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EAU10201

YZF-R1/YZF-R1M

OWNER’S MANUAL

1st edition, November 2017

Any reprinting or unauthorized use

without the written permission of

Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
is expressly prohibited.

Printed in Japan.

BX4-9-E1_1.book 2 ページ２０１８年４月２７日　金曜日　午後４時３分

Summary of Contents for YZF-R1

Page 1: ...BX4 28199 E1 q Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle OWNER S MANUAL YZF R1 YZF R1M BX4 9 E1_Euro_E_Hyoshi indd 1 2018 06 19 17 40 34 ...

Page 2: ...ective 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 1...

Page 3: ... EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address https global yamaha motor com eu_doc Frequency band 2 4 GHz The maximum radio frequency power 50 12 mW Manufacturer YAMAHA MOTOR CO LTD 2500 Shingai Iwata Shizuoka 438 8501 Japan Importer YAMAHA MOTOR EUROPE N V Koolhovenlaan 101 1119 NC Schiphol Rijk 1117 ZN Schiphol the Netherlands BX4 9 E1_1 book 1 ページ２０１８年４月２７日金曜日午...

Page 4: ...BX4 9 E1_1 book 2 ページ２０１８年４月２７日金曜日午後４時３分 ...

Page 5: ...and injury 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 mos...

Page 6: ...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 WARNI...

Page 7: ...R S MANUAL 2018 by Yamaha Motor Co Ltd 1st edition November 2017 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 E1_1 book 2 ページ２０１８年４月２７日金曜日午後４時３分 ...

Page 8: ...d important riding points 6 1 Starting the engine 6 1 Shifting 6 2 Tips for reducing fuel consumption 6 3 Engine break in 6 3 Parking 6 4 Periodic maintenance and adjustment 7 1 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 4 Removing and installing cowlings and panels 7 8 Checking the spark p...

Page 9: ...ng the steering 7 30 Checking the wheel bearings 7 31 Battery 7 31 Replacing the fuses 7 33 Vehicle lights 7 35 Supporting the motorcycle 7 35 Troubleshooting 7 36 Troubleshooting charts 7 37 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 Inde...

Page 10: ...operly 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 motorc...

Page 11: ...e 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 abr...

Page 12: ...rcycle 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 13: ...mproper 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 ces...

Page 14: ...tached 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 15: ...ZF R1M page 4 41 3 Spring preload adjusting bolt YZF R1M page 4 41 4 Fuel tank cap page 4 34 5 Drive chain puller page 7 25 6 Spring preload adjusting ring page 4 44 7 Shift pedal page 4 31 8 Engine oil level check window page 7 12 9 Engine oil filter cartridge page 7 12 BX4 9 E1_1 book 1 ページ２０１８年４月２７日金曜日午後４時３分 ...

Page 16: ...ocument storage space page 4 40 4 Radiator cap page 7 15 5 Engine oil filler cap page 7 12 6 Brake pedal page 4 32 7 Rear brake fluid reservoir page 7 24 8 Fast compression damping adjuster YZF R1 page 4 44 9 Slow compression damping adjuster YZF R1 page 4 44 10 Rebound damping adjuster YZF R1 page 4 44 BX4 9 E1_1 book 2 ページ２０１８年４月２７日金曜日午後４時３分 ...

Page 17: ...in switch steering lock page 4 2 5 Instrument panel page 4 6 4 8 6 Front brake fluid reservoir page 7 24 7 Spring preload adjusting nut YZF R1 page 4 41 8 Rebound damping force adjusting bolt YZF R1 page 4 41 9 Compression damping force adjusting bolt YZF R1 page 4 41 10 Right handlebar switches page 4 3 11 Throttle grip page 7 17 12 Brake lever page 4 32 BX4 9 E1_1 book 3 ページ２０１８年４月２７日金曜日午後４時３...

Page 18: ...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 a...

Page 19: ...lippery 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 specified...

