2020 YAMAHA YZF-R1M lock

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EAU37914
Checkin g the brake lever free
playThere should be no free play at the
brake lever end. If there is free play,
have a Yamaha dealer inspect the
brake system.
WARNING
EWA14212
A soft or spon gy feelin g in the brake
lever can in dicate the presence of
air in the hy draulic system. If there is
air in the hy draulic system, have a
Yamaha dealer blee d the system be-
fore operatin g the vehicle. Air in the
hy draulic system will diminish the b
rakin g performance, which may re-
sult in loss of control an d an acci-
d ent.
EAU36505
Brake li ght switchesThe brake light should come on just
before braking takes effect. The brake
light is activated by switches connect-
ed to the brake lever and brake pedal.
Since the brake light switches are
components of the anti-lock brake sys-
tem, they should only be serviced by a
Yamaha dealer.
1. No brake lever free play
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Rear
brake
As the brake pads wear, it is normal for
the brake fluid level to gradually go
down.  A low brake fluid level may indi-
cate worn brake pads or brake
system leakage; therefore, be sure
to check the brake pads for wear
and the brake system for leakage.
 If the brake fluid level goes down
suddenly, have a Yamaha dealer
check the cause before further rid-
ing.
WARNING
EWA15991
Improper maintenance can result in
loss of b raking a bility. O bserve
these precautions: 
Insufficient brake flui d may al-
low air to enter the b rake sys-
tem, re ducin g brakin g
performance.
 Clean the filler cap before re-
movin g. Use only DOT 4 b rake
flui d from a seale d container.
 Use only the specified b rake flu-
i d ; otherwise, the ru bber seals
may deteriorate, causin g leak-
a g e.
 Refill with the same type of
brake flui d. A dding a brake fluid
other than DOT 4 may result in a
harmful chemical reaction.
 Be careful that water d oes not
enter the brake flui d reservoir
when refillin g. Water will si gnifi-
cantly lower the boilin g point of
the flui d an d may result in vapor
lock.
EAU22734
Chan gin g the brake flui dHave 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
 Brake hoses: every 4 years
1. Minimum level mark
UPPER
LOWER
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EAU22762
Drive chain slackThe drive chain slack should be
checked before each ride and adjusted
if necessary.
EAU2277G
To check the drive chain slack
1. Place the motorcycle on the side- stand.TIPWhen checking and adjusting the drive
chain slack, there should be no weight
on the motorcycle.2. Shift the transmission into theneutral 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
overloa d the en gine as well as
other vital parts of the motorcy-
cle an d can lead to chain slip-
pa ge or breaka ge. If the d rive
chain slack is more than 35.0
mm (1.38 in), the chain can dam-
a g e the frame, swin garm, an d
other parts. To prevent this from
occurrin g, keep the d rive chain
slack within the specifie d limits.
[ECA17791]
EAU74260
To adjust the drive chain slack
Consult a Yamaha dealer before ad-
justing the drive chain slack. 1. Loosen the axle nut and the lock- nut on each side of the swingarm. 2. To tighten the drive chain, turn the
drive chain slack adjusting bolt on
each side of the swingarm in di-
rection (a). To loosen the drive
chain, turn the adjusting bolt on
each side of the swingarm in di-
rection (b), and then push the rear
wheel forward.
1. Drive chain slack
1
Drive chain slack:25.0–35.0 mm (0.98–1.38 in)
1. Drive chain puller
2. Axle nut
3. Drive chain slack adjusting bolt
4. Locknut
5. Alignment marks
5 3
1 2
4
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TIPUsing the alignment marks on each
side of the swingarm, make sure that
both drive chain pullers are in the same
position for proper wheel alignment.3. Tighten the axle nut, then the lock-
nuts to their specified torques. 4. Make sure that the drive chain
pullers are in the same position,
the drive chain slack is correct,
and the drive chain moves
smoothly.
EAU23026
Cleanin g an d lu bricatin g the
d rive chainThe drive chain must be cleaned and
lubricated at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart, otherwise it will quickly wear
out, especially when riding in dusty or
wet areas. Service the drive chain as
follows.NOTICE
ECA10584
The drive chain must b e lubricate d
after washin g the motorcycle, ri din g
in the rain or ri din g in wet areas.1. Clean the drive chain with kero-
sene and a small soft brush.
NOTICE: To prevent d amaging
the O-rin gs, do not clean the
d rive chain with steam cleaners,
hi gh-pressure washers or inap-
propriate solvents.
[ECA11122]
2. Wipe the drive chain dry.
3. Thoroughly lubricate the drive chain with a special O-ring chain
lubricant. NOTICE: Do not use
en gine oil or any other lu bri-
cants for the drive chain, as they
1. Drive chain slack adjusting bolt
2. LocknutTi ghtenin g torques:
Axle nut: 190 N·m (19 kgf·m, 140 lb·ft)
Locknut:
16 N·m (1.6 kgf·m, 12 lb·ft)
(a) 1
2
(b)
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EAU66593
Replacin g the fusesThe main fuse, the ABS motor fuse,
and fuse box 1 are located under the
rider seat. (See page 4-38.)
