Yamaha YZFR1Y Owner'S Manual Download Page 98

Page: 98 / 122

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT

7-43

heaters or furnaces. Gasoline or
gasoline vapors can ignite or ex-
plode, causing severe injury or
property damage.

U14B10E0.book Page 43 Friday, November 21, 2008 9:38 AM

Summary of Contents for YZFR1Y

Page 1: ...DIC183 14B 28199 10 YZFR1Y C OWNER S MANUAL Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle LIT 11626 22 78 ...

Page 2: ...EAU10042 Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle This manual should stay with this vehicle if it is sold U14B10E0 book Page 1 Friday November 21 2008 9 38 AM ...

Page 3: ...tain these high standards it is important that you and your Yamaha dealer pay close attention to the recommended maintenance schedules and operating instructions contained within this manual Yamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality Therefore while this manual contains the most cur rent product information available at the time of printing there may be minor discrepancies...

Page 4: ...y all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death A WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury A NOTICE indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the vehicle or other property A TIP provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer WARNING NOTICE TIP U14B10E0 book Page 1 Fr...

Page 5: ...tor Corporation U S A 1st edition November 2008 All rights reserved Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Corporation U S A is expressly prohibited Printed in Japan P N LIT 11626 22 78 U14B10E0 book Page 2 Friday November 21 2008 9 38 AM ...

Page 6: ... tool kit 7 2 Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system 7 3 General maintenance and lubrication chart 7 4 Removing and installing cowlings and panels 7 9 Checking the spark plugs 7 12 Canister for California only 7 13 Engine oil and oil filter cartridge 7 13 Coolant 7 16 Air filter element 7 19 Checking the engine idling speed 7 19 Checking the throttle cable free play 7 20 Valve ...

Page 7: ... 7 39 Rear wheel 7 41 Troubleshooting 7 42 Troubleshooting charts 7 44 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 Reporting safety defects 10 3 Motorcycle noise regulation 10 4 Maintenance record 10 5 YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION U S A STREET AND ENDURO MOTORCYCLE LIMITED WARRANTY 10 7 YAMAHA EXT...

Page 8: ...They contain important information for safe and proper operation of your vehicle Never remove any labels from your vehicle If a label becomes difficult to read or comes off a replacement label is available from your Yamaha dealer 1 5 2 3 4 6 7 9 8 U14B10E0 book Page 1 Friday November 21 2008 9 38 AM ...

Page 9: ...NIFOLD PRESS SENSOR HOWTO LAYOUT FUEL HOSES 14B 2178A 00 FUEL DELIVERY FUELTANK FUEL PUMP FUELFILTER PRESS REGULATOR 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 NOTICE Cleaning with alkaline or acid cleaner gasoline or solvent will damage windshield Use neutral detergent 4B5 2815K 00 3 4 1 2 California only California only California only U14B10E0 book Page 2 Friday November 21 2008 9 38 AM ...

Page 10: ... OWNER S MANUAL AND ALL LABELS ALWAYS WEAR AN APPROVED MOTORCYCLE HELMET eye protection and protective clothing PREMIUM UNLEADED GASOLINE ONLY 91 Min Pump Octane R M 2 3JJ 28446 A1 290 kPa 2 90 kgf cm2 42psi 5VY 21668 00 1 kg 2 lbs 4BR 24877 A0 LOAD LIMIT U14B10E0 book Page 3 Friday November 21 2008 9 38 AM ...

Page 11: ...assenger The failure of motorists to detect and recognize motorcycles in traf fic is the predominating cause of automobile motorcycle accidents Many accidents have been caused by an automobile driver who did not see the motorcycle Making yourself conspicuous appears to be very effective in reducing the chance of this type of accident Therefore Wear a brightly colored jacket Use extra caution when ...

Page 12: ... contribute to an impairment of vision that could delay seeing a hazard The use of a jacket heavy boots trousers gloves etc is effective in preventing or reducing abrasions or lacerations Never wear loose fitting clothes otherwise they could catch on the control levers footrests or wheels and cause injury or an accident Always wear protective clothing that covers your legs ankles and feet The engi...

Page 13: ...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 and cargo restraints frequently Properly adjust the suspension for your load suspension ad justable models only and check the condition and pres sure of your tires Never attach any ...

Page 14: ...ght distribution or aerody namic changes If accessories are added to the handlebar or front fork area they must be as lightweight as possible and should be kept to a minimum Bulky or large accessories may seriously affect the stability of the motorcycle due to aerody namic effects Wind may at tempt to lift the motorcycle or the motorcycle may become un stable in cross winds These ac cessories may ...

Page 15: ... absorber assembly compression damping force adjusting bolt for fast compression damping page 4 26 8 Shock absorber assembly compression damping force adjusting bolt for slow compression damping page 4 26 9 Shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting bolt page 4 26 10 Shock absorber assembly rebound damping force adjusting screw page 4 26 11 Engine oil drain bolt page 7 13 12 Coolant drain bo...

