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Operation and important riding points

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Immobilizer system indicator
light

TIP

The oil pressure and coolant tem-
perature warning light will come
on, go off briefly, and then remain
on until the engine is started.

The ABS warning light will remain
on until the vehicle starts moving.

NOTICE

ECA24110

If a warning or indicator light does
not work as described above, have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.

5. Shift the transmission into the neu-

tral position (or hold the clutch le-
ver pulled with the sidestand up).

6. Push the start switch, and release

it when the engine starts.
If the engine does not start within 5
seconds of pressing the start
switch, wait 10 seconds before
pressing the switch again to allow
battery voltage to restore.

NOTICE

ECA11043

For maximum engine life, never ac-
celerate hard when the engine is
cold!

EAU67082

Shifting

Shifting gears lets you control the
amount of engine power available for
starting off, accelerating, climbing hills,
etc.
This model is equipped with QSS. See
pages 3-3 and 4-16.

TIP

To shift into neutral (

), gently de-

press the shift pedal from 2nd gear, or
slightly raise it while in 1st gear.

NOTICE

ECA22521

Even with the transmission in

1. Gear positions

2. Shift pedal

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BX4-9-E2.book  2 ページ  2018年9月6日 木曜日 午後4時39分

Summary of Contents for YZF-R1 2019

Page 1: ...YZF R1 BX4 28199 E2 q Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle OWNER S MANUAL BX4 28199 E2_Hyoshi indd 1 2018 10 01 13 46 28 ...

Page 2: ...rective 2014 53 EU The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address https global yamaha motor com eu_doc Frequency band 134 2 kHz The maximum radio frequency power 49 0 dBµV m Manufacturer YAMAHA MOTOR ELECTRONICS Co Ltd 1450 6 Mori Mori machi Shuchi Gun Shizuoka 437 0292 Japan Importer YAMAHA MOTOR EUROPE N V Koolhovenlaan 101 1119 NC Schiphol Rijk ...

Page 3: ...ury 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 r...

Page 4: ... potential personal injury hazards Obey 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 WARN...

Page 5: ... MANUAL 2019 by Yamaha Motor Co Ltd 1st edition September 2018 All rights reserved Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Co Ltd is expressly prohibited Printed in Japan BX4 9 E2 book 2 ページ 2018年9月6日 木曜日 午後4時39分 ...

Page 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 Tool kit 7 2 Periodic maintenance charts 7 3 Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system 7 3 General maintenance and lubrication chart 7 5 Removing and installing cowlings and panels 7 9 Checking the spark plugs 7 11 Canister 7 12 Engine oil and oil filter c...

Page 7: ...ng the wheel bearings 7 31 Battery 7 32 Replacing the fuses 7 33 Vehicle lights 7 35 Supporting the motorcycle 7 36 Troubleshooting 7 36 Troubleshooting charts 7 38 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 Diagnostic connector 10 2 Vehicle data recording 10 2 Index 11 1 BX4 9 E2 book 2 ページ ...

Page 8: ...roperly increases the possibility of an accident or equipment damage See page 5 1 for a list of pre operation checks This motorcycle is designed to car ry the operator and a passenger 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 motor...

Page 9: ...he result of head in juries The use of a safety helmet is the single most critical factor in the preven tion or reduction of head injuries Always wear an approved helmet Wear a face shield or goggles Wind in your unprotected eyes could 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 ab...

Page 10: ...orcycle as possible Se curely pack your heaviest items as close to the center of the vehicle as possible and make sure to distrib ute the weight as evenly as possi ble on both sides of 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...

Page 11: ...improper weight 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 ce...

Page 12: ...ttached to solid parts of the motorcycle such as the frame or upper front fork triple clamp and not for example to rubber mount ed handlebars or turn signals or parts that could break Choose the location for the straps carefully so the straps will not rub against painted surfaces during transport The suspension should be com pressed somewhat by the tie downs if possible so that the motorcycle will...

Page 13: ... 5 7 3 1 Fuses page 7 33 2 Fuel tank cap page 4 30 3 Drive chain puller page 7 26 4 Spring preload adjusting ring page 4 38 5 Shift pedal page 4 27 6 Engine oil level check window page 7 12 7 Engine oil filter cartridge page 7 12 BX4 9 E2 book 1 ページ 2018年9月6日 木曜日 午後4時39分 ...

Page 14: ...ument storage space page 4 35 4 Coolant reservoir cap page 7 16 5 Engine oil filler cap page 7 12 6 Brake pedal page 4 28 7 Rear brake fluid reservoir page 7 24 8 Fast compression damping force adjuster page 4 36 9 Slow compression damping force adjuster page 4 38 10 Rebound damping force adjuster page 4 38 BX4 9 E2 book 2 ページ 2018年9月6日 木曜日 午後4時39分 ...

Page 15: ...itch steering lock page 4 2 4 Instrument panel page 4 5 4 8 5 Front brake fluid reservoir page 7 24 6 Spring preload adjusting nut page 4 38 7 Rebound damping force adjusting bolt page 4 36 8 Compression damping force adjusting bolt page 4 36 9 Right handlebar switches page 4 3 10 Throttle grip page 7 18 11 Brake lever page 4 27 BX4 9 E2 book 3 ページ 2018年9月6日 木曜日 午後4時39分 ...

