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IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION

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Summary of Contents for 2009 YZF-R1Y

Page 1: ...DIC183 YZF R1Y OWNER S MANUAL Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle 14B 28199 20 ...

Page 2: ...EAU46090 Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle This manual should stay with this vehicle if it is sold U14B20E0 book Page 1 Friday December 12 2008 11 21 AM ...

Page 3: ...In addition the many tips given in this manual will help keep your motorcycle in the best possible condition If you have any further questions do not hesitate to contact your Yamaha dealer The Yamaha team wishes you many safe and pleasant rides So remember to put safety first Yamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality Therefore while this manual contains the most cur rent ...

Page 4: ...y all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death A WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury A NOTICE indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the vehicle or other property A TIP provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer WARNING NOTICE TIP U14B20E0 book Page 1 Fr...

Page 5: ...AL 2008 by Yamaha Motor Co Ltd 1st edition December 2008 All rights reserved Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Co Ltd is expressly prohibited Printed in Japan U14B20E0 book Page 2 Friday December 12 2008 11 21 AM ...

Page 6: ... 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 14 Air filter element 7 17 Checking the engine idling speed 7 17 Checking the throttle cable free pl...

Page 7: ...lacing an auxiliary light bulb 7 35 Supporting the motorcycle 7 35 Front wheel 7 36 Rear wheel 7 38 Troubleshooting 7 39 Troubleshooting charts 7 41 MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE 8 1 Matte color caution 8 1 Care 8 1 Storage 8 4 SPECIFICATIONS 9 1 CONSUMER INFORMATION 10 1 Identification numbers 10 1 Motorcycle noise regulation for Australia 10 2 U14B20E0 book Page 2 Friday December 12 2008 11 21 AM ...

Page 8: ...icle They contain important information for safe and proper operation of your vehicle Never remove any labels from your vehicle If a label becomes difficult to read or comes off a replacement label is available from your Yamaha dealer 1 3 2 U14B20E0 book Page 1 Friday December 12 2008 11 21 AM ...

Page 9: ...LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS 1 2 1 U14B20E0 book Page 2 Friday December 12 2008 11 21 AM ...

Page 10: ...ssenger The failure of motorists to detect and recognize motorcycles in traf fic is the predominating cause of automobile motorcycle accidents Many accidents have been caused by an automobile driver who did not see the motorcycle Making yourself conspicuous appears to be very effective in reducing the chance of this type of accident Therefore Wear a brightly colored jacket Use extra caution when y...

Page 11: ...contribute to an impairment of vision that could delay seeing a hazard The use of a jacket heavy boots trousers gloves etc is effective in preventing or reducing abrasions or lacerations Never wear loose fitting clothes otherwise they could catch on the control levers footrests or wheels and cause injury or an accident Always wear protective clothing that covers your legs ankles and feet The engin...

Page 12: ...f the motorcycle to minimize imbalance or instabili ty Shifting weights can create a sud den imbalance Make sure that ac cessories and cargo are securely attached to the motorcycle before riding Check accessory mounts and cargo restraints frequently Properly adjust the suspension for your load suspension ad justable models only and check the condition and pres sure of your tires Never attach any l...

Page 13: ...ht distribution or aerody namic changes If accessories are added to the handlebar or front fork area they must be as lightweight as possible and should be kept to a minimum Bulky or large accessories may seriously affect the stability of the motorcycle due to aerody namic effects Wind may at tempt to lift the motorcycle or the motorcycle may become un stable in cross winds These ac cessories may a...

Page 14: ...absorber assembly compression damping force adjusting bolt for fast compression damping page 4 29 8 Shock absorber assembly compression damping force adjusting bolt for slow compression damping page 4 29 9 Shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting bolt page 4 29 10 Shock absorber assembly rebound damping force adjusting screw page 4 29 11 Engine oil drain bolt page 7 11 12 Coolant drain bol...

Page 15: ...k page 4 23 5 Battery page 7 30 6 Owner s tool kit page 7 1 7 Fuel tank cap page 4 21 8 Front fork rebound damping force adjusting screw page 4 27 9 Radiator cap page 7 14 10 Engine oil filler cap page 7 11 11 Engine oil level check window page 7 11 12 Rear brake light switch page 7 22 13 Rear brake fluid reservoir page 7 23 U14B20E0 book Page 2 Friday December 12 2008 11 21 AM ...

Page 16: ...9 2 Left handlebar switches page 4 17 3 Main switch steering lock page 4 3 4 Multi function meter unit page 4 9 5 Front brake fluid reservoir page 7 23 6 Right handlebar switches page 4 17 7 Throttle grip page 7 17 8 Brake lever page 4 20 U14B20E0 book Page 3 Friday December 12 2008 11 21 AM ...