Page 16: ...ck page 4 21 5 Battery page 7 32 6 Owner s tool kit page 7 2 7 Fuel tank cap page 4 18 8 Front fork rebound damping force adjusting screw page 4 24 9 Radiator cap page 7 16 10 Engine oil filler cap page 7 13 11 Engine oil level check window page 7 13 12 Rear brake light switch page 7 24 13 Rear brake fluid reservoir page 7 25 U14B10E0 book Page 2 Friday November 21 2008 9 38 AM ...

Page 17: ...16 2 Left handlebar switches page 4 15 3 Main switch steering lock page 4 1 4 Multi function meter unit page 4 6 5 Front brake fluid reservoir page 7 25 6 Right handlebar switches page 4 15 7 Throttle grip page 7 20 8 Brake lever page 4 17 U14B10E0 book Page 3 Friday November 21 2008 9 38 AM ...

Page 18: ... to the high speed range Mode A Mode A offers a sportier engine re sponse in the low to mid speed range compared to mode STD Mode B Mode B offers response that is some what less sharp compared to mode STD for riding situations that require especially sensitive throttle operation EAU10460 Main switch steering lock The main switch steering lock controls the ignition and lighting systems and is used ...

Page 19: ...e the electrical systems will be switched off which may result in loss of control or an accident EAU10681 LOCK The steering is locked and all electrical systems are off The key can be re moved To lock the steering 1 Turn the handlebars all the way to the left 2 Push the key in from the OFF po sition and then turn it to LOCK while still pushing it 3 Remove the key To unlock the steering Push the ke...

Page 20: ... model is also equipped with a self diagnosis device for the oil level detection circuit If a problem is detected in the oil level detection circuit the following cycle will be repeated until the malfunction is corrected The oil level warning light will flash ten times then go off for 2 5 seconds If this occurs have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle EAU11365 Fuel level warning light This warning l...

Page 21: ... occurs stop the engine immediately and allow the en gine to cool The electrical circuit of the warning light can be checked by turning the key to ON The warning light should come on for a few seconds and then go off If the warning light does not come on initially when the key is turned to ON or if the warning light remains on have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical circuit NOTICE ECA10021 Do no...

Page 22: ...ith riding 40 116 C 104 242 F Temperature is displayed OK Go ahead with riding Above 117 C Above 243 F Temperature display flashes Warning light comes on Stop the vehicle and allow it to idle until the coolant temperature goes down If the temperature does not go down stop the engine See page 7 44 U14B10E0 book Page 5 Friday November 21 2008 9 38 AM ...

Page 23: ... key is turned to ON or if the warning light remains on have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical circuit EAU11574 Shift timing indicator light This indicator light can be set to come on and go off at the desired engine speeds and is used to inform the rider when it is time to shift to the next higher gear The electrical circuit of the indicator light can be checked by turning the key to ON The in...

Page 24: ...nctions a self diagnosis device a display brightness shift timing indicator light and throttle opening position display control mode TIP Be sure to turn the key to ON be fore using the SELECT and RE SET buttons To switch the speedometer and odometer tripmeter fuel consump tion displays between kilometers and miles press the SELECT button for at least one second Tachometer The electric tachometer a...

Page 25: ...ed on the odometer display for five seconds 3 Push the RESET button or start switch to display the final split time or push the SELECT button to stop the stopwatch and display the total elapsed time Split time history The split time history displays up to 20 stored split times The split time history can be displayed either in reverse chro nological order or by speed 1 Push the SELECT button for at...

Page 26: ... MPG ODO If the fuel level warning light comes on see page 4 3 the display automatical ly changes to the fuel reserve tripmeter mode TRIP F and starts counting the distance traveled from that point In that case push the SELECT button to switch the display between the various tripmeter odometer instantaneous fuel consumption and average fuel con sumption modes in the following order TRIP F km L L 1...

Page 27: ... _ km L AV_ _ _ L 100 km or AV_ _ _ MPG This display shows the average fuel consumption since it was last reset When the display is set to AV_ _ _ km L the average distance that can be traveled on 1 0 L of fuel is shown When the display is set to AV_ _ _ L 100 km the average amount of fuel necessary to travel 100 km is shown When the display is set to AV_ _ _ MPG the average distance that can be t...

Page 28: ...hen the engine is running Drive mode display This display indicates which drive mode has been selected STD A or B For more details on the modes and on how to select them refer to pages 4 1 and 4 16 Coolant temperature display The coolant temperature display indi cates the temperature of the coolant TIP When the coolant temperature display is selected C is displayed for one second and then the cool...

Page 29: ...re display is selected A is displayed before the temperature Self diagnosis device This model is equipped with a self diag nosis device for various electrical cir cuits If a problem is detected in any of those circuits the engine trouble warning light comes on and the display indicates an error code If the display indicates any error codes note the code number and then have a Yamaha dealer check t...

Page 30: ...the indicator light is deactivat ed e Shift timing indicator light brightness This function allows you to ad just the brightness of the indi cator light to suit your preference f Throttle opening position dis play This function allows you to choose whether or not to show the throttle opening position display TIP The display shows the current setting for each function except the shift timing indica...

