2018 YAMAHA YZF-R1 seats

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

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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. 2. Remove the key.
Rider seat
To remove the rider seat
1. Remove the passenger seat.
2. Pull up the corners on the rear of the rider seat as shown, remove
the bolts with the hexagon wrench
located under the passenger seat,
and then pull the seat off.
1. Seat lock
2. Unlock.
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1. Projection
2. Seat holder
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To install the rider seat
1. Insert the projections into the seat
holders as shown, then place the
seat in the original position. 2. Install the bolts with the hexagon
wrench.
3. Insert the hexagon wrench back into its holder.
4. Install the passenger seat.
TIPMake sure that the seats are properlysecured before riding.
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CCU (for equipped models)The CCU (communication control unit)
connects to the vehicle’s CAN (control-
ler area network) and has a GPS re-
ceiver to enable the recording of
vehicle and riding data (see “Logging”
on page 4-22). Logging data and YRC
setting data can be accessed when a
smartphone or tablet is connected to
the CCU wireless network.TIPFrom the Google© or Apple© applica-
tion store, download the “Y-TRAC” ap-
plication to make use of the logging
data and the “YRC Setting” applicationto remotely adjust the YRC settings.
To connect to the CCU wireless net-work1. Remove the screws, move the GPS receiver, and then remove
the seat cover as shown.
1. Bolt
1. Hexagon wrench
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1. Projection
2. Seat holder
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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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