2009 YAMAHA YZF-R1 seats

TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY INFORMATION ..................1-1
DESCRIPTION ..................................2-1
Left view ..........................................2-1
Right view ........................................2-2
Controls and instruments.................2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS.......................................3-1
D-mode (drive mode) ......................3-1
Immobilizer system .........................3-1
Main switch/steering lock ................3-3
Indicator and warning lights ............3-4
Multi-function meter unit .................3-9
Anti-theft alarm (optional) .............3-18
Handlebar switches ......................3-18
Clutch lever ...................................3-20
Shift pedal .....................................3-20
Brake lever ...................................3-21
Brake pedal ..................................3-21
Fuel tank cap ................................3-22
Fuel ...............................................3-22
Fuel tank breather/overflow
hose ..........................................3-24
Catalytic converter ........................3-24
Seats ............................................3-25
Helmet holder ...............................3-26
Storage compartment ...................3-27
Rider footrest position ...................3-27
Rear view mirrors .........................3-28
Adjusting the front fork ..................3-28Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ................................... 3-30
Luggage strap holders ................. 3-33
Sidestand ..................................... 3-33
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........ 3-34
FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS............. 4-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS................................. 5-1
Starting the engine ......................... 5-1
Shifting ........................................... 5-2
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption ............................... 5-3
Engine break-in .............................. 5-3
Parking ........................................... 5-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT................................... 6-1
Owner’s tool kit ............................... 6-1
Periodic maintenance chart for
the emission control system ....... 6-2
General maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 6-3
Removing and installing cowlings
and panels .................................. 6-7
Checking the spark plugs ............. 6-10
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ... 6-11
Coolant ......................................... 6-14
Air filter element ........................... 6-17Checking the engine idling
speed ........................................ 6-17
Checking the throttle cable free
play ........................................... 6-17
Valve clearance ........................... 6-18
Tires ............................................. 6-18
Cast wheels ................................. 6-20
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ........................................... 6-21
Adjusting the rear brake light
switch ....................................... 6-22
Checking the front and rear brake
pads .......................................... 6-22
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-23
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-24
Drive chain slack .......................... 6-24
Cleaning and lubricating the
drive chain ................................ 6-25
Checking and lubricating the
cables ....................................... 6-26
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-26
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals .............. 6-27
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............ 6-27
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand .................................. 6-28
Checking the front fork ................. 6-28
Checking the steering .................. 6-29
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-29U14BE0E0.book Page 1 Friday, November 21, 2008 9:23 AM

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Seats Passenger seat
To remove the passenger seat1. Insert the key into the seat lock,
and then turn it clockwise.
2. Lift the front of the passenger seat
and pull it forward.
To install the passenger seat1. 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 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 position.
1. Passenger seat lock
2. Unlock.
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1. Projection
2. Seat holder
1
2
1. Bolt
1. Passenger seat
2. Hexagon wrench
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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2. Install the bolts with the hexagon
wrench.
3. Insert the hexagon wrench back
into its holder on the passenger
seat.
4. Install the passenger seat.
TIPMake sure that the seats are properlysecured before riding.
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Helmet holder The helmet holder is located on the bot-
tom of the passenger seat.
To secure a helmet to the helmet
holder
1. Remove the passenger seat. (See
page 3-25.)
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 from the helmet holder, and
then install the seat.
1. Projection
2. Seat holder
1
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1. Helmet holder
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INDEXAAir filter element .................................... 6-17
Anti-theft alarm (optional)...................... 3-18
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-35BBattery................................................... 6-30
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-27
Brake and shift pedals, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-27
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-24
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-23
Brake lever ............................................ 3-21
Brake pedal ........................................... 3-21CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-26
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-24
Clutch lever ........................................... 3-20
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ............ 6-21
Coolant.................................................. 6-14
Coolant temperature warning light .......... 3-5
Cowlings and panels, removing and
installing................................................ 6-7DDimmer switch ...................................... 3-19
D-mode (drive mode) .............................. 3-1
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating .... 6-25
Drive chain slack ................................... 6-24EEngine break-in ....................................... 5-3
Engine idling speed, checking .............. 6-17
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ............ 6-11
Engine stop switch ................................ 3-19Engine trouble warning light ................... 3-8
FFront and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-22
Front fork, adjusting .............................. 3-28
Front fork, checking .............................. 6-28
Fuel....................................................... 3-22
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing........ 5-3
Fuel level warning light ........................... 3-5
Fuel tank breather/overflow hose ......... 3-24
Fuel tank cap ........................................ 3-22
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-31HHandlebar switches .............................. 3-18
Hazard switch ....................................... 3-19
Headlight bulb, replacing ...................... 6-32
Helmet holder ....................................... 3-26
High beam indicator light ........................ 3-5
Horn switch ........................................... 3-19IIdentification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................ 3-34
Immobilizer system ................................. 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light........... 3-8
Indicator and warning lights .................... 3-4KKey identification number ....................... 9-1LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ........ 6-34
Luggage strap holders .......................... 3-33MMain switch/steering lock........................ 3-3
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic .... 6-3
Maintenance, emission control system... 6-2
Matte color, caution ................................ 7-1Model label .............................................. 9-2
Multi-function meter unit .......................... 3-9
NNeutral indicator light .............................. 3-5OOil level warning light .............................. 3-5PParking .................................................... 5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Pass switch ........................................... 3-19RRear brake light switch, adjusting ......... 6-22
Rear view mirrors .................................. 3-28
Rider footrest position, adjusting ........... 3-27SSafety information ................................... 1-1
Seats ..................................................... 3-25
Shifting .................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ............................................. 3-20
Shift timing indicator light ........................ 3-8
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting .... 3-30
Sidestand .............................................. 3-33
Sidestand, checking and lubricating...... 6-28
Spark plugs, checking ........................... 6-10
Specifications .......................................... 8-1
Starting the engine .................................. 5-1
Start switch............................................ 3-19
Steering, checking................................. 6-29
Steering damper warning light ................ 3-8
Storage.................................................... 7-4
Storage compartment............................ 3-27
Supporting the motorcycle .................... 6-35TTail/brake light ....................................... 6-33
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