Page 31: ...he shift timing indicator light de activation function TIP The shift timing indicator light de activation function can be set be tween 7000 r min and 15000 r min From 7000 r min to 12000 r min the indicator light can be set in in crements of 500 r min From 12000 r min to 15000 r min the in dicator light can be set in incre ments of 200 r min Be sure to set the deactivation function to a higher eng...

Page 32: ...to To signal a left hand turn push this switch to When re leased the switch returns to the center position To cancel the turn signal lights push the switch in after it has re turned to the center position EAU12500 Horn switch Press this switch to sound the horn EAU12660 Engine stop switch Set this switch to before starting the engine Set this switch to to stop the engine in case of an emergen cy s...

Page 33: ...The throttle grip must be completely closed in order to change the drive mode See page 4 1 for an explana tion of each drive mode TIP The mode is set to STD by de fault The STD mode resets when the key is turned to OFF The selected mode is shown on the drive mode display See page 4 11 EAU12820 Clutch lever The clutch lever is located at the left handlebar grip To disengage the clutch pull the leve...

Page 34: ...lever toward the handle bar grip The brake lever is equipped with a brake lever position adjusting knob To adjust the distance between the brake lever and the handlebar grip turn the adjusting knob while holding the lever pushed away from the handlebar grip When the desired position is obtained be sure to set it by aligning a groove on the adjusting knob with the mark on the brake lever 1 Shift pe...

Page 35: ...ened To close the fuel tank cap 1 Push the fuel tank cap into position with the key inserted in the lock 2 Turn the key counterclockwise to the original position 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 EWA11091 Make sure that the fuel tank...

Page 36: ...i orate painted surfaces or plastic parts ECA10071 4 Be sure to securely close the fuel tank cap WARNING EWA15151 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 vapor or get some gasoline in your eyes see your doctor immedi ately If gasoline spills on your skin wash with...

Page 37: ...ped with a catalytic converter in the exhaust system WARNING EWA10862 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 38: ...t 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 on the bottom of the pas senger seat and then pull the seat off To install the rider seat 1 Insert the projections into the seat holders as shown then place the seat in the original ...

Page 39: ...lmet to the helmet holder 1 Remove the passenger seat See page 4 21 2 Attach the helmet to the helmet holder and then securely install the passenger seat WARNING Never ride with a helmet at tached to the helmet holder since the helmet may hit ob jects causing loss of control and possibly an accident EWA10161 To release the helmet from the hel met holder Remove the passenger seat remove the helmet ...

Page 40: ...er s Manual or other documents in the storage com partment be sure to wrap them in a plastic bag so that they will not get wet When washing the vehicle be careful not to let any water enter the storage compartment EAU47441 Rider footrest position The rider footrests can be adjusted to one of two positions to suit the rider s preference Have a Yamaha dealer ad just the position of the rider footres...

Page 41: ...the right front fork leg is equipped with a re bound damping force adjusting screw and the left front fork leg with a com pression damping force adjusting screw NOTICE ECA10101 To avoid damaging the mechanism do not attempt to turn beyond the maximum or minimum settings Spring preload To increase the spring preload and thereby harden the suspension turn the adjusting bolt on each fork leg in di re...

Page 42: ...ce The compression damping force is ad justed on the left front fork leg only To increase the compression damping force and thereby harden the compres sion damping turn the adjusting screw in direction a To decrease the com 1 Current setting 2 Front fork collar Spring preload setting Minimum soft 0 Standard 2 Maximum hard 5 1 Rebound damping force adjusting screw b 1 a Rebound damping setting Mini...

Page 43: ...ing force ad justing mechanism and to modify the specifications as necessary EAU47290 Adjusting the shock absorber assembly This shock absorber assembly is equipped with a spring preload adjust ing bolt a rebound damping force ad justing screw a compression damping force adjusting bolt for fast compres sion damping and a compression damping force adjusting bolt for slow compression damping NOTICE ...

Page 44: ...ession damping force Compression damping force for fast compression damping To increase the compression damping force and thereby harden the compres sion damping turn the adjusting bolt in 1 Spring preload adjusting bolt 2 mark 3 Match mark 1 3 2 a b Spring preload setting Minimum soft 16 turn s in direction b Standard 8 turn s in direction b Maximum hard 0 turn s in direction b With the adjusting...

Page 45: ...and understand the fol lowing information before handling the shock absorber assembly Do not tamper with or attempt to open the cylinder assembly Do not subject the shock ab sorber assembly to an open flame or other high heat source This may 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 performan...

Page 46: ...tem which cuts the ignition in certain situations See further down for an explanation of the ignition circuit cut off system WARNING EWA10240 The vehicle must not be ridden with the sidestand down or if the side stand 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 c...

Page 47: ...ssion is in gear and the side stand is up but the clutch lever is not pulled It prevents starting when the trans mission is in gear and the clutch le ver is pulled but the sidestand is still down It cuts the running engine when the transmission is in gear and the sid estand is moved down Periodically check the operation of the ignition circuit cut off system according to the following procedure U1...