Page 16: ... speed when entering turns when acceler ating hard at a sharp lean angle or while braking and it cannot prevent front wheel slip or front wheel lift As with any motorcycle always ride within in your limits be aware of sur rounding conditions and ride ap propriately for those conditions Become thoroughly familiar with the way the motorcycle handles with various YRC settings before at tempting more ...

Page 17: ...slippery surfaces When the key is turned to ON the traction control system automatically turns on The traction control system can be turned on or off manually only when the key is in the ON position and the motorcycle is stopped TIP Turn the traction control system off to help free the rear wheel if the motorcy cle gets stuck in mud sand or other soft surfaces NOTICE ECA16801 Use only the specifie...

Page 18: ...peed of at least 20 km h 12 mi h Engine speed of at least 2200 r min Accelerating open throttle Downshifting conditions Vehicle speed of at least 20 km h 12 mi h Engine speed of at least 2000 r min Engine speed sufficiently away from red zone Decelerating and throttle ful ly closed TIP QS and QS can be individu ally set Shifting into or out of neutral must be done using the clutch lever LIF The li...

Page 19: ...trol Unit ECU Engine Control Unit IMU Inertial Measurement Unit LCS Launch Control System LIF Lift Control System PWR Power delivery mode QS Quick Shift QSS Quick Shift System SC Stability Control SCS Slide Control System TCS Traction Control System UBS Unified Brake System YRC Yamaha Ride Control BX4 9 E2 book 4 ページ 2018年9月6日 木曜日 午後4時39分 ...

Page 20: ...Special features 3 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 EAU66911 YRC functions visual guide 1 Start 2 Acceleration 3 Braking 4 Apex 5 Exit 6 Straightaway BX4 9 E2 book 5 ページ 2018年9月6日 木曜日 午後4時39分 ...

Page 21: ... key for driving TIP Keep the standard keys as well as keys of other immobilizer systems away from the code re registering key Keep other immobilizer system keys away from the main switch as they may cause signal interfer ence NOTICE ECA11823 DO NOT LOSE THE CODE RE REG ISTERING KEY CONTACT YOUR DEALER IMMEDIATELY IF IT IS LOST If the code re registering key is lost the existing standard keys can ...

Page 22: ...ent battery discharge do not leave the key in the on position without the engine running The headlight comes on automati cally when the engine is started EAU10662 OFF All electrical systems are off The key can be removed WARNING EWA10062 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 control or an acci...

Page 23: ...ering must be locked before the key can be turned to NOTICE ECA22330 Using the hazard lights for an ex tended length of time may cause the battery to discharge EAU66055 Handlebar switches Left Right 1 Push 2 Turn 1 2 1 Pass LAP switch LAP 2 Dimmer switch 3 Hazard switch 4 Horn switch 5 Turn signal switch 1 2 5 4 3 1 Mode switch MODE 2 Up button 3 Center button 4 Down button 1 Stop Run Start switch...

Page 24: ...rd 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 The hazard lights are used in case of an emergency or to warn other drivers when your vehicle is stopped where it might be a traffic hazard NOTICE ECA10062 Do not use the hazard lights for an extended length of time with the en gine not running otherwise the b...

Page 25: ...e the wheel down ward to scroll down right or decrease a setting value Short push briefly press the switch in ward to make and confirm selections Long push press the switch inward for one second to reset an information display item or to access and exit the MENU screen TIP See page 4 8 for more information on the main screen and its func tions See page 4 13 for more informa tion on the MENU screen...

Page 26: ... for a few seconds and then go off If the warning light does not come on at all or if the warning light remains on have a Yamaha dealer check the vehi cle EAU66503 ABS warning light In normal operation the ABS warning light comes on when the vehicle is turned on and goes off after traveling at a speed of 10 km h 6 mi h or higher TIP If the warning light does not work as de scribed above or if the ...

Page 27: ...d try starting the engine with the standard keys 4 If one or both of the standard keys do not start the engine take the vehicle and all 3 keys to a Yamaha dealer to have the standard keys re registered EAU65980 Stability control indicator light SC This indicator light comes on when the TCS SCS or LIF systems have en gaged It will also come on if the TCS is set to OFF or if the TCS system be comes ...

Page 28: ...ons are viewable in either mode but the layout differs slightly The fol lowing items can be found on the dis play Speedometer Tachometer Information display Transmission gear display Front brake pressure indicator Acceleration indicator YRC setting display MODE PWR TCS SCS YRC setting display LCS QS LIF Clock Revolution peak hold indicator Lap timer Various warning icons Error mode warning Err TIP...

Page 29: ... is used to show additional riding related infor mation such as air and coolant temper ature readings tripmeters and fuel consumption statistics The information display items can be set into four groups via the MENU screen The information display items are A TEMP air temperature C TEMP coolant temperature TRIP 1 tripmeter 1 TRIP 2 tripmeter 2 F TRIP fuel tripmeter ODO odometer FUEL CON the amount ...

Page 30: ...smission gear dis play Front brake pressure indicator This shows how much braking power is being applied to the front brakes Acceleration indicator This shows the vehicle s forward accel eration and deceleration forces Revolution peak hold indicator This small bar momentarily appears within the tachometer to mark the most recent peak engine speed YRC items MODE PWR TCS SCS The current MODE YRC mod...