Page 17: ... Mode A offers a sportier engine re sponse in the low to mid speed range compared to mode STD Mode B Mode B offers response that is some what less sharp compared to mode STD for riding situations that require especially sensitive throttle operation EAU10976 Immobilizer system This vehicle is equipped with an immo bilizer system to help prevent theft by re registering codes in the standard keys Thi...

Page 18: ... i e if a new standard key is made or all keys are lost the entire immobi lizer system must be replaced Therefore it is highly recom mended to use either standard key and keep the code re regis tering key in a safe place Do not submerse any key in wa ter Do not expose any key to exces sively high temperatures Do not place any key close to magnets this includes but not limited to products such as s...

Page 19: ...t ed The key cannot be removed TIP The headlights come on automatically when the engine is started and stay on until the key is turned to OFF even if the engine stalls EAU10661 OFF All electrical systems are off The key can be removed WARNING EWA10061 Never turn the key to OFF or LOCK while the vehicle is moving Otherwise the electrical systems will be switched off which may result in loss of cont...

Page 20: ...ded length of time other wise the battery may discharge EAU11004 Indicator and warning lights EAU11030 Turn signal indicator lights and The corresponding indicator light flash es when the turn signal switch is pushed to the left or right 1 Push 2 Turn 1 Shift timing indicator light 2 Engine trouble warning light 3 Oil level warning light 4 Coolant temperature warning light 5 Steering damper warnin...

Page 21: ...U11365 Fuel level warning light This warning light comes on when the fuel level drops below approximately 3 1 L 0 82 US gal 0 68 Imp gal When this occurs refuel as soon as possible The electrical circuit of the warning light can be checked by turning the key to ON The warning light should come on for a few seconds and then go off If the warning light does not come on initially when the key is turn...

Page 22: ...n gine if it is overheating TIP For radiator fan equipped vehi cles the radiator fan s automati cally switch on or off according to the coolant temperature in the ra diator If the engine overheats see page 7 41 for further instructions U14B20E0 book Page 6 Friday December 12 2008 11 21 AM ...

Page 23: ...ith riding 40 116 C 104 242 F Temperature is displayed OK Go ahead with riding Above 117 C Above 243 F Temperature display flashes Warning light comes on Stop the vehicle and allow it to idle until the coolant temperature goes down If the temperature does not go down stop the engine See page 7 41 U14B20E0 book Page 7 Friday December 12 2008 11 21 AM ...

Page 24: ...ift timing indicator light This indicator light can be set to come on and go off at the desired engine speeds and is used to inform the rider when it is time to shift to the next higher gear The electrical circuit of the indicator light can be checked by turning the key to ON The indicator light should come on for a few seconds and then go off If the indicator light does not come on initially when...

Page 25: ...d drive mode a throttle opening position display a fuel consumption display instan taneous and average consumption functions a self diagnosis device a display brightness shift timing indicator light and throttle opening position display control mode TIP Be sure to turn the key to ON before using the SELECT and RESET but tons Tachometer The electric tachometer allows the rider to monitor the engine...

Page 26: ...he stopwatch mode push the SELECT button and RESET button together To change the display back to the clock mode push the SELECT button and RE SET button together however this is not possible when the stopwatch is counting Standard measurement 1 Push the RESET button to start the stopwatch 2 Push the SELECT button to stop the stopwatch 3 Push the SELECT button again to reset the stopwatch Split tim...

Page 27: ...he re corded times for the selected split time history 4 Push the SELECT button for at least one second to cancel the split time history and return to the time measurement Odometer tripmeter instantaneous fuel consumption and average fuel consumption modes Push the SELECT button to switch the display between the odometer mode ODO the tripmeter modes TRIP 1 and TRIP 2 the instanta neous fuel consum...

Page 28: ...displays is shown TIP If traveling at speeds under 10 km h 6 0 mi h _ _ _ is displayed Average fuel consumption mode The average fuel consumption display can be set to either AV_ _ _ km L or AV_ _ _ L 100 km This display shows the average fuel consumption since it was last reset When the display is set to AV_ _ _ km L the average distance that can be traveled on 1 0 L of fuel is shown When the dis...

Page 29: ... running Drive mode display This display indicates which drive mode has been selected STD A or B For more details on the modes and on how to select them refer to pages 4 1 and 4 18 Coolant temperature display The coolant temperature display indi cates the temperature of the coolant TIP When the coolant temperature display is selected C is displayed for one second and then the coolant tempera ture ...

Page 30: ...ice for various electrical cir cuits If a problem is detected in any of those circuits the engine trouble warning light comes on and the display indicates an error code The self diagnosis device also detects problems in the immobilizer system cir cuits If a problem is detected in the immobi lizer system circuits the immobilizer system indicator light flashes and the display indicates an error code...

Page 31: ...n after five seconds The display bright ness function is selected 4 Push the SELECT button to switch the functions in the order below a Display brightness This function allows you to ad just the brightness of the dis plays and tachometer to suit the outside lighting conditions b Shift timing indicator light activ ity This function allows you to choose whether or not the indi cator light should be ...