Page 48: ...Move the sidestand up 11 Keep the clutch lever pulled 12 Push the start switch Does the engine start The system is OK The motorcycle can be ridden The neutral switch may not be working correctly The motorcycle should not be ridden until checked by a Yamaha dealer The sidestand switch may not be working correctly The motorcycle should not be ridden until checked by a Yamaha dealer The clutch switch...

Page 49: ... dealer Before using this vehicle check the following points ITEM CHECKS PAGE Fuel Check fuel level in fuel tank Refuel if necessary Check fuel line for leakage 4 19 Engine oil Check oil level in engine If necessary add recommended oil to specified level Check vehicle for oil leakage 7 13 Coolant Check coolant level in reservoir If necessary add recommended coolant to specified level Check cooling...

Page 50: ...e free play and lubricate cable and grip housing 7 20 7 29 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 28 Wheels and tires Check for damage Check tire condition and tread depth Check air pressure Correct if necessary 7 20 7 23 Brake and shift pedals Make sure that...

Page 51: ...ightened Tighten if necessary Instruments lights signals and switches Check operation Correct if necessary Sidestand switch Check operation of ignition circuit cut off system If system is not working correctly have Yamaha dealer check vehicle 4 29 ITEM CHECKS PAGE U14B10E0 book Page 3 Friday November 21 2008 9 38 AM ...

Page 52: ... stop system The engine stops automatically if left idling for 20 minutes In this case the multi function meter unit indi cates error code 70 but this is not a malfunction Push the start switch to clear the error code and to restart the engine EAU47540 Starting the engine In order for the ignition circuit cut off system to enable starting one of the following conditions must be met The transmissio...

Page 53: ...bing hills etc The gear positions are shown in the il lustration TIP To shift the transmission into the neu tral position press the shift pedal down repeatedly until it reaches the end of its travel and then slightly raise it NOTICE ECA10260 Even with the transmission in the neutral position do not coast for long periods of time with the engine off and do not tow the motorcycle for long dis tances...

Page 54: ...ed shift points during acceleration and deceleration are shown in the table below EAU16841 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 excessive load on it for the first 1600 km 1000 mi The various parts in...

Page 55: ...at may cause discoloration of the exhaust pipe but this is normal EAU17213 Parking When parking stop the engine and then remove the key from the main switch WARNING EWA10311 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 vehicle may overturn incr...

Page 56: ...nning 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 2 1 for more in formation about carbon monox ide EAU17302 Emission controls not only function to ensure cleaner air but are also vital to prope...

Page 57: ...e owner s tool kit are intended to assist you in the performance of preventive maintenance and minor repairs How ever additional tools such as a torque wrench may be necessary to perform certain maintenance work correctly TIP If you do not have the tools or experi ence required for a particular job have a Yamaha dealer perform it for you 1 Owner s tool kit 1 U14B10E0 book Page 2 Friday November 21...

Page 58: ...2 Spark plugs Check condition Adjust gap and clean Replace every 8000 mi 13000 km or 12 months Replace Replace 3 Valve clearance Check and adjust valve clearance when engine is cold Every 26600 mi 42000 km 4 Crankcase breather system Check breather hose for cracks or damage Replace if necessary 5 Fuel injection Adjust synchronization 6 Exhaust system Check for leakage Tighten if necessary Replace ...

Page 59: ...ck operation Adjust or replace cable 3 Front brake Check operation fluid level and for fluid leakage Replace brake pads if necessary 4 Rear brake Check operation fluid level and for fluid leakage Replace brake pads if necessary 5 Brake hoses Check for cracks or damage Replace Every 4 years 6 Wheels Check runout and for damage Replace if necessary 7 Tires Check tread depth and for dam age Replace i...

Page 60: ...hium soap based grease every 16000 mi 25000 km or 24 months Repack 12 Steering damper Check operation and for oil leak age 13 Chassis fasteners Check all chassis fitting and fas teners Correct if necessary 14 Brake lever pivot shaft Apply silicone grease lightly 15 Brake pedal pivot shaft Apply lithium soap based grease lightly 16 Clutch lever pivot shaft Apply lithium soap based grease lightly No...

Page 61: ...suspension link pivots Check operation Correct if necessary 23 Engine oil Change warm engine before draining 24 Engine oil filter car tridge Replace 25 Cooling system Check hoses for cracks or dam age Replace if necessary Change with ethylene glycol anti freeze coolant every 24 months Change 26 Front and rear brake switches Check operation No ITEM ROUTINE INITIAL ODOMETER READINGS 600 mi 1000 km o...

Page 62: ... brake service After disassembling the brake master cylinders and calipers always change the fluid Regularly check the brake fluid levels and fill the reservoirs as required 27 Control cables Apply Yamaha chain and cable lube or engine oil thoroughly 28 Throttle grip hous ing and cable Check operation and free play Adjust the throttle cable free play if necessary Lubricate the throttle grip housin...

Page 63: ... 7 Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinders and calipers and change the brake fluid Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged U14B10E0 book Page 8 Friday November 21 2008 9 38 AM ...