Page 20: ... 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 lift control system reduces the rate at which the front wheel will continue to rise during extreme acceleration such as during starts or out of corner exits When front wheel lift is detected en gine power is regulated to slow front wheel lift while still providing good ...

Page 21: ...it ERS Electronic Racing Suspension GPS Global Positioning System 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 SCU Suspension Control Unit TCS Traction Control System UBS Unified Brake System YRC Yamaha Ride Control BX4 9 E1_1 book 4 ページ２０１８年４月２７日金曜日午後４時...

Page 22: ...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 E1_1 book 5 ページ２０１８年４月２７日金曜日午後４時３分 ...

Page 23: ...e code re registering key is lost regis tering new codes in the stan dard keys is impossible The standard keys can still be used to start the vehicle however if code re registering is required i e if a new standard key is made or all keys are lost the en tire immobilizer system must be replaced Therefore it is highly recommended to use either standard key and keep the code re registering key in a ...

Page 24: ...are supplied with power The meter lighting taillight li cense plate light and auxiliary lights come on and the engine can be start 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 EAU10662 OFF All electrical systems are off The key can be removed WARNING EWA10062 Never turn the key ...

Page 25: ...OCK position push the key in and turn it to OFF EAU65680 Parking The hazard lights can be turned on but all other electrical systems are off The key can be removed The steering 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 1 Push 2 Turn 1 2 1 Push 2 Turn 1 2 ...

Page 26: ...nd then push the switch down towards See page 6 1 for starting instructions prior to starting the engine Set this switch to to stop the engine in case of an emergency such as when the vehicle overturns or when the throt tle cable is stuck EAU66010 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 The haza...

Page 27: ...e 4 16 for more information on how to customize YRC modes and adjust YRC item setting levels EAU66100 Wheel switch When the main screen is set to STREET MODE use the wheel switch to scroll and reset the information dis play items When the main screen is set to TRACK MODE use the wheel switch to scroll and reset the information display items and to activate the lap timer When the display has been c...

Page 28: ...m is detected in the engine If this oc curs have a Yamaha dealer check the on board diagnostic system The electrical circuit of the warning light can be checked by turning the vehicle power on The warning light should come on 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 EAU66502 ABS warning...

Page 29: ...ould come on for a few seconds and then go off If the indicator light does not come on initially when the key is turned to ON if the indicator light remains on or if the indicator light flashes in a pattern if a problem is detected in the immobilizer system the immobilizer system indica tor light will flash in a pattern have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle TIP If the immobilizer system indicator...

Page 30: ...see page 7 38 If the engine oil pressure is low the oil pressure warning icon will come on Check the oil level see page 7 12 If the warning light remains on after letting the engine cool and confirming the proper oil level have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle Do not continue to op erate the vehicle EAU83700 Auxiliary system warning light This warning light comes on if a prob lem is detected in a...

Page 31: ... peak hold indicator 7 Front brake pressure indicator 8 Acceleration indicator 9 Transmission gear display 10 ERS indicator YZF R1M 11 YRC items MODE PWR TCS SCS 12 Information display 13 Tachometer 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 6 11 9 7 8 3 1 10 2 5 4 13 12 1 YRC items LCS QS LIF 2 Lap timer 3 GPS indicator CCU equipped mode...

Page 32: ... coolant temperature TRIP 1 tripmeter 1 TRIP 2 tripmeter 2 F TRIP fuel tripmeter ODO odometer FUEL CON the amount of fuel con sumed FUEL AVG average fuel consumption CRNT FUEL current fuel consumption TIP ODO will lock at 999999 and can not be reset TRIP 1 and TRIP 2 will reset to 0 and begin counting again after 9999 9 has been reached When the fuel tank reserve level has been reached F TRIP ap p...

Page 33: ... group These groups of settings are the YRC modes MODE A MODE B MODE C and MODE D Use the mode switch to change YRC modes or make YRC item setting changes from the main screen TIP The YRC modes come preset from the factory for different riding conditions When using the factory presets the suggested YRC modes are as follows MODE A is suitable for track rid ing MODE B is a softer track riding settin...

