2017 YAMAHA YZF-R1M suspension

Instrument and control functions
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12 mark to fine tune the ERS mode
settings.
ERS (YZF-R1M)
There are three automatic setting
modes; A-1, A-2, and A-3. A-3 is fixed
and cannot be adjusted. A-1 and A-2
can be adjusted to within a -5 to +5 off-
set of their factory preset settings.
There are three manual setting modes;
M-1, M-2, and M-3. When a manual
mode is selected, the SCU does not ac-
tively adjust the suspension compres-
sion and rebound damping forces.
Manual mode suspension settings are
adjustable to 32 levels.
TIP
A-1 and M-1 are preset for track
use with racing slick tires.

A-2 and M-2 are preset for track
use with street tires.

A-3 and M-3 are preset for street
use with street tires.

Spring preload is manually adjust-ed. (See pages 4-40 and 4-42.) To adjust the ERS mode settings
1. Select the “ ” mark located to the
right of ERS.
2. The display will change to the front and rear suspension setting
screen and the ERS mode selec-
tion box “SETTING” is highlighted.
Short push the wheel switch to en-
ter the box and select the ERS
mode A-1, A-2, M-1, M-2, M-3 that
you want to adjust. 3. Select the suspension item, Fr
COM, Fr REB, Rr COM, Rr REB,
that you want to adjust.
TIP
To decrease the damping force
and soften the suspension, in-
crease the setting level.

To increase the damping force and
harden the suspension, decrease
the setting level.
1. To ERS menu
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OFF
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YRC
PWRTCS SCS LCS QSS LIF
YRC
PWRTCS SCS LCS QSS LIF
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YRC Setting
km/h
ERS
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1. ERS mode selection box “SETTING”
2. Front compression damping force
3. Front rebound damping force
4. Rear compression damping force
5. Rear rebound damping force
6. Factory preset level
7. Current level setting
8. Offset level
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+
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+ (- 5)
(+0)
(+0)
(
+0)
A -
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M -
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M -
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M -
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A
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Fr COM Rr COM
Fr REB Rr REB
SETTING
YRC Setting
km/h
12:00
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
For A-1 and A-2, a number indicat-
ed in ( ) means how many levels
are changed from its factory preset
level.

When a suspension setting item in
A-1 or A-2 is offset, the same sus-
pension item will be similarly offset
in the other automatic mode (offset
values for the same item are auto-
matically linked).

M-1, M-2, M-3 are not linked andcan be independently set.
4. To adjust other ERS mode sus- pension settings, repeat from step
2. When finished, select the “ ”
mark located on the left to return to
the main “YRC Setting” menu. “Lap Time”
This module allows you to view and de-
lete the lap time record. The fastest lap
and the average lap time stored in the
lap time record are displayed at the top
of the screen. Use the wheel switch to
scroll and see all lap times. The top
three fastest laps will be highlighted in
silver. Up to 40 laps can be stored in
memory. If more than 40 laps are re-
corded, the oldest laps (starting from
lap 1) will be overwritten.
This module has two options.
“Display” allows you to view the lap
time record. “Reset” allows you to delete the lap
time record data.
Use the wheel switch to select “Display”
and view the lap record.
1. To YRC Setting menu
2. Factory preset level
3. Current level setting
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(+0)
(+3)
(+2)
(+1)
Fr COM Rr COM
Fr REB Rr REB
SETTINGkm/h
12:00
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M -
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YRC Setting
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A -
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1. Fastest lap
2. Average lap time
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Instrument and control functions
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EAU47261
Rear view mirrorsThe rear view mirrors of this vehicle can
be folded forward for parking in narrow
spaces. Fold the mirrors back to their
original position before riding.
WARNING
EWA14372
Be sure to fold the rear view mirrors
back to their original position beforeriding.
EAU66474
Adjusting the front forkNOTICE
ECA22471

Use extra care to avoid scratch-
ing the gold-anodized finish
when making suspension ad-
justments.