Page 32: ... light stays on when activated This setting is selected when the indicator light stays on The indicator light flashes when activated This setting is selected when the indicator light flashes four times per second The indicator light is deacti vated in other words it does not come on or flash This setting is selected when the indicator light flashes once every two seconds 2 Push the SELECT button t...

Page 33: ...l mode changes to the shift timing indicator light bright ness function To adjust the shift timing indicator light brightness 1 Push the RESET button to select the desired indicator light bright ness level 2 Push the SELECT button to con firm the selected indicator light brightness level The control mode changes to the throttle opening po sition display To set the throttle opening position dis pla...

Page 34: ...gine with the starter See page 6 1 for start ing instructions prior to starting the en gine EAU41700 The engine trouble warning light will come on when the key is turned to ON and the start switch is pushed but this does not indicate a malfunction EAU12733 Hazard switch With the key in the ON or posi tion use this switch to turn on the haz ard lights simultaneous flashing of all turn signal lights...

Page 35: ...sengage 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 EAU12870 Shift pedal The shift pedal is located on the left side of the engine and is used in com b...

Page 36: ... the adjusting knob while holding the lever pushed away from the handlebar grip When the desired position is obtained be sure to set it by aligning a groove on the adjusting knob with the mark on the brake lever EAU12941 Brake pedal The brake pedal is on the right side of the motorcycle To apply the rear brake press down on the brake pedal 1 Brake lever 2 Brake lever position adjusting knob 3 Dist...

Page 37: ...fuel is a fire hazard EAU13221 Fuel Make sure there is sufficient gasoline in the tank WARNING EWA10881 Gasoline and gasoline vapors are extremely flammable To avoid fires and explosions and to reduce the risk of injury when refueling follow these instructions 1 Before refueling turn off the en gine and be sure that no one is sit ting on the vehicle Never refuel while smoking or while in the vi ci...

Page 38: ...ne spills on your clothing change your clothes EAU13390 NOTICE ECA11400 Use only unleaded gasoline The use of leaded gasoline will cause severe damage to internal engine parts such as the valves and piston rings as well as to the exhaust system Your Yamaha engine has been de signed to use premium unleaded gaso line with a research octane number of 95 or higher If knocking or pinging oc curs use a ...

Page 39: ...o ing any maintenance work Do not allow the engine to idle more than a few minutes Long idling can cause a build up of heat NOTICE ECA10701 Use only unleaded gasoline The use of leaded gasoline will cause unre pairable damage to the catalytic converter EAU47271 Seats Passenger seat To remove the passenger seat 1 Insert the key into the seat lock and then turn it clockwise 2 Lift the front of the p...

Page 40: ... install the rider seat 1 Insert the projections into the seat holders as shown then place the seat in the original position 2 Install the bolts with the hexagon wrench 3 Insert the hexagon wrench back into its holder on the passenger seat 4 Install the passenger seat TIP Make sure that the seats are properly secured before riding 1 Projection 2 Seat holder 1 2 1 Bolt 1 Passenger seat 2 Hexagon wr...

Page 41: ...WA10161 To release the helmet from the hel met holder Remove the passenger seat remove the helmet from the helmet holder and then install the seat EAU14462 Storage compartment The storage compartment is located under the passenger seat See page 4 23 WARNING EWA10961 Do not exceed the load limit of 1 kg 2 lb for the storage com partment Do not exceed the maximum load of 189 kg 417 lb for the ve hic...

Page 42: ...ealer ad just the position of the rider footrests EAU47260 Rear view mirrors The rear view mirrors of this vehicle can be folded forward for parking in narrow spaces Fold the mirrors back to their original position before riding WARNING EWA14371 Be sure to fold the rear view mirrors back to their original position before riding 1 Rider footrest 1 Rider footrest 1 1 1 Riding position 2 Parking posi...

Page 43: ...CA10101 To avoid damaging the mechanism do not attempt to turn beyond the maximum or minimum settings Spring preload To increase the spring preload and thereby harden the suspension turn the adjusting bolt on each fork leg in di rection a To decrease the spring pre load and thereby soften the suspension turn the adjusting bolt on each fork leg in direction b Align the appropriate groove on the ad ...

Page 44: ...ing turn the adjusting screw in direction b TIP Be sure to perform this adjustment on the left front fork leg TIP Although the total number of clicks of a damping force adjusting mechanism may not exactly match the above spec ifications due to small differences in production the actual number of clicks always represents the entire adjusting range To obtain a precise adjustment it would be advisabl...

Page 45: ...lt for slow compression damping NOTICE ECA10101 To avoid damaging the mechanism do not attempt to turn beyond the maximum or minimum settings Spring preload Adjust the spring preload by turning the spring preload adjusting bolt and align ing the match mark with the mark on the shock absorber assembly To increase the spring preload and thereby harden the suspension turn the adjusting bolt in direct...

