Table Of Contents - Yamaha R1 YZF-R1 Owner's Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY INFORMATION ................... 1-1
DESCRIPTION ................................... 2-1
Left view .......................................... 2-1
Right view ........................................ 2-2
Controls and instruments................. 2-3
SPECIAL FEATURES ........................ 3-1
YRC (Yamaha Ride Control) ........... 3-1
Glossary .......................................... 3-3
YRC functions visual guide.............. 3-4
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS ....................................... 4-1
Immobilizer system.......................... 4-1
Main switch/steering lock................. 4-2
Handlebar switches ......................... 4-3
Indicator lights and warning lights ... 4-6
Display............................................. 4-8
MENU screen ................................ 4-14
Clutch lever.................................... 4-29
Shift pedal...................................... 4-30
Brake lever .................................... 4-30
Brake pedal ................................... 4-31
Brake system................................. 4-31
Fuel tank cap ................................. 4-33
Fuel................................................ 4-33
Fuel tank breather hose and
overflow hose ............................. 4-35
Catalytic converter......................... 4-35
Seats ............................................. 4-36
CCU (for equipped models) .......... 4-37
Document storage......................... 4-38
Rear view mirrors .......................... 4-39
Adjusting the front fork .................. 4-39
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly.................................... 4-41
EXUP system ................................ 4-45
Sidestand ...................................... 4-45
Ignition circuit cut-off system......... 4-46
Auxiliary DC connector.................. 4-48
FOR YOUR SAFETY -
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ............. 5-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS................................. 6-1
Starting the engine .......................... 6-1
Shifting ............................................ 6-2
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption ................................ 6-4
Engine break-in ............................... 6-4
Parking ............................................ 6-5
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT ................................... 7-1
Owner's tool kit................................ 7-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the
emission control system .............. 7-3
General maintenance and
lubrication chart ........................... 7-4
Removing and installing cowlings
and panels.................................... 7-8
Checking the spark plugs .............. 7-11
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge..... 7-12
Coolant .......................................... 7-14
Air filter element............................. 7-17
Checking the engine idling
speed.......................................... 7-17
Checking the throttle grip free
play............................................. 7-18
Valve clearance ............................. 7-18
Tires............................................... 7-18
Cast magnesium wheels................ 7-21
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play............................................. 7-22
Checking the brake lever free
play............................................. 7-22
Brake light switches ....................... 7-23
Checking the front and rear brake
pads............................................ 7-23
Checking the brake fluid level........ 7-24
Changing the brake fluid................ 7-25
Drive chain slack............................ 7-25
Cleaning and lubricating the drive
chain........................................... 7-27
Checking and lubricating the
cables ......................................... 7-27
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable................. 7-28
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals ................ 7-28