2016 YAMAHA YZF-R1 transmission

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Operation and important riding points
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Read the Owner’s Manual carefully to
become familiar with all controls. If
there is a control or function you do not
understand, ask your Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
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Failure to familiarize yourself with
the controls can lead to loss of con-
trol, which could cause an accidentor injury.
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TIPThis model is equipped with:
an inertial measurement unit (IMU)
that will stop the engine in case of
a turnover. In this case, the display
will indicate error code 30, but this
is not a malfunction. Turn the key
to “OFF” and then to “ON” to clear
the error code. Failing to do so will
prevent the engine from starting
even though the engine will crank
when pushing the start switch.
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an engine auto-stop system. The
engine stops automatically if left
idling for 20 minutes. If the engine
stops, simply push the start switchto restart the engine.
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Starting the engineIn order for the ignition circuit cut-off
system to enable starting, one of the
following conditions must be met:
The transmission is in the neutral
position.
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The transmission is in gear with
the clutch lever pulled and the sid-
estand up. (See page 4-47.)
1. Turn the key to “ON” and make sure that the engine stop switch is
set to “ ”.
The following warning lights and
indicator lights should come on for
a few seconds, then go off.
Fuel level warning light
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Shift timing indicator light
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Engine trouble and system
warning light
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Stability control indicator light
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Immobilizer system indicator
light
The ABS warning light should
come on when the key is turned to
“ON” and stay on until the vehicle
reaches a traveling speed of 10
km/h (6 mi/h).
The oil pressure and coolant tem-
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Operation and important riding points
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come on, go off briefly, and then
remain on until the engine is start-
ed.
NOTICE
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If a warning or indicator light does
not work as described above, see
page 4-6 for the corresponding
warning and indicator light circuitcheck.
2. Shift the transmission into the neu- tral position. (The neutral indicator
light should come on.)
3. Start the engine by pushing the start switch.
If the engine does not start within 5
seconds of pressing the start
switch, wait 10 seconds before
pressing the switch again to allow
the battery voltage to restore.NOTICE
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For maximum engine life, never ac-
celerate hard when the engine iscold!
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ShiftingShifting gears lets you control the
amount of engine power available for
starting off, accelerating, climbing hills,
etc.
The gear positions are shown in the il-
lustration.TIPFor speedy upshifts, turn on the quick
shift system. See QSS on page 4-17 formore information.NOTICE
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Even with the transmission in the neutral position, do not
coast for long periods of time
with the engine off, and do not
tow the motorcycle for long dis-
tances. The transmission is
properly lubricated only when
the engine is running. Inade-
quate lubrication may damage
the transmission.
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Except when upshifting with the
QSS turned on, always use the
clutch while changing gears to
avoid damaging the engine,
transmission, and drive train,
which are not designed to with-
stand the shock of forced shift-ing.
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To start out and accelerate
1. Pull the clutch lever to disengage the clutch.
2. Shift the transmission into first gear. The neutral indicator light
should go out.
3. Open the throttle gradually, and at the same time, release the clutch
lever slowly.
4. At the recommended shift points
1. Shift pedal
2. Neutral position
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Operation and important riding points
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shown in the following table, close
the throttle, and at the same time,
quickly pull the clutch lever in.
5. Shift the transmission into second gear. (Make sure not to shift the
transmission into the neutral posi-
tion.)
6. Open the throttle part way and gradually release the clutch lever.
7. Follow the same procedure when shifting to the next higher gear.
TIPWhen shifting gears in normal operat-
ing conditions, use the recommendedshift points.
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To decelerate1. Release the throttle and apply both the front and the rear brakes
smoothly to slow the motorcycle.
2. At the recommended shift points shown in the following table, shift
to a lower gear.
3. When the motorcycle reaches 25 km/h (16 mi/h), the engine is about
to stall or runs roughly, pull the
clutch lever in, use the brakes to slow the motorcycle, and continue
to downshift as necessary.
4. Once the motorcycle has stopped, the transmission can be shifted
into the neutral position. The neu-
tral indicator light should come on
and then the clutch lever can be
released.
WARNING
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Improper braking can cause
loss of control or traction. Al-
ways use both brakes and apply
them smoothly.
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Make sure that the motorcycle
and the engine have sufficiently
slowed before shifting to a low-
er gear. Engaging a lower gear
when the vehicle or engine
speed is too high could make
the rear wheel lose traction or
the engine to over-rev. This
could cause loss of control, an
accident and injury. It could also
cause engine or drive train dam-age.