Page 64: ...ling or panel needs to be re moved and installed EAU47251 Cowlings A and B To remove one of the cowlings 1 Remove the quick fastener screws and the quick fasteners and then take the cowling off 2 Disconnect the turn signal light lead coupler 1 Panel A 2 Cowling A 3 Cowling C 1 2 3 1 Panel B 2 Cowling B 3 Cowling D 1 2 3 1 Quick fastener screw 1 Cowling A 2 Cowling B 3 Quick fastener 1 1 1 3 2 3 U1...

Page 65: ... To remove one of the cowlings 1 Remove cowling A if removing cowling C or cowling B if remov ing cowling D See page 7 9 2 Remove the quick fastener screws 3 Slide the cowling forward to un hook its projection from the slot and then pull the cowling off 1 Turn signal light lead coupler 1 Slot 2 Projection 1 2 1 1 Slot 2 Projection 1 2 1 Cowling C 2 Quick fastener screw 1 Slot 2 Projection 2 2 2 2 ...

Page 66: ...tall the quick fastener screws 3 Install cowling A or B EAU39061 Panels A and B To remove one of the panels Remove the bolts and then pull the panel off as shown To install the panel Place the panel in the original position and then install the bolts 1 Cowling C 2 Slot 3 Projection 1 Cowling D 2 Slot 3 Projection 2 3 1 3 1 2 1 Panel A 2 Bolt 2 1 U14B10E0 book Page 11 Friday November 21 2008 9 38 A...

Page 67: ...essive carbon or other deposits it should be replaced Before installing a spark plug the spark plug gap should be measured with a wire thickness gauge and if necessary adjusted to specification Clean the surface of the spark plug gasket and its mating surface and then wipe off any grime from the spark plug threads TIP If a torque wrench is not available when installing a spark plug a good estimate...

Page 68: ... 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 right side of the crankcase TIP The engine oil should be between the minimum and maximum level marks 4 If the engine oil is at or belo...

Page 69: ...P 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 TIP Make sure that the O ring is properly seated 7 Install the new oil filter cartridge with an oil filter wrench and then tighten it to the specified torque with a torque wrench 1 Engine oil drain bolt 1 1 Engine oil filter cartridge 2 Oil filter wrench 1 2 ...

Page 70: ...ition do not use oils labeled ENERGY CONSERVING II or higher Make sure that no foreign mate rial enters the crankcase 10 Start the engine and then let it idle for several minutes while checking it for oil leakage If oil is leaking im mediately turn the engine off and check for the cause TIP After the engine is started the engine oil level warning light should go off if the oil level is sufficient ...

Page 71: ... Make sure that the vehicle is posi tioned straight up when checking the coolant level A slight tilt to the side can result in a false reading 2 Check the coolant level in the cool ant reservoir TIP The coolant should be between the minimum and maximum level marks 3 If the coolant is at or below the minimum level mark remove the coolant reservoir cover by remov ing the bolts remove the reservoir c...

Page 72: ...ing the bolts EAU47301 To change the coolant 1 Place the vehicle on a level sur face and let the engine cool if nec essary 2 Remove cowlings B and C See page 7 9 3 Place a container under the engine to collect the used coolant 4 Remove the radiator cap WARNING Never attempt to re move the radiator cap when the engine is hot EWA10381 5 Remove the coolant drain bolt to drain the cooling system 1 Coo...

Page 73: ... the recommended coolant into the radiator until it is full 13 Install the radiator cap start the engine let it idle for several min utes and then turn it off 14 Remove the radiator cap to check the coolant level in the radiator If necessary add sufficient coolant until it reaches the top of the radia tor and then install the radiator cap 1 Coolant reservoir cover 2 Bolt 1 2 1 Coolant reservoir 2 ...

Page 74: ...ts 17 Install the cowlings EAU36762 Air filter element The air filter element must be replaced at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart Have a Yamaha dealer replace the air filter element EAU44734 Checking the engine idling speed Check the engine idling speed and if necessary have it corrected by a Yamaha dealer Engine idling speed 1150 1250 r min U14B10E0 book ...

Page 75: ... EAU21752 Tires To maximize the performance durabil ity and safe operation of your motor cycle note the following points regarding the specified tires Tire air pressure The tire air pressure should be checked and if necessary adjusted before each ride WARNING EWA10501 Operation of this vehicle with im proper tire pressure may cause se vere injury or death from loss of control The tire air pressure...

Page 76: ...lacement of all wheel and brake related parts includ ing the tires should be left to a Yamaha dealer who has the necessary professional knowl edge and experience Tire information Tire air pressure measured on cold tires 0 90 kg 0 198 lb Front 250 kPa 2 50 kgf cm 36 psi Rear 290 kPa 2 90 kgf cm 42 psi 90 189 kg 198 417 lb Front 250 kPa 2 50 kgf cm 36 psi Rear 290 kPa 2 90 kgf cm 42 psi High speed r...

Page 77: ... fitted with super high speed tires Note the following points in order to make the most ef ficient use of these tires Use only the specified replace ment tires Other tires may run the danger of bursting at super high speeds Brand new tires can have a rela tively poor grip on certain road surfaces until they have been broken in Therefore it is ad visable before doing any high speed riding to ride c...

