2012 YAMAHA YZF-R1 headlight bulb

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Lubricating the swingarm pivots ... 6-29
Checking the front fork ................. 6-30
Checking the steering ................... 6-30
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 ........................................... 6-36
Replacing the license plate light
bulb ........................................... 6-36
Auxiliary light ................................ 6-37
Supporting the motorcycle ............ 6-37
Troubleshooting ............................ 6-38
Troubleshooting charts ................. 6-39
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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3. Turn the key to “ON” and turn on the electrical circuit in question to
check if the device operates.
4. If the fuse immediately blows again, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical system.
EAU39013
Replacing a he adlight bulb This model is equipped with halogen
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.
Specified 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:
10.0 A × 2
Turn signal light fuse: 7.5 A
Steering damper fuse: 7.5 A
Fuel injection system fuse:
15.0 A
Backup fuse: 7.5 A
Electronic throttle valve fuse: 7.5 A
1. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.
1. Headlight bulb cover
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63. 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. 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.
1. Headlight coupler
1. Headlight bulb
2. Headlight bulb holder
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:
LED
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:
LED Fuel level warning light:
LED
Coolant temperature warning light: LED
Engine trouble warning light:
LED
Immobilizer system indicator light: LED
Shift timing indicator light: LED
Traction control system indicator/warning
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: 10.0 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 ........................................ 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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