2012 YAMAHA YZF-R1 catalytic converter

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
Traction control system ................3-22
Fuel tank cap ................................3-24
Fuel ...............................................3-25
Fuel tank breather hose and overflow hose ............................3-26
Catalytic converter ........................3-26
Seats ............................................3-27
Helmet holder ...............................3-28
Storage compartment ...................3-29
Rider footrest position ...................3-30 Rear view mirrors ......................... 3-30
Adjusting the front fork ................. 3-30
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ................................... 3-32
Luggage strap holders ................. 3-35
Sidestand ..................................... 3-35
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........ 3-36
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 ...................................... 6-8
Checking the spark plugs ............. 6-10
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ... 6-11 Coolant ........................................ 6-14
Air filter element ........................... 6-17
Checking the engine idling
speed ........................................ 6-17
Checking the throttle grip free
play ........................................... 6-18
Valve clearance ........................... 6-18
Tires ............................................. 6-18
Cast wheels ................................. 6-21
Adjusting the clutch lever free play ........................................... 6-21
Checking the brake lever free play ........................................... 6-22
Brake light switches ..................... 6-22
Checking the front and
rear brake pads ........................ 6-23
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-23
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-25
Drive chain slack .......................... 6-25
Cleaning and lubricating
the drive chain .......................... 6-26
Checking and lubricating the cables ................................. 6-27
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable ......... 6-27
Checking and lubricating
the brake and shift pedals ........ 6-28
Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers ...... 6-28
Checking and lubricating the sidestand ............................ 6-29U1KBE0E0.book Page 1 Monday, July 25, 2011 5:03 PM

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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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
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2
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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NOTICE
ECA10701
Use only unleaded gasoline. The use
of leaded gasoline will cause unre-
pairable damage to the catalytic
converter.
EAU47271
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.
1. Seat lock
2. Unlock.
1 2
1. Projection
2. Seat holder
1
2
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INDEX
AAir filter element.................................... 6-17
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ..................... 3-18
Auxiliary light ........................................ 6-37BBattery .................................................. 6-31
Brake and clutch levers, checking and lubricating ..................... 6-28
Brake and shift pedals,
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-28
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-25
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-23
Brake lever ........................................... 3-21
Brake lever free play, checking ............ 6-22
Brake light switches .............................. 6-22
Brake pedal .......................................... 3-21CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-27
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-26
Clutch lever........................................... 3-20
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ........... 6-21
Coolant ................................................. 6-14
Coolant temperature warning light.......... 3-5
Cowlings, removing and installing .......... 6-8DDimmer switch ...................................... 3-19
D-mode (drive mode).............................. 3-1
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating .... 6-26
Drive chain slack .................................. 6-25EEngine break-in ...................................... 5-3
Engine idling speed, checking .............. 6-17
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ........... 6-11 Engine stop switch ................................ 3-19
Engine trouble warning light .................... 3-8
FFront and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-23
Front fork, adjusting .............................. 3-30
Front fork, checking...............................6-30
Fuel ....................................................... 3-25
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ........ 5-3
Fuel level warning light............................ 3-5
Fuel tank breather hose and
overflow hose ...................................... 3-26
Fuel tank cap......................................... 3-24
Fuses, replacing .................................... 6-33HHandlebar switches ............................... 3-18
Hazard switch........................................ 3-19
Headlight bulb, replacing....................... 6-34
Helmet holder ........................................ 3-28
High beam indicator light......................... 3-5
Horn switch ........................................... 3-19IIdentification numbers ............................. 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................. 3-36
Immobilizer system .................................3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light ........... 3-9
Indicator lights and warning lights ........... 3-4LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ......... 6-36
Luggage strap holders .......................... 3-35MMain switch/steering lock ........................ 3-3
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic..... 6-4
Maintenance, emission control system ... 6-3
Matte color, caution .................................7-1 Model 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.................................. 3-30
Rider footrest position, adjusting .......... 3-30SSafety information ................................... 1-1
Seats..................................................... 3-27
Shifting .................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ............................................. 3-20
Shift timing indicator light ........................ 3-8
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting .... 3-32
Sidestand .............................................. 3-35
Sidestand, checking and lubricating ..... 6-29
Spark plugs, checking........................... 6-10
Specifications.......................................... 8-1
Starting the engine.................................. 5-1
Start switch ........................................... 3-19
Steering, checking ................................ 6-30
Storage ................................................... 7-4
Storage compartment ........................... 3-29
Supporting the motorcycle .................... 6-37
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................. 6-29TTail/brake light ...................................... 6-35
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