Page 31: ... is shown here When any of these systems are registered not set to OFF for the currently selected YRC mode its respective icon will appear When LCS is registered for the current ly selected YRC mode its icon will be grey To activate the launch control system press and hold the center but ton until the LCS icon stops flashing and turns white TIP LCS QSS and LIF system setting lev els can only be ad...

Page 32: ...mer is stopped the current lap will not be record ed The lap time record can be viewed and reset from the MENU screen Warning icons When an error is detected the following error related warning icons will then be viewable Auxiliary system warning This icon appears if a problem is de tected in a non engine related system Coolant temperature warning This icon appears if the coolant temper ature reac...

Page 33: ...epending on the nature of the error the display may not function properly and YRC settings may be impossible to change Additionally ABS and UBS may not function properly Use extra care when braking and have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle immediately EAU85790 MENU screen The MENU screen contains the follow ing setting modules Select a module to make related setting changes Al though some setting...

Page 34: ...to the main screen Display Mode There are two main screen display modes STREET MODE and TRACK MODE To set the main screen display mode 1 Long push the wheel switch to en ter the MENU screen 2 Select Display Mode 3 Select STREET MODE or TRACK MODE or select the triangle mark to exit 4 Long push the wheel switch to exit the MENU screen or use the wheel switch to select another module YRC Setting Thi...

Page 35: ...h setting level the further the vehicle is leaned over the greater the amount of traction con trol system intervention is applied There are 9 setting levels available Setting level 1 applies the least amount of overall system intervention while setting level 9 applies the greatest amount of overall traction control TIP TCS can only be turned on or off via the main screen using the mode switch When...

Page 36: ...f LIF is turned off QSS The quick shift system is divided into QS upshift and QS downshift sections QS and QS are not linked and can be independently turned on or off QS can be set to 1 2 or OFF Set ting level 1 is designed for maximum acceleration while setting level 2 is de signed to give smooth shifts at halfway or less throttle openings OFF turns the respective upshift or downshift function of...

Page 37: ...and the average lap time stored in the lap time record are displayed at the top of the screen Use the wheel switch to scroll and see all lap times The top three fastest laps will be highlighted in silver Up to 40 laps can be stored in memory If more than 40 laps are re corded the oldest laps starting from lap 1 will be overwritten This module has two options Display allows you to view the lap time...

Page 38: ...ms of your choice use INTER VAL 1 and INTERVAL 2 To reset a maintenance item 1 From the MENU screen select Maintenance 2 Select the item you want to reset 3 Long push the wheel switch to re set the item 1 Fastest lap 2 Average lap time 3 Lap time record LAP 1 LAP 2 LAP 3 LAP 4 FASTEST LAP 12 02 54 56 02 55 20 02 56 04 02 56 80 02 34 56 02 53 00 AVERAGE Lap Time km h GP GPS 12 00 1 2 3 km h 12 00 R...

Page 39: ...onsump tion unit item you want to adjust 4 Select the units you want to use 5 Select the triangle symbol to exit Wallpaper This module allows you to individually set the STREET MODE and TRACK MODE display background colors to black or white for both day and night settings A photo sensor equipped in INTERVAL 2 OIL INTERVAL 1 0 km 123456 km 123456 km Maintenance km h GPS 12 00 YRC Setting Lap Time L...

Page 40: ...ound color repeat from step 2 or select the tri angle symbol to exit this module Shift indicator The shift indicator module contains the following modules 1 Photo sensor 1 GP GPS TRACK MODE day STREET MODE night TRACK MODE night Wallpaper STREET MODE day km h 12 00 WHITE BLACK Wallpaper STREET MODE day km h GP GPS 12 00 Module Description Set the shift indicator pattern to ON Flash or OFF and adju...

Page 41: ...0 15000 r min TIP The blue area on the tachometer indi cates the currently set operational range of the shift indicator light Shift IND Brightness The shift timing indicator light has six brightness levels GP GPS Tach IND Setting Shift IND Brightness Peak Rev IND Setting Shift Indicator Shift IND Setting km h 12 00 Shift Indicator km h x 1000 r min GPS 12 00 Shift IND Setting IND Mode IND Start IN...

Page 42: ...ect Tach IND 1st to set the green zone starting r min 5 Set the starting r min by rotating and then short pushing the wheel switch All r min above this value up to the Tach IND 2nd setting GP GPS Tach IND Setting Shift IND Brightness Peak Rev IND Setting Shift Indicator Shift IND Setting km h 12 00 Shift Indicator Shift IND Brightness km h GPS 12 00 3 GP GPS Tach IND Setting Shift IND Brightness P...

Page 43: ...hen select ON to turn on the indicator or OFF to turn off the indicator 3 Select the triangle symbol to exit Shift Indicator km h x 1000 r min GPS 12 00 Tach IND Setting IND Mode ON 8000 r min 11000 r min Tach IND 1st Tach IND 2nd Shift Indicator km h x 1000 r min GPS 12 00 Tach IND Setting IND Mode ON 8000 r min 11000 r min Tach IND 1st Tach IND 2nd Shift Indicator km h x 1000 r min GPS 12 00 Tac...