To avoid damaging the suspen-
sion’s internal mechanisms, do
not attempt to turn beyond themaximum or minimum settings.
For YZF-R1
This model is equipped with adjustable
suspension. The spring preload, re-
bound damping force, and compres-
sion damping force of each leg can be
adjusted.WARNING
EWA10181
Always adjust both fork legs equal-
ly, otherwise poor handling and lossof stability may result.
Spring preload
To increase the spring preload and
thereby harden the suspension, turn the adjusting nut on each fork in direc-
tion (a). To decrease the spring preload
and thereby soften the suspension,
turn the adjusting nut on each fork in di-
rection (b).
Rebound damping force
To increase the rebound damping force
and thereby harden the rebound damp-
1. Riding position
2. Parking position11
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1. Spring preload adjusting nutSpring preload setting:Minimum (soft):
0 turn(s) in direction (a)*
Standard: 9 turn(s) in direction (a)*
Maximum (hard): 15 turn(s) in direction (a)*
* With the adjusting nut fully turned in
direction (b)
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(a) (b)
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12 ing, turn the adjusting bolt on each fork
leg in direction (a). To decrease the re-
bound damping force and thereby soft-
en the rebound damping, turn the
adjusting bolt on each fork leg in direc-
tion (b).
Compression damping force
To increase the compression damping force and thereby harden the compres-
sion damping, turn the adjusting bolt on
each fork leg in direction (a). To de-
crease the compression damping force
and thereby soften the compression
damping, turn the adjusting bolt on
each fork leg in direction (b).
TIP
Although the total number of clicks
of a damping force adjusting
mechanism may not exactly match
the above specifications due to
small differences in production, the
actual number of clicks always
represents the entire adjusting
range. To obtain a precise adjust-
ment, check the number of clicks
and modify the minimum and stan-
dard specifications as necessary.

When turning the damping force
adjusting bolt in direction (a), the 0
click position and the 1 click posi-tion may be the same.
For YZF-R1M
This model is is equipped with ÖHLINS
electronic racing suspension.
The compression and rebound damp-
ing forces are electronically adjusted.
(See ERS on page 4-19.)
Spring preload
The spring preload adjustment is per-
formed manually. 1. Turn the vehicle off.
1. Rebound damping force adjusting boltRebound damping setting: Minimum (soft):
14 click(s) in direction (b)*
Standard: 7 click(s) in direction (b)*
Maximum (hard): 0 click(s) in direction (b)*
* With the adjusting bolt fully turned in
direction (a)
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(a) (b)
1. Compression damping force adjusting boltCompression damping setting:
Minimum (soft):
23 click(s) in direction (b)*
Standard: 17 click(s) in direction (b)*
Maximum (hard): 0 click(s) in direction (b)*
* With the adjusting bolt fully turned in
direction (a)
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(a) (b)
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2. Slide the rubber cover back at
each coupler.
3. Remove the coupler on each front fork. NOTICE: To prevent dam-
aging the couplers, do not use
sharp tools or excessive
force.
[ECA22770]
4. To increase the spring preload and thereby harden the suspension,
turn the adjusting bolt on each fork
leg in direction (a). To decrease
the spring preload and thereby
soften the suspension, turn the ad-
justing bolt on each fork leg in di-
rection (b). 5. Attach the coupler on each fork.
6. Slide the rubber cover to the origi-
nal position.
EAU66493
Adjusting th e shock absorber
assembly
WARNING
EWA10222
This shock absorber assembly con-
tains highly pressurized nitrogen
gas. Read and understand the fol-
lowing information before handling
the shock absorber assembly.
Do not tamper with or attempt to
open the cylinder assembly.

Do not subject the shock ab-
sorber assembly to an open
flame or other high heat source.
This may cause the unit to ex-
plode due to excessive gas
pressure.
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Do not deform or damage the
cylinder in any way. Cylinder
damage will result in poor
damping performance.