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Recommended shift points
The recommended shift points during
acceleration and deceleration are
shown in the table below.
Shift up points:1st  2nd: 20 km/h (12 mi/h)
2nd  3rd: 30 km/h (19 mi/h)
3rd  4th: 40 km/h (25 mi/h)
4th  5th: 50 km/h (31 mi/h)
5th  6th: 60 km/h (37 mi/h)
Shift down points:
6th  5th: 45 km/h (28 mi/h)
5th  4th: 35 km/h (22 mi/h)
4th  3rd: 25 km/h (16 mi/h)
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Periodic maintenance and adjustment
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age.
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Refill with the same type of
brake fluid. Adding a brake fluid
other than DOT 4 may result in a
harmful chemical reaction.
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Be careful that water does not
enter the brake fluid reservoir
when refilling. Water will signifi-
cantly lower the boiling point of
the fluid and may result in vaporlock.
NOTICE
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Brake fluid may damage painted sur-
faces or plastic parts. Always cleanup spilled fluid immediately.
As the brake pads wear, it is normal for
the brake fluid level to gradually go
down. A low brake fluid level may indi-
cate worn brake pads and/or brake sys-
tem leakage; therefore, be sure to
check the brake pads for wear and the
brake system for leakage. If the brake
fluid level goes down suddenly, have a
Yamaha dealer check the cause before
further riding.
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Changing the brake fluidHave a Yamaha dealer change the
brake fluid at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart. In addition, have the oil seals
of the master cylinders and calipers as
well as the brake hoses replaced at the
intervals listed below or whenever they
are damaged or leaking.
Oil seals: Replace every two
years.
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Brake hoses: Replace every four
years.
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Drive chain slackThe drive chain slack should be
checked before each ride and adjusted
if necessary.
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To check the drive chain slack
1. Place the motorcycle on the sides- tand.TIPWhen checking and adjusting the drive
chain slack, there should be no weighton the motorcycle.
2. Shift the transmission into the neu- tral position.
3. Measure the drive chain slack as shown.Drive chain slack:25.0–35.0 mm (0.98–1.38 in)
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Specifications
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Dimensions:Overall length: 2055 mm (80.9 in)
Overall width: 690 mm (27.2 in)
Overall height: 1150 mm (45.3 in)
Seat height:
855 mm (33.7 in) (YZF-R1)
860 mm (33.9 in) (YZF-R1M)
Wheelbase:
1405 mm (55.3 in)
Ground clearance: 130 mm (5.12 in)
Minimum turning radius: 3.3 m (10.83 ft)Weight:Curb weight:199 kg (439 lb) (YZF-R1)
200 kg (441 lb) (YZF-R1M)Engine:Combustion cycle:
4-stroke
Cooling system:
Liquid cooled
Valve train: DOHC
Cylinder arrangement: Inline
Number of cylinders:
4-cylinder
Displacement: 998 cm
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Bore  stroke:
79.0  50.9 mm (3.11  2.00 in)
Compression ratio:
13.0 : 1
Starting system: Electric starter
Lubrication system: Wet sumpEngine oil:Recommended brand:YAMALUBE
Type: Full synthetic
SAE viscosity grades:
10W-40, 15W-50
Recommended engine oil grade: API service SG type or higher, JASO stan-
dard MA
Engine oil quantity: Oil change:
3.90 L (4.12 US qt, 3.43 Imp.qt)
With oil filter removal: 4.10 L (4.33 US qt, 3.61 Imp.qt)Coolant quantity:Coolant reservoir (up to the maximum level
mark):
0.25 L (0.26 US qt, 0.22 Imp.qt)
Radiator (including all routes):
2.25 L (2.38 US qt, 1.98 Imp.qt)Air filter:Air filter element:Oil-coated paper element
Fuel:Recommended fuel:Premium unleaded gasoline (Gasohol
[E10] acceptable)
Fuel tank capacity:
17 L (4.5 US gal, 3.7 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount: 3.0 L (0.79 US gal, 0.66 Imp.gal)Fuel injection:Throttle body:
ID mark: 2CR1Spark plug(s):Manufacturer/model:NGK/LMAR9E-J
Spark plug gap: 0.6–0.7 mm (0.024–0.028 in)Clutch:Clutch type:Wet, multiple-discDrivetrain:Primary reduction ratio:
1.634 (67/41)
Final drive: Chain
Secondary reduction ratio: 2.563 (41/16)
Transmission type:
Constant mesh 6-speed
Gear ratio: 1st:
2.600 (39/15)
2nd: 2.176 (37/17)
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