Page 44: ... A TEMP air temperature C TEMP coolant temperature TRIP 1 tripmeter 1 1 Information display item STREET MODE 1 Information display item TRACK MODE 1 2 GPS N LCS QS LIF ODO 123456 km TRIP 1 1234 5 km km h 1000 r min 12 00 PWR 1 TCS 2 SCS 3 T 1 MODE A 1 QS LIF N 12 GPS 12 34 LAP 01 ODO km 123456 MODE A LCS QS LIF LATEST 1000 r min 12 00 km h 123 PWR 1 TCS 2 SCS 3 T 1 km h 123 GEAR 1 GP GPS Unit Main...

Page 45: ...ct the desired brightness level by rotating the wheel switch and then short push the wheel switch to fix the setting Clock This module allows you to set the clock To set the clock 1 From the MENU screen select Clock 2 When Clock is selected the hours figure will be highlighted 3 Set the hour by rotating and then short push the wheel switch STREET MODE 1 1 A TEMP C TEMP C TEMP Display Setting DISPL...

Page 46: ...ecting YES all items will be reset and the screen will automatically return to the MENU screen EAU12822 Clutch lever The clutch lever is located on the left side of the handlebar To disengage the clutch pull the lever toward the handlebar 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 ...

Page 47: ...oved TIP To prevent unintended shifts QSS is programmed to ignore unclear input signals Therefore be sure to shift us ing quick and sufficiently forceful in puts EAU67033 Brake lever The brake lever is located on the right side of the handlebar To apply the front brake pull the lever toward the throttle grip This model is equipped with a variable unified brake system UBS When pulling the brake lev...

Page 48: ... model is equipped with an inte grated anti lock brake system ABS and a variable unified brake system UBS Regarding ABS operate the brakes as you would conventional brakes If the ABS is activated a pulsating sensation may be felt at the brake lever or brake pedal In this situation continue to ap ply the brakes and let the ABS work do not pump the brakes as this will re duce braking effectiveness W...

Page 49: ...t brake and to a variable degree the rear brake The amount of rear wheel braking force to be applied by the UBS is based on ve hicle attitude and lean angle However operating only the brake pedal will not generate any brake pressure at the front brake For full braking performance apply both the brake lever and brake pedal si multaneously When both the brake lever and the brake pedal are applied si...

Page 50: ...d To close the fuel tank cap With the key still inserted in the lock push down the fuel tank cap Turn the key 1 4 turn counterclockwise remove it and then close the lock cover TIP The fuel tank cap cannot be closed un less the key is in the lock In addition the key cannot be removed if the cap is not properly closed and locked WARNING EWA11092 Make sure that the fuel tank cap is properly closed af...

Page 51: ...uel immedi ately NOTICE Immediately wipe off spilled fuel with a clean dry soft cloth since fuel may deteri orate painted surfaces or plastic parts ECA10072 4 Be sure to securely close the fuel tank cap WARNING EWA15152 Gasoline is poisonous and can cause injury or death Handle gaso line with care Never siphon gaso line by mouth If you should swallow some gasoline or inhale a lot of gas oline vapo...

Page 52: ...o hol containing ethanol and that contain ing methanol Gasohol containing ethanol can be used if the ethanol con tent does not exceed 10 E10 Gas ohol containing methanol is not recommended by Yamaha because it can cause damage to the fuel system or vehicle performance problems EAU80200 Fuel tank overflow hose Before operating the vehicle Check the fuel tank overflow hose connection Check the fuel ...

Page 53: ... possible fire hazards such as grass or other materials that easily burn Park the vehicle in a place where pedestrians or children are not likely to touch the hot exhaust system Make sure that the exhaust sys tem has cooled down before do 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 ECA10702 Use only unleaded gasol...

Page 54: ...own and then push the front of the seat down to lock it in place 2 Remove the key Rider seat To remove the rider seat 1 Remove the passenger seat 2 Pull up the corners on the rear of the rider seat as shown remove the bolts with the hexagon wrench located under the passenger seat and then pull the seat off To install the rider seat 1 Insert the projections into the seat holders as shown then place...

Page 55: ...When storing the owner s manual or vehicle registration and insurance doc uments in the document storage space be sure to wrap them in a plastic bag so that they will not get wet When wash ing the vehicle avoid letting water enter the document storage space NOTICE ECA22540 Do not place heat sensitive items in the document storage space This space can get hot when the engine is running or when the ...

Page 56: ...inish when making suspension ad justments To avoid damaging the suspen sion s internal mechanisms 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 nut on each fork in direc tion a To decrease the spring preload and thereby soften the suspension turn the adjusting nut on each fork in di r...

Page 57: ...rection a the 0 click position and the 1 click position may be the same Although a damping force adjuster may turn or click beyond the stated minimum settings such adjust ments are ineffective and may damage the suspension 1 Rebound damping force adjusting bolt Rebound damping setting Minimum soft 14 click s in direction b Standard 7 click s in direction b Maximum hard 1 click s in direction b aft...

Page 58: ...nce A The longer distance A is the high er the spring preload the shorter distance A is the lower the spring preload Use the special wrench includ ed in the tool kit to make the ad justment 3 Tighten the locknut to the specified torque NOTICE Always tighten the locknut against the adjust ing ring and then tighten the locknut to the specified torque ECA22760 Rebound damping force To increase the re...

