2011 YAMAHA YZF-R1 coolant

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 lights 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 .........................3-28Adjusting the front fork ................. 3-28
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ................................... 3-30
Luggage strap holders ................. 3-32
Sidestand ..................................... 3-33
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........ 3-33
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 ............................... 6-2
Periodic maintenance chart for
the emission control system ....... 6-3
General maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 6-4
Removing and installing cowlings
and panels .................................. 6-8
Checking the spark plugs ............. 6-11
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ... 6-12
Coolant ......................................... 6-14Air filter element ........................... 6-17
Checking the engine idling
speed ........................................ 6-18
Checking the throttle grip free
play ........................................... 6-18
Valve clearance ........................... 6-18
Tires ............................................. 6-19
Cast wheels ................................. 6-21
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ........................................... 6-21
Checking the brake lever free
play ........................................... 6-22
Brake light switches ..................... 6-23
Checking the front and rear brake
pads .......................................... 6-23
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-24
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-25
Drive chain slack .......................... 6-25
Cleaning and lubricating
the drive chain .......................... 6-27
Checking and lubricating
the cables ................................. 6-27
Checking and lubricating
the throttle grip and cable ......... 6-28
Checking and lubricating
the brake and shift pedals ........ 6-28
Checking and lubricating
the brake and clutch levers ...... 6-29
Checking and lubricating
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DESCRIPTION
2-1
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Left view
1,2
34,5,6
13 12 11 10 9 7,8
1. Front fork compression damping force adjusting screw (page 3-28)
2. Front fork spring preload adjusting bolt (page 3-28)
3. Coolant reservoir (page 6-14)
4. Fuel injection system fuse (page 6-33)
5. Main fuse (page 6-33)
6. Fuse box (page 6-33)
7. Shock absorber assembly compression damping force adjusting bolt
(for fast compression damping) (page 3-30)8. Shock absorber assembly compression damping force adjusting bolt
(for slow compression damping) (page 3-30)
9. Shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting bolt (page 3-30)
10.Shock absorber assembly rebound damping force adjusting screw
(page 3-30)
11.Engine oil drain bolt (page 6-12)
12.Coolant drain bolt (page 6-15)
13.Engine oil filter cartridge (page 6-12)
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-4
3 To unlock the steering
Push the key in, and then turn it to
“OFF” while still pushing it.
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(Parking)
The steering is locked, and the taillight,
license plate light and auxiliary lights
are on. The hazard lights and turn sig-
nal lights can be turned on, but all other
electrical systems are off. The key can
be removed.
The steering must be locked before the
key can be turned to“”.
NOTICE
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Do not use the parking position for
an extended length of time, other-
wise the battery may discharge.
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Indicator lights and warning
lights
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Turn signal indicator lights“”
and“”
The corresponding indicator light flash-
es when the turn signal switch is
pushed to the left or right.
1. Push.
2. Turn.
1. Shift timing indicator light
2. Engine trouble warning light“”
3. Oil level warning light“”
4. Coolant temperature warning light“”
5. Steering damper warning light“”
6. Right turn signal indicator light“”
7. High beam indicator light“”
8. Neutral indicator light“”
9. Fuel level warning light“”
10.Left turn signal indicator light“”
11.Immobilizer system indicator light12
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-5
3
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Neutral indicator light“”
This indicator light comes on when the
transmission is in the neutral position.
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High beam indicator light“”
This indicator light comes on when the
high beam of the headlight is switched
on.
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Oil level warning light“”
This warning light comes on if the en-
gine oil level is low.
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.TIP

Even if the oil level is sufficient, the
warning light may flicker when
riding on a slope or during sudden
acceleration or deceleration, but
this is not a malfunction.


