2022 YAMAHA YZF-R1 suspension

Instrument and control functions
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or for YZF-R1M select the “ ”
mark to fine tune the ERS mode
settings.
ERS (YZF-R1M)
The ERS consists of three semi-active
automatic modes (T-1, T-2, and R-1)
and three manual setting modes (M-1,
M-2, and M-3). When an automatic
mode is selected, the SCU will adjust
the compression and rebound damp- 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.
1. ERS mode
2. Braking support level
3. Cornering support level
4. Acceleration support level
5. Front overall damping level
6. Rear overall damping level
7. Factory preset level
8. Current level
SETTING BRAKE
SUPPORT CORNER
SUPPORT
ACCELSUPPORT
FRONT FIRM REAR
FIRM
10 :
00
YRC Setting
km/hT -
1
H -2
S H
+2
S
T -
2
R -
1
1
34 8
5 7
6
2
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
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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
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 Ž 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

push the wheel switch to enter the
box and select the ERS mode that
you want to adjust.
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
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
3OFF
12
3
12T-1T-2
R-1
M-1
M-2
1
2
3
1. To YRC Setting menu
2. ERS mode selection box

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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 Ž mark to return to the

“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. This module has two options. “Dis-
play” allows you to view the lap time
record. “Reset” allows you to delete
the lap time record data.
To view the lap time record data
Select “Display”.
To reset the lap time record data
1. Select “Reset”.
YRC Setting
Lap TimeLogging
Maintenance
Unit
Display ModeMENU
km/h
GPS
10
:
00
km/h
10 :
00
Reset
Display
Lap Time
1. Fastest lap
2. Average lap time
3. Lap time record
km/h
10
:
00
Reset
Display
Lap Time
LAP 1
LAP 2
LAP 3
LAP 4 FASTEST / LAP 12
02:54.56
02:55.20
02:56.04
02:56.80 02:34.56
02:53.00
AVERAGE Lap Timekm/h
GP GPS
10
:
00
1
2
3
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EAU39672
Rear view mirrorsThe rear view mirrors of this vehicle
can be folded forward or backward for
parking in narrow spaces. Fold the mir-
rors back to their original position be-
fore riding.
WARNING
EWA14372
Be sure to fold the rear view mirrors
back to their original position before
riding.
EAU66478
Adjusting the front forkNOTICE
ECA22472
Use extra care to avoid scratch-
ing the anodized finish when
making suspension adjust-
ments.
 To avoid damaging the suspen-
sion’s internal mechanisms, do
not attempt to turn beyond the
maximum or minimum settings.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 adjust both fork legs equally,
otherwise poor handling and loss of
stability may result.Spring preload
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).
1. Riding position
2. Parking position11
22
1. Spring preload adjusting nut
Spring preload setting:
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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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.Rebound damping force
Turn the adjusting bolt in direction (a)
to increase the rebound damping for-
ce.
Turn the adjusting bolt in direction (b)
to decrease the rebound damping for-
ce.
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 damping 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 for-
ce, turn the adjuster in direction (a) until
it stops, and then count the clicks in di-
rection (b).
1. Rebound damping force adjusting boltRebound damping 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
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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.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 4-20).
The spring preload is manually adjust-
ed.
WARNING
EWA20900
The front fork legs contain highly
pressurized nitrogen gas. Read and
understand the following informa-
tion before handling the front fork
legs.
 Do not subject the axle brackets
to open flame or other heat
source. This may cause the
units to explode due to exces-
sive gas pressure.
 Do not attempt to open the gas
cylinder assemblies.
 Do not deform or damage the
cylinders in any way. Cylinder
damage will result in poor
damping performance.
 Do not dispose of a damaged or
worn-out front fork leg yourself.
Take the front fork leg to a
Yamaha dealer for disposal.Spring preload 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-
aging 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).
Compression damping setting:Minimum (soft):
23 click(s) in direction (b)
Standard:
17 click(s) in direction (b)
Maximum (hard): 1 click(s) in direction (b)
1. Rubber cover
2. Coupler
2
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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.
EAU66499
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly
WARNING
EWA10222
This shock absorber assembly con-
tains highly pressurized nitrogen
gas. Read and understand the fol-
lowing information before handling
the shock absorber assembly.
 Do not tamper with or attempt
to open the cylinder assembly.
 Do not subject the shock ab-
sorber assembly to an open
flame or other high heat source.
This may cause the unit to ex-
plode due to excessive gas
pressure.
 Do not deform or damage the
cylinder in any way. Cylinder
damage will result in poor
damping performance.
 Do not dispose of a damaged or
worn-out shock absorber as-
sembly yourself. Take the shock
absorber assembly to a Yamaha
dealer for any service.
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 avoid damaging the mechanism,
do not attempt to turn beyond the
maximum or minimum settings.Spring preload
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 boltSpring preload setting:
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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4tions, however such adjustments
are ineffective and may damage
the suspension.
Compression damping 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 for-
ce, turn the adjuster in direction (a) until
it stops, and then count the turns in di-
rection (b).
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 for-
ce, 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-
1. Fast compression damping force adjusting
bolt
1
(a) (b)
Fast compression damping settingMinimum (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 damping settingMinimum (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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