Page 59: ... turning a damping force ad juster in direction a the 0 click position and the 1 click position 1 Rebound damping force adjusting screw Rebound damping setting Minimum soft 23 click s in direction b Standard 12 click s in direction b Maximum hard 1 click s in direction b With the adjusting screw fully turned in direction a a b 1 1 Fast compression damping force adjusting bolt Fast compression damp...

Page 60: ...y cause the unit to ex plode due to excessive 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 EAU67050 EXUP system This model is equipped with Yamaha s EXUP EXhaust Ultimate Power valve sys...

Page 61: ...n in certain situations See the following section for an expla nation of the ignition circuit cut off sys tem WARNING EWA10242 The vehicle must not be ridden with the sidestand down or if the sides tand cannot be properly moved up or does not stay up otherwise the sidestand could contact the ground and distract the operator resulting in a possible loss of control Yamaha s ignition circuit cut off ...

Page 62: ...ever is pulled and the sidestand is up Also it will stop the running engine should the sides tand be lowered while the transmission is in gear Periodically check this system via the following procedure TIP This check is most reliable if per formed with a warmed up engine See pages 4 2 and 4 3 for switch operation information BX4 9 E2 book 42 ページ 2018年9月6日 木曜日 午後4時39分 ...

Page 63: ...After the engine has stalled 10 Move the sidestand up 11 Pull the clutch lever 12 Push the start switch Does the engine start The system is OK The motorcycle can be ridden YES NO YES NO YES NO The neutral switch may not be working The motorcycle should not be ridden until checked by a Yamaha dealer The clutch switch may not be working The motorcycle should not be ridden until checked by a Yamaha d...

Page 64: ...eck the following points ITEM CHECKS PAGE Fuel Check fuel level in fuel tank Refuel if necessary Check fuel line for leakage Check fuel tank breather hose and overflow hose for obstructions cracks or damage and check hose connections 4 31 4 32 Engine oil Check oil level in engine If necessary add recommended oil to specified level Check vehicle for oil leakage 7 12 Coolant Check coolant level in r...

Page 65: ...le and grip housing 7 18 7 28 Control cables Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate if necessary 7 28 Drive chain Check chain slack Adjust if necessary Check chain condition Lubricate if necessary 7 26 7 27 Wheels and tires Check for damage Check tire condition and tread depth Check air pressure Correct if necessary 7 19 7 21 Brake and shift pedals Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricat...

Page 66: ...d Remove any foreign objects from the screen 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 41 ITEM CHECKS PAGE BX4 9 E2 book 3 ページ 2018年9月6日 木曜日 午後4時39分 ...

Page 67: ... pushed an engine auto stop system The engine stops automatically if left idling for 20 minutes In this case simply push the start switch to re start the engine EAU79303 Starting the engine In order for the ignition circuit cut off system page 4 42 to enable starting one of the following conditions must be met The transmission is in the neutral position The transmission is in gear with the clutch ...

Page 68: ...h the start switch and release it when the engine starts If the engine does not start within 5 seconds of pressing the start switch wait 10 seconds before pressing the switch again to allow battery voltage to restore NOTICE ECA11043 For maximum engine life never ac celerate hard when the engine is cold EAU67082 Shifting Shifting gears lets you control the amount of engine power available for start...

Page 69: ... engine Turn the engine off instead of let ting it idle for an extended length of time e g in traffic jams at traffic lights or at railroad crossings EAU16842 Engine break in There is never a more important period in the life of your engine than the period between 0 and 1600 km 1000 mi For this reason you should read the follow ing material carefully Since the engine is brand new do not put an exc...

Page 70: ...period the exhaust heat may cause discoloration of the exhaust pipe but this is normal EAU17214 Parking When parking stop the engine and then remove the key from the main switch WARNING EWA10312 Since the engine and 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 vehi...

Page 71: ...ff 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 death See page 1 2 for more in formation about carbon monox ide WARNING EWA15461 Brak...

Page 72: ...on included in this manual and the tools provided are intended to assist you in the performance of pre ventive maintenance and minor re pairs However a torque wrench and other tools are necessary to perform certain maintenance work correctly TIP If you do not have the tools or experi ence required for a particular job have your Yamaha dealer perform it for you 1 Hexagon wrench 1 BX4 9 E2 book 2 ペー...

Page 73: ...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 Replace if necessary 2 Spark plugs Check condition Adjust gap and clean Replace 3 Valve clearance Check and adjust Every 40000 km 24000 mi 4 Fuel injection Che...

Page 74: ...m Check the air cut off valve reed valve and hose for damage Replace any damaged parts if necessary 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 BX4 9 E2 book 4 ページ 2018年9月6日 木曜日 午後4時39分 ...

Page 75: ...ake Check operation fluid level and for fluid leakage Replace brake pads if necessary 5 Rear brake Check operation fluid level and for fluid leakage Replace brake pads if necessary 6 Brake hoses Check for cracks or damage Replace Every 4 years 7 Brake fluid Change Every 2 years 8 Wheels Check runout and for damage Replace if necessary 9 Tires Check tread depth and for damage Replace if necessary C...

