2012 YAMAHA YZF-R1 engine

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35. Push the “SELECT” button to con-
firm the selected brightness level.
The control mode changes to the
shift timing indicator light activity
function.
To set the shift timing indicator light ac-
tivity function1. Push the “RESET” button to select one of the following indicator light
activity settings:
●
The indicator light stays on
when activated. (This setting
is selected when the indicator
light stays on.)
●
The indicator light flashes
when activated. (This setting
is selected when the indicator
light flashes four times per
second.)
●
The indicator light is deacti-
vated; in other words, it does
not come on or flash. (This
setting is selected when the
indicator light flashes once
every two seconds.) 2. Push the “SELECT” button to con-
firm the selected indicator light ac-
tivity. The control mode changes to
the shift timing indicator light acti-
vation function.
To set the shift timing indicator light ac-
tivation functionTIPThe shift timing indicator light activation
function can be set between 7000 r/min
and 15000 r/min. From 7000 r/min to
12000 r/min, the indicator light can be
set in increments of 500 r/min. From
12000 r/min to 15000 r/min, the indica-
tor light can be set in increments of 200
r/min.1. Push the “RESET” button to select the desired engine speed for acti-
vating the indicator light.
2. Push the “SELECT” button to con- firm the selected engine speed.
The control mode changes to the
shift timing indicator light deactiva-
tion function. To set the shift timing indicator light de-
activation functionTIP●
The shift timing indicator light de-
activation function can be set be-
tween 7000 r/min and 15000 r/min.
From 7000 r/min to 12000 r/min,
the indicator light can be set in in-
crements of 500 r/min. From
12000 r/min to 15000 r/min, the in-
dicator light can be set in incre-
ments of 200 r/min.
●
Be sure to set the deactivation
function to a higher engine speed
than for the activation function,
otherwise the shift timing indicator
light remains deactivated.
1. Push the “RESET” button to select
the desired engine speed for deac-
tivating the indicator light.
2. Push the “SELECT” button to con- firm the selected engine speed.
The control mode changes to the
shift timing indicator light bright-
ness function.
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3Right
Hazard switch
EAU12380
Pass switch “ ”
Press this switch to flash the head-
lights.
EAU12400
Dimmer switch “ / ”
Set this switch to “ ” for the high
beam and to “ ” for the low beam.
EAU12460
Turn signal switch “ / ”
To signal a right-hand turn, push this
switch to “ ”. To signal a left-hand
turn, push this switch to “ ”. When re-
leased, the switch returns to the center
position. To cancel the turn signal
lights, push the switch in after it has re-
turned to the center position.
EAU12500
Horn switch “ ”
Press this switch to sound the horn.
EAU51841
Traction control system switch
“TCS”
This switch is used to select the traction
control system modes.
See “Traction control system” on page
3-22 for detailed information.
EAU12660
Engine stop switch “ / ”
Set this switch to “ ” before starting
the engine. Set this switch to “ ” to
stop the engine in case of an emergen-
cy, such as when the vehicle overturns
or when the throttle cable is stuck.
EAU12711
Start switch “ ”
Push this switch to crank the engine
with the starter. See page 5-1 for start-
ing instructions prior to starting the en-
gine.
EAU41700
The engine trouble warning light will
come on when the key is turned to “ON”
and the start switch is pushed, but this
does not indicate a malfunction.
EAU12733
Hazard switch “ ”
With the key in the “ON” or “ ” posi-
tion, use this switch to turn on the haz-
ard lights (simultaneous flashing of all
turn signal lights).
The hazard lights are used in case of
an emergency or to warn other drivers
when your vehicle is stopped where it
might be a traffic hazard.
1. Engine stop switch “ / ”
2. Drive mode switch “MODE”
3. Start switch “ ”
1. Hazard switch “ ”
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EAU51861
Traction control system The traction control system helps main-
tain traction when accelerating. If sen-
sors detect that the rear wheel is
starting to slip (uncontrolled spinning),
the traction control system assists by
regulating engine power as needed un-
til traction is restored. The traction con-
trol system indicator/warning light
flashes to let the rider know that traction
control has engaged.
