut-off system the ignition circuit cut-off system (comprising the sidestand switch, clutch switch and neutral switch) has the following...

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    Instrument and control functions 3-37 3 with the engine turned off: 1. Move the sidestand down. 2. Make sure that the engine stop switch is set to “ 3. Turn the key on. 4. Shift the transmission into the neutral position. 5. Push the start switch. Does the engine start? With the engine still running...

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    For your safety – pre-operation checks 4-1 4 eau15598 inspect your vehicle each time you use it to make sure the vehicle is in safe operating condition. Always follow the inspection and maintenance procedures and schedules described in the owner’s manual. Warning ewa11152 failure to inspect or maint...

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    For your safety – pre-operation checks 4-2 4 rear b rake • check operation. • if soft or spongy, have yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system. • check brake pads for wear. • replace if necessary. • check fluid level in reservoir. • if necessary, add specified brake fluid to specified level. • check hyd...

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    For your safety – pre-operation checks 4-3 4 chassis fasteners • make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened. • tighten if necessary. — instruments, li g hts, si g nals an d switches • check operation. • correct if necessary. — si d estan d switch • check operation of ignition c...

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    Operation and important riding points 5-1 5 eau15952 read the owner’s manual carefully to become familiar with all controls. If there is a control or function you do not understand, ask your yamaha dealer. Warning ewa10272 failure to familiarize yourself with the controls can lea d to loss of con- t...

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    Operation and important riding points 5-2 5 notice eca11834 if a warnin g or in d icator li g ht d oes not come on initially when the key is turne d to “on”, or if a warnin g or in- d icator li g ht remains on, see pa g e 3-4 for the correspon d in g warnin g an d in d icator li g ht circuit check. ...

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    Operation and important riding points 5-3 5 eau16811 tips for re d ucin g fuel con- sumption fuel consumption depends largely on your riding style. Consider the follow- ing tips to reduce fuel consumption: shift up swiftly, and avoid high en- gine speeds during acceleration. Do not rev the engine wh...

