2018 YAMAHA YZF-R1 break fluid

Table of contentsSafety information........................... 1-1
Description ....................................... 2-1
Left view ......................................... 2-1
Right view ....................................... 2-2
Controls and instruments................ 2-3
Special features ............................... 3-1
YRC (Yamaha Ride Control) .......... 3-1
Glossary ......................................... 3-4
YRC functions visual guide............. 3-5
Instrument and co ntrol functions... 4-1
Immobilizer system ..... .................... 4-1
Main switch/steering lock................ 4-2
Handlebar switches ........................ 4-3
Indicator lights and warning lights ............................................ 4-6
Display ............................................ 4-8
MENU screen ............................... 4-14
Clutch lever................................... 4-31
Shift pedal..... ............................ .... 4-31
Brake lever ................................... 4-32
Brake pedal .................................. 4-32
Brake system ..... ....................... .... 4-33
Fuel tank cap ................................ 4-34
Fuel............................................... 4-35
Fuel tank overflow hose................ 4-37
Catalytic converter ........................ 4-37
Seats ............................................ 4-38
CCU (for equipped models) .......... 4-39 Document storage ........................ 4-40
Rear view mirrors ......................... 4-41
Adjusting the front fork ................. 4-41
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly................................... 4-44
EXUP system ............................... 4-47
Auxiliary DC connector................. 4-48
Sidestand ..................................... 4-48
Ignition circuit cut- off system ........ 4-49
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 ............................... 6-3
Engine break-in .............................. 6-3
Parking ........................................... 6-4
Periodic maintenance and
adjustment ....................................... 7-1
Tool kit............................................ 7-2
Periodic maintenance charts .......... 7-3
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
Canister ....................................... 7-12
Engine oil and oil filt er cartridge... 7-12
Coolant ........................................ 7-15
Air filter element ........................... 7-17
Checking the engine idling speed............ ............................ 7-17
Checking the throttle grip free play ........................................... 7-17
Valve clearance ........................... 7-18
Tires ............................................. 7-18
Cast magnesium wheels.............. 7-20
Adjusting the clutch lever free play ........................................... 7-21
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 ................................ 7-26
Checking and lubricating the cables ....................................... 7-27
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable ............... 7-27BX4-9-E1_1.book 1 ページ ２０１８年４月２７日　金曜日　午後４時３分

Periodic maintenance and adjustment
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EAU22734
Changing the brake fluidHave a Yamaha dealer change the
brake fluid every 2 years. In addition,
have the seals of the master cylinders
and brake calipers, as well as the brake
hoses replaced at the intervals listed
below or sooner if they are damaged or
leaking.
Brake seals: every 2 years
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Brake hoses: every 4 years
EAU22762
Drive chain slackThe drive chain slack should be
checked before each ride and adjusted
if necessary.
EAU74251
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.
[ECA10572]
EAU74260
To adjust the drive chain slack
Consult a Yamaha dealer before ad-
justing the drive chain slack.1. Drive chain slackDrive chain slack:25.0–35.0 mm (0.98–1.38 in)
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Index
AABS warning light ................................... 4-6
Air filter element.................................... 7-17
Auxiliary DC connector ......................... 4-48
Auxiliary system warning light ................ 4-8BBattery .................................................. 7-31
Brake and clutch levers, checking and lubricating ........................................... 7-28
Brake and shift pedals, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 7-28
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 7-25
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 7-24
Brake lever ........................................... 4-32
Brake lever free play, checking ............ 7-22
Brake light switches .............................. 7-23
Brake pedal .......................................... 4-32
Brake system ........................................ 4-33CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 7-27
Canister ................................................ 7-12
Care ........................................................ 8-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 4-37
CCU ...................................................... 4-39
Clutch lever........................................... 4-31
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ........... 7-21
Coolant ................................................. 7-15
Cowlings and panels, removing and installing ............................................... 7-8DData recording, vehicle ......................... 10-2
Diagnostic connecto r ............................ 10-2
Dimmer switch ........................................ 4-4
Display, main screen .............................. 4-8 Display, menu screen ............................ 4-14
Document storage ................................. 4-40
Drive chain, cleaning
and lubricating .... 7-26
Drive chain slack ................................... 7-25
EEngine break-in ....................................... 6-3
Engine idling speed, checking............... 7-17
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ............ 7-12
Engine serial number ............................ 10-1
Engine trouble warning light .................... 4-6
EXUP system ........................................ 4-47FFront and rear brake pads, checking .... 7-23
Front fork, adjusting .............................. 4-41
Front fork, checking............................... 7-30
Fuel ....................................................... 4-35
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ........6-3
Fuel level warning light ............................4-6
Fuel tank cap......................................... 4-34
Fuel tank overflow hose ........................ 4-37
Fuses, replacing .................................... 7-33GGlossary ..................................................3-4HHandlebar switches ................................. 4-3
Hazard switch.......................................... 4-4
High beam indicator light .........................4-6
Horn switch .............................................4-4IIdentification numbers ........................... 10-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................. 4-49
Immobilizer system ................................. 4-1
Immobilizer system indicator light ........... 4-7
Indicator lights and warning lights ........... 4-6
MMain switch/steering lock ........................ 4-2
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic .... 7-4
Maintenance, emission control system ... 7-3
Matte color, caution ................................ 8-1
Model label ........................................... 10-2NNeutral indicator light .............................. 4-6OOil pressure and coolant temperature
warning light ......................................... 4-8PParking.................................................... 6-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Pass/LAP switch ..................................... 4-4RRear view mirrors.................................. 4-41SSafety information ................................... 1-1
Seats..................................................... 4-38
Shift indicator light .................................. 4-7
Shifting .................................................... 6-2
Shift pedal ............................................. 4-31
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting .... 4-44
Sidestand .............................................. 4-48
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 ................................ 7-30
Stop/Run/Start switch ............................. 4-4
Storage ................................................... 8-4
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