Page 46: ...ng bolt in direction a To decrease the compres sion damping force and thereby soften the compression damping turn the ad justing bolt in direction b Spring preload setting Minimum soft 16 turn s in direction b Standard 8 turn s in direction b Maximum hard 0 turn s in direction b With the adjusting bolt fully turned in direction a 1 Rebound damping force adjusting screw 1 a b Rebound damping settin...

Page 47: ...xcessive gas pressure Do not deform or damage the cylinder in any way Cylinder damage will result in poor damping performance Do not dispose of a damaged or worn out shock absorber as sembly yourself Take the shock absorber assembly to a Yamaha dealer for any service EAU15181 Luggage strap holders There are four luggage strap holders on the bottom of the passenger seat To use the strap holders rem...

Page 48: ...n designed to assist the operator in fulfilling the respon sibility of raising the sidestand be fore starting off Therefore check this system regularly as described below and have a Yamaha dealer re pair it if it does not function proper ly EAU44892 Ignition circuit cut off system The ignition circuit cut off system com prising the sidestand switch clutch switch and neutral switch has the fol lowi...

Page 49: ...Move the sidestand up 11 Keep the clutch lever pulled 12 Push the start switch Does the engine start The system is OK The motorcycle can be ridden The neutral switch may not be working correctly The motorcycle should not be ridden until checked by a Yamaha dealer The sidestand switch may not be working correctly The motorcycle should not be ridden until checked by a Yamaha dealer The clutch switch...

Page 50: ...dealer Before using this vehicle check the following points ITEM CHECKS PAGE Fuel Check fuel level in fuel tank Refuel if necessary Check fuel line for leakage 4 21 Engine oil Check oil level in engine If necessary add recommended oil to specified level Check vehicle for oil leakage 7 11 Coolant Check coolant level in reservoir If necessary add recommended coolant to specified level Check cooling ...

Page 51: ... free play and lubricate cable and grip housing 7 17 7 26 Control cables Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate if necessary 7 26 Drive chain Check chain slack Adjust if necessary Check chain condition Lubricate if necessary 7 24 7 25 Wheels and tires Check for damage Check tire condition and tread depth Check air pressure Correct if necessary 7 18 7 20 Brake and shift pedals Make sure that ...

Page 52: ...ightened Tighten if necessary Instruments lights signals and switches Check operation Correct if necessary Sidestand switch Check operation of ignition circuit cut off system If system is not working correctly have Yamaha dealer check vehicle 4 32 ITEM CHECKS PAGE U14B20E0 book Page 3 Friday December 12 2008 11 21 AM ...

Page 53: ...gine stops automatically if left idling for 20 minutes In this case the multi function meter unit indi cates error code 70 but this is not a malfunction Push the start switch to clear the error code and to restart the engine EAU47430 Starting the engine In order for the ignition circuit cut off system to enable starting one of the following conditions must be met The transmission is in the neutral...

Page 54: ...mpt EAU16671 Shifting Shifting gears lets you control the amount of engine power available for starting off accelerating climbing hills etc The gear positions are shown in the il lustration TIP To shift the transmission into the neu tral position press the shift pedal down repeatedly until it reaches the end of its travel and then slightly raise it NOTICE ECA10260 Even with the transmission in the...

Page 55: ...on it for the first 1600 km 1000 mi The various parts in the engine wear and polish themselves to the correct operating clearances During this period prolonged full throt tle operation or any condition that might result in engine overheating must be avoided EAU17083 0 1000 km 0 600 mi Avoid prolonged operation above 6900 r min NOTICE After 1000 km 600 mi of operation the engine oil must be changed...

Page 56: ... exhaust system can become very hot park in a place where pedestri ans or children are not likely to touch them and be burned Do not park on a slope or on soft ground otherwise the vehicle may overturn increasing the risk of a fuel leak and fire Do not park near grass or other flammable materials which might catch fire U14B20E0 book Page 4 Friday December 12 2008 11 21 AM ...

Page 57: ... with vehicle ser vice have a Yamaha dealer perform service WARNING EWA15121 Turn off the engine when performing maintenance unless otherwise specified A running engine has moving parts that can catch on body parts or clothing and electrical parts that can cause shocks or fires Running the engine while ser vicing can lead to eye injury burns fire or carbon monoxide poisoning possibly leading to de...

Page 58: ...nce chart for the emission control system NO ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB ODOMETER READING ANNUAL CHECK 1000 km 600 mi 10000 km 6000 mi 20000 km 12000 mi 30000 km 18000 mi 40000 km 24000 mi 1 Fuel line Check fuel hoses for cracks or damage 2 Spark plugs Check condition Clean and regap Replace 3 Valves Check valve clearance Adjust Every 40000 km 24000 mi 4 Fuel injection sys tem Adjust synchroniza...