This 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.
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Fuel level warning light“”
This warning light comes on when the
fuel level drops below approximately
3.1 L (0.82 US gal, 0.68 Imp.gal). When
this occurs, refuel as soon as possible.
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.
TIPThis model is also equipped with a self-
diagnosis device for the fuel level de-
tection circuit. If a problem is detected
in the fuel level detection circuit, the fol-
lowing cycle will be repeated until the
malfunction is corrected: The fuel level
warning light will flash eight times, and
then go off for 3.0 seconds. If this oc-
curs, have a Yamaha dealer check the
vehicle.
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Coolant temperature warning
light“”
This warning light comes on if the en-
gine overheats. If this 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.
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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3
NOTICE
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Do not continue to operate the en-
gine if it is overheating.TIP

For radiator-fan-equipped vehi-
cles, the radiator fan(s) automati-
cally switch on or off according to
the coolant temperature in the ra-
diator.


If the engine overheats, see page
6-42 for further instructions.
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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3
Display Conditions What to do
Under 39 °C
(Under 103 °F)Message “Lo” is displayed. OK. Go ahead with riding.
40–116 °C
(104–242 °F)Coolant temperature is dis-
played.OK. Go ahead with riding.
Above 117 °C
(Above 243 °F)Coolant temperature 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 6-42.)
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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3
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Multi-function meter unit
WARNING
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Be sure to stop the vehicle before
making any setting changes to the
multi-function meter unit. Changingsettings while riding can distract the
operator and increase the risk of an
accident.
The multi-function meter unit is
equipped with the following:

a speedometer


a tachometer


an odometer


two tripmeters (which show the
distance traveled since they were
last set to zero)


a fuel reserve tripmeter (which
shows the distance traveled since
the fuel level warning light came
on)


a stopwatch


a clock


a coolant temperature display


an air intake temperature display


a transmission gear display


a drive mode display (which shows
the selected drive mode)


a throttle opening position display


a fuel consumption display (instan-
taneous and average consumption
functions)


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.


For the U.K. only: To switch the
speedometer and odometer/trip-
meter/fuel consumption displays
between kilometers and miles,
press the “SELECT” button for at
least one second.
Tachometer
1.“RESET” button
2.“SELECT” button
3. Tachometer
4. Shift timing indicator light
5. Throttle opening position display
6. Coolant temperature display/air intake tem-
perature display
7. Drive mode display
8. Speedometer
9. Odometer/tripmeter/fuel reserve tripmeter/in-
stantaneous fuel consumption/average fuel
consumption
10.Clock/stopwatch
11.Transmission gear display2
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1. Tachometer
2. Tachometer red zone
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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3Split 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
least one second to select the re-
verse chronological order mode;
“L-20” displays on the stopwatch.
Push the “SELECT” button again
to select the speed mode; “F-20”
displays on the stopwatch.
2. Push the “RESET” button. De-
pending on the selected split time,
“L20” or “F20” displays on the cool-
ant temperature display/air intaketemperature display, and its corre-
sponding stored split time displays
on the stopwatch.
3. Push the “SELECT” button to
move down, and the “RESET” but-
ton to move up through the list.
TIP

When displaying in the reverse
chronological order, the split times
are shown from the latest to earli-
est (i.e., L20, L19, L18, L17).
When displaying in the speed or-
der, the split times are shown from
the fastest to slowest (i.e., F01,
F02, F03, F04).


Push the “RESET” button for at
least one second to reset all the re-
corded times for the selected split
time history.
4. Push the “SELECT” button for at
least one second to cancel the split
time history and return to the time
measurement.Odometer, tripmeter, instantaneous
fuel consumption and average fuel
consumption modes
Push the “SELECT” button to switch
the display between the odometer
mode “ODO”, the tripmeter modes
“TRIP 1” and “TRIP 2”, the instanta-
neous fuel consumption mode “km/L”
or “L/100 km”, and the average fuel
consumption mode “AVE_ _._ km/L” or
“AVE_ _._ L/100 km” in the following or-
der:
ODO → TRIP 1 → TRIP 2 → km/L or
L/100 km → AVE_ _._ km/L or AVE_
_._ L/100 km → ODO
1. Coolant temperature display/air intake tem-
perature display
2. Stopwatch
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1. Odometer/tripmeter/fuel reserve tripmeter/in-
stantaneous fuel consumption/average fuel
consumption
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