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    Operation and important riding points 5-4 5 eau17214 parkin g when parking, stop the engine, and then remove the key from the main switch. Warning ewa10312 since the en g ine an d exhaust system can b ecome very hot, park in a place where pe d estri- ans or chil d ren are not likely to touch them an...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-1 6 eau17245 periodic inspection, adjustment, and lubrication will keep your vehicle in the safest and most efficient condition possible. Safety is an obligation of the vehicle owner/operator. The most im- portant points of vehicle inspection, adjustment, and lu...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-2 6 eau17362 owner’s tool kit the owner’s tool kit is located under the rider seat. (see page 3-27.) the service information included in this manual and the tools provided in the owner’s tool kit are intended to assist you in the performance of preventive mainte...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-3 6 eau46862 tip the annual checks must b e performe d every year, except if a kilometer- b ase d maintenance, or for the uk, a milea g e- b ase d maintenance, is performe d instea d . From 50000 km (30000 mi), repeat the maintenance intervals starting from 1000...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-4 6 eau1770g general maintenance an d lu b rication chart no. Item check or maintenance job odometer reading annual check 1000 km (600 mi) 10000 km (6000 mi) 20000 km (12000 mi) 30000 km (18000 mi) 40000 km (24000 mi) 1 * air filter element • replace. √ 2 clutch...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-5 6 10 * swin g arm • check operation and for exces- sive play. √ √ √ √ • lubricate with lithium-soap- based grease. Every 50000 km (30000 mi) 11 drive chain • check chain slack, alignment and condition. • adjust and lubricate chain with a special o-ring chain l...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-6 6 19 si d estan d • check operation. • lubricate with lithium-soap- based grease. √ √ √ √ √ 20 * si d estan d switch • check operation. √ √ √ √ √ √ 21 * front fork • check operation and for oil leak- age. √ √ √ √ 22 * shock a b sor b er as- sem b ly • check op...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-7 6 eau18681 tip air filter • this model’s air filter is equipped with a disposable oil-coated paper element, which must not be cleaned with com- pressed air to avoid damaging it. • the air filter element needs to be replaced more frequently when riding in unusu...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-8 6 eau18782 removin g an d installin g cowl- in g s the cowlings shown need to be re- moved to perform some of the mainte- nance jobs described in this chapter. Refer to this section each time a cowl- ing needs to be removed and installed. Eau55920 cowlin g s a...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-9 6 to install a cowling 1. Connect the turn signal light lead coupler. 2. Fit the projections on the cowling into the slots as shown. 3. Install the quick fasteners and the quick fastener screws. Cowlin g s c an d d to remove a cowling 1. Remove cowling a (if r...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-10 6 to install a cowling 1. Insert the projection into the slot, and then slide the cowling back- ward. 2. Place the cowling in its original po- sition, and then install the quick fastener screws. 3. Install cowling a or b. Eau19653 checkin g the spark plu g s ...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-11 6 before installing a spark plug, the spark plug gap should be measured with a wire thickness gauge and, if necessary, adjusted to specification. Clean the surface of the spark plug gasket and its mating surface, and then wipe off any grime from the spark plu...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-12 6 4. If the engine oil is at or below the minimum level mark, add suffi- cient oil of the recommended type to raise it to the correct level. To chan g e the en g ine oil (with or without oil filter cartri dg e replace- ment) 1. Remove cowlings c and d. (see p...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-13 6 tip make sure that the o-ring is properly seated. 7. Install the new oil filter cartridge with an oil filter wrench, and then tighten it to the specified torque with a torque wrench. 8. Install the engine oil drain bolt and its new gasket, and then tighten ...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-14 6 10. Start the engine, and then let it idle for several minutes while checking it for oil leakage. If oil is leaking, immediately turn the engine off and check for the cause. Tip after the engine is started, the engine oil level warning light should go off i...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-15 6 of coolant, replace it with cool- ant as soon as possi b le, other- wise the coolin g system will not b e protecte d a g ainst frost an d corrosion. If water has b een a dd e d to the coolant, have a yamaha d ealer check the anti- freeze content of the cool...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-16 6 6. Remove the coolant reservoir cov- er by removing the bolts, and then remove the coolant reservoir cap. 7. Remove the coolant reservoir by removing the bolts, and then turn the reservoir upside down to emp- ty it. 8. After the coolant is completely draine...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-17 6 15. Start the engine, and then check the vehicle for coolant leakage. If coolant is leaking, have a yamaha dealer check the cooling system. 16. Install the coolant reservoir cover by installing the bolts. 17. Install the cowlings. Eau36765 air filter elemen...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-18 6 eau21385 checkin g the throttle g rip free play the throttle grip free play should mea- sure 3.0–5.0 mm (0.12–0.20 in) at the inner edge of the throttle grip. Periodi- cally check the throttle grip free play and, if necessary, have a yamaha deal- er adjust ...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-19 6 wei g ht of ri d er, passen g er, car- g o, an d accessories approve d for this mo d el. Warning ewa10512 never overloa d your vehicle. Opera- tion of an overloa d e d vehicle coul d cause an acci d ent. Tire inspection the tires must be checked before each...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-20 6 tire information this motorcycle is equipped with tube- less tires, tire air valves and cast wheels. Tires age, even if they have not been used or have only been used occasion- ally. Cracking of the tread and sidewall rubber, sometimes accompanied by carcas...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-21 6 “ b roken in”. Therefore, it is a d - visa b le b efore d oin g any hi g h- spee d ri d in g to ri d e conserva- tively for approximately 100 km (60 mi) after installin g a new tire. The tires must b e warme d up b efore a hi g h-spee d run. Always a d just...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-22 6 tip if the specified clutch lever free play cannot be obtained as described above, proceed as follows. 1. Fully turn the adjusting bolt at the clutch lever in direction (a) to loos- en the clutch cable. 2. Loosen the locknut at the crank- case. 3. To increa...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-23 6 eau22274 brake li g ht switches the brake light, which is activated by the brake pedal and brake lever, should come on just before braking takes effect. If necessary, adjust the rear brake light switch as follows, but the front brake light switch should be ...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-24 6 eau22582 checkin g the b rake flui d level before riding, check that the brake fluid is above the minimum level mark. Check the brake fluid level with the top of the reservoir level. Replenish the brake fluid if necessary. Front b rake rear b rake warning e...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-25 6 fluid level goes down suddenly, have a yamaha dealer check the cause before further riding. Eau22733 chan g in g the b rake flui d have a yamaha dealer change the brake fluid at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrica- tion chart. In...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-26 6 4. If the drive chain slack is incorrect, adjust it as follows. Eau34318 to a d just the d rive chain slack consult a yamaha dealer before ad- justing the drive chain slack. 1. Loosen the axle nut and the lock- nut on each side of the swingarm. 2. To tighte...

