Shifting - Yamaha R1 YZF-R1 Owner's Manual

OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
km/h (6 mi/h).
1
The oil pressure and coolant tem-
perature warning light should
2 come on again after going off brief-
ly, and then remain on until the en-
gine is started.
3
NOTICE
4
If a warning or indicator light does
not work as described above, see
5 page 4-6 for the corresponding
warning and indicator light circuit
check.
6
2. Shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position. The neutral indicator
7
light should come on. If not, ask a
Yamaha dealer to check the elec-
8
trical circuit.
3. Start the engine by pushing the
9 start switch.
If the engine does not start within 5
seconds of pressing the start
10
switch, wait 10 seconds before
pressing the switch again to allow
11
the battery voltage to restore.
NOTICE
12
For maximum engine life, never ac-
celerate hard when the engine is
cold!
ECA22510
ECA11043

Shifting

1. Shift pedal
2. Neutral position
Shifting gears lets you control the
amount of engine power available for
starting off, accelerating, climbing hills,
etc.
The gear positions are shown in the il-
lustration.
TIP
For speedy upshifts, turn on the quick
shift system. See QSS on page 4-17 for
more information.
NOTICE

6-2
6
5
4
1
3
2
N
1
2
Even with the transmission in
EAU67080
ECA22520