Page 78: ...sting the clutch lever free play The clutch lever free play should mea sure 10 0 15 0 mm 0 39 0 59 in as shown Periodically check the clutch le ver free play and if necessary adjust it as follows To increase the clutch lever free play turn the clutch lever free play adjusting bolt at the clutch lever in direction a To decrease the clutch lever free play turn the adjusting bolt in direction b TIP I...

Page 79: ...t in direction b EAU22390 Checking the front and rear brake pads The front and rear brake pads must be checked for wear at the intervals spec ified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart EAU43062 Front brake pads The front brake calipers are equipped with two sets of brake pads Each front brake pad is provided with one or two wear indicator grooves which allow you to check the brake pad...

Page 80: ...above the minimum level mark and replenish if necessary A low brake fluid level may indicate worn brake pads and or brake system leakage If the brake fluid level is low be sure to check the brake pads for wear and the brake system for leakage Observe these precautions When checking the fluid level make sure that the top of the brake fluid reservoir is level Use only the recommended quality brake f...

Page 81: ...brication chart In addition have the oil seals of the master cylinders and calipers as well as the brake hoses re placed at the intervals listed below or whenever they are damaged or leak ing Oil seals Replace every two years Brake hoses Replace every four years EAU22760 Drive chain slack The drive chain slack should be checked before each ride and adjusted if necessary EAU22773 To check the drive...

Page 82: ...will overload the en gine as well as other vital parts of the motorcycle and can lead to chain slippage or breakage To prevent this from occurring keep the drive chain slack with in the specified limits ECA10571 TIP Using the alignment marks on each side of the swingarm make sure that both chain pullers are in the same posi tion for proper wheel alignment 3 Tighten the axle nut then the lock nuts ...

Page 83: ...ive chain dry 3 Thoroughly lubricate the drive chain with a special O ring chain lubricant NOTICE Do not use engine oil or any other lubri cants for the drive chain as they may contain substances that could damage the O rings ECA11111 EAU23093 Checking and lubricating the cables The operation of all control cables and the condition of the cables should be checked before each ride and the ca bles a...

Page 84: ...the cable should be lubricated at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance chart EAU44271 Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals The operation of the brake and shift pedals should be checked before each ride and the pedal pivots should be lu bricated if necessary Recommended lubricant Lithium soap based grease U14B10E0 book Page 29 Friday November 21 2008 9 38 AM ...

Page 85: ... should be checked before each ride and the sidestand pivot and metal to metal contact surfaces should be lubricated if necessary WARNING EWA10731 If the sidestand does not move up and down smoothly have 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 Recommended lubricants Brake lever Silicone g...

Page 86: ...nt fork compresses and rebounds smoothly NOTICE ECA10590 If any damage is found or the front fork does not operate smoothly have a Yamaha dealer check or re pair it EAU23283 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 maintenance and lubrication chart 1 Place a...

Page 87: ...s 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 mediately call a physician EYES Flush with water for 15 minutes and seek prompt medical attention Batteries produce explosive hy drogen...

Page 88: ...the key is turned to OFF then discon nect the negative lead before disconnecting the positive lead ECA16302 2 If the battery will be stored for more than two months check it at least once a month and fully charge it if necessary 3 Fully charge the battery before in stallation 4 After installation make sure that the battery leads are properly con nected to the battery terminals NOTICE ECA16530 Alwa...

Page 89: ...b Do not touch the glass part of the headlight bulb to keep it free from oil otherwise the transpar ency of the glass the luminosity of the bulb and the bulb life will be adversely affected Thor oughly clean off any dirt and fin gerprints on the headlight bulb using a cloth moistened with al cohol or thinner Headlight lens Do not affix any type of tinted film or stickers to the headlight lens Do n...

Page 90: ...ce a new headlight bulb into po sition and then secure it with the bulb holder 5 Connect the headlight coupler 6 Install the headlight bulb cover by turning it clockwise 7 Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the headlight beam if necessary 1 Do not touch the glass part of the bulb 1 Headlight bulb cover 1 1 Headlight coupler 1 Headlight bulb 2 Headlight bulb holder 1 1 2 U14B10E0 book Page 35 Friday Novem...

Page 91: ...ulb 1 Remove the turn signal light unit by removing the screw 2 Remove the socket together with the bulb by turning it counter clockwise 3 Remove the burnt out bulb by pull ing it out 4 Insert a new bulb into the socket 5 Install the socket together with the bulb by turning it clockwise 1 Turn signal light unit 2 Screw 2 1 1 Turn signal light bulb socket 1 Turn signal light bulb 1 1 U14B10E0 book ...

Page 92: ...e license plate light unit by removing the screws 2 Remove the socket together with the bulb by pulling it out 3 Remove the burnt out bulb by pull ing it out 4 Insert a new bulb into the socket 5 Install the socket together with the bulb by pushing it in 6 Install the license plate light unit by installing the screws 1 License plate light unit 2 Screw 1 License plate light bulb 1 2 1 U14B10E0 book...