WARNING
EWA15431
The traction control system is not a
substitute for riding appropriately
for the conditions. Traction control
cannot prevent loss of traction due
to excessive speed when entering
turns, when accelerating hard at a
sharp lean angle, or while braking,
and cannot prevent front wheel slip-
ping. As with any motorcycle, ap-
proach surfaces that may be
slippery with caution and avoid es-
pecially slippery surfaces.
TIP●
The traction control may engage
when the vehicle travels over a
bump.
●
The rider may notice slight chang-
es in engine and exhaust sounds
when the traction control system is
engaged.
There are six traction control system
modes and an off mode.●
“TCS” mode 1 provides for the
least traction control system as-
sist.
●
“TCS” modes 2 through 6 provide
for more traction control system
assist. Mode 6 provides the most
traction control system assist.
●
“TCS OFF” mode turns the traction
control system off. The system
may also be automatically dis-
abled in some riding conditions
(see “Resetting” on page 3-23).
When the key is turned to “ON”, the
traction control system is enabled and
the last mode selected displays in the
multi-function meter.
All traction control system modes can
be selected when the key is in the “ON”
position. Modes 1 through 6 can also
be selected when the vehicle is moving,
however the throttle grip must be com-
pletely closed. The traction control sys-
tem cannot be turned on or off while the
vehicle is moving.
NOTICE
ECA16800
Use only the specified tires. (See
page 6-18.) Using different sized
tires will prevent the traction control
system from controlling tire rotation
accurately.
OFF Display
Mode 1
Mode 2
Mode 3
Mode 4
Mode 5
Mode 6
TCS
OFF
TCSTCSTCSTCSTCSTCS
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3Setting the traction control system
WARNING
EWA16070
Changing settings while riding can
distract the operator. Therefore, take
extra precaution when changing
modes while riding.When the vehicle is stopped, push the
upper side of the traction control sys-
tem switch for at least two seconds to
turn the traction control system off.
Push the lower side of the switch to turn
the traction control system on.
When the vehicle is stopped or while
riding, close the throttle and push the
lower side of the switch to change from
modes 1 to 6. Close the throttle and
push the upper side of the switch to
change from modes 6 to 1.TIPThe vehicle was set to “TCS” mode 6 at
the time of manufacture.
Resetting
The traction control system may be dis-
abled in the following conditions:●
Either the front wheel or rear wheel
comes off the ground while riding
●
Excessive rear wheel spinning If the traction control system has been
disabled, both the traction control sys-
tem indicator/warning light and the en-
gine trouble warning light come on.
To reset the traction control system:
Turn the key to “OFF”. Wait at least one
second, then turn the key back to “ON”.
The traction control system indica-
tor/warning light should go off and the
system will be enabled. The engine
trouble warning light should go off after
the motorcycle reaches at least 20
km/h (12 mi/h). If the traction control
system indicator/warning light and/or
engine trouble warning light still remain
on after resetting, the motorcycle may
still be ridden; however, have a
Yamaha dealer check the motorcycle as soon as possible.NOTICE
ECA17731
●
Keep any type of magnets (in-
cluding magnetic pick-up tools,
magnetic screwdrivers, etc.)
away from the front wheel sen-
sor or rotor; otherwise, the sen-
sor or rotor may be damaged,
1. Traction control system mode display
1. Traction control system switch “TCS”
1
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3
EAU13221
Fuel Make sure there is sufficient gasoline in
the tank.
WARNING
EWA10881
Gasoline and gasoline vapors are
extremely flammable. To avoid fires
and explosions and to reduce the
risk of injury when refueling, follow
these instructions.1. Before refueling, turn off the en-gine and be sure that no one is sit-
ting on the vehicle. Never refuel
while smoking, or while in the vi-
cinity of sparks, open flames, or
other sources of ignition such as
the pilot lights of water heaters and
clothes dryers.
