2014 YAMAHA YZF-R1 parking brake

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
Immobilizer system......................... 3-1
Main switch/steering lock............... 3-2
Indicator lights and warning lights............................................ 3-4
Multi-function meter unit ................ 3-8
D-mode (drive mode).................... 3-18
Handlebar switches ...................... 3-18
Clutch lever .................................. 3-20
Shift pedal .................................... 3-21
Brake lever.................................... 3-21
Brake pedal .................................. 3-22
Traction control system ................ 3-22
Fuel tank cap ................................ 3-24
Fuel ............................................... 3-25
Fuel tank breather hose and
overflow hose ............................ 3-26
Catalytic converter ....................... 3-27
Seats ............................................ 3-27
Helmet holder ............................... 3-29
Storage compartment .................. 3-29
Rider footrest position .................. 3-30
Rear view mirrors.......................... 3-30 Adjusting the front fork ................. 3-31
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly.................................... 3-33
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 ..................... 6-23
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 the sidestand................................... 6-29
Lubricating the swingarm pivots......................................... 6-30U2SGE0E0.book Page 1 Wednesday, June 12, 2013 1:15 PM

INDEXAAir filter element .................................... 6-17
Auxiliary light......................................... 6-38BBattery .................................................. 6-32
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........................................... 3-22CCables, checking and lubricating ......... 6-27
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-27
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) ............................ 3-18
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating .... 6-27
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 ................... 3-7
FFront and rear brake pads, checking ... 6-23
Front fork, adjusting ............................. 3-31
Front fork, checking ............................. 6-30
Fuel ....................................................... 3-25
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ...... 5-3
Fuel level warning light ........................... 3-4
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 ..................... 6-35
Helmet holder ....................................... 3-29
High beam indicator light ....................... 3-4
Horn switch .......................................... 3-19IIdentification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ............... 3-36
Immobilizer system ................................ 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light .......... 3-8
Indicator lights and warning lights ......... 3-4LLicense plate light bulb, replacing........ 6-37
Luggage strap holders ......................... 3-35MMain switch/steering lock....................... 3-2
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 .........................3-8
NNeutral indicator light ..............................3-4OOil level warning light ..............................3-4PParking ....................................................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 .............................................3-21
Shift timing indicator light .......................3-7
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting ....3-33
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 ................................6-31
Storage ...................................................7-4
Storage compartment ...........................3-29
Supporting the motorcycle ...................6-38
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................6-30TTail/brake light ......................................6-36
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