Page 76: ...ed 16 Brake lever pivot shaft Lubricate with silicone grease 17 Brake pedal pivot shaft Lubricate with lithium soap based grease 18 Clutch lever pivot shaft Lubricate with lithium soap based grease 19 Shift pedal pivot shaft Lubricate with lithium soap based grease 20 Sidestand Check operation Lubricate with lithium soap based grease 21 Sidestand switch Check operation and replace if necessary 22 ...

Page 77: ...28 EXUP system Check operation cable free play and pulley position 29 Front and rear brake switches Check operation 30 Moving parts and cables Lubricate 31 Throttle grip housing and cable Check operation and free play Adjust the throttle cable free play if necessary Lubricate the throttle grip housing and cable 32 Lights signals and switches Check operation Adjust headlight beam NO ITEM CHECK OR M...

Page 78: ...uently when riding in unusually wet or dusty areas Hydraulic brake service Regularly check the front and rear brake fluid levels Replenish if necessary Every two years replace the rear brake master cylinder the internal components of the front brake master cylinder the brake calipers and change the brake fluid Replace the brake hoses every four years or sooner if cracked damaged or if any section ...

Page 79: ...anel needs to be re moved and installed EAU70431 Cowlings A and B To remove a cowling Remove the quick fastener screws and the quick fasteners and then take the cowling off To install a cowling Place the cowling in its original position 1 Panel A 2 Cowling A 3 Cowling C 4 Panel B 1 2 3 4 1 Panel C 2 Cowling B 1 2 1 Cowling A 2 Quick fastener screw 3 Quick fastener 1 Cowling B 2 Quick fastener scre...

Page 80: ...tall the collars and screws 2 Install cowlings A and B EAU66982 Panels A and C To remove a panel Remove the quick fastener and screw and then pull the panel off To install the panel Place the panel in the original position and then install the quick fastener and screw Panel B To remove a panel 1 Remove cowling A See page 7 9 2 Remove the screws and then pull the panel off 1 Cowling C 2 Screw 3 Col...

Page 81: ...ally and all spark plugs installed in the en gine should have the same color If any spark plug shows a distinctly different color the engine could be operating im properly Do not attempt to diagnose such problems yourself Instead have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle If a spark plug shows signs of electrode erosion and excessive carbon or other deposits it should be replaced Before installing a s...

Page 82: ...ure that the canister breath er is not blocked and if necessary clean it EAU66535 Engine oil and oil filter cartridge The engine oil level should be checked before each ride In addition the oil must be changed and the oil filter car tridge replaced at the intervals speci fied in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart To check the engine oil level 1 Place the vehicle on a level sur face and...

Page 83: ...page 7 9 2 Start the engine warm it up for several minutes and then turn it off 3 Place an oil pan under the engine to collect the used oil 4 Remove the engine oil filler cap the engine oil drain bolt and its gasket to drain the oil from the crankcase TIP Skip steps 5 7 if the oil filter cartridge is not being replaced 5 Remove the oil filter cartridge with an oil filter wrench 1 Engine oil level ...

Page 84: ...an oil filter wrench and then tighten it to the specified torque with a torque wrench 8 Install the engine oil drain bolt and its new gasket and then tighten the bolt to the specified torque 9 Refill with the specified amount of the recommended engine oil 1 Oil filter cartridge 2 Oil filter wrench 1 2 1 O ring 1 1 Torque wrench Tightening torque Oil filter cartridge 17 N m 1 7 kgf m 13 lb ft Tight...

Page 85: ...t 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 oil pres sure and coolant temperature warning light should go off if the oil level is suffi cient NOTICE ECA22490 If the oil pressure and coolant tem perature warning light flickers or re mains on even if the oil level is cor...

Page 86: ... regularly In addition the coolant must be changed at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance chart TIP If genuine Yamaha coolant is not avail able use an ethylene glycol antifreeze containing corrosion inhibitors for alu minum engines and mix with distilled water at a 1 1 ratio EAU66512 To check the coolant level Since the coolant level varies with en gine temperature check when the e...

Page 87: ...i freeze content of the coolant as soon as possible otherwise the effectiveness of the coolant will be reduced ECA10473 6 Install the coolant reservoir cap 7 Install the cowling EAU33032 Changing the coolant The coolant must be changed at the in tervals specified in the periodic mainte nance and lubrication chart Have a Yamaha dealer change the coolant WARNING Never attempt to remove the radiator ...

Page 88: ...e valves are an important engine component and since valve clearance changes with use they must be checked and adjusted at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance chart Unadjusted valves can result in improper air fuel mixture engine noise and eventually engine damage To pre vent this from occurring have your Yamaha dealer check and adjust the valve clearance at regular intervals TIP T...

Page 89: ...ident Tire inspection The tires should be checked before each ride If the center tread depth reaches the specified limit if the tire has a nail or glass fragments in it or if the sidewall is cracked have a Yamaha dealer replace the tire immediately TIP The tire tread depth limits may differ from country to country Always comply with the local regulations WARNING EWA10472 Have a Yamaha dealer repla...

Page 90: ...re that the valve caps are securely installed to prevent air pressure leakage Use only the tire valves and valve cores listed below to avoid tire deflation during a high speed ride After extensive tests only the tires list ed below are approved for this model by Yamaha WARNING EWA10601 This motorcycle is fitted with su per high speed tires Note the fol lowing points in order to make the most effic...

