2015 YAMAHA YZF-R1 seats

TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY INFORMATION................... 1-1
DESCRIPTION ................................... 2-1
Left view .......................................... 2-1
Right view ........................................ 2-2
Controls and instrument s................. 2-3
SPECIAL FEATURES ........................ 3-1
YRC (Yamaha Ride Control) ........... 3-1
Glossary .......................................... 3-3
YRC functions visual guide.............. 3-4
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS ....................................... 4-1
Immobilizer system ....... ................... 4-1
Main switch/steering lock................. 4-2
Handlebar switches ......................... 4-3
Indicator lights and warning lights ... 4-6
Display ............................................. 4-8
MENU screen ................................ 4-14
Clutch lever.................................... 4-29
Shift pedal....... ............................. .. 4-30
Brake lever .................................... 4-30
Brake pedal ................................... 4-31
Brake system ..... ............................ 4-31
Fuel tank cap ................................. 4-33
Fuel................................................ 4-33
Fuel tank breather hose and overflow hose ............................. 4-35
Catalytic converter ......................... 4-35
Seats ............................................. 4-36 CCU (for equipped models) .......... 4-37
Document storage ......................... 4-38
Rear view mirrors .......................... 4-39
Adjusting the front fork .................. 4-39
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly.................................... 4-41
EXUP system ................................ 4-45
Sidestand ...................................... 4-45
Ignition circuit cut- off system ......... 4-46
Auxiliary DC connector.................. 4-48
FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ............. 5-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS ................................. 6-1
Starting the engine .......................... 6-1
Shifting ............................................ 6-2
Tips for reducing fuel consumption ................................ 6-4
Engine break-in ............................... 6-4
Parking ............................................ 6-5
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT ................................... 7-1
Owner’s tool kit................................ 7-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system .............. 7-3
General maintenance and lubrication chart ........................... 7-4 Removing and installing cowlings
and panels .................................... 7-8
Checking the spark plugs .............. 7-11
Engine oil and oil filt er cartridge..... 7-12
Coolant .......................................... 7-14
Air filter element ............................. 7-17
Checking the engine idling speed............ ............................ .. 7-17
Checking the throttle grip free play ............................................. 7-18
Valve clearance ............................. 7-18
Tires ............................................... 7-18
Cast magnesium wheels ................ 7-21
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ............................................. 7-22
Checking the brake lever free play ............................................. 7-22
Brake light switches ....................... 7-23
Checking the front and rear brake pads............................................ 7-23
Checking the brake fluid level ........ 7-24
Changing the brake fluid ................ 7-25
Drive chain slack............................ 7-25
Cleaning and lubricating the drive chain ........................................... 7-27
Checking and lubricating the cables ......................................... 7-27
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ................. 7-28
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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SeatsPassenger 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 under the passenger seat,
and then pull the seat off. To install the rider seat
1. Insert the projections into the seat
holders as shown, then place the
seat in the original position.
1. Seat lock
2. Unlock.
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1. Projection
2. Seat holder
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2
1. Bolt
1. Hexagon wrench
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12 2. Install the bolts with the hexagon
wrench.
3. Insert the hexagon wrench back into its holder.
4. Install the passenger seat.
TIPMake sure that the seats are properlysecured before riding.
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CCU (for equi pped models)The CCU (communication control unit)
connects to the vehicle’s CAN (control-
ler area network) and has a GPS re-
ceiver to enable the recording of
vehicle and riding data (see “Logging”
on page 4-20). Logging data and YRC
setting data can be accessed when a
smartphone, tablet, or laptop computer
is connected to the CCU wireless net-
work.TIPFrom the Google© application store,
download the “Y-TRAC” application to
make use of the logging data and the
“YRC Setting” application to remotelyadjust the YRC settings.
To connect to the CCU wireless net-work1. Remove the screws, move the
GPS receiver, and then remove
the seat cover as shown. 2. Note down the CCU serial num-
ber.
3. Turn the key to “ON” and approach the vehicle with a wireless capable
1. Projection
2. Seat holder
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1. Screw
2. Seat cover
3. GPS receiver
1. CCU serial number1
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INDEX
AABS warning light ...................................... 4-6
Air filter element....................................... 7-17
Auxiliary DC connector ............................ 4-48BBattery ..................................................... 7-31
Brake and clutch levers, checking and lubricating .............................................. 7-29
Brake and shift pedals, checking and lubricating .............................................. 7-28
Brake fluid, changing ............................... 7-25
Brake fluid level, checking ....................... 7-24
Brake lever .............................................. 4-30
Brake lever free play, checking ............... 7-22
Brake light switches ................................. 7-23
Brake pedal ............................................. 4-31
Brake system ........................................... 4-31CCables, checking and lubricating ............. 7-27
Care ........................................................... 8-1
Catalytic converter ................................... 4-35
CCU ......................................................... 4-37
Clutch lever.............................................. 4-29
Clutch lever free play, adjusting .............. 7-22
Coolant .................................................... 7-14
Cowlings and panels, removing and installing .................................................. 7-8DDimmer switch ........................................... 4-4
Display, main screen ................................. 4-8
Display, menu screen .............................. 4-14
Document storage ................................... 4-38
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating ....... 7-27
Drive chain slack ..................................... 7-25
EEngine break-in ......................................... 6-4
Engine idling speed, checking................. 7-17
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge .............. 7-12
Engine serial number .............................. 10-1
Engine trouble and system warning light ......................................................... 4-8
EXUP system .......................................... 4-45FFront and rear brake pads, checking ...... 7-23
Front fork, adjusting ................................ 4-39
Front fork, checking................................. 7-30
Fuel ......................................................... 4-33
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing .......... 6-4
Fuel level warning light .............................. 4-6
Fuel tank breather hose and overflow
hose ...................................................... 4-35
Fuel tank cap........................................... 4-33
Fuses, replacing ...................................... 7-33GGlossary .................................................... 3-3HHandlebar switches ................................... 4-3
Hazard switch............................................ 4-4
High beam indicator light ........................... 4-6
Horn switch ............................................... 4-4IIdentification numbers ............................. 10-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................... 4-46
Immobilizer system ................................... 4-1
Immobilizer system indicator light ............. 4-7
Indicator lights and warning lights ............. 4-6MMain switch/steering lock .......................... 4-2 Maintenance and lubrication, periodic .......7-4
Maintenance, emission control system ......7-3
Matte color, caution ...................................8-1
Model label ..............................................10-2
NNeutral indicator light .................................4-6OOil pressure and coolant temperature
warning light ............................................4-7PParking.......................................................6-5
Part locations .............................................2-1
Pass/LAP switch ........................................4-4RRear view mirrors..................................... 4-39SSafety information ......................................1-1
Seats........................................................ 4-36
Shifting .......................................................6-2
Shift pedal ................................................4-30
Shift timing indicator light ...........................4-7
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting .......4-41
Sidestand .................................................4-45
Sidestand, checking and lubricating ........7-29
Spark plugs, checking ..............................7-11
Special features .........................................3-1
Specifications.............................................9-1
Stability control indicator light ....................4-7
Starting the engine.....................................6-1
Steering, checking ................................... 7-31
Stop/Run/Start switch ................................4-4
Storage ......................................................8-4
Supporting the motorcycle .......................7-36
Swingarm pivots, lubricating .................... 7-30
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