2016 YAMAHA YZF-R1 maintenance

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 co ntrol functions.... 4-1
Immobilizer system ....... ................... 4-1
Main switch/steering lock................. 4-2
Handlebar switches ......................... 4-4
Indicator lights and warning lights ... 4-6
Display ............................................. 4-8
MENU screen ................................ 4-15
Clutch lever.................................... 4-30
Shift pedal....... ............................. .. 4-30
Brake lever .................................... 4-31
Brake pedal ................................... 4-31
Brake system ..... ............................ 4-32
Fuel tank cap ................................. 4-33
Fuel................................................ 4-34
Fuel tank breather hose and overflow hose ............................. 4-35
Catalytic converter ......................... 4-36
Seats ............................................. 4-36
CCU (for equipped models) ........... 4-38 Document storage ......................... 4-39
Rear view mirrors .......................... 4-39
Adjusting the front fork .................. 4-40
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly.................................... 4-42
EXUP system ................................ 4-45
Auxiliary DC connector.................. 4-46
Sidestand ...................................... 4-46
Ignition circuit cut- off system ......... 4-47
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
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals ................ 7-28
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Safety information
EAU1028B
Be a Responsible Owner
As the vehicle’s owner, you are respon-
sible for the safe and proper operation
of your motorcycle.
Motorcycles are single-track vehicles.
Their safe use and operation are de-
pendent upon the use of proper riding
techniques as well as the expertise of
the operator. Every operator should
know the following requirements before
riding this motorcycle.
He or she should:
Obtain thorough instructions from
a competent source on all aspects
of motorcycle operation.
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Observe the warnings and mainte-
nance requirements in this Own-
er’s Manual.
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Obtain qualified training in safe
and proper riding techniques.
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Obtain professional technical ser-
vice as indicated in this Owner’s
Manual and/or when made neces-
sary by mechanical conditions.
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Never operate a motorcycle with-
out proper training or instruction. Take a training course. Beginners
should receive training from a cer-
tified instructor. Contact an autho-
rized motorcycle dealer to find out
about the training courses nearest
you.
Safe Riding
Perform the pre-operation checks each
time you use the vehicle to make sure it
is in safe operating condition. Failure to
inspect or maintain the vehicle properly
increases the possibility of an accident
or equipment damage. See page 5-1
for a list of pre-operation checks.
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This motorcycle is designed to car-
ry the operator and a passenger.
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The failure of motorists to detect
and recognize motorcycles in traf-
fic is the predominating cause of
automobile/motorcycle accidents.
Many accidents have been caused
by an automobile driver who did
not see the motorcycle. Making
yourself conspicuous appears to
be very effective in reducing the
chance of this type of accident.
Therefore:
Wear a brightly colored jacket. Use extra caution when you are
approaching and passing
through intersections, since in-
tersections are the most likely
places for motorcycle accidents
to occur.
Ride where other motorists can see you. Avoid riding in another
motorist’s blind spot.
Never maintain a motorcycle without proper knowledge. Con-
tact an authorized motorcycle
dealer to inform you on basic
motorcycle maintenance. Cer-
tain maintenance can only be
carried out by certified staff.
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Many accidents involve inexperi-
enced operators. In fact, many op-
erators who have been involved in
accidents do not even have a cur-
rent motorcycle license.
Make sure that you are qualifiedand that you only lend your mo-
torcycle to other qualified opera-
tors.
Know your skills and limits. Staying within your limits may
help you to avoid an accident.
We recommend that you prac-
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MENU screenThe MENU screen contains the follow-
ing setting modules. Select a module to
make related setting changes. Al-
though some settings can be changed
or reset via the main screen, the MENU
screen offers access to all display and
control settings. MENU access and operation
The following wheel switch operations
are common operations for accessing,
selecting, and moving within the MENU
screen and its modules.
Long push - press and hold the wheel
switch for one second to access the
MENU screen or exit MENU entirely.
Select - rotate the wheel switch up or
down to highlight the desired module or
setting item and then short push the
wheel switch (briefly press the wheel
switch inward) to confirm the selection.
Triangle mark
- certain setting screens
have an upward pointing triangle mark item. Select the triangle mark to exit
that screen and move back one screen
(or long push the wheel switch to exit
MENU entirely).
TIPShould vehicle motion be detected, the
screen will automatically exit MENUand change to the main screen.
“Display Mode”
There are two main screen display
modes, STREET MODE and TRACK
MODE.
To set the main screen display mode1. Long push the wheel switch to en-
ter the MENU screen.
2. Select “Display Mode”.
Display Description
Display Mode Switch the main screen
display between street and
track modes.
YRC Setting Adjust YRC settings (all
models) and ERS settings
(YZF-R1M).
Lap Time View and reset lap times.
Logging Turn vehicle information
logging function on/off
(CCU-equipped models).
Maintenance View and reset three
maintenance item
intervals.
Unit Set fuel consumption and
distance units.
Wallpaper Set background colors.
Shift Indicator Turn the shift indicator on/
off and adjust tachometer
settings.
Display Setting Set the multi-function
display window items.
Brightness Adjust screen brightness. Clock Adjust the clock.
All Reset Return all settings to
factory default settings.
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“Maintenance”
This function allows you to record dis-
tance traveled between engine oil
changes (use the OIL item), and for two
other items of your choice (use INTER-
VAL 1 and INTERVAL 2).
To reset a maintenance item
1. From the MENU screen, select
“Maintenance”. 2. Select the item you want to reset.
