2003 YAMAHA YZF-R1 ECU

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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To install the passenger seat
1. Insert the projections 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.NOTE:_ Make sure that the seats are properly
secured before riding. _
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Helmet holders The helmet holders are located on the
bottom of the passenger seat.
To secure a helmet to a helmet
holder
1. Remove the passenger seat. (See
page 3-17 for passenger seat re-
moval and installation proce-
dures.)
2. Attach the helmet to a helmet
holder, and then securely install
the passenger seat.
EWA00015
WARNING
_ Never ride with a helmet attached to
a helmet holder, since the helmet
may hit objects, causing loss of
control and possibly an accident. _
ECA00128
CAUTION:_ Some helmets may contact the muf-
fler when secured to the right side
helmet holder because of their size
or shape. Be sure that your helmet
does not contact the muffler when it
is secured to the helmet holder. _To release a helmet from a helmet
holder
Remove the passenger seat, remove
the helmet from the helmet holder, and
then install the seat.
1. Projection (× 2)
2. Seat holder
1. Helmet holder (× 2)
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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.
EW000082
WARNING
_

The tire air pressure must be
checked and adjusted on cold
tires (i.e., when the temperature
of the tires equals the ambient
temperature).


The tire air pressure must be
adjusted in accordance with the
riding speed and with the total
weight of rider, passenger, car-
go, and accessories approved
for this model.
_
CE-01E
CE-07E
EWA00012
WARNING
_ Because loading has an enormous
impact on the handling, braking,
performance and safety characteris-
tics of your motorcycle, you should
keep the following precautions in
mind.

NEVER OVERLOAD THE
MOTORCYCLE! Operation of an
overloaded motorcycle may re-
sult in tire damage, loss of con-
trol, or severe injury. Make surethat the total weight of rider,
passenger, cargo, and accesso-
ries does not exceed the speci-
fied maximum load for the
vehicle.


Do not carry along loosely
packed items, which can shift
during a ride.


Securely pack the heaviest
items close to the center of the
motorcycle and distribute the
weight evenly on both sides.


Adjust the suspension and tire
air pressure with regard to the
load.


Check the tire condition and air
pressure before each ride.
_
Tire air pressure
(measured on cold tires)
Load* Front Rear
Up to 90 kg250 kPa
(2.50 kgf/cm
2,
2.50 bar)250 kPa
(2.50 kgf/cm
2,
2.50 bar)
90 kg–maximum250 kPa
(2.50 kgf/cm
2,
2.50 bar)290 kPa
(2.90 kgf/cm
2,
2.90 bar)
High-speed riding250 kPa
(2.50 kgf/cm
2,
2.50 bar)250 kPa
(2.50 kgf/cm
2,
2.50 bar)
Maximum load* 202 kg
* Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and
accessories
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EW000080
WARNING
_

The front and rear tires should
be of the same make and de-
sign, otherwise the handling
characteristics of the motor-
cycle cannot be guaranteed.


After extensive tests, only the
tires listed below have been ap-
proved for this model by
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.


Always make sure that the valve
caps are securely installed to
prevent air pressure leakage.


Use only the tire valves and
valve cores listed below to
avoid tire deflation during a
high-speed ride.
_
CE-10E
CE-14EEAU00684
WARNING
_ This motorcycle is 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 conserva-
tively for approximately 100 km
after installing a new tire.


The tires must be warmed up
before a high-speed run.


Always adjust the tire air pres-
sure according to the operating
conditions.
_
FRONT
Manufacturer Size Model
Michelin
120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W)
Pilot SPORT E
Dunlop
120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W)
D208FL
REAR
Manufacturer Size Model
Michelin
190/50 ZR17 M/C (73W)
Pilot SPORT
Dunlop
190/50 ZR17 M/C (73W)
D208L
FRONT & REAR
Tire air valve TR412
Valve core #9000A (original)
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Checking the front fork The condition and operation of the front
fork must be checked as follows at the
intervals specified in the periodic main-
tenance and lubrication chart.
To check the condition
EW000115
WARNING
_ Securely support the motorcycle so
that there is no danger of it falling
over. _Check the inner tubes for scratches,
damage and excessive oil leakage.To check the operation
1. Place the motorcycle on a level
surface and hold it in an upright
position.
2. While applying the front brake,
push down hard on the handle-
bars several times to check if the
front fork compresses and re-
bounds smoothly.
EC000098
CAUTION:_ If any damage is found or the front
fork does not operate smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or re-
pair it. _
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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 stand under the engine to
raise the front wheel off the
ground.
EW000115
WARNING
_ Securely support the motorcycle so
that there is no danger of it falling
over. _
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Replacing a headlight bulb This motorcycle is equipped with
quartz bulb headlights. If a headlight
bulb burns out, replace it as follows.
1. Disconnect the headlight coupler,
and then remove the bulb cover.2. Unhook the headlight bulb holder,
and then remove the defective
bulb.
EW000119
WARNING
_ Headlight bulbs get very hot. There-
fore, keep flammable products away
from a lit headlight bulb, and do not
touch the bulb until it has cooled
down. _3. Place a new headlight bulb into
position, and then secure it with
the bulb holder.
1. Headlight bulb cover
2. Headlight coupler
1. Headlight bulb holder
1. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.
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Front wheel To remove the front wheel
EW000122
WARNING
_

