Table Of Contents - Yamaha 2011 YZF-R1B Owner's Manual

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
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS .......................................4-1
D-mode (drive mode) ......................4-1
Immobilizer system .........................4-1
Main switch/steering lock ................4-3
Indicator lights and
warning lights ..............................4-4
Multi-function meter unit .................4-9
Handlebar switches ......................4-18
Clutch lever ...................................4-19
Shift pedal .....................................4-20
Brake lever ...................................4-20
Brake pedal ..................................4-21
Traction control system ................4-21
Fuel tank cap ................................4-23
Fuel ...............................................4-24
Fuel tank breather hose and
overflow hose ............................4-25
Catalytic converter ........................4-26
Seats ............................................4-26
Helmet holder ...............................4-28
Storage compartment ................... 4-28
Rider footrest position .................. 4-29
Rear view mirrors ......................... 4-29
Adjusting the front fork ................. 4-30
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ................................... 4-32
Luggage strap holders ................. 4-34
Sidestand ..................................... 4-34
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........ 4-35
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 ............................... 6-3
Engine break-in .............................. 6-3
Parking ........................................... 6-4
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 ...................................... 7-8
Checking the spark plugs ............ 7-10
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ... 7-11
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 wheels ................................. 7-21
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ........................................... 7-21
Checking the brake lever free
play ........................................... 7-22
Brake light switches ..................... 7-22
Checking the front and
rear brake pads ........................ 7-23
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 7-23
Changing the brake fluid .............. 7-25
Drive chain slack .......................... 7-25
Cleaning and lubricating
the drive chain .......................... 7-26
Checking and lubricating
the cables ................................. 7-27
Checking and lubricating
the throttle grip and cable ......... 7-27
Checking and lubricating
the brake and shift pedals ........ 7-28
Checking and lubricating
the brake and clutch levers ...... 7-28