To access the ABS motor fuse and
fuse box 11. Remove the passenger seat andrider seat. (See page 4-38.)
2. Remove the battery cover by re- moving the bolts. 3. Remove the panel by removing
the quick fastener screws.
1. Main fuse
2. ABS motor fuse
3. Starter relay cover
4. ABS motor spare fuse
14
3
2
1. Fuse box 1
2. ABS solenoid fuse
3. Fuel injection system fuse
4. Electronic throttle valve fuse
5. Backup fuse (for clock and ECU)
6. Sub radiator fan motor fuse
7. Radiator fan motor fuse
8. Spare fuse
8 2
3
4
5
6
7
1
1. Battery cover
2. Bolt
1. Quick fastener screw
2. Panel
2
2
1
1
2
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EAU86420
En gine overheatin g
WARNING
EWAT1041
Do not remove the ra diator cap when the en gine an d ra diator are hot. Scal din g hot flui d an d steam may be
b lown out un der pressure, which coul d cause serious injury. Be sure to wait until the en gine has coole d.
 Place a thick ra g, like a towel, over the ra diator cap, an d then slowly rotate the cap counterclockwise to the
d etent to allow any resi dual pressure to escape. When the hissin g soun d has stoppe d, press down on the cap
while turnin g it counterclockwise, an d then remove the cap.TIPIf coolant is not available, tap water can be temporarily used instead, provided that it is changed to the recommended cool-
ant as soon as possible.
Wait until the
engine has cooled.
Check the coolant level in the
reservoir and radiator.
The coolant level
is OK.The coolant level is low.
Check the cooling system
for leakage.
Have a Yamaha dealer checkand repair the cooling system.Add coolant. (See TIP.)
Start the engine. If the engine overheats again,
have a
Yamaha dealer check
and repair the cooling system.
There is
leakage.
There is
no leakage.
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IndexAABS warning light ................................... 4-7
Air filter element .................................... 7-18
Auxiliary DC connector ......................... 4-49
Auxiliary system warning light ................ 4-8BBattery .................................................. 7-33
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 7-30
Brake and shift pedals, checking and lubricating ........................................... 7-30
Brake control system (BC) .................... 4-33
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 7-26
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 7-25
Brake lever ............................................ 4-33
Brake lever free play, checking............. 7-24
Brake light switches.............................. 7-24
Brake pedal........................................... 4-33CCables, checking and lubricating ......... 7-29
Canister................................................. 7-13
Care ........................................................ 8-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 4-38
CCU ...................................................... 4-39
Clutch lever ........................................... 4-32
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ........... 7-23
Coolant ................................................. 7-17
Cowlings and panels, removing and installing................................................ 7-9DData recording, vehicle ......................... 10-2
Diagnostic connector............................ 10-2
Dimmer switch ........................................ 4-4
Display, main screen............................... 4-9 Display, menu screen ........................... 4-15
Document storage ................................ 4-41
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating ... 7-28
Drive chain slack .................................. 7-27
EEngine break-in ...................................... 6-1
Engine idling speed, checking ............. 7-19
Engine oil and oil filter
cartridge ........... 7-14
Engine overheating ............................... 7-40
Engine serial number ............................ 10-1
EXUP system........................................ 4-48FFront and rear brake pads, checking ... 7-25
Front fork, adjusting ............................. 4-42
Front fork, checking ............................. 7-32
Fuel ....................................................... 4-35
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ...... 6-4
Fuel level warning light ........................... 4-6
Fuel tank cap ........................................ 4-35
Fuel tank overflow hose ....................... 4-37
Fuses, replacing ................................... 7-35GGlossary ................................................. 3-5HHandlebar 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 ............... 4-50
Immobilizer system ................................ 4-1
Immobilizer system indicator light .......... 4-7
Indicator lights and warning lights ......... 4-5
MMain switch/steering lock .......................4-2
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic....7-5
Maintenance, emission control
system ..................................................7-3
Malfunction indicator light (MIL)..............4-6
Matte color, caution ................................8-1
Model label ...........................................10-1NNeutral 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
Seat cover .............................................4-40
Seats .....................................................4-38
Shift indicator light ..................................4-7
Shifting ....................................................6-3
Shift pedal .............................................4-32
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting ....4-45
Sidestand ..............................................4-49
Sidestand, checking and lubricating.....7-31
Spark plugs, checking ..........................7-12
Special features ......................................3-1
Specifications .........................................9-1
Stability control indicator light ................4-8
Starting the engine ..................................6-2
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