2020 YAMAHA YXZ1000R maintenance

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INTRODUCTION
EBU32920Congratulations on your purchase of the Yamaha YXZ1000E. It represents the result of many
years of Yamaha experience in the production of fine sporting, touring, and pace-setting racing
vehicles. With the purchase of this Yamaha, yo u can now appreciate the high degree of crafts-
manship and reliability that have made Yamaha a leader in these fields.
This manual will provide you with a good basic understanding of the features and operation of
this vehicle. It also includes basic maintenanc e and inspection procedures. If you have any ques-
tions regarding the operation or maintenance of your vehicle, please consult a Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
EWB03490Please read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle. Do not attempt to operate
this vehicle until you have attained adequate knowledge of its controls and operating fea-
tures. Regular inspections an d careful maintenance, along with good operating techni-
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FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS .................... 6-1Front and rear brakes ........................... 6-3
Clutch ................................................... 6-3
Fuel ....................................................... 6-4
Engine oil .............................................. 6-6
Transmission ........................................ 6-6
Coolant ................................................. 6-6
Final gear .............................................. 6-6
Differential gear .................................... 6-6
Accelerator pedal ................................. 6-7
Seat belts ............................................. 6-7
Passenger handhold ............................ 6-7
Steering ................................................ 6-7
Shift lever.............................................. 6-8
Fittings and fasteners ........................... 6-8
Instruments, lights and switches .......... 6-8
Control cables ...................................... 6-8
Tires ...................................................... 6-8
OPERATION ............................................ 7-1 Engine break-in .................................... 7-1
Starting the engine ............................... 7-2 Shift lever operation and reverse
driving .................................................7-3
Selecting the drive mode ......................7-7
Parking ..................................................7-9
Loading .................................................7-9
BASIC GUIDE FOR SAFE USE ...............8-1 KNOW YOUR VEHICLE ........................8-1
LEARNING TO OPERATE YOUR VEHICLE ...........................................8-12
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT .........................................9-1 Owner’s Manual and tool kit .................9-2
Maintenance charts ..............................9-4
Hood ...................................................9-10
Panels .................................................9-10
Engine oil and oil filter.........................9-16
Why Yamalube....................................9-27
Transmission oil ..................................9-27
Final gear oil .......................................9-30
Differential gear oil ..............................9-32
Coolant ...............................................9-35UB5J7BE0.book Page 2 Tuesday, June 18, 2019 10:07 AM

Axle boots .......................................... 9-37
Checking the spark plugs .................. 9-37
Air filter maintenance.......................... 9-39
Cleaning the air filter case check hoses ................................................ 9-43
Cleaning the spark arrester ................ 9-44
Valve clearance .................................. 9-46
Brakes ................................................ 9-46
Checking the front and rear brake pads.................................................. 9-46
Checking the parking brake pads ...... 9-47
Checking the brake and clutch fluid
levels................................................. 9-47
Brake and clutch fluid replacement ... 9-49
Checking the clutch pedal ................. 9-49
Checking the brake pedal .................. 9-50
Checking the accelerator pedal ......... 9-51
Parking brake lever free play
adjustment........................................ 9-51
Brake light switch adjustment ............ 9-52
Cable inspection and lubrication........ 9-53
Pedal lubrication................................. 9-53
Checking the stabilizer bushes .......... 9-54 Upper and lower arm pivot
lubrication (left and right) ..................9-54
Rear knuckle upper and lower pivot lubrication (left and right) ..................9-55
Drive shaft universal joint
lubrication .........................................9-55
Steering shaft lubrication....................9-56
Wheel removal ....................................9-56
Tire replacement .................................9-57
Wheel installation................................9-58
Battery ................................................9-58
Jump-starting .....................................9-62
Fuse replacement ...............................9-63
Headlights...........................................9-65
Headlight beam adjustment ...............9-66
Brake/tail light .....................................9-66
Troubleshooting ..................................9-66
Troubleshooting charts .......................9-68
CLEANING AND STORAGE ..................10-1 Cleaning..............................................10-1
Storage ...............................................10-2
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Red zone: 10500 r/min and above Odometer and tripmeters
The odometer shows the total distance trav-
eled by the vehicle. The odometer can be
used for maintenance and service intervals.