Page 34: ...6 and ERS on page 4 19 to change the reg istered ERS mode or adjust ERS set ting levels If the ERS mode disappears from the ERS indicator the icon turns blank stop the vehicle and wait a few seconds until the mode reap pears TIP The suspension will remain fixed at its most recent settings until self reset has completed If the ERS indicator does not re turn to normal have a Yamaha dealer inspect th...

Page 35: ...r Whenever the lap timer 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 SCU trouble warning YZF R1M This icon appears if a problem is de tected in the front or rear suspension Auxiliary system warning This icon appears if a probl...

Page 36: ...hen an internal error occurs e g communication with a system controller has been cut off the error mode warn ing will appear as follows Err and indicates an ECU error Err and indicates an SCU error Err only indicates an HCU hydraulic control unit error TIP Depending on the nature of the error the display may not function properly and YRC settings may be impossible to change Additionally ABS and UB...

Page 37: ...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 View and reset three m...

Page 38: ...er less engine power is desir able TCS This model uses a variable traction control system For each 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 tra...

Page 39: ... 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 off...

Page 40: ...er YRC modes or adjust individual YRC items re peat from step 2 When finished select the triangle mark on the far left to return to the MENU screen or for YZF R1M select the YRC Setting Lap Time Logging Maintenance Unit Display Mode MENU km h GPS 12 00 1 Triangle mark 2 YRC mode box 3 YRC item 4 ERS mode YZF R1M 5 To ERS menu YZF R1M YRC PWR TCS SCS LCS QS LIF ERS 12 00 YRC Setting km h QS A 1 5 2...

Page 41: ...front suspen sion REAR FIRM hardens H or softens S overall damping of the rear suspen sion For the road mode R 1 the following settings can be adjusted BRAKE SUPPORT reduces nosedive front end pitch from braking FRONT FIRM hardens H or softens S overall damping of the front suspen sion REAR FIRM hardens H or softens S overall damping of the rear suspen sion TIP T 1 is preset for track use with rac...

Page 42: ... display will change to the rele vant suspension setting screen and the ERS mode selection box SETTING is highlighted Short push the wheel switch to enter the box and select the ERS mode that you want to adjust 3 Select the suspension item that you want to adjust and then rotate the wheel switch to adjust the set ting level TIP All ERS modes regardless of type are independent and should be set sep...

Page 43: ...ecord data Use the wheel switch to select Display and view the lap record To reset the lap time record data 1 When Lap Time is selected both Display and Reset are dis played 2 Select Reset 3 Select YES to delete all lap time data Select NO to exit and return to the previous screen without re setting the lap record 1 To YRC Setting menu 2 Factory preset level 3 Current level setting 12 00 YRC Setti...

Page 44: ...turn the vehicle off Maintenance This module allows you to record dis tance traveled between engine oil changes use the OIL item and for two other items 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 NO Reset Lap Time YES km h GP GPS 12 00 YRC Setting Lap Time Logging Maintenance Unit Display M...

Page 45: ...sumption units 1 From the MENU screen select Unit 2 km or mile and km L or L 100km are displayed 3 Select the distance or consump tion unit item you want to adjust 4 Select the units you want to use INTERVAL 2 OIL INTERVAL 1 123456 km 123456 km 123456 km Maintenance km h GPS 12 00 INTERVAL 2 OIL INTERVAL 1 0 km 123456 km 123456 km Maintenance km h GPS 12 00 YRC Setting Lap Time Logging Maintenance...

Page 46: ...screen select Wallpaper 2 Select the mode you want to adjust select DAY for daytime display settings or NIGHT for nighttime display settings 3 Select the background color se lect BLACK for a black background or WHITE for a white background 4 Select the triangle symbol to exit 5 To set another background color repeat from step 2 or select the tri angle symbol to exit this module Shift indicator The...

