2016 YAMAHA YZF-R1 catalytic converter

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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Instrument and control functions
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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.

Park the vehicle in a place
where pedestrians or children
are not likely to touch the hot
exhaust system.

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.
EAU66570
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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Index
AABS warning light ...................................... 4-7
Air filter element....................................... 7-17
Auxiliary DC connector ............................ 4-46BBattery ..................................................... 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 .............................................. 4-31
Brake lever free play, checking ............... 7-22
Brake light switches ................................. 7-23
Brake pedal ............................................. 4-31
Brake system ........................................... 4-32CCables, checking and lubricating ............. 7-27
Care ........................................................... 8-1
Catalytic converter ................................... 4-36
CCU ......................................................... 4-38
Clutch lever.............................................. 4-30
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 .............................. 4-15
Document storage ................................... 4-39
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 ................................ 4-40
Front fork, checking................................. 7-30
Fuel ......................................................... 4-34
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 ................................... 4-4
Hazard switch............................................ 4-5
High beam indicator light ........................... 4-6
Horn switch ............................................... 4-4IIdentification numbers ............................. 10-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................... 4-47
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 ............................................4-8PParking.......................................................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 .......4-42
Sidestand .................................................4-46
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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