Page 91: ...acks bends warpage or damage before each ride If any damage is found have a Yamaha dealer replace the wheel Do not attempt even the smallest repair to the wheel A deformed or cracked wheel must be replaced The wheel should be balanced whenever the tire or wheel has been changed or replaced An un balanced wheel can result in poor performance adverse handling characteristics and shortened tire life ...

Page 92: ...lay 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 Remove cowling B See page 7 9 3 Loosen the locknut further down the clutch cable 4 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 adjusting n...

Page 93: ...aulic system have a Yamaha dealer bleed the system be fore operating the vehicle Air in the hydraulic system will diminish the braking performance which may re sult in loss of control and an acci dent EAU36505 Brake light switches The brake light should come on just be fore braking takes effect The brake light is activated by switches connected to the brake lever and brake pedal Since the brake li...

Page 94: ... brake pads Each rear brake pad is provided with a wear indicator groove which allows you to check the brake pad wear with out having to disassemble the brake To check the brake pad wear check the wear indicator groove If a brake pad has worn to the point that the wear indicator groove almost appears have a Yamaha dealer replace the brake pads as a set EAU22583 Checking the brake fluid level Befor...

Page 95: ...ap before re moving Use only DOT 4 brake fluid from a sealed container Use only the specified brake flu id otherwise the rubber seals may deteriorate causing leak age Refill with the same type of brake fluid Adding a brake fluid other than DOT 4 may result in a harmful chemical reaction Be careful that water does not enter the brake fluid reservoir when refilling Water will signifi cantly lower th...

Page 96: ... and can lead to chain slip page or breakage To prevent this from occurring keep the drive chain slack within the specified limits ECA10572 EAU74260 To adjust the drive chain slack Consult a Yamaha dealer before ad justing the drive chain slack 1 Loosen the axle nut and the lock nut on each side of the swingarm 2 To tighten the drive chain turn the drive chain slack adjusting bolt on each side of ...

Page 97: ...hain must be lubricated after washing the motorcycle riding in the rain or riding in wet areas 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 ECA11122 2 Wipe the drive chain dry 3 Thoroughly lubricate the drive chain with a special O ring chain lub...

Page 98: ...ottle grip should be checked before each ride In addi tion the cable should be lubricated by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals speci fied in the periodic maintenance chart The throttle cable is equipped with a rubber cover Make sure that the cover is securely installed Even though the cover is installed correctly it does not completely protect the cable from water entry Therefore use care not to po...

Page 99: ... The operation of the brake and clutch levers should be checked before each ride and the lever pivots should be lu bricated if necessary Brake lever Clutch lever Recommended lubricant Lithium soap based grease Recommended lubricants Brake lever Silicone grease Clutch lever Lithium soap based grease BX4 9 E2 book 29 ページ 2018年9月6日 木曜日 午後4時39分 ...

Page 100: ...s specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart EAU23273 Checking the front fork The condition and operation of the 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...

Page 101: ...nt wheel off the ground See page 7 36 WARNING To avoid injury se curely support the vehicle so there is no danger of it falling over EWA10752 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 EAU23292 Checking the wheel bearings The front and rear wheel bearings must be checked at t...

Page 102: ...ed and if necessary tightened WARNING EWA10761 Electrolyte is poisonous and dangerous since it contains sul furic acid which causes severe burns Avoid any contact with skin eyes or clothing and al ways shield your eyes when working near batteries In case of contact administer the fol lowing FIRST AID EXTERNAL Flush with plenty of water INTERNAL Drink large quan tities of water or milk and im media...

Page 103: ...k it at least once a month and fully charge it if necessary 3 Fully charge the battery before in stallation NOTICE When install ing the battery be sure to turn the main switch off then con nect the positive lead before connecting the negative lead ECA16842 4 After installation make sure that the battery leads are properly con nected to the battery terminals NOTICE ECA16531 Always keep the battery ...

Page 104: ...use of the specified amperage WARNING Do not use a fuse of a higher amperage rating than recommended to avoid causing extensive dam age to the electrical system and possibly a fire EWA15132 1 Screw 2 Panel 1 Starter relay cover 1 1 2 1 1 Hazard fuse 2 Fuel injection system fuse 3 Electronic throttle valve fuse 4 Backup fuse 5 Sub radiator fan motor fuse 6 Radiator fan motor fuse 7 Spare fuse 1 2 3...

Page 105: ... re placeable bulbs If a light does not come on check the fuses and then have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle NOTICE ECA16581 Do not affix any type of tinted film or stickers to the headlight lens Specified fuses Main fuse 50 0 A Terminal fuse 1 2 0 A Headlight fuse 7 5 A Signaling system fuse 7 5 A Ignition fuse 15 0 A Radiator fan motor fuse 15 0 A Sub radiator fan motor fuse 10 0 A ABS motor ...

Page 106: ...rom the factory trouble 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 ...

Page 107: ...aintenance and adjustment 7 37 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 heaters or furnaces Gasoline or gasoline vapors can ignite or ex plode causing severe injury or property damage BX4 9 E2 book 37 ページ 2018年9月6日 木曜日 午後4時39分 ...

