2020 YAMAHA YZF-R1M suspension

Instrument and control functions
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ing forces based on running condi-
tions. For all modes and models,
spring preload is physically adjusted
by hand. (See pages 4-42 and 4-45.)
For track modes T-1 and T-2, the fol-
lowing settings can be adjusted:
BRAKE SUPPORT: reduces nosedive
(front-end pitch from braking)
CORNER SUPPORT: increases damp-
ing to absorb chassis fluctuations for
smooth cornering. Reduce this setting
for increased rear wheel grip.
ACCEL SUPPORT: reduces rear-end
squat (rear-end pitch due to accelera-
tion)
FRONT FIRM: hardens (H) or softens
(S) overall damping of the front sus-
pension
REAR FIRM: hardens (H) or softens (S)
overall damping of the rear suspension
For the road mode R-1, the following
settings can be adjusted:
BRAKE SUPPORT: reduces nosedive
(front-end pitch from braking)
FRONT FIRM: hardens (H) or softens
(S) overall damping of the front sus-
pension
REAR FIRM: hardens (H) or softens (S)
overall damping of the rear suspension
TIP
T-1 is preset for track use with
racing slick tires. 
T-2 is preset for track use with
street tires.
 R-1 is preset for road use with
street tires.
For the manual setting modes M-1, M-
2, and M-3, the following settings can
be adjusted:
Fr COM: front compression damping
Fr REB: front rebound damping
Rr COM: rear compression damping
Rr REB: rear rebound damping
1. ERS mode
2. Braking support level
3. Front overall damping level
4. Rear overall damping level
5. Factory preset level
6. Current level
SETTING BRAKE
SUPPORT
FRONT
FIRM REAR
FIRM
10 :
00
YRC Setting
km/hR -
1
H -2
S H
+2
S
T -
1
T -
2
34
2
6
5
1
1. ERS mode
2. Front compression damping force
3. Front rebound damping force
4. Rear compression damping force
5. Rear rebound damping force
6. Factory preset level
7. Current level setting
10 :
00
YRC Setting
km/hM -
2
M -
3
Fr COM Rr COM
Fr REB Rr REB
SETTING
18
8 22 22
M -
134 7
5 6
2
1
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TIP M-1 is preset for track use with
racing slick tires.
 M-2 is preset for track use with
street tires.
 M-3 is preset for street use with
street tires.To adjust the ERS mode settingsTIPThe ERS setting menu is divided into
automatic and manual setting modes,
and the two types are accessed sepa-
rately. Before moving to the ERS set-
ting menu, make sure the current ERS mode corresponds to the same type
(automatic or manual) that you want to
adjust.
1. Select the “ ” mark located to
the right of ERS.
2. The display will change to the rel- evant suspension setting screen
and the ERS mode selection box
“SETTING” is highlighted. Short
push the wheel switch to enter the
box and select the ERS mode that
you want to adjust. 3. Select the suspension item that
you want to adjust, and then ro-
tate the wheel switch to adjust the
setting level.
TIPAll ERS modes regardless of type are
independent. Offset level setting
changes made in one mode are not
transferred to another mode.4. To adjust other ERS modes of thesame type, repeat from step 1. To
switch types or when finished, se-
lect the “ ” mark to return to the
main “YRC Setting” menu.
“Lap Time”
This module allows you to view and
delete the lap time record. The fastest
lap and the average lap time stored in
the lap time record are displayed at the
top of the screen. Use the wheel switch
to scroll and see all lap times. The top
three fastest laps will be highlighted in
silver. Up to 40 laps can be stored in
memory. If more than 40 laps are re-
corded, the oldest laps (starting from
lap 1) will be overwritten.
1. To ERS menu
2. Manual modes
3. Automatic modes
YRC
PWR
TCS
SCS
LCSQS
QS
LIFEBM
BC
ERS10 :
00
YRC Setting
km/hA
B
C
D
1
2
3
4
1 2345
12
3OFF
1 2OFF
12OFF
ON
OFF
12
3
4OFF
12
3
12T-1T-2
R-1
M-1
M-2
1
2
3
1. To YRC Setting menu
2. ERS mode selection box “SETTING”
3. Factory preset level
4. Current level setting
10
:
00
YRC Setting
km/hM -
1
M -
2
M -
3
Fr COM Rr COM
Fr REB Rr REB
SETTING
18
8 22 22
3 4
1
2
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EAU66477
A djustin g the front forkNOTICE
ECA22472
 Use extra care to avoi d scratch-
in g the ano dize d finish when
makin g suspension ad just-
ments.
 To avoi d d amag ing the suspen-
sion’s internal mechanisms, do
not attempt to turn beyon d the
maximum or minimum settin gs.For YZF-R1
This model is equipped with adjustable
suspension. The spring preload, re-
bound damping force, and compres-
sion damping force of each leg can be
adjusted.
