2000 YAMAHA YZF1000 key

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IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATIONParticularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations:
The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS IN-
VOLVED!
WARNING
Failure to follow WARNING instructions could result in severe injury or death
to the motor-
cycle operator, a bystander or a person inspecting or repairing the motorcycle.
CAUTION:A CAUTION indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the motor-
cycle.NOTE:
A NOTE provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer.
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This manual should be considered a permanent part of this motorcycle and should remain
with it even if the motorcycle is subsequently sold.
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Yamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality. Therefore, while
this manual contains the most current product information available at the time of printing,
there may be minor discrepancies between your motorcycle and this manual. If there is any
question concerning this manual, please consult your Yamaha dealer.
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3-INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Main switch/steering lockThe main switch controls the ignition
and lighting systems. Its operation is
described below.
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ON
Electrical circuits are switched on. The
engine can be started. The key cannot
be removed in this position.
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OFF
All electrical circuits are switched off.
The key can be removed in this posi-
tion.
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LOCK
The steering is locked in this position
and all electrical circuits are switched
off. The key can be removed in this po-
sition.
To lock the steering, turn the handle-
bars all the way to the left. While push-
ing the key into the main switch, turn it
from “OFF” to “LOCK” and remove it.
To release the lock, turn the key to
“OFF” while pushing.
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WA R N I N G
@ Never turn the key to “OFF” or
“LOCK” when the motorcycle is
moving. The electrical circuits will
be switched off which may result in
loss of control or an accident. Be
sure the motorcycle is stopped be-
fore turning the key to “OFF” or
“LOCK”. @1. Push
2. Turn
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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P (Parking)
The steering is locked in this position,
and the taillight and auxiliary light come
on but all other circuits are off. The key
can be removed in this position.
To use the parking position, first lock
the steering, then turn the key to “P”.
Do not use this position for an extend-
ed length of time as the battery may
discharge.
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Indicator lights
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Turn indicator light “ ”
This indicator flashes when the turn
switch is moved to the left or right.
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Neutral indicator light “ ”
This indicator comes on when the
transmission is in neutral.
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High beam indicator light “ ”
This indicator comes on when the
headlight high beam is used.
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Oil level indicator light “ ”
This indicator comes on when the oil
level is low. This light circuit can be
checked by the procedure on page 3-3.
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CAUTION:@ Do not run the motorcycle until you
know it has sufficient engine oil. @NOTE:@ Even if the oil is filled to the specified
level, the indicator light may flicker
when riding on a slope or during sud-
den acceleration or deceleration, but
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1. Neutral indicator light “ ”
2. Oil level indicator light “ ”
3. Fuel indicator light “ ”
4. Turn indicator light “ ”
5. High beam indicator light “ ”
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Rear brake pedalThe rear brake pedal is on the right
side of the motorcycle. Press down on
the brake pedal to apply the rear brake.
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Fuel tank capTo open
Open the lock cover. Insert the key and
turn it 1/4 turn clockwise. The lock will
be released and the cap can be
opened.
To close
Push the tank cap into position with the
key inserted. To remove the key, turn it
counterclockwise to the original posi-
tion. Then, close the lock cover.
NOTE:@ This tank cap cannot be closed unless
the key is in the lock. The key cannot
be removed if the cap is not locked
properly. @
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WA R N I N G
@ Be sure the cap is properly installed
and locked in place before riding the
motorcycle. @
1. Rear brake pedal
1. Lock cover
2. Open
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Fuel tank breather hose
(for Germany only)This model is equipped with a fuel tank
breather hose. Before using this motor-
cycle, be sure to:l
Check hose connection.
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Check hose for cracks or damage.
Replace if damaged.
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Make sure the end of the hose is
not blocked. Clean it if necessary.
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Starter (choke) “ ”Starting a cold engine requires a richer
air-fuel mixture. A separate starter cir-
cuit supplies this mixture.
Move in direction a
to turn on the
starter (choke).
Move in direction b
to turn off the
starter (choke).
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SeatsRider seat
To removeInsert the key into the seat lock and
turn it as shown.
1. Fuel tank breather hose
1. Starter (choke) “ ”
1. Rider seat lock
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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0 ~ 150 km
Avoid operation above 5,000 r/min.
Stop the engine and let it cool for 5 to
10 minutes after every hour of opera-
tion. Vary the speed of the motorcycle
from time to time. Do not operate it at
one set throttle position.
150 ~ 500 km
Avoid prolonged operation above
6,000 r/min. Rev the motorcycle freely
through the gears, but do not use full
throttle at any time.
500 ~ 1,000 km
Avoid prolonged full throttle operation.
Avoid cruising speeds in excess of
7,000 r/min.
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CAUTION:@ After 1,000 km of operation, be sure
to replace the engine oil and oil fil-
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1,000 km and beyond
Full throttle can be used.
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Never let engine speeds enter
the red zone.
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If any engine trouble should oc-
cur during the break-in period,
consult a Yamaha dealer imme-
diately.
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ParkingWhen parking the motorcycle, stop the
engine and remove the ignition key.
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WA R N I N G
@ The exhaust system is hot. Park the
motorcycle in a place where pedes-
trians or children are not likely to
touch the motorcycle. Do not park
the motorcycle on a slope or soft
ground; the motorcycle may over-
turn. @
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CONSUMER INFORMATION
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Identification number records ............................................................. 9-1
Key identification number ................................................................... 9-1
Vehicle identification number.............................................................. 9-1
Model label ......................................................................................... 9-2
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9-CONSUMER INFORMATION
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Identification number recordsRecord the key identification number,
vehicle identification number and mod-
el label information in the spaces pro-
vided for assistance when ordering
spare parts from a Yamaha dealer or
for reference in case the vehicle is sto-
len.
1. KEY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:CA-02E2. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER:CA-02E3. MODEL LABEL INFORMATION:CA-01EEAU01041
Key identification numberThe key identification number is
stamped on the key tag. Record this
number in the space provided and use
it for reference when obtaining a new
key.
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Vehicle identification numberThe vehicle identification number is
stamped into the steering head pipe.
Record this number in the space pro-
vided.NOTE:@ The vehicle identification number is
used to identify your motorcycle and
may be used to register your motor-
cycle with the licensing authority in
your state. @
1. Key identification number
1. Vehicle identification number
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