3. Long push the wheel switch to re-
set the item.
TIPMaintenance item names cannot bechanged.
“Unit”
This module allows you to set the fuel
consumption units, and for certain mar-
kets, the display can be switched be-
tween kilometers and miles.
When using kilometers, the fuel con-
sumption units can be changed be-
tween km/L or L/100km. When using
miles, MPG will be available.
To set the distance or fuel consumptionunits1. From the MENU screen, select“Unit”.
GPS
INTERVAL 2 OIL
INTERVAL 1
0 km
123456 km
123456 km
Maintenance
km/h
GPS
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ately. If gasoline spills on your skin,
wash with soap and water. If gaso-
line spills on your clothing, change
your clothes.
EAU54602
NOTICE
ECA11401
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 brand. Use of unleaded fuel will extend
spark plug life and reduce maintenance
costs.
Gasohol
There are two types of gasohol: gaso-
hol containing ethanol and that contain-
ing methanol. Gasohol containing
ethanol can be used if the ethanol con-
tent does not exceed 10% (E10). Gas-
ohol containing methanol is not
recommended by Yamaha because it
can cause damage to the fuel system
or vehicle performance problems.
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Fuel tank breather hose and
overflow hoseBefore operating the motorcycle:
Check each hose connection.
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Check each hose for cracks or
damage, and replace if necessary.
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Make sure that the end of each
hose is not blocked, and clean if
necessary.
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Make sure that the end of each
hose is positioned outside of the
cowling.
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Make sure that each hose is rout-
ed through the clamp or guide.
Recommended fuel:
Premium unleaded gasoline (Gaso-
hol [E10] acceptable)
Fuel tank capacity: 17 L (4.5 US gal, 3.7 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount (when the fuel
level warning light comes on):
3.0 L (0.79 US gal, 0.66 Imp.gal)
1. Clamp
2. Fuel tank overflow hose
3. Fuel tank breather hose
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Catalytic converterThis model is equipped with a catalytic
converter in the exhaust system.
WARNING
EWA10863
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.
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Park the vehicle in a place
where pedestrians or children
are not likely to touch the hot
exhaust system.
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Make sure that the exhaust sys-
tem has cooled down before do-
ing any maintenance work.
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Do not allow the engine to idle
more than a few minutes. Long
idling can cause a build-up ofheat.
NOTICE
ECA10702
Use only unleaded gasoline. The use
of leaded gasoline will cause unre- pairable damage to the catalytic
converter.
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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.1. Seat lock
2. Unlock.
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For your safety – pre-operation checks
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Inspect your vehicle each time you use it to make sure the vehi cle is in safe operating condition. Always follow the inspection
and maintenance procedures and schedules described in the Owner’s Manual.
WARNING
EWA11152
Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility of an accident or equipment damage.
Do not operate the vehicle if you find any problem. If a problem cannot be corrected by the procedures provided inthis manual, have the vehicle inspected by a Yamaha dealer.
Before using this vehicle, check the following points:
ITEM CHECKS PAGE
Fuel Check fuel level in fuel tank.
Refuel if necessary.
Check fuel line for leakage.
Check fuel tank breather hose and overflow hose for obstructions, cracks or
damage, and check hose connections. 4-34, 4-35
Engine oil Check oil level in engine.
If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level.
Check vehicle for oil leakage. 7-12
Coolant Check coolant level in reservoir.
If necessary, add recommended coolant to specified level.
Check cooling system for leakage. 7-14
Front brake Check operation.
If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
Check brake pads for wear.
Replace if necessary.
Check fluid level in reservoir.
If necessary, add specified brake fluid to specified level.
Check hydraulic system for leakage. 7-23, 7-24
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Periodic maintenance and adjustment
EAU17246
Periodic inspection, adjustment, and lu-
brication will keep your vehicle in the
safest and most efficient condition pos-
sible. Safety is an obligation of the vehi-
cle owner/operator. The most important
points of vehicle inspection, adjust-
ment, and lubrication are explained on
the following pages.
The intervals given in the periodic
maintenance charts should be simply
considered as a general guide under
normal riding conditions. However, de-
pending on the weather, terrain, geo-
graphical location, and individual use,
the maintenance intervals may need to
be shortened.
WARNING
EWA10322
Failure to properly maintain the ve-
hicle or performing maintenance ac-
tivities incorrectly may increase
your risk of injury or death during
service or while using the vehicle. If
you are not familiar with vehicle ser-
vice, have a Yamaha dealer performservice.
WARNING
EWA15123
Turn off the engine when performing
maintenance unless otherwise
specified.
A running engine has moving
parts that can catch on body
parts or clothing and electrical
parts that can cause shocks or
fires.
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Running the engine while ser-
vicing can lead to eye injury,
burns, fire, or carbon monoxide
poisoning – possibly leading to
death. See page 1-2 for more in-
formation about carbon monox-ide.WARNING
EWA15461
Brake discs, calipers, drums, and
linings can become very hot during
use. To avoid possible burns, let
brake components cool beforetouching them.
EAU17303
Emission controls not only function to
ensure cleaner air, but are also vital to
proper engine operation and maximum
performance. In the following periodic
maintenance charts, the services relat-
ed to emissions control are grouped
separately. These services require
specialized data, knowledge, and
equipment. Maintenance, replacement,
or repair of the emission control devic-
es and systems may be performed by
any repair establishment or individual
that is certified (if applicable). Yamaha
dealers are trained and equipped to
perform these particular services.
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