2018 YAMAHA YZF-R1 transmission

Safety information
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Check that the fuel cock (if
equipped) is in the off position and
that there are no fuel leaks.
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Shift the transmission into gear (for
models with a manual transmis-
sion).
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Secure the motorcycle with
tie-downs or suitable straps that
are attached to solid parts of the
motorcycle, such as the frame or
upper front fork triple clamp (and
not, for example, to rubber-mount-
ed handlebars or turn signals, or
parts that could break). Choose
the location for the straps carefully
so the straps will not rub against
painted surfaces during transport.
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The suspension should be com-
pressed somewhat by the
tie-downs, if possible, so that the
motorcycle will not bounce exces-
sively during transport.
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EAU4939D
Indicator ligh ts and warning
lights
EAU11022
Turn signal indicator light “ ”
This indicator light flashes when a turn signal light is flashing.
EAU11061
Neutral indicator light “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the
transmission is in the neutral position.
EAU11081
High beam indicator light “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the
high beam of the headlight is switched
on.
EAU66890
Fuel level warning light “ ”
This warning light comes on when the
fuel level drops below approximately
3.0 L (0.79 US gal, 0.66 Imp.gal). When
this occurs, refuel as soon as possible.
The electrical circuit of the warning light
can be checked by turning the key to
“ON”. The warning light should come
on for a few seconds and then go off.TIPIf the warning light does not come on at
all, remains on after refueling, or if the
warning light flashes repeatedly, havea Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
EAU79310
Engine trouble warning light “ ”
This warning light comes on if a prob-
lem is detected in the engine. If this oc-
curs, have a Yamaha dealer check the
on-board diagnostic system.
The electrical circui
t of the warning light
can be checked by turning the vehicle
power on. The warning light should
come on for a few seconds, and then
go off.
If the warning light does not come on at
all, or if the warning light remains on,
have a Yamaha dealer check the vehi-
cle.
EAU66502
ABS warning light “ ”
In normal operation, the ABS warning
light comes on when the key is turned
to “ON”, and goes off after traveling at a
speed of 10 km/h (6 mi/h) or higher.TIPIf the warning light does not work as de-
scribed above, or if the warning light
comes on while riding, the ABS and
UBS may not work correctly. Have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehicle as
1. Neutral indicator light “ ”
2. Immobilizer system indicator light “ ”
3. Fuel level warning light “ ”
4. Oil pressure and coolant temperature warning light “ ”
5. Auxiliary system warning light “ ”
6. Stability control indicator light “SC”
7. Left turn signal indicator light “ ”
8. Engine trouble warning light “ ”
9. Right turn signal indicator light “ ”
10.Shift indicator light
11.High beam indicator light “ ”
12.ABS warning light “ ”
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ABS
ABS
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12 not come on initially when the key is
turned to “ON”, or if the light remains
on, have a Yamaha dealer check the
vehicle.
EAU78410
Oil pressure and coolant tempera-
ture warning light “ ”
This warning light comes on if the en-
gine oil pressure is low or if the coolant
temperature is high. If this occurs, stop
the engine immediately.
The electrical circuit of the warning light
can be checked by turning the key to
“ON”. The warning light should come
on again after going off briefly, and then
remain on until the engine is started. If
the warning light does not come on ini-
tially when the key is turned to “ON”,
have a Yamaha dealer check the elec-
trical circuit.NOTICE
ECA22441
If the oil pressure and coolant warn-
ing light does not go off after start-
ing the engine or if it comes on while
the engine is running, stop the vehi-
cle and engine immediately.
If the engine is overheating, the coolant temperature warning
icon will come on. Let the en-
gine cool. Check the coolant
level (see page 7-38).
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If the engine oil pressure is low,
the oil pressure warning icon
will come on. Check the oil level
(see page 7-12).
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If the warning light remains on
after letting the engine cool and
confirming the proper oil level,
have a Yamaha dealer check the
vehicle. Do not continue to op-erate the vehicle!
EAU83700
Auxiliary system warning light “ ”
This warning light comes on if a prob-
lem is detected in a non-engine-related
system. TIPWhen the vehicle is turned on, this light
should come on for a few seconds and
then go off. Otherwise, have a Yamahadealer check the vehicle.
EAU79283
DisplayThe display has two different main
screen display modes, STREET
MODE and TRACK MODE. Most of the
functions are viewable in either mode,
but the layout differs slightly. The fol-
lowing items can be found on the dis-
play.
Speedometer
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Tachometer
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Information display
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Transmission gear display
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Front brake pressure indicator
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Acceleration indicator
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YRC setting display MODE/PWR/
TCS/SCS
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YRC setting display LCS/QS/LIF
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ERS indicator (YZF-R1M)
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GPS indicator (CCU-equipped
models)
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Clock
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Revolution peak hold indicator
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Lap timer
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Various warning icons
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Error mode warning “Err”
TIPThis model uses a thin-film-transistor
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liquid-crystal display (TFT LCD) for
good contrast and readability in various
lighting conditions. However, due to the
nature of this technology, it is normal
for a small number of pixels to be inac-
tive.