Page 59: ... brake pads Whenever worn to the limit 4 Rear brake Check operation fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage Replace brake pads Whenever worn to the limit 5 Brake hoses Check for cracks or damage Replace Every 4 years 6 Wheels Check runout and for damage 7 Tires Check tread depth and for dam age Replace if necessary Check air pressure Correct if necessary 8 Wheel bearings Check bearing for loosen...

Page 60: ...rs Make sure that all nuts bolts and screws are properly tightened 14 Brake lever pivot shaft Lubricate with silicone grease 15 Brake pedal pivot shaft Lubricate with lithium soap based grease 16 Clutch lever pivot shaft Lubricate with lithium soap based grease 17 Shift pedal pivot shaft Lubricate with lithium soap based grease 18 Sidestand Check operation Lubricate 19 Sidestand switch Check opera...

Page 61: ... for coolant leakage Change Every 3 years 26 Front and rear brake switches Check operation 27 Moving parts and cables Lubricate 28 Throttle grip hous ing and cable Check operation and free play Adjust the throttle cable free play if necessary Lubricate the throttle grip housing and cable 29 Lights signals and switches Check operation Adjust headlight beam NO ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB ODOMETER ...

Page 62: ... filter element needs to be replaced more frequently when riding in unusually wet or dusty areas Hydraulic brake service Regularly check and if necessary correct the brake fluid level Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinders and calipers and change the brake fluid Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged U14B20E0 book Page 6 Friday Dec...

Page 63: ...ing or panel needs to be re moved and installed EAU47251 Cowlings A and B To remove one of the cowlings 1 Remove the quick fastener screws and the quick fasteners and then take the cowling off 2 Disconnect the turn signal light lead coupler 1 Panel A 2 Cowling A 3 Cowling C 1 2 3 1 Panel B 2 Cowling B 3 Cowling D 1 2 3 1 Quick fastener screw 1 Cowling A 2 Cowling B 3 Quick fastener 1 1 1 3 2 3 U14...

Page 64: ...To remove one of the cowlings 1 Remove cowling A if removing cowling C or cowling B if remov ing cowling D See page 7 7 2 Remove the quick fastener screws 3 Slide the cowling forward to un hook its projection from the slot and then pull the cowling off 1 Turn signal light lead coupler 1 Slot 2 Projection 1 2 1 1 Slot 2 Projection 1 2 1 Cowling C 2 Quick fastener screw 1 Slot 2 Projection 2 2 2 2 1...

Page 65: ...all the quick fastener screws 3 Install cowling A or B EAU39061 Panels A and B To remove one of the panels Remove the bolts and then pull the panel off as shown To install the panel Place the panel in the original position and then install the bolts 1 Cowling C 2 Slot 3 Projection 1 Cowling D 2 Slot 3 Projection 2 3 1 3 1 2 1 Panel A 2 Bolt 2 1 U14B20E0 book Page 9 Friday December 12 2008 11 21 AM...

Page 66: ...ssive carbon or other deposits it should be replaced Before installing a spark plug the spark plug gap should be measured with a wire thickness gauge and if necessary adjusted to specification Clean the surface of the spark plug gasket and its mating surface and then wipe off any grime from the spark plug threads TIP If a torque wrench is not available when installing a spark plug a good estimate ...

Page 67: ...the crankcase TIP The engine oil should be between the minimum and maximum level marks 4 If the engine oil is at or below the minimum level mark add sufficient oil of the recommended type to raise it to the correct level To change the engine oil with or without oil filter cartridge replace ment 1 Remove cowlings C and D See page 7 7 2 Start the engine warm it up for several minutes and then turn i...

Page 68: ... filter wrench and then tighten it to the specified torque with a torque wrench 8 Install the engine oil drain bolt and then tighten it to the specified torque TIP Check the washer for damage and re place it if necessary 1 Engine oil filter cartridge 2 Oil filter wrench 1 2 1 O ring 1 Torque wrench Tightening torque Oil filter cartridge 17 Nm 1 7 m kgf 12 ft lbf Tightening torque Engine oil drain ...

Page 69: ...Start the engine and then let it idle for several minutes while checking it for oil leakage If oil is leaking im mediately turn the engine off and check for the cause TIP After the engine is started the engine oil level warning light should go off if the oil level is sufficient NOTICE ECA10400 If the oil level warning light flickers or remains on immediately turn the engine off and have a Yamaha d...

Page 70: ...he minimum level mark remove the coolant reservoir cover by remov ing the bolts remove the reservoir cap and then add coolant to the maximum level mark WARNING Remove only the coolant reser voir cap Never attempt to re move the radiator cap when the engine is hot EWA15161 NOTICE If coolant is not available use dis tilled water or soft tap water in stead Do not use hard water or salt water since it...

