Clutch Lever; Shift Pedal - Yamaha 2009 YZF-R1Y Owner's Manual

The throttle grip must be completely
closed in order to change the drive
mode. (See page 4-1 for an explana-
tion of each drive mode.)
TIP
G
The mode is set to "STD" by de-
fault. The "STD" mode resets
when the key is turned to "OFF".
G
The selected mode is shown on
the drive mode display. (See page
4-13.)
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS

Clutch lever

1. Clutch lever
The clutch lever is located at the left
handlebar grip. To disengage the
clutch, pull the lever toward the handle-
bar grip. To engage the clutch, release
the lever. The lever should be pulled
rapidly and released slowly for smooth
clutch operation.
The clutch lever is equipped with a
clutch switch, which is part of the igni-
tion circuit cut-off system. (See page
4-32.)
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Shift pedal

1. Shift pedal
The shift pedal is located on the left
side of the engine and is used in com-
bination with the clutch lever when
shifting the gears of the 6-speed con-
stant-mesh transmission equipped on
this motorcycle.
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