  • Page 86

    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-27 6 eau23026 cleanin g an d lu b ricatin g the d rive chain the drive chain must be cleaned and lubricated at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrica- tion chart, otherwise it will quickly wear out, especially when riding in dusty or wet...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-28 6 eau23115 checkin g an d lu b ricatin g the throttle g rip an d ca b le the operation of the throttle grip should be checked before each ride. In addition, the cable should be lubricat- ed by a yamaha dealer at the intervals specified in the periodic mainten...

  • Page 88

    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-29 6 eau23144 checkin g an d lu b ricatin g the b rake an d clutch levers the operation of the brake and clutch levers should be checked before each ride, and the lever pivots should be lu- bricated if necessary. Brake lever clutch lever eau23203 checkin g an d ...

  • Page 89

    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-30 6 eaum1653 lu b ricatin g the swin g arm piv- ots the swingarm pivots must be lubricat- ed by a yamaha dealer at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart. Eau23273 checkin g the front fork the condition and operation of the fr...

  • Page 90

    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-31 6 eau23284 checkin g the steerin g worn or loose steering bearings may cause danger. Therefore, the operation of the steering must be checked as fol- lows at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart. 1. Place a stand under the...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-32 6 eau51961 battery the battery is located under the rider seat. (see page 3-27.) this model is equipped with a vrla (valve regulated lead acid) battery. There is no need to check the electro- lyte or to add distilled water. However, the battery lead connectio...

  • Page 92

    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-33 6 notice eca16522 to char g e a vrla (valve re g ulate d lea d aci d ) b attery, a special (con- stant-volta g e) b attery char g er is re- quire d . Usin g a conventional b attery char g er will d ama g e the b attery. To store the b attery 1. If the vehicle...

  • Page 93

    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-34 6 tip to access the fuel injection system fuse, remove the starter relay cover by pulling it upward. If a fuse is blown, replace it as follows. 1. Turn the key to “off” and turn off the electrical circuit in question. 2. Remove the blown fuse, and then instal...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-35 6 eau39014 replacin g a hea d li g ht b ul b this model is equipped with halogen bulb headlights. If a headlight bulb burns out, replace it as follows. Notice eca10651 take care not to d ama g e the follow- in g parts: hea d li g ht b ul b do not touch the g ...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-36 6 5. Connect the headlight coupler. 6. Install the headlight bulb cover by turning it clockwise. 7. Have a yamaha dealer adjust the headlight beam if necessary. Eau24182 tail/ b rake li g ht this model is equipped with an led- type tail/brake light. If the ta...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-37 6 3. Insert a new bulb into the socket, push it in, and then turn it clock- wise until it stops. 4. Install the lens by installing the screw. Notice: do not over- ti g hten the screw, otherwise the lens may b reak. [eca11192] eau24314 replacin g the license p...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-38 6 eau54501 auxiliary li g ht this model is equipped with led-type auxiliary lights. If an auxiliary light does not come on, have a yamaha dealer check it. Eau24351 supportin g the motorcycle since this model is not equipped with a centerstand, follow these pr...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-39 6 eau25872 trou b leshootin g although yamaha motorcycles receive a thorough inspection before shipment from the factory, trouble may occur during operation. Any problem in the fuel, compression, or ignition systems, for example, can cause poor starting and l...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-40 6 eau42505 trou b leshootin g charts startin g pro b lems or poor en g ine performance check the fuel level in the fuel tank. 1. Fuel there is enough fuel. There is no fuel. Check the battery. Supply fuel. The engine does not start. Check the battery. Remove ...