Page 71: ...G Never attempt to re move the radiator cap when the engine is hot EWA10381 5 Remove the coolant drain bolt to drain the cooling system 6 Remove the coolant reservoir cov er by removing the bolts and then remove the coolant reservoir cap 7 Remove the coolant reservoir by removing the bolts and then turn the reservoir upside down to emp ty it 1 Coolant reservoir cap Coolant reservoir capacity up to...

Page 72: ...e coolant level in the radiator If necessary add sufficient coolant until it reaches the top of the radia tor and then install the radiator cap 15 Start the engine and then check the vehicle for coolant leakage If coolant is leaking have a Yamaha dealer check the cooling system 16 Install the coolant reservoir cover by installing the bolts 17 Install the cowlings 1 Coolant reservoir 2 Coolant rese...

Page 73: ...he engine idling speed Check the engine idling speed and if necessary have it corrected by a Yamaha dealer EAU21382 Checking the throttle cable free play The throttle cable free play should mea sure 3 0 5 0 mm 0 12 0 20 in at the throttle grip Periodically check the throttle cable free play and if neces sary have a Yamaha dealer adjust it Engine idling speed 1150 1250 r min 1 Throttle cable free p...

Page 74: ...njury or death from loss of control The tire air pressure must be checked and adjusted on cold tires i e when the temperature of the tires equals the ambient temperature The tire air pressure must be ad justed in accordance with the riding speed and with the total weight of rider passenger car go and accessories approved for this model WARNING EWA10511 Never overload your vehicle Opera tion of an ...

Page 75: ...eft to a Yamaha dealer who has the necessary professional knowl edge and experience TIP The tire tread depth limits may differ from country to country Always comply with the local regulations Tire information This motorcycle is equipped with cast wheels and tubeless tires with valves WARNING EWA10481 The front and rear tires should be of the same make and de sign otherwise the handling characteris...

Page 76: ... air pres sure according to the operating conditions EAU21960 Cast wheels To maximize the performance durabil ity and safe operation of your vehicle note the following points regarding the specified wheels The wheel rims should be checked for cracks bends or warpage be fore each ride If any damage is found have a Yamaha dealer re place the wheel Do not attempt even the smallest repair to the wheel...

Page 77: ...in direction b TIP If the specified clutch lever free play cannot be obtained as described above proceed as follows 1 Fully turn the adjusting bolt at the clutch lever in direction a to loos en the clutch cable 2 Loosen the locknut at the crank case 3 To increase the clutch lever free play turn the clutch lever free play adjusting nut in direction a To decrease the clutch lever free play turn the ...

Page 78: ...ubrication chart EAU43062 Front brake pads The front brake calipers are equipped with two sets of brake pads Each front brake pad is provided with one or two wear indicator grooves which allow you to check the brake pad wear without having to disassemble the brake To check the brake pad wear check the wear indicator grooves If a brake pad has worn to the point that a wear indicator groove almost a...

Page 79: ...commended quality brake fluid otherwise the rubber seals may deteriorate causing leakage and poor braking perfor mance Refill with the same type of brake fluid Mixing fluids may result in a harmful chemical reaction and lead to poor braking performance Be careful that water does not en ter the brake fluid reservoir when refilling Water will significantly lower the boiling point of the fluid and ma...

Page 80: ...k there should be no weight on the motorcycle 2 Shift the transmission into the neu tral position 3 Move the rear wheel by pushing the motorcycle to locate the tight est portion of the drive chain and then measure the drive chain slack as shown 4 If the drive chain slack is incorrect adjust it as follows EAU34314 To adjust the drive chain slack 1 Loosen the axle nut and the lock nut on each side o...

Page 81: ... riding in dusty or wet areas Service the drive chain as follows NOTICE ECA10581 The drive chain must be lubricated after washing the motorcycle and riding in the rain 1 Clean the drive chain with kero sene and a small soft brush NOTICE To prevent damaging the O rings do not clean the drive chain with steam cleaners high pressure washers or inap propriate solvents ECA11121 2 Wipe the drive chain d...

Page 82: ...y have a Yamaha dealer check or replace it WARNING Damage to the outer sheath may interfere with proper ca ble operation and will cause the in ner cable to rust Replace a damaged cable as soon as possible to prevent unsafe conditions EWA10721 EAU23111 Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable The operation of the throttle grip should be checked before each ride In addi tion the cable sh...

Page 83: ...e and the pedal pivots should be lu bricated if necessary EAU23142 Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers Brake lever Clutch lever The operation of the brake and clutch levers should be checked before each ride and the lever pivots should be lu bricated if necessary Recommended lubricant Lithium soap based grease U14B20E0 book Page 27 Friday December 12 2008 11 21 AM ...

Page 84: ...e front fork must be checked as follows at the intervals specified in the periodic main tenance and lubrication chart To check the condition Check the inner tubes for scratches damage and excessive oil leakage To check the operation 1 Place the vehicle on a level sur face and hold it in an upright posi tion WARNING To avoid injury securely support the vehicle so there is no danger of it falling ov...