The tripmeters show the distance traveled
since they were last reset. The tripmeters can
be used to record the distance traveled on a
single trip, or to estimate the distance that
can be traveled with a full tank of gas, etc.Push the “SELECT” button to switch between
the odometer “ODO” and the tripmeters
“TRIP A” and “TRIP B” in the following order:
ODO
→ TRIP A → TRIP B → ODO
To reset a tripmeter, set the display to the
tripmeter you want to reset, then push the
“RESET” button until it is reset.
TIP The odometer will lock at 99999.
 The tripmeters will reset and continue
counting after 9999.9 is reached.
1. Odometer/Tripmeter A/Tripmeter B
2. “SELECT” button
3. “RESET” button
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FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
EBU31584Before starting off, inspect the vehicle to make sure it is in safe operating condition. Use the fol-
lowing checklist and related information as a guide. Also, follow the service intervals in the peri-
odic maintenance chart to keep the vehicle in safe operating condition.
WARNING
EWB00482Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility of an accident
or equipment damage. Do not operate the vehicle if you find any problem. If a problem can-
not be corrected by the procedures provided in this manual, have the vehicle inspected by
a Yamaha dealer. Pre-operation checklist
ITEM ROUTINE PAGE
Brakes • Check operation, free play, fluid level, and fluid leakage.
• Fill with DOT 4 brake fluid if necessary. 6-3, 9-46, 9-52
Clutch • Check operation, free play, fluid level, and fluid leakage.
• Fill with DOT 4 brake fluid if necessary. 6-3, 9-49
Parking brake • Check for proper operation, condition, and free play. 9-51
Fuel • Check fuel level.
• Fill with the recommended fuel if necessary. 6-4
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If gasoline spills on your skin, wash with
soap and water. If gasoline spills on your
clothing, change your clothes. If knocking or pinging occurs, try a different
brand or higher octane gasoline. Unleaded
fuel will give you longer spark plug life and re-
duced maintenance cost. Gasoline contain-
ing ethanol can be used if the ethanol content
does not exceed 10% (E10). Gasoline con-
taining methanol is not recommended be-
cause it can cause damage to the fuel system
or vehicle performance problems.
TIPThis mark identifies the recommended fuel
for this vehicle as specified by European
regulation (EN228).
 Check that gasoline nozzle has the same
identifier when fueling. Portable fuel containers
If you carry a portable fuel container in the
bed of your Yamaha YXZ1000R, be sure to
secure it with the cap tightened before driving
the vehicle.
Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline (Gasohol [E10]
acceptable)
Fuel tank capacity: 34 L (9.0 US gal, 7.5 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount: 8.5 L (2.24 US gal, 1.87 Imp.gal)
E5
E10
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EBU32007PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTEBU32010Periodic inspection, adjustment, and lubrica-
tion will keep your vehicle in the safest and
most efficient condition possible. Safety is an
obligation of the vehicle owner/operator. The
most important points of vehicle inspection,
adjustment, and lubrication are explained on
the following pages.
WARNING
EWB01842Failure to properly maintain the vehicle or
performing maintenance activities incor-
rectly may increase your risk of injury or
death during service or while using the ve-
hicle. If you are not familiar with vehicle
service, have a Yamaha dealer perform the
service.
WARNING
EWB02563Turn off the engine when performing main-
tenance unless otherwise specified.
A running engine has moving parts that
can catch on body parts or clothing and
electrical parts that can cause shocks or
fires.
 Running the engine while servicing can
lead to eye injury, burns, fire, or carbon
monoxide poisoning - possibly leading
to death. See page 3-6 for more informa-
tion about carbon monoxide.
WARNING
EWB02691Brake discs, calipers, drums, and linings
can become very hot during use. To avoid
possible burns, let brake components cool
before touching them.
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EBU33561Owner’s Manual and tool kitYou are recommended to put this manual in
the vinyl bag and always carry it in the glove
compartment as shown. Put the tool kit and
tire pressure gauge under the passenger
seat.The maintenance information included in this
manual is intended to provide you, the owner,
with the necessary information for completing
your own preventive maintenance and minor
repairs.
The tools provided in the tool kit are sufficient
for this purpose, and should be kept on the
vehicle in case of emergency repairs.
Other tools and equipment are required for
certain service items. If you do not have a
torque wrench available during a service op-1. Owner’s Manual
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1. Tool kit
2. Tire pressure gauge
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