Page 47: ...cator will come on and go off Adjust the brightness of the shift indicator Set the tachometer color display to ON or OFF and adjust at what r min the tachometer will be green and orange Set the tachometer peak rev indicator to ON or OFF Shift IND Setting Shift IND Brightness Tach IND Setting Peak Rev IND Setting GP GPS Tach IND Setting Shift IND Brightness Peak Rev IND Setting Shift Indicator Shif...

Page 48: ...rned off the tachometer will display all r min levels below the red zone in black or white depending on wallpaper settings When turned on the mid and mid to high r min zones can be set to come on in green and then orange col ors 1 Select Tach IND Setting 2 Select IND Mode GP GPS Tach IND Setting Shift IND Brightness Peak Rev IND Setting Shift Indicator Shift IND Setting km h 12 00 Shift Indicator ...

Page 49: ...e TIP Orange bar start setting range 8000 14000 r min 8 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 Tach IND Setting IND ...

Page 50: ...yed 3 For example let s select DIS PLAY 1 STREET MODE 1 1 STREET MODE 1 2 and TRACK MODE are displayed GP GPS Tach IND Setting Shift IND Brightness Peak Rev IND Setting Shift Indicator Shift IND Setting km h 12 00 IND Mode ON Peak Rev IND Setting Shift Indicator km h GP GPS 12 00 1 Information display item STREET MODE 1 Information display item TRACK MODE 1 2 GPS N LCS QS LIF ODO 123456 km TRIP 1 ...

Page 51: ...step 3 Brightness This module allows you to adjust the general brightness level of the display screen To set the brightness 1 Select Brightness 2 Select 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 STREET MODE 1 1 A TEMP C TEMP C TEMP Display Setting DISPLAY 1 km h GPS 12 00 TRACK MOD...

Page 52: ...el switch 6 Short push the wheel switch again to exit and go back to the MENU screen All Reset This module resets everything except the odometer and clock to its factory preset or default setting Select YES to reset all items After se lecting YES all items will be reset and the screen will automatically return to the MENU screen GP GPS Shift Indicator Wallpaper Display Setting Brightness MENU Unit...

Page 53: ...l The shift pedal is located on the left side of the motorcycle To shift the transmission to a higher gear move the shift pedal up To shift to the transmis sion to a lower gear move the the shift pedal down See page 6 2 The shift rod is equipped with a shift sensor which is part of the quick shift system The shift sensor reads up and down movement as well as the strength of the input force when th...

Page 54: ...system for more informa tion on how the UBS and ABS systems work The brake lever is equipped with a brake lever position adjusting dial To adjust the distance between the brake lever and the throttle grip turn the ad justing dial while holding the lever pushed away from the throttle grip Make sure that the appropriate setting on the adjusting dial is aligned with the mark on the brake lever EAU129...

Page 55: ...nitored by the ABS ECU which will revert the system to conven tional braking if a malfunction occurs TIP The ABS performs a self diagno sis test when the vehicle is started and reaches a speed of 10 km h 6 mi h During this test a clicking noise may be audible from the hy draulic control unit and a vibration may be felt at the bake lever or pedal but this is normal This ABS has a test mode which al...

Page 56: ...UBS is still enabled As further squeezing of the brake lever will not increase the braking power of the rear brake apply the rear brake should further braking power be neces sary such as when parking on a slope The UBS disables after the brake lever is released When the vehicle starts moving the UBS is re enabled EAU13076 Fuel tank cap To open the fuel tank cap Open the fuel tank cap lock cover in...

Page 57: ...rces of ignition such as the pilot lights of water heaters and clothes dryers 2 Do not overfill the fuel tank When refueling be sure to insert the pump nozzle into the fuel tank filler hole Stop filling when the fuel reaches the bottom of the filler tube Because fuel expands when it heats up heat from the engine or the sun can cause fuel to spill out of the fuel tank 3 Wipe up any spilled fuel imm...

Page 58: ... 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 gasoline of a different brand Use of unleaded fuel will extend spark plug life and reduce maintenance costs Gasohol There are two types of gasohol gaso hol containing ethanol and that contain ing methanol Gasohol containing ethanol can be used if the ethanol con tent does...