Page 93: ...pped with a centerstand follow these precautions when removing the front and rear wheel or performing other maintenance requiring the motorcycle to stand up right Check that the motorcycle is in a stable and level position before starting any maintenance A strong wooden box can be placed under the engine for added stability To service the front wheel 1 Stabilize the rear of the motorcycle by using...

Page 94: ... off the ground according to the procedure on page 7 38 3 Remove the brake hose holder and reflector on each side by re moving the bolt and nut 4 Remove the brake caliper on each side by removing the bolts 5 Remove the axle bolt push the wheel axle out from the left side and then remove the wheel NOTICE Do not apply the brake after the brake calipers have been removed otherwise the brake pads will...

Page 95: ...g the axle bolt hold the wheel axle with a 19 mm hexagon wrench to keep it from turning 7 Tighten wheel axle pinch bolt B then pinch bolt A to the specified torque 8 Retighten pinch bolt B to the spec ified torque 9 Tap the outer side of the right fork leg with a rubber mallet to align it with the end of the wheel axle 10 Tighten wheel axle pinch bolt D then pinch bolt C to the specified torque 11...

Page 96: ...n a and push the wheel forward 6 Remove the drive chain from the rear sprocket TIP If the drive chain is difficult to re move remove the wheel axle first and then lift the wheel upward enough to remove the drive chain from the rear sprocket The drive chain cannot be disas sembled 7 While supporting the brake caliper bracket pull the wheel axle out and then remove the wheel NOTICE Do not apply the ...

Page 97: ...y 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 tools experien...

Page 98: ...IODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 7 43 7 heaters or furnaces Gasoline or gasoline vapors can ignite or ex plode causing severe injury or property damage U14B10E0 book Page 43 Friday November 21 2008 9 38 AM ...

Page 99: ...amaha dealer check the vehicle Remove the spark plugs and check the electrodes 3 Ignition Wipe off with a dry cloth and correct the spark plug gaps or replace the spark plugs Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle The engine does not start Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle The engine does not start Check the battery Operate the electric starter 4 Battery The engine turns over quickly The engi...

Page 100: ...ed press down on the cap while turning it counterclockwise and then remove the cap TIP If coolant is not available tap water can be temporarily used instead provided that it is changed to the recommended coolant as soon as possible Wait until the engine has cooled Check the coolant level in the reservoir and radiator The coolant level is OK The coolant level is low Check the cooling system for lea...

Page 101: ...tlets with a plastic bag after the engine has cooled down 2 Make sure that all caps and covers as well as all electrical couplers and connectors including the spark plug caps are tightly in stalled 3 Remove extremely stubborn dirt like oil burnt onto the crankcase with a degreasing agent and a brush but never apply such prod ucts onto seals gaskets sprock ets the drive chain and wheel axles Always...

Page 102: ...ild detergent and a soft clean sponge and then rinse thoroughly with clean water Use a toothbrush or bottlebrush for hard to reach areas Stubborn dirt and insects will come off more easily if the area is covered with a wet cloth for a few minutes before cleaning After riding in the rain near the sea or on salt sprayed roads Since sea salt or salt sprayed on roads during winter are extremely corros...

Page 103: ...any remaining dirt 6 Touch up minor paint damage caused by stones etc 7 Wax all painted surfaces 8 Let the motorcycle dry completely before storing or covering it WARNING EWA11131 Contaminants on the brakes or tires can cause loss of control Make sure that there is no oil or wax on the brakes or tires If necessary clean the brake discs and brake linings with a regular brake disc cleaner or ac eton...

Page 104: ...e electrodes are grounded This will limit spark ing during the next step d Turn the engine over several times with the starter This will coat the cylinder walls with oil WARNING To prevent dam age or injury from sparking make sure to ground the spark plug electrodes while turning the engine over EWA10951 e Remove the spark plug caps from the spark plugs and then install the spark plugs and the spa...

Page 105: ...dge replacement 3 93 L 4 15 US qt 3 46 Imp qt Cooling system Coolant reservoir capacity up to the maximum level mark 0 25 L 0 26 US qt 0 22 Imp qt Radiator capacity including all routes 2 73 L 2 89 US qt 2 40 Imp qt Air filter Air filter element Oil coated paper element Fuel Recommended fuel Premium unleaded gasoline only Fuel tank capacity 18 0 L 4 76 US gal 3 96 Imp gal Fuel reserve amount 3 1 L...

Page 106: ...417 lb Front 250 kPa 2 50 kgf cm 36 psi Rear 290 kPa 2 90 kgf cm 42 psi High speed riding Front 250 kPa 2 50 kgf cm 36 psi Rear 290 kPa 2 90 kgf cm 42 psi Front wheel Wheel type Cast wheel Rim size 17M C x MT3 50 Rear wheel Wheel type Cast wheel Rim size 17M C x MT6 00 Front brake Type Dual disc brake Operation Right hand operation Recommended fluid DOT 4 Rear brake Type Single disc brake Operatio...

Page 107: ...tor light LED High beam indicator light LED Oil level warning light LED Turn signal indicator light LED Fuel level warning light LED Coolant temperature warning light LED Engine trouble warning light LED Steering damper warning light LED Shift timing indicator light LED Fuses Main fuse 50 0 A Headlight fuse 20 0 A Signaling system fuse 7 5 A Ignition fuse 15 0 A Radiator fan fuse 15 0 A 2 Fuel inj...

