2018 YAMAHA YXZ1000R warning

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To install a seat cushion, insert the projec-
tions on the rear of the seat cushion under the
seat frame, and then insert the projection on
the front of the cushion into the grommet
while pushing the cushion downward. Make
sure the seats are properly secured before
starting off. WARNING! A loose seat could
cause the operator to lose control, or cau-
se the operator or passenger to fall.
[EWB03510] EBU34993
Adjusting the driver seat positionThe driver seat position can be adjusted to
suit the driver’s preference.
WARNING! Nev-
er adjust the seat position while operating
the vehicle, otherwise the seat may sud-
denly change position, which may lead to
an accident.
[EWB03990]
To adjust the driver seat position, pull the
driver seat position adjusting lever upward
and move the seat to the desired position.
1. Passenger seat cushion
1
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TIPAdjust the driver seat position and make sure
it is locked in place before starting off. EBU35002Adjusting the steering wheel positionThe steering wheel position can be adjusted
to suit the driver’s preference. WARNING!
Never adjust the steering wheel position
while operating the vehicle, otherwise the
steering wheel may suddenly change posi-
tion, which may lead to an accident.
[EWB04000]
To adjust the steering wheel position, pull the
steering wheel position adjusting lever and
move the steering wheel to the desired posi-
tion.TIPAdjust the steering wheel position before
starting off.
1. Driver seat position adjusting lever
1
1. Steering wheel position adjusting lever
1
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To access the storage compartment behind
the driver seat, remove the storage compart-
ment cover. WARNING! Fuel vapors can be
a fire or explosion hazard. To avoid injury
or death, never store fuel or flammable liq-
uids in this storage compartment.
[EWB03230]
NOTICE: Do not exceed the specified
maximum load limit for this storage com-
partment.
[ECB02090]
1. Storage compartment
1. Storage compartment
1
1
1. Storage compartment
1
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When storing any documents in the storage
compartments, be sure to wrap them in a
plastic bag so that they will not get wet. When
washing the vehicle, be careful not to let any
water enter the storage compartments.
NOTICEECB02241To protect from damage, do not put metal
items, like tools, or sharply edged items di-
rectly in the storage compartment. If these
items must be stored, wrap them in appro-
priate cushioning material. EBU31520Cup holdersBe sure to tightly close the cap of any plastic
bottle before placing it in a cup holder.
Some plastic bottles may not fit into the cup
holders depending on their size and shape.
WARNING
EWB03240 Never ride with any open or glass con-
tainers in the cup holders; otherwise, the
contents may spill and the glass contain-
ers may be thrown about and break, and
possibly injure people in the vehicle dur-
ing sudden braking or an accident.
Maximum load limit:
Storage compartment behind driver seat:4.5 kg (10 lb)1. Storage compartment cover
2. Turn.
1
2
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Do not place any other items than seal-
able plastic containers in the cup hold-
ers; otherwise, they may be thrown
about and possibly injure people in the
vehicle during sudden braking or an ac-
cident. EBU35020Cargo bed
WARNING
EWB03250Never carry passengers in the cargo
bed. 
Do not exceed the specified maximum
load limits. Heavier cargo could cause
loss of control because of improper
weight balance.
There are four cargo hooks in the cargo bed.
For additional loading information, see page
6-12.
1. Cup holder
1
1. Cargo hookMaximum load limit: 136.0 kg (300 lb)
1
1
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EBU35660Flag pole bracketThis model is equipped with a flag pole brack-
et.NOTICEECB03010Do not use the flag pole bracket as a cargo
hook.
EBU36465Front shock absorbersThe shock absorber assemblies are equipped
with a spring preload adjusting nut, a cross-
over adjusting nut (for YXZ10YESJ), a re-
bound damping force adjusting screw (for
YXZ10YEXJ), a high speed rebound damping
force adjusting bolt (for YXZ10YESJ), a low
speed rebound damping force adjusting
screw (for YXZ10YESJ), a high speed com-
pression damping force adjusting bolt, and a
low speed compression damping force ad-
justing screw.
WARNING
EWB04140Suspension components become hot
during operation. Never touch the com-
pression damping force adjusting bolt
and screw, the rebound damping force
adjusting bolt and screw, or the oil reser-
voir with your bare hand or skin until
suspension components have cooled.
1. Flag pole bracket
1
1
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WARNING
EWB00411These shock absorber assemblies contain
highly pressurized nitrogen gas. Read and
understand the following information be-
fore handling the shock absorber assem-
blies.
 Do not tamper with or attempt to open
the cylinder assemblies.
 Do not subject the shock absorber as-
semblies to an open flame or other high
heat source. This may cause the unit to
explode due to excessive gas pressure. 
Do not deform or damage the cylinders
in any way. Cylinder damage will result in
poor damping performance.
 Do not dispose of a damaged or worn
out shock absorber assembly yourself.
Take the shock absorber assembly to a
Yamaha dealer for any service.
EBU36476Rear shock absorbersThe rear shock absorber assemblies are
equipped with a spring preload adjusting nut,
a crossover adjusting nut (for YXZ10YESJ), a
rebound damping force adjusting screw (for
YXZ10YEXJ), a high speed rebound damping
force adjusting bolt (for YXZ10YESJ), a low
speed rebound damping force adjusting
screw (for YXZ10YESJ), a high speed com-
pression damping force adjusting bolt, and a
low speed compression damping force ad-
justing screw.
Low speed compression damping setting Minimum (soft):4 turn(s) out from the fully turned in posi-
tion
Standard: 1 1/2 (YXZ10YEXJ)
2 (YXZ10YESJ) turn(s) out from the fully
turned in position
Maximum (hard): Adjusting screw fully turned in
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WARNING
EWB04140Suspension components become hot
during operation. Never touch the com-
pression damping force adjusting bolt
and screw, the rebound damping force
adjusting bolt and screw, or the oil reser-
voir with your bare hand or skin until
suspension components have cooled.
 Always adjust the shock absorber as-
semblies on the left and right side to the
same setting. Uneven adjustment can
cause poor handling and loss of stability,
which could lead to an accident. NOTICEECB00091Never turn an adjusting mechanism be-
yond the minimum and maximum settings. TIPAlthough the total number of clicks or turns of
a damping force adjusting mechanism may
not exactly match the following specifications due to small differences in production, the ac-
tual number of clicks or turns always repre-
sents the entire adjusting range. To obtain a
precise adjustment, it would be advisable to
check the number of clicks or turns of each
damping force adjusting mechanism and to
modify the specifications as necessary.
Spring preload
1. Loosen the locknut.
2. Turn the spring preload adjusting nut in direction (a) to increase the spring pre-
load and thereby harden the suspension,
and in direction (b) to decrease the spring
preload and thereby soften the suspen-
sion.
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