WARNING
EWA10181
Always a djust both fork le gs equally,
otherwise poor han dlin g an d loss of
sta bility may result.Sprin g preloa d
Turn the adjusting nut in direction (a) to
increase the spring preload. Turn the adjusting nut in direction (b) to
decrease the spring preload.
To set the spring preload, turn the ad-
juster in direction (b) until it stops, and
then count the turns in direction (a).
TIPWhen turning the spring preload ad-
juster in direction (a), it may turn be-
yond the stated specifications,
however such adjustments are ineffec-
tive and may damage the suspension.Re
boun d d ampin g force
Turn the adjusting bolt in direction (a)
to increase the rebound damping
force.
Turn the adjusting bolt in direction (b)
to decrease the rebound damping
force.
To set the rebound damping force, turn
the adjuster in direction (a) until it
stops, and then count the clicks in di-
rection (b).
1. Spring preload adjusting nut
Sprin g preloa d settin g:
Minimum (soft): 0 turn(s) in direction (a)
Standard: 6 turn(s) in direction (a)
Maximum (hard):
15 turn(s) in direction (a)
(b)
(a) 1
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TIP When turning the damping force
adjuster in direction (a), the 0 click
position and the 1 click position
may be the same.
 When turning the damping force
adjuster in direction (b), it may
click beyond the stated specifica- tions, however such adjustments
are ineffective and may damage
the suspension.
Compression
dampin g force
Turn the adjusting bolt in direction (a)
to increase the compression damping
force.
Turn the adjusting bolt in direction (b)
to decrease the compression damping
force.
To set the compression damping
force, turn the adjuster in direction (a)
until it stops, and then count the clicks
in direction (b).
TIP When turning the damping force
adjuster in direction (a), the 0 click
position and the 1 click position
may be the same.
 When turning the damping force
adjuster in direction (b), it may
click beyond the stated specifica-
tions, however such adjustments
are ineffective and may damage
the suspension.For YZF-R1M
This model is equipped with ÖHLINS
electronic racing suspension with gas
reservoir. The compression and re-
bound damping forces are electroni-
cally adjusted (see ERS on page 4-19).
The spring preload is manually adjust-
ed.
1. Rebound damping force adjusting boltReboun d d ampin g setting :
Minimum (soft): 14 click(s) in direction (b)
Standard: 7 click(s) in direction (b)
Maximum (hard):
1 click(s) in direction (b)
(b)
(a) 1
1. Compression damping force adjusting bolt
(b)
(a)
1
Compression dampin g settin g:
Minimum (soft):
23 click(s) in direction (b)
Standard:
17 click(s) in direction (b)
Maximum (hard): 1 click(s) in direction (b)
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WARNING
EWA20900
The front fork le gs contain hi ghly
pressurize d nitro gen gas. Rea d an d
un derstan d the followin g informa-
tion before han dlin g the front fork
le gs.
 Do not su bject the axle b rackets
to open flame or other heat
source. This may cause the
units to explo de due to exces-
sive gas pressure.
 Do not attempt to open the g as
cylin der assem blies.
 Do not d eform or damag e the
cylin ders in any way. Cylin der
d amag e will result in poor
d ampin g performance.
 Do not d ispose of a damag ed or
worn-out front fork le g yourself.
Take the front fork le g to a
Yamaha dealer for disposal.Sprin g preloa d
1. Turn the vehicle off.
2. Slide the rubber cover back at each coupler. 3. Remove the coupler on each front
fork. NOTICE: To prevent dam-
a g in g the couplers, do not use
sharp tools or excessive force.
[ECA22770]
4. Turn the adjusting bolt in direction (a) to increase the spring preload.
Turn the adjusting bolt in direction
(b) to decrease the spring preload.
To set the spring preload, turn the
adjuster in direction (b) until it
stops, and then count the turns in
direction (a).
TIPWhen turning the spring preload ad-
juster in direction (a), it may turn be-
yond the stated specifications,
however such adjustments are ineffec-
tive and may damage the suspension.5. Attach the coupler on each fork.
6. Slide the rubber cover to the orig-inal position.
1. Rubber cover
2. Coupler
2
1
1. Spring preload adjusting bolt
Sprin g preloa d settin g:
Minimum (soft): 0 turn(s) in direction (a)
Standard: 3 turn(s) in direction (a)
Maximum (hard):
15 turn(s) in direction (a)
1
(a) (b)
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EAU66497
A djustin g the shock a bsorb er
assem bly
WARNING
EWA10222
This shock a bsor ber assem bly con-
tains hi ghly pressurize d nitro gen
g as. Rea d an d un derstan d the fol-
lowin g information before han dlin g
the shock a bsor ber assem bly.
 Do not tamper with or attempt
to open the cylind er assembly.
 Do not su bject the shock a b-
sor ber assem bly to an open
flame or other hi gh heat source.