Do not dispose of a damaged or
worn-out shock absorber as-
sembly yourself. Take the shock
absorber assembly to a Yamahadealer for any service.
1. Rubber cover
2. Coupler
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1. Spring preload adjusting boltSpring preload setting: Minimum (soft):
0 turn(s) in direction (a)*
Standard: 5 turn(s) in direction (a)*
Maximum (hard): 15 turn(s) in direction (a)*
* With the adjusting nut fully turned in
direction (b)
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(a) (b)
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NOTICE
ECA10102
To avoid damaging the mechanism,
do not attempt to turn beyond themaximum or minimum settings.
For YZF-R1:
This model is equipped with adjustable
suspension. The spring preload, re-
bound damping force, fast compres-
sion damping force, and slow
compression damping force can be ad-
justed.
Spring preload 1. Loosen the locknut.
2. To increase the spring preload and thereby harden the suspension,
turn the adjusting ring in direction
(a). To decrease the spring pre-
load and thereby soften the sus-
pension, turn the adjusting ring in
direction (b).
The spring preload setting is deter-
mined by measuring distance A.
The longer distance A is, the high-
er the spring preload; the shorter
distance A is, the lower the spring preload.

Use the special wrench includ-
ed in the owner’s tool kit to
make the adjustment.
3. Tighten the locknut to the specifiedtorque. NOTICE: Always tighten
the locknut against the adjust-
ing ring, and then tighten the
locknut to the specified
torque.
[ECA22760]
Rebound damping force
To increase the rebound damping force
and thereby harden the rebound damp-
ing, turn the adjusting screw in direction
(a). To decrease the rebound damping
force and thereby soften the rebound
damping, turn the adjusting screw in di-
rection (b).
1. Spring preload adjusting ring
2. Locknut
1. Distance A
(a) (b)1
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Spring preload:
Minimum (soft):Distance A = 77.5 mm (3.05 in)
Standard:
Distance A = 79.0 mm (3.11 in)
Maximum (hard): Distance A = 85.5 mm (3.37 in)
Tightening torque: Locknut:25 N·m (2.5 kgf·m, 18 lb·ft)
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12 the above specifications due to
small differences in production, the
actual number of clicks always
represents the entire adjusting
range. To obtain a precise adjust-
ment, check the number of clicks
and modify the minimum and stan-
dard specifications as necessary.

When turning the damping force
adjusting bolt in direction (a), the 0
click position and the 1 click posi-tion may be the same.
For YZF-R1M:
This model is is equipped with ÖHLINS
electronic racing suspension.
Compression damping force and
rebound damping force
The compression and rebound damp-
ing forces are electronically controlled
and can be adjusted from the MENU
screen. See ERS on page 4-19 for in-
formation on how to adjust these set-
tings.
Spring preload
The spring preload adjustment is per- formed manually.
NOTICE
ECA10102
To avoid damaging the mechanism,
do not attempt to turn beyond themaximum or minimum settings.
1. Loosen the locknut.
2. To increase the spring preload and thereby harden the suspension,
turn the adjusting ring in direction
(a). To decrease the spring pre-
load and thereby soften the sus-
pension, turn the adjusting ring in
direction (b).
The spring preload setting is deter-
mined by measuring distance A.
The longer distance A is, the high-
er the spring preload; the shorter
distance A is, the lower the spring
preload.

Use the special wrench in the
owner’s tool kit to make the ad-
justment.
1. Spring preload adjusting ring
2. Locknut
1. Distance A
1
(a) (b)
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Periodic maintenance and adjustment
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24 *Rear suspension
relay arm and
connecting arm
pivoting points Check operation.

25 Engine oil Change (warm engine before
draining).
Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage. 
26 Engine oil filter
cartridge Replace.
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27 *Cooling system Check coolant level and vehicle
for coolant leakage. 
Change. Every 3 years
28 *EXUP system Check operation, cable free play
and pulley position. 
29 *Front and rear brake
switches Check operation.
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30 *Moving parts and
cables Lubricate.
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31 *Throttle grip
housing and cable Check operation and free play.
Adjust the throttle cable free play
if necessary.
Lubricate the throttle grip housing and cable. 
32 *Lights, signals and
switches Check operation.
Adjust headlight beam.

NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB
ODOMETER READING
ANNUAL
CHECK
1000 km
(600 mi) 10000 km
(6000 mi) 20000 km
(12000 mi) 30000 km
(18000 mi) 40000 km
(24000 mi)
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