Page 59: ...ped with a catalytic converter in the exhaust system WARNING EWA10863 The exhaust system is hot after op eration To prevent a fire hazard or burns Do not park the vehicle near 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 d...

Page 60: ...assenger seat 1 Insert the projection on the rear of the passenger seat into the seat holder as shown 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 sea...

Page 61: ...vehicle s CAN control ler area network and has a GPS re ceiver to enable the recording of vehicle and riding data see Logging on page 4 22 Logging data and YRC setting data can be accessed when a smartphone or tablet is connected to the CCU wireless network TIP From the Google or Apple applica tion store download the Y TRAC ap plication to make use of the logging data and the YRC Setting applicati...

Page 62: ...turned on at a time to avoid confusion EAU66920 Document storage A document storage space is located under panel C See page 7 8 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 ECA2254...

Page 63: ...atch ing the gold anodized finish 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 For YZF R1 This model is equipped with adjustable suspension The spring preload re bound damping force and compres sion damping force of each leg can be adjusted WARNING EWA10181 Always adjust both fork legs equa...

Page 64: ...ion a To de crease the compression damping force and thereby soften the compression damping turn the adjusting bolt on each fork leg in direction b 1 Spring preload adjusting nut Spring preload setting Minimum soft 0 turn s in direction a Standard 9 turn s in direction a Maximum hard 15 turn s in direction a With the adjusting nut fully turned in direction b 1 a b 1 Rebound damping force adjusting...

Page 65: ...RS on page 4 19 Spring preload The spring preload adjustment is per formed manually 1 Turn the vehicle off 2 Slide the rubber cover back at each coupler 3 Remove the coupler on each front fork NOTICE To prevent dam aging the couplers do not use sharp tools or excessive force ECA22770 4 To increase the spring preload and thereby harden the suspension turn the adjusting bolt on each fork leg in dire...

Page 66: ...ler for any service NOTICE ECA10102 To avoid damaging the mechanism do not attempt to turn beyond the maximum or minimum settings For YZF R1 This model is equipped with adjustable suspension The spring preload re bound damping force fast compres sion damping force and slow compression damping force can be ad justed Spring preload 1 Loosen the locknut 2 To increase the spring preload and thereby ha...

Page 67: ...e compression damping turn the adjusting bolt in direction b Slow compression damping force To increase the compression damping force and thereby harden the slow compression damping turn the adjust ing screw in direction a To decrease Spring preload Minimum soft Distance A 77 5 mm 3 05 in Standard Distance A 79 0 mm 3 11 in Maximum hard Distance A 85 5 mm 3 37 in Tightening torque Locknut 25 N m 2...

Page 68: ...d and can be adjusted from the MENU screen See ERS on page 4 19 for in formation on how to adjust these set tings Spring preload The spring preload adjustment is per formed manually NOTICE ECA10102 To avoid damaging the mechanism do not attempt to turn beyond the maximum or minimum settings 1 Loosen the locknut 2 To increase the spring preload and thereby harden the suspension turn the adjusting r...

Page 69: ... means of a valve that controls exhaust flow within the exhaust cham ber NOTICE ECA15611 The EXUP system has been set and extensively tested at the Yamaha factory Changing these settings without sufficient technical knowl edge may result in poor perfor mance of or damage to the engine 1 Spring preload adjusting ring 2 Locknut 1 Distance A 1 a b 2 1 Spring preload Minimum soft Distance A 0 mm 0 00 ...

Page 70: ... 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 s...

Page 71: ...ver 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 E1_1 book 49 ページ２０１８年４月２７日金曜日午後４時３分 ...

Page 72: ...fter 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 de...

Page 73: ... 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 35 4 37 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 rese...

Page 74: ...ble and grip housing 7 17 7 27 Control cables Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate if necessary 7 27 Drive chain Check chain slack Adjust if necessary Check chain condition Lubricate if necessary 7 25 7 26 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 operation is smooth Lubrica...