This may cause the unit to ex-
plo de due to excessive gas
pressure.
 Do not d eform or d amage the
cylin der in any way. Cylin der
d amag e will result in poor
d ampin g performance.
 Do not dispose of a damag ed or
worn-out shock a bsor ber as-
sem bl

y yourself. Take the shock
a b sor ber assem bly to a Yamaha
d ealer for any service.
For YZF-R1
This model is equipped with adjustable
suspension. The spring preload, re-
bound damping force, fast compres-
sion damping force, and slow
compression damping force can be
adjusted.NOTICE
ECA10102
To avoi d d amag ing the mechanism,
d o not attempt to turn b eyond the
maximum or minimum settin gs.Sprin g preloa d
1. Loosen the locknut.
2. Turn the adjusting nut in direction (a) to increase the spring preload.
Turn the adjusting nut in direction
(b) to decrease the spring preload.
The spring preload setting is de-
termined by measuring distance
A. The longer distance A is, the
higher the spring preload; the
shorter distance A is, the lower the
spring preload. Use the special wrench in-
cluded in the tool kit to make
the adjustment.
1. Spring preload adjusting nut
2. Locknut
3. Special wrench
1. Distance A
(a)
(b)
1
2
3
1
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3. Tighten the locknut to the speci-
fied torque. NOTICE: Always
ti g hten the locknut ag ainst the
a d justin g rin g, an d then ti ghten
the locknut to the specified
torque.
[ECA22760]
Re boun d d ampin g force
Turn the adjusting bolt in direction (a)
to increase the rebound damping
force.
Turn the adjusting bolt in direction (b)
to decrease the rebound damping
force.
To set the rebound damping force, turn
the adjuster in direction (a) until it
stops, and then count the clicks in di-
rection (b).
TIP When turning the damping force
adjuster in direction (a), the 0 click
position and the 1 click position
may be the same.
 When turning the damping force
adjuster in direction (b), it may
click beyond the stated specifica- tions, however such adjustments
are ineffective and may damage
the suspension.
Compression
dampin g force
Fast compression damping forceTurn the adjusting bolt in direction (a)
to increase the compression damping
force.
Turn the adjusting bolt in direction (b)
to decrease the compression damping
force.
To set the compression damping
force, turn the adjuster in direction (a)
until it stops, and then count the turns
in direction (b).
Sprin g preloa d:
Minimum (soft):
Distance A = 77.5 mm (3.05 in)
Standard:
Distance A = 78.5 mm (3.09 in)
Maximum (hard): Distance A = 85.5 mm (3.37 in)
Ti ghtenin g torque:
Locknut:
28 N·m (2.8 kgf·m, 21 lb·ft)
1. Rebound damping force adjusting bolt
Re boun d d ampin g settin g:
Minimum (soft): 23 click(s) in direction (b)
Standard: 12 click(s) in direction (b)
Maximum (hard):
1 click(s) in direction (b)
(a) (b)
1
1. Fast compression damping force adjusting
bolt
1
(a) (b)
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TIPWhen turning the damping force ad-
juster in direction (b), it may turn be-
yond the stated specifications,
however such adjustments are ineffec-
tive and may damage the suspension.Slow compression damping forceTurn the adjusting bolt in direction (a)
to increase the compression damping
force.
Turn the adjusting bolt in direction (b)
to decrease the compression damping
force.
To set the compression damping
force, turn the adjuster in direction (a)
until it stops, and then count the clicks
in direction (b).
TIP When turning the damping force
adjuster in direction (a), the 0 click
position and the 1 click position
may be the same.
 When turning the damping force
adjuster in direction (b), it may
click beyond the stated specifica- tions, however such adjustments
are ineffective and may damage
the suspension.
For YZF-R1M
This model is equipped with ÖHLINS
electronic racing suspension.
Compression
dampin g force an d re-
b oun d d ampin g force
The compression and rebound damp-
ing forces are electronically controlled
and can be adjusted from the MENU
screen. See ERS on page 4-19 for in-
formation on how to adjust these set-
tings.
Sprin g preloa d
The spring preload adjustment is per-
formed manually. 1. Loosen the locknut.
2. Turn the adjusting nut in direction (a) to increase the spring preload.
Turn the adjusting nut in direction
(b) to decrease the spring preload.
The spring preload setting is de-
termined by measuring distance
A. The longer distance A is, the
Fast compression dampin g settin g
Minimum (soft):
5.5 turn(s) in direction (b)
Standard:
3 turn(s) in direction (b)
Maximum (hard): 0 turn(s) in direction (b)
1. Slow compression damping force adjusting
boltSlow compression dampin g settin g
Minimum (soft): 18 click(s) in direction (b)
Standard: 12 click(s) in direction (b)
Maximum (hard):
1 click(s) in direction (b)
1
(a) (b)
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