Table Of Contents - Yamaha 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
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS...................................... 3-1
Immobilizer system......................... 3-1
Main switch/steering lock............... 3-2
Indicator lights and warning
lights............................................ 3-4
Multi-function meter unit ................ 3-8
D-mode (drive mode).................... 3-18
Handlebar switches...................... 3-18
Clutch lever .................................. 3-20
Shift pedal .................................... 3-21
Brake lever.................................... 3-21
Brake pedal .................................. 3-22
Traction control system................ 3-22
Fuel tank cap................................ 3-24
Fuel............................................... 3-25
Fuel tank breather hose and
overflow hose............................ 3-26
Catalytic converter ....................... 3-27
Seats ............................................ 3-27
Helmet holder ............................... 3-29
Storage compartment .................. 3-29
Rider footrest position .................. 3-30
Rear view mirrors.......................... 3-30
Adjusting the front fork .................3-31
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly....................................3-33
Luggage strap holders ..................3-35
Sidestand ......................................3-35
Ignition circuit cut-off system .......3-36
FOR YOUR SAFETY -
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS .............4-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS ................................5-1
Starting the engine..........................5-1
Shifting ............................................5-2
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption................................5-3
Engine break-in ...............................5-3
Parking ............................................5-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT...................................6-1
Owner's tool kit ...............................6-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the
emission control system..............6-3
General maintenance and
lubrication chart...........................6-4
Removing and installing cowlings...6-8
Checking the spark plugs .............6-10
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge....6-11
Coolant..........................................6-14
Air filter element ............................6-17
Checking the engine idling
speed ........................................ 6-17
Checking the throttle grip free
play............................................ 6-18
Valve clearance............................. 6-18
Tires .............................................. 6-18
Cast wheels .................................. 6-21
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play............................................ 6-21
Checking the brake lever free
play............................................ 6-22
Brake light switches ..................... 6-23
Checking the front and rear brake
pads .......................................... 6-23
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-24
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-25
Drive chain slack........................... 6-25
Cleaning and lubricating the drive
chain.......................................... 6-27
Checking and lubricating the
cables........................................ 6-27
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-28
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals............... 6-28
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............. 6-29
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand................................... 6-29
Lubricating the swingarm
pivots......................................... 6-30