Table Of Contents - Yamaha 2009 YZF-R1Z 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 and warning lights ............4-4
Multi-function meter unit .................4-9
Handlebar switches ......................4-17
Clutch lever ...................................4-19
Shift pedal .....................................4-19
Brake lever ...................................4-20
Brake pedal ..................................4-20
Fuel tank cap ................................4-21
Fuel ...............................................4-21
Fuel tank breather/overflow
hose ..........................................4-23
Catalytic converter ........................4-23
Seats ............................................4-24
Helmet holder ...............................4-25
Storage compartment ...................4-26
Rider footrest position ...................4-26
Rear view mirrors ......................... 4-27
Adjusting the front fork ................. 4-27
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ................................... 4-29
Luggage strap holders ................. 4-31
Sidestand ..................................... 4-32
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........ 4-32
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 ............................... 7-1
Periodic maintenance chart for the
emission control system ............. 7-2
General maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 7-3
Removing and installing cowlings
and panels .................................. 7-7
Checking the spark plugs ............. 7-10
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ... 7-11
Coolant ........................................ 7-13
Air filter element ........................... 7-16
Checking the engine idling
speed ........................................ 7-17
Checking the throttle cable free
play ........................................... 7-17
Valve clearance ........................... 7-17
Tires ............................................. 7-18
Cast wheels ................................. 7-20
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ........................................... 7-20
Brake light switches ..................... 7-21
Checking the front and rear brake
pads .......................................... 7-22
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 7-22
Changing the brake fluid .............. 7-23
Drive chain slack .......................... 7-24
Cleaning and lubricating the drive
chain ......................................... 7-25
Checking and lubricating the
cables ....................................... 7-26
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 7-26
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals .............. 7-26
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............ 7-27
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand .................................. 7-28
Lubricating the swingarm
pivots ........................................ 7-28