2011 YAMAHA YZF-R1 bulb

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Lubricating the swingarm
pivots ......................................... 6-30
Checking the front fork ................. 6-30
Checking the steering ................... 6-31
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-31
Battery .......................................... 6-31
Replacing the fuses ...................... 6-33
Replacing a headlight bulb ........... 6-34
Tail/brake light .............................. 6-35
Replacing a turn signal light
bulb ........................................... 6-35
Replacing the license plate light
bulb ........................................... 6-36
Replacing an auxiliary light bulb ... 6-36
Supporting the motorcycle ............ 6-37
Front wheel ................................... 6-38
Rear wheel ................................... 6-40
Troubleshooting ............................ 6-41
Troubleshooting charts ................. 6-42
MOTORCYCLE CARE AND
STORAGE.......................................... 7-1
Matte color caution ......................... 7-1
Care ................................................ 7-1
Storage ...........................................7-4
SPECIFICATIONS ............................. 8-1
CONSUMER INFORMATION............. 9-1
Identification numbers .................... 9-1
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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6
EAU39012
Replacing a headlight bulb This model is equipped with quartz bulb
headlights. If a headlight bulb burns
out, replace it as follows.NOTICE
ECA10650
Take care not to damage the follow-
ing parts:

Headlight bulb
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 not use a headlight bulb of a
wattage higher than specified.
1. Remove the headlight bulb cover
by turning it counterclockwise.
2. Disconnect the headlight coupler.3. Unhook the headlight bulb holder,
and then remove the burnt-out
bulb.
4. Place a new headlight bulb into po-
sition, and then secure it with the
bulb holder.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
12
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6 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.
EAU24181
Tail/brake light This model is equipped with an LED-
type tail/brake light.
If the tail/brake light does not come on,
have a Yamaha dealer check it.
EAU24204
Replacing a turn signal light
bulb 1. Remove the turn signal light lens
by removing the screw.
2. Remove the burnt-out bulb by
pushing it in and turning it counter-
clockwise.
3. Insert a new bulb into the socket,
push it in, and then turn it clock-
wise until it stops.
4. Install the lens by installing the
screw. NOTICE: Do not over-
tighten the screw, otherwise the
lens may break.
[ECA11191]
1. Screw
1
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6
EAU24313
Replacing the license plate
light bulb 1. Remove the license plate light unit
by removing the screws.
2. Remove the license plate light bulb
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.
EAU32833
Replacing an auxiliary light
bulb This model is equipped with two auxil-
iary lights. If an auxiliary light bulb burns
out, replace it as follows.
1. Remove panel A (if replacing the
left auxiliary light bulb) or panel B
(if replacing the right auxiliary light
bulb). (See page 6-8.)
2. Remove the auxiliary light bulb
socket (together with the bulb) by
pulling it out.
3. Remove the burnt-out bulb by pull-
ing it out.
1. License plate light unit
2. Screw
1
2
1. License plate light bulb
2. License plate light bulb socket
12
1. Auxiliary light bulb socket
1
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6 4. Insert a new bulb into the socket.
5. Install the auxiliary light bulb sock-
et (together with the bulb) by push-
ing it in.
6. Install the panel.
EAU24350
Supporting the motorcycle Since this model is not equipped 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 a motorcycle stand or, if
an additional motorcycle stand is
not available, by placing a jack un-
der the frame in front of the rear
wheel.
2. Raise the front wheel off the
ground by using a motorcycle
stand.
To service the rear wheel
Raise the rear wheel off the ground by
using a motorcycle stand or, if a motor-
cycle stand is not available, by placinga jack either under each side of the
frame in front of the rear wheel or under
each side of the swingarm.
1. Auxiliary light bulb
1
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-3
8
Charging system:
AC magnetoBattery:Model:
YTZ10S
Voltage, capacity:
12 V, 8.6 AhHeadlight:Bulb type:
Halogen bulbBulb voltage, wattage × quantity:Headlight:
12 V, 55 W × 2
Tail/brake light:
LED
Front turn signal light:
12 V, 10.0 W × 2
Rear turn signal light:
12 V, 10.0 W × 2
Auxiliary light:
12 V, 5.0 W × 2
License plate light:
12 V, 5.0 W × 1
Meter lighting:
LED
Neutral indicator light:
LED
High beam indicator light:
LED
Oil level warning light:
LED
Turn signal indicator light:
LEDFuel level warning light:
LED
Coolant temperature warning light:
LED
Engine trouble warning light:
LED
Steering damper warning light:
LED
Immobilizer system indicator 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
Turn signal light fuse:
7.5 A
Fuel injection system fuse:
15.0 A
Steering damper fuse:
7.5 A
Backup fuse:
7.5 A
Electronic throttle valve fuse:
7.5 A
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INDEX
AAir filter element.................................... 6-17
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ..................... 3-18
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-36BBattery .................................................. 6-31
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-29
Brake and shift pedals, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-28
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-25
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-24
Brake lever ........................................... 3-21
Brake lever free play, checking ............ 6-22
Brake light switches .............................. 6-23
Brake pedal .......................................... 3-21CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-27
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 ............................................... 6-8DDimmer switch ...................................... 3-19
D-mode (drive mode).............................. 3-1
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating .... 6-27
Drive chain slack .................................. 6-25EEngine break-in ...................................... 5-3
Engine idling speed, checking .............. 6-18Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ............ 6-12
Engine stop switch ................................ 3-19
Engine trouble warning light .................... 3-8
FFront and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-23
Front fork, adjusting .............................. 3-28
Front fork, checking...............................6-30
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 .................................... 6-33HHandlebar switches ............................... 3-18
Hazard switch........................................ 3-19
Headlight bulb, replacing....................... 6-34
Helmet holder ........................................ 3-26
High beam indicator light......................... 3-5
Horn switch ........................................... 3-19IIdentification numbers ............................. 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................. 3-33
Immobilizer system .................................3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light ........... 3-8
Indicator lights and warning lights ........... 3-4LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ......... 6-36
Luggage strap holders .......................... 3-32MMain switch/steering lock ........................ 3-3
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic..... 6-4
Maintenance, emission control system ... 6-3
Matte color, caution .................................7-1Model label ............................................. 9-1
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 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 ..... 6-29
Spark plugs, checking........................... 6-11
Specifications.......................................... 8-1
Starting the engine.................................. 5-1
Start switch ........................................... 3-19
Steering, checking ................................ 6-31
Steering damper warning light ................ 3-8
Storage ................................................... 7-4
Storage compartment ........................... 3-27
Supporting the motorcycle .................... 6-37
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................. 6-30TTail/brake light ...................................... 6-35
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INDEXThrottle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-28
Throttle grip free play, checking ............ 6-18
Tires ...................................................... 6-19
Tool kit .................................................... 6-2
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-41
Troubleshooting charts ......................... 6-42
Turn signal indicator lights ...................... 3-4
Turn signal light bulb, replacing ............ 6-35
Turn signal switch ................................. 3-19VValve clearance .................................... 6-18
Vehicle identification number .................. 9-1WWheel bearings, checking ..................... 6-31
Wheel (front) ......................................... 6-38
Wheel (rear) .......................................... 6-40
Wheels .................................................. 6-21
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