Page 75: ... 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 48 ITEM CHECKS PAGE BX4 9 E1_1 book 3 ページ２０１８年４月２７日金曜日午後４時３分 ...

Page 76: ...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 49 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 l...

Page 77: ... 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 starti...

Page 78: ...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 exce...

Page 79: ...eriod 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 vehic...

Page 80: ...f 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 Brake...

Page 81: ...information 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 E1_...

Page 82: ...ENANCE 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 Check engine idle speed Check and adjust synchronization 5 Exhaust ...

Page 83: ...ke 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 Ch...

Page 84: ...d 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 F...

Page 85: ...8 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 MA...

Page 86: ...ently 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 o...

Page 87: ...o be re moved and installed EAU66972 Cowlings A and B for YZF R1 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 3 Panel D 1 2 3 1 Cowling A 2 Quick fastener screw 3 Quick fastener 1 Cowling B 2 Quick fa...

Page 88: ...A and B for YZF R1M To remove a cowling Remove the screw collar quick fasten er screws and the quick fasteners and then take the cowling off To install a cowling Place the cowling in its original position and then install the collar screw quick fasteners and the quick fastener screws EAU66980 Panels A and C To remove a panel Remove the quick fastener and screw 1 Cowling C 2 Screw 3 Collar 3 2 1 1 ...

Page 89: ...ner and screw Panels B and D To remove a panel 1 Remove cowling A or B See page 7 8 2 Remove the screws and then pull the panel off To install the panel Place the panel in the original position and then install the screws 1 Quick fastener 2 Screw 3 Panel A 1 Quick fastener 2 Screw 3 Panel C 2 1 3 1 2 3 1 Screw 2 Panel B 2 1 1 Screw 2 Panel D 2 1 BX4 9 E1_1 book 10 ページ２０１８年４月２７日金曜日午後４時３分 ...

Page 90: ...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 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 ...

Page 91: ...in an upright posi tion A slight tilt to the side can result in a false reading 2 Start the engine warm it up for several minutes and then turn it off 3 Wait a few minutes until the oil set tles and then check the oil level through the check window located at the bottom left side of the crank case TIP The engine oil should be between the minimum and maximum level marks 4 If the engine oil is at or...

Page 92: ...he 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 TIP An oil filter wrench is available at a Yamaha dealer 6 Apply a thin coat of clean engine oil to the O ring of the new oil filter cartridge 1 Engine oil filler cap 1 1 Engine oil drain bolt 2 Gasket 1 2 1 Oil filter cartridge 2 Oil filter wre...

Page 93: ...n NOTICE ECA11621 In order to prevent clutch slip page since the engine oil also lubricates the clutch do not mix any chemical additives Do not use oils with a diesel speci fication of CD or oils of a high er quality than specified In addition do not use oils labeled ENERGY CONSERVING II or higher Make sure that no foreign mate rial enters the crankcase 1 O ring 1 1 Torque wrench Tightening torque...

Page 94: ... the oil settles and then check the oil level and correct it if necessary 14 Install the cowling and panel EAUS1203 Coolant The coolant level should be checked 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 e...

Page 95: ...lace it with cool ant as soon as possible other wise the cooling system will not be protected against frost and corrosion If water has been added to the coolant have a Yamaha dealer check the anti freeze content of the coolant as soon as possible otherwise the effectiveness of the coolant will be reduced ECA10473 5 Install the coolant reservoir cap EAU33032 Changing the coolant The coolant must be...

Page 96: ...AU44735 Checking the engine idling speed Check the engine idling speed and if necessary have it corrected by a Yamaha dealer EAU21386 Checking the throttle grip free play Measure the throttle grip free play as shown Periodically check the throttle grip free play and if necessary have a Yamaha dealer adjust it Engine idling speed 1200 1400 r min 1 Throttle grip free play Throttle grip free play 3 0...