Page 108: ...tification number The key identification number is stamped into the key tag Record this number in the space provided and use it for reference when ordering a new key EAU26400 Vehicle identification number The vehicle identification number is stamped into the steering head pipe Record this number in the space pro vided TIP The vehicle identification number is used to identify your motorcycle and ma...

Page 109: ... affixed to the frame under the passenger seat See page 4 21 Record the information on this la bel in the space provided This informa tion will be needed when ordering spare parts from a Yamaha dealer 1 Model label 1 U14B10E0 book Page 2 Friday November 21 2008 9 38 AM ...

Page 110: ...and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or Yamaha Motor Corporation U S A To contact NHTSA you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 go to http www safercar gov or write to Administrator NHTSA 400 Seven...

Page 111: ...cle for the purpose of noise control prior to its sale or delivery to the ultimate purchaser or while it is in use or 2 the use of the vehicle after such device or element of design has been removed or rendered inoperative by any person AMONG THOSE ACTS PRESUMED TO CONSTITUTE TAMPERING ARE THE ACTS LISTED BELOW These acts include tampering with the following systems i e modification removal etc Ex...

Page 112: ...nder that maintenance work is required It is not acceptable proof of maintenance work Maintenance interval Date of service Mileage Servicing dealer name and address Remarks 600 mi 1000 km or 1 month 4000 mi 7000 km or 6 months 8000 mi 13000 km or 12 months 12000 mi 19000 km or 18 months 16000 mi 25000 km or 24 months 20000 mi 31000 km or 30 months 24000 mi 37000 km or 36 months 28000 mi 43000 km o...

Page 113: ...MATION 10 6 10 36000 mi 55000 km or 54 months 40000 mi 61000 km or 60 months Maintenance interval Date of service Mileage Servicing dealer name and address Remarks U14B10E0 book Page 6 Friday November 21 2008 9 38 AM ...

Page 114: ... warranty by an authorized Yamaha motorcycle dealer In order for this warranty to remain in effect this inspection and registration must take place within ten 10 days after transfer An inspection and registration fee will be charged for this service EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY Yamaha Motor Corporation U S A also warrants to the ultimate purchaser and each subsequent purchaser of each Yamaha m...

Page 115: ... later date Each Yamaha motorcycle dealer is held responsible for his setup service and warranty repair work Is the warranty transferable to second owners Yes The remainder of the existing warranty can be transferred upon request The unit has to be inspected and re registered by an authorized Yamaha motorcycle dealer for the policy to remain effective CUSTOMER SERVICE If your machine requires warr...

Page 116: ...d repairs There s no deductible to pay and repairs aren t pro rated You don t have any out of pocket expenses for covered repairs In addition Travel and Recreation Interruption Protection TRIP is included at no extra cost TRIP gives you up to 150 reimbursement per occurrence for any reasonable expenses you incur because your Yamaha needs covered service replacement vehicle rental emergency towing ...

Page 117: ...ed protection even after your Yamaha Limited Warranty expires A special note If visiting your dealer isn t convenient contact Yamaha with your Primary ID number your frame number We ll be happy to help you get the Y E S coverage you need Yamaha Service Marketing P O Box 6555 Cypress CA 90630 1 866 YES EXTD 1 866 937 3983 U14B10E0 book Page 10 Friday November 21 2008 9 38 AM ...

Page 118: ...4 22 High beam indicator light 4 3 Horn switch 4 15 I Identification numbers 10 1 Ignition circuit cut off system 4 30 Indicator and warning lights 4 3 K Key identification number 10 1 L Labels location 1 1 License plate light bulb replacing 7 37 Luggage strap holders 4 29 M Main switch steering lock 4 1 Maintenance and lubrication periodic 7 4 Maintenance emission control system 7 3 Maintenance r...

Page 119: ... 44 Turn signal indicator lights 4 3 Turn signal light bulb replacing 7 36 Turn signal switch 4 15 V Valve clearance 7 20 Vehicle identification number 10 1 W Warranty extended 10 9 Warranty limited 10 7 Wheel bearings checking 7 32 Wheel front 7 39 Wheel rear 7 41 Wheels 7 23 U14B10E0 book Page 2 Friday November 21 2008 9 38 AM ...

Page 120: ...A5 yoko_Blank fm Page 1 Tuesday April 8 2003 11 43 AM ...

Page 121: ...A5 yoko_Blank fm Page 1 Tuesday April 8 2003 11 43 AM ...

Page 122: ...PRINTED IN JAPAN 2008 12 5 9 1 CR E PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER YAMAHA MOTOR CO LTD DIC183 ...

Search results

Summary of Contents for YZFR1Y

Reviews:

Related manuals for YZFR1Y

Brands by name

Popular brands

Yamaha YZFR1Y, Owner'S Manual

Search results

Summary of Contents for YZFR1Y

Reviews:

Related manuals for YZFR1Y

Brands by name

Popular brands