STREET MODE TRACK MODE
WARNING
EWA18210
Stop the vehicle before making any
setting changes. Changing settings
while riding can distract the opera-
tor and increase the risk of an acci-
1. YRC items LCS/QS/LIF
2. Speedometer
3. GPS indicator (CCU-equipped models)
4. Logging indicator (CCU-equipped models)
5. Clock
6. Revolution peak hold indicator
7. Front brake pressure indicator
8. Acceleration indicator
9. Transmission gear display
10.ERS indicator (YZF-R1M)
11.YRC items MODE/PWR/TCS/SCS
12.Information display
13.Tachometer
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GPS
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LCS
QS
LIF
ODO
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TRIP-1
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km/h
·1000 r/min
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PWR
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1. YRC items LCS/QS/LIF
2. Lap timer
3. GPS indicator (CCU-equipped models)
4. Logging indicator (CCU-equipped models)
5. Clock
6. Transmission gear display
7. Information display
8. ERS indicator (YZF-R1M)
9. YRC items MODE/PWR/TCS/SCS
10.Speedometer
11.Tachometer
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LIF
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LAP 01
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QS
LIF
LATEST
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PWR
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SCS
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GEAR
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3. While the item is flashing, press
and hold the wheel switch for one
second.
Transmission gear display
This shows which gear the transmis-
sion is in. This model has 6 gears and a
neutral position. The neutral position is
indicated by the neutral indicator light
“ ” and by the transmission gear dis-
play “ ”.
Front brake pressure indicator
This shows how much braking power is
being applied to the front brakes.
Acceleration indicator
This shows the vehicle’s forward accel-
eration and deceleration forces.
Revolution peak hold indicator
This small bar momentarily appears
within the tachometer to mark the most
recent peak engine speed.
YRC items MODE/PWR/TCS/SCS
The current MODE (YRC mode) and its
related PWR, TCS and SCS settings
are shown here. The individual settings for YRC items
PWR, TCS, SCS, LCS, QSS and LIF
can be organized into four groups and
set independently for each group.
These groups of settings are the YRC
modes MODE-A, MODE-B, MODE-C,
and MODE-D. Use the mode switch to
change YRC modes or make YRC item
setting changes from the main screen.
TIPThe YRC modes come preset from the
factory for different riding conditions.
When using the factory presets, the
suggested YRC modes are as follows.
MODE-A is suitable for track rid-
ing.
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MODE-B is a softer track-riding
setting.
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MODE-C is suitable for street rid-
ing.
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MODE-D is suitable for touring orrainy weather.
To change YRC modes or make setting
changes1. Push the mode switch center but- ton to scroll left to right and high-
light the item you want to adjust. 2. Use the mode switch up button or
down button to change the select-
ed item value (vertical scrolling is
not possible).
TIP
Under certain conditions, such as
when the vehicle is in motion, the
throttle grip is turned, excessive
wheel slip is detected, etc., certain
YRC items cannot be adjusted.
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When a YRC item is highlighted
but cannot be adjusted, the YRCitem box will return to black.
1. Mode switch “MODE”
2. Up button
3. Center button
4. Down button1
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EAU12822
Clutch leverThe clutch lever is located on the left
side of the handlebar. To disengage
the clutch, pull the lever toward the
handlebar grip. To engage the clutch,
release the lever. The lever should be
pulled rapidly and released slowly for
smooth clutch operation.
The clutch lever is equipped with a
clutch switch, which is part of the igni-
tion circuit cut-off system. (See
page 4-49.)
EAU83690
Shift pedalThe shift pedal is located on the left
side of the motorcycle. To shift the
transmission to a higher gear, move the
shift pedal up. To shift to the transmis-
sion to a lower gear, move the the shift
pedal down. (See page 6-2.)
The shift rod is equipped with a shift
sensor, which is part of the quick shift
system. The shift sensor reads up and
down movement, as well as the
strength of the input force when the
shift pedal is moved.TIPTo prevent unintended shifts, QSS is programmed to ignore unclear input
signals. Therefore, be sure to shift us-
ing quick and sufficiently forceful in-
puts.
1. Clutch lever
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1. Shift pedal
2. Shift sensor
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EAU57952
Ignition circuit cut-off systemThis system prevents in-gear engine
starts unless the clutch lever is pulled
and the sidestand is up. Also, it will stop
the running engine should the sides-
tand be lowered while the transmission
is in gear.
Periodically check this system via the
following procedure.TIP
This check is most reliable if per-
formed with a warmed-up engine.
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See pages 4-2 and 4-3 for switchoperation information.
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Operation and important riding points
EAU15952
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
EWA10272
Failure to familiarize yourself with
the controls can lead to loss of con-
trol, which could cause an accidentor injury.
EAU73461
TIPThis model is equipped with:
an inertial measurement unit (IMU)
that will stop the engine in case of
turnover. In this case, turn the
main switch off (and then back on)
before attempting to restart the en-
gine. Failing to do so will prevent
the engine 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.
EAU79303
Starting the engineIn order for the ignition circuit cut-off
system (page 4-49) 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. Insert the key into the main switch.
2. Set the Stop/Run/Start switch to “”.
3. Turn the main switch (key) to “ON”.
4. Confirm the following warning lights and indicator lights perform a
self-check.
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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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Auxiliary system warning light
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Shift indicator light
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Stability control indicator light
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