Page 97: ...f road contact Therefore it is essential to maintain the tires in good condition at all times and replace them at the appropriate time with the speci fied tires Tire air pressure The tire air pressure should be checked and if necessary adjusted before each ride WARNING EWA18370 Operation of this vehicle with improper tire air pressure may cause severe injury or death from loss of control The tire ...

Page 98: ...ken in for it to develop its optimal characteristics Tire information This model is equipped with tubeless tires and tire air valves Tires age even if they have not been used or have only been used occasion ally Cracking of the tread and sidewall rubber sometimes accompanied by carcass deformation is an evidence of ageing Old and aged tires should be checked by tire specialists to ascertain their ...

Page 99: ... points regarding these wheels The wheel rims should be checked for cracks 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...

Page 100: ...play turn the adjusting bolt 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 Remove cowling B See page 7 8 3 Loosen the locknut further down the clutch cable 4 To increase the clutch lever free play turn the clutch lever free play adju...

Page 101: ... WARNING EWA14212 A soft or spongy feeling in the brake lever can indicate the presence of air in the hydraulic system If there is air in the hydraulic 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 1 Locknut 2 Clutch lever free play adjusting nut 1 2 ...

Page 102: ... wear indicators which allows you to check the brake pad wear without hav ing to disassemble the brake To check the brake pad wear check the position of the wear indicators while applying the brake If a brake pad has worn to the point that a wear indicator almost touches the brake disc have a Yamaha dealer replace the brake pads as a set EAU48071 Rear brake pads Each rear brake pad is provided wit...

Page 103: ...ke fluid level goes down suddenly have a Yamaha dealer check the cause before further rid ing WARNING EWA15991 Improper maintenance can result in loss of braking ability Observe these precautions Insufficient brake fluid may al low air to enter the brake sys tem reducing braking performance Clean the filler cap before re moving Use only DOT 4 brake fluid from a sealed container Use only the specif...

Page 104: ... the motorcycle on the sides tand TIP When checking and adjusting the drive chain slack there should be no weight on the motorcycle 2 Shift the transmission into the neu tral position 3 Measure the drive chain slack as shown 4 If the drive chain slack is incorrect adjust it as follows NOTICE Im proper drive chain slack will overload the engine as well as other vital parts of the motorcy cle and ca...

Page 105: ...drive chain must be cleaned and lubricated at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrica tion chart otherwise it will quickly wear out especially when riding in dusty or wet areas Service the drive chain as follows NOTICE ECA10584 The drive chain 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...

Page 106: ...ossi ble to prevent unsafe condi tions EWA10712 EAU23115 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 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 install...

Page 107: ...ore each ride and the pedal pivots should be lu bricated if necessary Brake pedal Shift pedal EAU23144 Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers 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 Recommended lubricant Lithium soap based grease BX4 9 E1_1 book 28 ページ２０１８年４月２７日金曜日午後４時３分 ...

Page 108: ...ve a Yamaha dealer check or repair it Otherwise the sidestand could contact the ground and distract the operator re sulting in a possible loss of control EAUM1653 Lubricating the swingarm pivots The swingarm pivots must be lubricat ed by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart Recommended lubricants Brake lever Silicone grease Clutch lever Lithi...

Page 109: ...handlebars several times to check if the front fork compresses and rebounds smoothly NOTICE ECA10591 If any damage is found or the front fork does not operate smoothly have a Yamaha dealer check or re pair it EAU23285 Checking the steering Worn or loose steering bearings may cause danger Therefore the operation of the steering must be checked as fol lows at the intervals specified in the pe riodic...

Page 110: ... moving the battery box or handling the IMU directly Do not remove modify or place any foreign materials in or around the battery box Do not subject the IMU to strong shocks and be careful when handling the battery Do not obstruct the IMU breath er hole and do not clean it with compressed air This model is equipped with a VRLA Valve Regulated Lead Acid battery There is no need to check the electro...