It is advisable to have a Yamaha
dealer service the wheel.


Securely support the motor-
cycle so that there is no danger
of it falling over.
_1. Loosen the axle bolt, the wheel
axle pinch bolts, and then the
brake caliper bolts.2. Lift the front wheel off the ground
according to the procedure on
page 6-40.
3. Remove the brake hose holder on
each side by removing the bolt
and nut.
4. Remove the brake caliper on each
side by removing the bolts.5. Remove the axle bolt, pull the
wheel axle out, and then remove
the wheel.
ECA00046
CAUTION:_ Do not apply the brake after the
brake calipers have been removed,
otherwise the brake pads will be
forced shut. _
1. Front wheel axle pinch bolt (× 4)
1. Brake hose holder
2. Bolt and nut
3. Bolt (× 2)
4. Brake caliper
5. Axle bolt
1. Wheel axle
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To install the front wheel
1. Lift the wheel up between the fork
legs.
2. Insert the wheel axle.
3. Lower the front wheel so that it is
on the ground.
4. Install the brake calipers by install-
ing the bolts, and then tightening
them to the specified torque.NOTE:_ Make sure that there is enough space
between the brake pads before install-
ing the brake calipers onto the brake
discs. _5. Install the brake hose holders by
installing the bolts and nuts.6. Secure the wheel axle by installing
the axle bolt, and then tightening it
to the specified torque.
NOTE:_ While tightening the axle bolt, hold the
wheel axle with a 19-mm hexagon
wrench to keep it from turning. _7. Tighten wheel axle pinch bolts A
and B to the specified torque.8. Tap the outer side of the right fork
leg with a rubber mallet to align it
with the end of the wheel axle.
9. Tighten wheel axle pinch bolts C
and D to the specified torque.
10. While applying the front brake,
push down hard on the handlebar
several times to check for proper
fork operation. Tightening torque:
Brake caliper bolt:
40 Nm (4.0 m·kgf)1. Front wheel axle pinch bolt A
2. Front wheel axle pinch bolt B
3. Front wheel axle pinch bolt C
4. Front wheel axle pinch bolt DTightening torque:
Axle bolt:
91 Nm (9.1 m·kgf)
Tightening torque:
Wheel axle pinch bolt:
18 Nm (1.8 m·kgf)
Tightening torque:
Wheel axle pinch bolt:
18 Nm (1.8 m·kgf)
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Rear wheel To remove the rear wheel
EW000122
WARNING
_

It is advisable to have a Yamaha
dealer service the wheel.


Securely support the motor-
cycle so that there is no danger
of it falling over.
_1. Loosen the axle nut and the brake
caliper bolts.
2. Lift the rear wheel off the ground
according to the procedure on
page 6-40.3. Remove the axle nut, and then re-
move the brake caliper by remov-
ing the bolts.
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CAUTION:_ Do not apply the brake after the
brake caliper has been removed,
otherwise the brake caliper pistons
will be forced out. _4. Loosen the locknut on each side of
the swingarm.
5. Turn the drive chain slack adjust-
ing bolts fully in direction
a.6. Push the wheel forward, and then
remove the drive chain from the
rear sprocket.
NOTE:_ The drive chain does not need to be
disassembled in order to remove and
install the rear wheel. _
1. Axle nut
2. Drive chain slack adjusting bolt
3. Locknut
1. Bolt (× 2)
2. Brake caliper
3. Brake caliper bracket
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