Page 85: ... the ground See page 7 35 for more information WARNING To avoid injury securely support the vehicle so there is no danger of it falling over EWA10751 2 Hold the lower ends of the front fork legs and try to move them for ward and backward If any free play can be felt have a Yamaha dealer check or repair the steering EAU23290 Checking the wheel bearings The front and rear wheel bearings must be chec...

Page 86: ...ient ventilation when charging it in an enclosed space KEEP THIS AND ALL BATTER IES OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN To charge the battery Have a Yamaha dealer charge the bat tery as soon as possible if it seems to have discharged Keep in mind that the battery tends to discharge more quickly if the vehicle is equipped with optional electrical accessories NOTICE ECA16520 To charge a VRLA Valve Regulate...

Page 87: ...vidual circuits are located under the rider seat See page 4 23 If a fuse is blown replace it as follows 1 Turn the key to OFF and turn off the electrical circuit in question 2 Remove the blown fuse and then install a new fuse of the specified amperage WARNING Do not use a fuse of a higher amperage rating than recommended to 1 Main fuse 2 Fuse box 3 Fuel injection system spare fuse 4 Fuel injection...

Page 88: ...lass the luminosity of the bulb and the bulb life will be adversely affected Thor oughly clean off any dirt and fin gerprints on the headlight bulb using a cloth moistened with al cohol or thinner Headlight lens Do not affix any type of tinted film or stickers to the headlight lens Do not use a headlight bulb of a wattage higher than specified 1 Remove the headlight bulb cover by turning it counte...

Page 89: ...eadlight coupler 6 Install the headlight bulb cover by turning it clockwise 7 Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the headlight beam if necessary EAU24181 Tail brake light This model is equipped with an LED type tail brake light If the tail brake light does not come on have a Yamaha dealer check it 1 Headlight coupler 1 Headlight bulb 2 Headlight bulb holder 1 1 2 U14B20E0 book Page 33 Friday December 12 ...

Page 90: ...over tighten the screw otherwise the lens may break ECA11191 EAU24312 Replacing the license plate light bulb 1 Remove the license plate light unit by removing the screws 2 Remove the socket together with the bulb by pulling it out 3 Remove the burnt out bulb by pull ing it out 4 Insert a new bulb into the socket 5 Install the socket together with the bulb by pushing it in 6 Install the license pla...

Page 91: ...ped with a centerstand follow these precautions when removing the front and rear wheel or performing other maintenance requiring the motorcycle to stand up right Check that the motorcycle is in a stable and level position before starting any maintenance A strong wooden box can be placed under the engine for added stability To service the front wheel 1 Stabilize the rear of the motorcycle by using ...

Page 92: ...off the ground according to the procedure on page 7 35 3 Remove the brake hose holder and reflector on each side by re moving the bolt and nut 4 Remove the brake caliper on each side by removing the bolts 5 Remove the axle bolt push the wheel axle out from the left side and then remove the wheel NOTICE Do not apply the brake after the brake calipers have been removed otherwise the brake pads will ...

Page 93: ...g the axle bolt hold the wheel axle with a 19 mm hexagon wrench to keep it from turning 7 Tighten wheel axle pinch bolt B then pinch bolt A to the specified torque 8 Retighten pinch bolt B to the spec ified torque 9 Tap the outer side of the right fork leg with a rubber mallet to align it with the end of the wheel axle 10 Tighten wheel axle pinch bolt D then pinch bolt C to the specified torque 11...

Page 94: ...n a and push the wheel forward 6 Remove the drive chain from the rear sprocket TIP If the drive chain is difficult to re move remove the wheel axle first and then lift the wheel upward enough to remove the drive chain from the rear sprocket The drive chain cannot be disas sembled 7 While supporting the brake caliper bracket pull the wheel axle out and then remove the wheel NOTICE Do not apply the ...

Page 95: ...e may occur dur ing operation Any problem in the fuel compression or ignition systems for example can cause poor starting and loss of power The following troubleshooting charts represent quick and easy procedures for checking these vital systems your self However should your motorcycle require any repair take it to a Yamaha dealer whose skilled technicians have the necessary tools experience and k...

Page 96: ...ODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 7 40 7 heaters or furnaces Gasoline or gasoline vapors can ignite or ex plode causing severe injury or property damage U14B20E0 book Page 40 Friday December 12 2008 11 21 AM ...

Page 97: ...maha dealer check the vehicle Remove the spark plugs and check the electrodes 3 Ignition Wipe off with a dry cloth and correct the spark plug gaps or replace the spark plugs Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle The engine does not start Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle The engine does not start Check the battery Operate the electric starter 4 Battery The engine turns over quickly The engin...

