2017 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
turnover. In this case, turn the key
to “OFF” and then to “ON” before
attempting to restart the engine.
Failing to do so will prevent the en-
gine from starting even though the
engine will crank when the start
switch is pushed.
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an engine auto-stop system. The
engine stops automatically if left
idling for 20 minutes. In this case,
simply push the start switch to re-start the engine.
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Starting the engineIn order for the ignition circuit cut-off
system (page 4-47) 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.
To start the engine
1. Turn the key to “ON” and make sure that the engine stop switch is
set to “ ”.
2. Confirm that the following warning and indicator lights come on.
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Engine trouble warning light
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Oil pressure and coolant tem-
perature warning light*
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ABS warning light*
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Fuel level warning light*
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Steering damper and suspen-
sion warning light
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Shift timing indicator light
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Stability control indicator light
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Immobilizer system indicator
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Operation and important riding points
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TIP
The ABS warning light should
come on and stay on until the vehi-
cle reaches a traveling speed of 10
km/h (6 mi/h).
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The oil pressure and coolant tem-
perature warning light should
come on, go off briefly, and then
remain on until the engine is start-
ed.
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The fuel level warning light will stayon if you are low on fuel.
NOTICE
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If a warning or indicator light does
not work as described above, have aYamaha dealer check the vehicle.
3. Shift the transmission into the neu- tral position (or hold the clutch le-
ver pulled with the sidestand up).
4. Push the start switch, and release it when the engine starts.
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
1. Shift pedal
2. Neutral position
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Operation and important riding points
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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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Tips for reducing fuel
consumptionFuel consumption depends largely on
your riding style. Consider the following
tips to reduce fuel consumption:
Shift up swiftly, and avoid high en-
gine speeds during acceleration.
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Do not rev the engine while shifting
down, and avoid high engine
speeds with no load on the engine.
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Turn the engine off instead of let-
ting it idle for an extended length of
time (e.g., in traffic jams, at traffic
lights or at railroad crossings).
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Engine break-inThere is never a more important period
in the life of your engine than the period
between 0 and 1600 km (1000 mi). For
this reason, you should read the follow-
ing material carefully.
Since the engine is brand new, do not
put an excessive load on it for the first
1600 km (1000 mi). The various parts in
the engine wear and polish themselves
to the correct operating clearances.
During this period, prolonged full-throt-
tle operation or any condition that might
result in engine overheating must be
avoided.
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0–1000 km (0–600 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 7000
r/min.
NOTICE: After 1000 km (600
mi) of operation, the engine oil must
be changed and the oil filter car-
tridge or element replaced.
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1000–1600 km (600–1000 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 8400
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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. 4. If the drive chain slack is incorrect,
adjust it as follows. NOTICE: Im-
proper drive chain slack will
overload the engine as well as
other vital parts of the motorcy-
cle and can lead to chain slip-
page or breakage. To prevent
this from occurring, keep the
drive chain slack within the
specified limits.
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To adjust the drive chain slack
Consult a Yamaha dealer before ad-
justing the drive chain slack. 1. Loosen the axle nut and the lock-
nut on each side of the swingarm.
2. To tighten the drive chain, turn the drive chain slack adjusting bolt on
each side of the swingarm in direc-
tion (a). To loosen the drive chain,
turn the adjusting bolt on each side
of the swingarm in direction (b),
and then push the rear wheel for-
ward.
TIPUsing the alignment marks on each
side of the swingarm, make sure that
both drive chain pullers are in the sameposition for proper wheel alignment.
1. Drive chain slackDrive 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:200 kg (441 lb) (YZF-R1)
201 kg (443 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:2CR4Spark 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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