2. Do not overfill the fuel tank. When refueling, be sure to insert the
pump nozzle into the fuel tank filler
hole. Stop filling when the fuel
reaches the bottom of the filler
tube. Because fuel expands when
it heats up, heat from the engine or
the sun can cause fuel to spill out
of the fuel tank. 3. Wipe up any spilled fuel immedi-
ately. NOTICE: Immediately wipe
off spilled fuel with a clean, dry,
soft cloth, since fuel may deteri-
orate painted surfaces or plastic
parts.
[ECA10071]
4. Be sure to securely close the fuel tank cap.
WARNING
EWA15151
Gasoline is poisonous and can
cause injury or death. Handle gaso-
line with care. Never siphon gaso-
line by mouth. If you should swallow
some gasoline or inhale a lot of gas-
oline vapor, or get some gasoline in
your eyes, see your doctor immedi- ately. If gasoline spills on your skin,
wash with soap and water. If gaso-
line spills on your clothing, change
your clothes.
EAU13391
NOTICE
ECA11400
Use only unleaded gasoline. The use
of leaded gasoline will cause severe
damage to internal engine parts,
such as the valves and piston rings,
as well as to the exhaust system.Your Yamaha engine has been de-
signed to use premium unleaded gaso-
line with a research octane number of
95 or higher. If knocking (or pinging) oc-
curs, use a gasoline of a different
1. Fuel tank filler tube
2. Maximum fuel level
2
1
Recommended fuel:
Premium unleaded gasoline only
Fuel tank capacity: 18.0 L (4.76 US gal, 3.96 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount (when the fuel
level warning light comes on): 3.1 L (0.82 US gal, 0.68 Imp.gal)
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brand. Use of unleaded fuel will extend
spark plug life and reduce maintenance
costs.
EAU51150
Fuel tank breather hose and
overflow hose Before operating the motorcycle:●
Check each hose connection.
●
Check each hose for cracks or
damage, and replace if damaged.
●
Make sure that the end of each
hose is not blocked, and clean if
necessary.
●
Make sure that the end of each
hose is positioned outside of the
cowling.
EAU13433
Catalytic converter This model is equipped with a catalytic
converter in the exhaust system.
WARNING
EWA10862
The exhaust system is hot after op-
eration. To prevent a fire hazard or
burns:●
Do not park the vehicle near
possible fire hazards such as
grass or other materials that
easily burn.
●
Park the vehicle in a place
where pedestrians or children
are not likely to touch the hot
exhaust system.
●
Make sure that the exhaust sys-
tem has cooled down before do-
ing any maintenance work.
●
Do not allow the engine to idle
more than a few minutes. Long
idling can cause a build-up of
heat.
1. Fuel tank overflow hose
2. Fuel tank breather hose
1
2
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3
EAU44892
Ignition circuit cut-off system The ignition circuit cut-off system (com-
prising the sidestand switch, clutch
switch and neutral switch) has the fol-
lowing functions.●
It prevents starting when the trans-
mission is in gear and the side-
stand is up, but the clutch lever is not pulled.
●
It prevents starting when the trans-
mission is in gear and the clutch le-
ver is pulled, but the sidestand is
still down.
●
It cuts the running engine when the
transmission is in gear and the
sidestand is moved down.
Periodically check the operation of the
ignition circuit cut-off system according
to the following procedure.
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With the engine turned off:
1. Move the sidestand down.
2. Make sure that the engine stop switch is set to “
3. Turn the key on.
4. Shift the transmission into the neutral position.
5. Push the start switch.
Does the engine start?
With the engine still running:
6. Move the sidestand up.
7. Keep the clutch lever pulled.
8. Shift the transmission into gear.
9. Move the sidestand down.
Does the engine stall?
After the engine has stalled:
10. Move the sidestand up.
11. Keep the clutch lever pulled.
12. Push the start switch.
Does the engine start?
The system is OK. The motorcycle can be ridden. The neutral switch may not be working correctly.
The motorcycle should not be ridden
until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.
The sidestand switch may not be working correctly.
The motorcycle should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.
The clutch switch may not be working correctly.
The motorcycle should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.
YES NO YES NO YES NO
If a malfunction is noted, have a Yamaha
dealer check the system before riding.
WARNING
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