Page 111: ...ad Acid battery a special con stant voltage battery charger is re quired Using a conventional battery charger will damage the battery To store the battery 1 If the vehicle will not be used for more than one month remove the battery fully charge it and then place it in a cool dry place NOTICE When removing the battery be sure the key is turned to OFF then discon nect the negative lead before discon...

Page 112: ...e the starter relay cover by pulling it upward The fuse boxes which contain the fus es for the individual circuits are located under panel A See page 7 8 1 Main fuse 2 ABS motor fuse 3 Starter relay cover 4 ABS motor spare fuse 1 2 4 3 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 fus...

Page 113: ...the device operates 4 If the fuse immediately blows again have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical system 1 Ignition fuse 2 Signaling system fuse 3 ABS ECU fuse 4 ABS solenoid fuse 5 Headlight fuse 6 Terminal fuse 1 7 Spare fuse 8 SCU fuse YZF R1M 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 7 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...

Page 114: ...the headlight lens TIP The right headlight comes on when Pass LAP switch LAP is pushed or the dimmer switch is set to high beam The auxiliary lights were designed to fade out as your R1 goes to sleep EAU67131 Supporting the motorcycle Since this model is not equipped with a centerstand use maintenance stands when removing the front or rear wheel or when performing other maintenance that requires t...

Page 115: ...ur motorcycle require any repair take it to a Yamaha dealer whose skilled technicians have the necessary tools experience and know how to service the motorcycle properly Use only genuine Yamaha replace ment parts Imitation parts may look like Yamaha parts but they are often inferi or have a shorter service life and can lead to expensive repair bills WARNING EWA15142 When checking the fuel system d...

Page 116: ...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 eng...

Page 117: ...g 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 cooli...

Page 118: ...leaning 1 Cover the muffler outlet 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...

Page 119: ...ng winter are extremely corrosive in combination with water carry out the following steps after each ride in the rain near the sea or on salt sprayed roads TIP Salt sprayed on roads in the winter may remain well into spring 1 Clean the motorcycle with cold wa ter and a mild detergent after the engine has cooled down NOTICE Do not use warm water since it increases the corrosive action of the salt E...

Page 120: ...spray oil as a universal clean er to remove 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 EWA11132 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 ...

Page 121: ...nd then place the spark plugs on the cylinder head so that the 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 EWA10952 e Remove the spark plug caps from...

Page 122: ...ed engine oil grade API service SG type or 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 Air filter Air filter element Oil coated paper element Fuel Rec...

Page 123: ...0 kPa 2 90 kgf cm2 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 Unified brake system Operation Activated by front brake Front brake Type Hydraulic dual disc brake Specified brake fluid DOT 4 Rear brake Type Hydraulic single disc brake Specified brake fluid DOT 4 Front suspension Type Telescopic fork Spring Coil spring Sho...

Page 124: ... Engine trouble warning light LED Steering damper and suspension warning light LED ABS warning light LED Immobilizer system indicator light LED Shift timing indicator light LED Fuse s 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 Hazard fuse 7 5 A ABS ECU fuse 7 5 A Fuel...

Page 125: ... 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 126: ...nd de velopment purposes This data will be uploaded only when a special Yamaha diagnostic tool is attached to the vehi cle such as when maintenance checks or service procedures are performed 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 Yamaha will not disclose this data to a ...

Page 127: ...nt and rear brake pads checking 7 23 Front fork adjusting 4 41 Front fork checking 7 30 Fuel 4 35 Fuel consumption tips for reducing 6 3 Fuel level warning light 4 6 Fuel tank cap 4 34 Fuel tank overflow hose 4 37 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...

Page 128: ...hecking 7 17 Tires 7 18 Tool kit 7 2 Troubleshooting 7 36 Troubleshooting charts 7 37 Turn signal indicator light 4 6 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 20 Y YRC functions visual guide 3 5 YRC settings 4 16 YRC Yamaha Ride Control 3 1 BX4 9 E1_1 book 2 ページ２０１８年４月２７日金曜日午後４時３分 ...

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