Page 98: ...d press down on the cap while turning it counterclockwise and then remove the cap TIP If coolant is not available tap water can be temporarily used instead provided that it is changed to the recommended coolant as soon as possible Wait until the engine has cooled Check the coolant level in the reservoir and radiator The coolant level is OK The coolant level is low Check the cooling system for leak...

Page 99: ...lets with a plastic bag after the engine has cooled down 2 Make sure that all caps and covers as well as all electrical couplers and connectors including the spark plug caps are tightly in stalled 3 Remove extremely stubborn dirt like oil burnt onto the crankcase with a degreasing agent and a brush but never apply such prod ucts onto seals gaskets sprock ets the drive chain and wheel axles Always ...

Page 100: ...ild detergent and a soft clean sponge and then rinse thoroughly with clean water Use a toothbrush or bottlebrush for hard to reach areas Stubborn dirt and insects will come off more easily if the area is covered with a wet cloth for a few minutes before cleaning After riding in the rain near the sea or on salt sprayed roads Since sea salt or salt sprayed on roads during winter are extremely corros...

Page 101: ...any remaining dirt 6 Touch up minor paint damage caused by stones etc 7 Wax all painted surfaces 8 Let the motorcycle dry completely before storing or covering it WARNING EWA11131 Contaminants on the brakes or tires can cause loss of control Make sure that there is no oil or wax on the brakes or tires If necessary clean the brake discs and brake linings with a regular brake disc cleaner or ac eton...

Page 102: ...e electrodes are grounded This will limit spark ing during the next step d Turn the engine over several times with the starter This will coat the cylinder walls with oil WARNING To prevent dam age or injury from sparking make sure to ground the spark plug electrodes while turning the engine over EWA10951 e Remove the spark plug caps from the spark plugs and then install the spark plugs and the spa...

Page 103: ...dge replacement 3 93 L 4 15 US qt 3 46 Imp qt Cooling system Coolant reservoir capacity up to the maximum level mark 0 25 L 0 26 US qt 0 22 Imp qt Radiator capacity including all routes 2 73 L 2 89 US qt 2 40 Imp qt Air filter Air filter element Oil coated paper element Fuel Recommended fuel Premium unleaded gasoline only Fuel tank capacity 18 0 L 4 76 US gal 3 96 Imp gal Fuel reserve amount 3 1 L...

Page 104: ...417 lb Front 250 kPa 2 50 kgf cm 36 psi Rear 290 kPa 2 90 kgf cm 42 psi High speed riding Front 250 kPa 2 50 kgf cm 36 psi Rear 290 kPa 2 90 kgf cm 42 psi Front wheel Wheel type Cast wheel Rim size 17M C x MT3 50 Rear wheel Wheel type Cast wheel Rim size 17M C x MT6 00 Front brake Type Dual disc brake Operation Right hand operation Recommended fluid DOT 4 Rear brake Type Single disc brake Operatio...

Page 105: ...LED Oil level warning light LED Turn signal indicator light LED Fuel level warning light LED Coolant temperature warning light LED Engine trouble warning light LED Steering damper warning light LED Immobilizer system indicator light LED Shift timing indicator light LED Fuses Main fuse 50 0 A Headlight fuse 20 0 A Signaling system fuse 7 5 A Ignition fuse 15 0 A Radiator fan fuse 15 0 A 2 Turn sign...

Page 106: ...tification number is stamped into the key tag Record this number in the space provided and use it for reference when ordering a new key EAU26400 Vehicle identification number The vehicle identification number is stamped into the steering head pipe Record this number in the space pro vided TIP The vehicle identification number is used to identify your motorcycle and may be used to register your mot...

Page 107: ...SYSTEM PROHIBITED Owners are warned that the law may prohibit a The removal or rendering inopera tive by any person other than for purposes of maintenance repair or replacement of any device or element of design incorporated into any new vehicle for the pur pose of noise control prior to its sale or delivery to the ultimate pur chaser or while it is in use and b The use of the vehicle after such d...

Page 108: ...met holder 4 25 High beam indicator light 4 5 Horn switch 4 18 I Identification numbers 10 1 Ignition circuit cut off system 4 32 Immobilizer system 4 1 Immobilizer system indicator light 4 8 Indicator and warning lights 4 4 K Key identification number 10 1 L Labels location 1 1 License plate light bulb replacing 7 34 Luggage strap holders 4 31 M Main switch steering lock 4 3 Maintenance and lubri...

Page 109: ...ubleshooting 7 39 Troubleshooting charts 7 41 Turn signal indicator lights 4 4 Turn signal light bulb replacing 7 34 Turn signal switch 4 18 V Valve clearance 7 18 Vehicle identification number 10 1 W Wheel bearings checking 7 29 Wheel front 7 36 Wheel rear 7 38 Wheels 7 20 U14B20E0 book Page 2 Friday December 12 2008 11 21 AM ...

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