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    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6-41 6 en g ine overheatin g warning ewat1041 do not remove the ra d iator cap when the en g ine an d ra d iator are hot. Scal d in g hot flui d an d steam may b e b lown out un d er pressure, which coul d cause serious injury. Be sure to wait until the en g ine h...

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    Motorcycle care and storage 7-1 7 eau37834 matte color caution notice eca15193 some mo d els are equippe d with matte colore d finishe d parts. Be sure to consult a yamaha d ealer for a d vice on what pro d ucts to use b e- fore cleanin g the vehicle. Usin g a b rush, harsh chemical pro d ucts or cl...

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    Motorcycle care and storage 7-2 7 off any d eter g ent resi d ue usin g plenty of water, as it is harmful to plastic parts. Do not use any harsh chemical pro d ucts on plastic parts or the mufflers. Be sure to avoi d usin g cloths or spon g es which have b een in contact with stron g or a b rasive c...

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    Motorcycle care and storage 7-3 7 using such cleaners, test an area of the windshield which does not affect your visibility and which cannot be easily recognized. Cleaning the titanium mufflers this model is equipped with titanium mufflers, which require the following special care. Use only a soft, ...

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    Motorcycle care and storage 7-4 7 tip consult a yamaha dealer for ad- vice on what products to use. Washing, rainy weather or humid climates can cause the headlight lens to fog. Turning the headlight on for a short period of time will help remove the moisture from the lens. Eau26204 stora g e short-...

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    Motorcycle care and storage 7-5 7 e. Remove the spark plug caps from the spark plugs, and then install the spark plugs and the spark plug caps. 4. Lubricate all control cables and the pivoting points of all levers and pedals as well as of the side- stand/centerstand. 5. Check and, if necessary, corr...

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    Specifications 8-1 8 dimensions: overall length: 2070 mm (81.5 in) overall width: 715 mm (28.1 in) overall height: 1130 mm (44.5 in) seat height: 835 mm (32.9 in) wheelbase: 1415 mm (55.7 in) ground clearance: 135 mm (5.31 in) minimum turning radius: 3500 mm (137.8 in) wei g ht: curb weight: 206 kg ...

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    Specifications 8-2 8 2nd: 2.063 (33/16) 3rd: 1.762 (37/21) 4th: 1.522 (35/23) 5th: 1.364 (30/22) 6th: 1.269 (33/26) chassis: frame type: diamond caster angle: 24.00 ° trail: 102 mm (4.0 in) front tire: type: tubeless size: 120/70 zr17m/c (58w) manufacturer/model: michelin/power pure a manufacturer/m...

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    Specifications 8-3 8 charging system: ac magneto battery: model: ytz10s voltage, capacity: 12 v, 8.6 ah hea d li g ht: bulb type: halogen bulb bul b volta g e, watta g e × quantity: headlight: 12 v, 55.0 w × 2 tail/brake light: led front turn signal light: 12 v, 10.0 w × 2 rear turn signal light: 12...

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    Consumer information 9-1 9 eau48613 i d entification num b ers record the vehicle identification num- ber and model label information in the spaces provided below for assistance when ordering spare parts from a yamaha dealer or for reference in case the vehicle is stolen. Vehicle identification numb...

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    Index a air filter element ....................................6-17 auxiliary light.........................................6-38 b battery ..................................................6-32 brake and clutch levers, checking and lubricating...........................................6-29 brake and...

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    Index throttle grip and cable, checking and lubricating........................................... 6-28 throttle grip free play, checking........... 6-18 tires ...................................................... 6-18 tool kit .................................................... 6-2 traction contr...

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