Yamaha YZF R1 2020 Owner's Manual page 6

Table of contents
Location of important labels........... 1-1
Safety information............................ 2-1
Description ....................................... 3-1
Left view ......................................... 3-1
Right view....................................... 3-2
Controls and instruments ............... 3-3
Special features ............................... 4-1
YRC (Yamaha Ride Control) ........... 4-1
Glossary ......................................... 4-5
YRC functions visual guide ............ 4-6
Instrument and control functions... 5-1
Main switch/steering lock............... 5-1
Handlebar switches........................ 5-2
Indicator lights and warning
lights............................................ 5-4
Display............................................ 5-7
MENU screen ............................... 5-13
Clutch lever .................................. 5-30
Shift pedal .................................... 5-30
Brake lever.................................... 5-31
Brake pedal .................................. 5-31
Brake control system (BC)............ 5-31
Fuel tank cap................................ 5-33
Fuel............................................... 5-33
Fuel tank breather hose and
overflow hose............................ 5-35
Catalytic converter ....................... 5-35
Seats .............................................5-36
CCU (for equipped models) ..........5-37
Seat cover (for equipped
models) ......................................5-38
Document storage ........................5-38
Rear view mirrors ..........................5-39
Adjusting the front fork .................5-39
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly....................................5-42
EXUP system ................................5-46
Auxiliary DC connector .................5-46
Sidestand ......................................5-47
Ignition circuit cut-off system .......5-47
For your safety - pre-operation
checks ...............................................6-1
Operation and important riding
points .................................................7-1
Engine break-in ...............................7-1
Starting the engine..........................7-2
Shifting ............................................7-3
Parking ............................................7-4
Periodic maintenance and
adjustment ........................................8-1
Tool kit ............................................8-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the
emission control system..............8-3
General maintenance and
lubrication chart...........................8-5
Cowlings and panels .................... 8-10
Checking the spark plugs............. 8-13
Canister (for California) ................. 8-14
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ... 8-14
Why Yamalube.............................. 8-17
Coolant ......................................... 8-17
Air filter element............................ 8-19
Checking the engine idling
speed ........................................ 8-19
Valve clearance............................. 8-19
Tires .............................................. 8-20
Cast magnesium wheels .............. 8-22
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play............................................ 8-23
Checking the brake lever free
play............................................ 8-24
Brake light switches ..................... 8-25
Checking the front and rear
brake pads ................................ 8-25
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 8-26
Changing the brake fluid .............. 8-27
Drive chain slack........................... 8-27
Cleaning and lubricating the
drive chain................................. 8-29
Checking and lubricating the
cables........................................ 8-29
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip................................ 8-30
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals............... 8-30