Page 108: ... the spark plugs Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle Operate the electric starter 4 Compression There is compression There is no compression The engine does not start Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle The engine does not start Check the compression Operate the electric starter 2 Battery The engine turns over quickly The engine turns over slowly The en...

Page 109: ...ng sound has stopped 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 cool...

Page 110: ...eas may be sprayed with salt as a de icing method This salt can stay on the roads well into spring so be sure to wash the underside and chassis parts after riding in such areas Genuine Yamaha care and main tenance products are sold under the YAMALUBE brand in many markets worldwide See your Yamaha dealer for addi tional cleaning tips NOTICE ECA26280 Improper cleaning can cause cos metic and mechan...

Page 111: ...if the vehicle has been exposed to salt Warm wa ter will increase salt s corrosive properties ECA26301 3 For windshield equipped vehicles Clean the windshield with a soft towel or sponge dampened with water and a pH neutral detergent If necessary use a high quality windshield cleaner or polish for motorcycles NOTICE Never use any strong chemicals to clean the windshield Additionally some cleaning ...

Page 112: ... WARNING EWA20660 Contaminants left on the brakes or tires can cause loss of control Make sure there is no lubricant or wax on the brakes or tires If necessary wash the tires with warm water and a mild deter gent If necessary clean the brake discs and pads with brake cleaner or acetone Before riding at higher speeds test the vehicle s braking perfor mance and cornering behavior EAU83450 Cleaning t...

Page 113: ...th a carburetor To prevent fuel deposits from building up drain the fuel in the carburetor float chamber into a clean contain er Retighten the drain bolt and pour the fuel back into the fuel tank 6 Use a quality engine fogging oil ac cording to product instructions to protect internal engine compo nents from corrosion If engine fog ging oil is not available perform the following steps for each cyl...

Page 114: ...r attach a maintenance charger to keep the battery opti mally charged NOTICE Confirm that the battery and its charger are compatible Do not charge a VRLA battery with a convention al charger ECA26330 TIP If the battery will be removed charge it once a month and store it in a temperate location between 0 30 C 32 90 F See page 7 32 for more informa tion on charging and storing the battery BX4 9 E2 b...

Page 115: ...higher JASO stan dard MA Engine oil quantity Oil change 3 90 L 4 12 US qt 3 43 Imp qt With oil filter removal 4 10 L 4 33 US qt 3 61 Imp qt Coolant quantity Coolant reservoir up to the maximum level mark 0 25 L 0 26 US qt 0 22 Imp qt Radiator including all routes 2 25 L 2 38 US qt 1 98 Imp qt Fuel Recommended fuel Premium unleaded gasoline Gasohol E10 acceptable Fuel tank capacity 17 L 4 5 US gal ...

Page 116: ...rake Type Hydraulic dual disc brake Rear brake Type Hydraulic single disc brake Front suspension Type Telescopic fork Rear suspension Type Swingarm link suspension Electrical system System voltage 12 V Battery Model YTZ7S Voltage capacity 12 V 6 0 Ah 10 HR Bulb wattage Headlight LED Brake tail light LED Front turn signal light LED Rear turn signal light LED Auxiliary light LED License plate light ...

Page 117: ...E IDENTIFICATION NUM BER ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER MODEL LABEL INFORMATION EAU26401 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 motorcy cle with the licensing authority in your area EAU26442 Engine...

Page 118: ...tisti cal analysis and development purpos es Although the sensors and recorded data will vary by model the main data points are Vehicle status and engine perfor mance data Fuel injection and emission relat ed data This data will be uploaded only when a special Yamaha diagnostic tool is at tached to the vehicle such as when maintenance checks or service proce dures are performed Vehicle data upload...

Page 119: ...dling of vehicle data Even in this case Yamaha will require the contractor to properly handle the vehicle data we provided and Yamaha will appropriate ly manage the data With the consent of the vehicle owner Where obligated by law For use by Yamaha in litigation When the data is not related to an individual vehicle nor owner BX4 9 E2 book 3 ページ 2018年9月6日 木曜日 午後4時39分 ...

Page 120: ...and rear brake pads checking 7 24 Front fork adjusting 4 36 Front fork checking 7 30 Fuel 4 31 Fuel consumption tips for reducing 6 3 Fuel level warning light 4 6 Fuel tank cap 4 30 Fuel tank overflow hose 4 32 Fuses replacing 7 33 G Glossary 3 4 H Handlebar switches 4 3 Hazard switch 4 4 High beam indicator light 4 6 Horn switch 4 4 I Identification numbers 10 1 Ignition circuit cut off system 4 ...

Page 121: ...19 Titanium muffler cleaning 8 3 Tool kit 7 2 Troubleshooting 7 36 Troubleshooting charts 7 38 Turn signal indicator light 4 5 Turn signal switch 4 4 V Valve clearance 7 18 Vehicle identification number 10 1 Vehicle lights 7 35 W Wheel bearings checking 7 31 Wheels 7 21 Y Yamalube 7 16 YRC functions visual guide 3 5 YRC settings 4 14 YRC Yamaha Ride Control 3 1 BX4 9 E2 book 2 ページ 2018年9月6日 木曜日 午後...

Page 122: ...BX4 9 E2 book 3 ページ 2018年9月6日 木曜日 午後4時39分 ...

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