rear view mirror YAMAHA YZF-R1 2016 Owners Manual
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Table of contentsSafety information............................  1-1
Description ........................................  2-1
Left view ..........................................  2-1
Right view ........................................  2-2
Controls and instrument s.................  2-3
Special features ................................  3-1
YRC (Yamaha Ride Control) ...........  3-1
Glossary ..........................................  3-3
YRC functions visual guide..............  3-4
Instrument and co ntrol functions....  4-1
Immobilizer system ....... ...................  4-1
Main switch/steering lock.................  4-2
Handlebar switches .........................  4-4
Indicator lights and warning lights ...  4-6
Display .............................................  4-8
MENU screen ................................  4-15
Clutch lever....................................  4-30
Shift pedal....... ............................. ..  4-30
Brake lever ....................................  4-31
Brake pedal ...................................  4-31
Brake system ..... ............................  4-32
Fuel tank cap .................................  4-33
Fuel................................................  4-34
Fuel tank breather hose and  overflow hose .............................  4-35
Catalytic converter .........................  4-36
Seats .............................................  4-36
CCU (for equipped models) ...........  4-38 Document storage .........................  4-39
Rear view mirrors ..........................  4-39
Adjusting the front fork ..................  4-40
Adjusting the shock absorber 
assembly....................................  4-42
EXUP system ................................  4-45
Auxiliary DC connector..................  4-46
Sidestand ......................................  4-46
Ignition circuit cut- off system .........  4-47
For your safety – pre-operation 
checks ...............................................  5-1
Operation and important riding 
points .................................................  6-1
Starting the engine ..........................  6-1
Shifting ............................................  6-2
Tips for reducing fuel  consumption ................................  6-4
Engine break-in ...............................  6-4
Parking ............................................  6-5
Periodic maintenance and 
adjustment ........................................  7-1
Owner’s tool kit................................  7-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the  emission control system ..............  7-3
General maintenance and 
lubrication chart ...........................  7-4
Removing and installing cowlings  and panels ............... ....................  7-8 Checking the spark plugs .............. 7-11
Engine oil and oil filt
er cartridge..... 7-12
Coolant .......................................... 7-14
Air filter element ............................. 7-17
Checking the engine idling  speed............ ............................ .. 7-17
Checking the throttle grip free  play ............................................. 7-18
Valve clearance ............................. 7-18
Tires ............................................... 7-18
Cast magnesium wheels ................ 7-21
Adjusting the clutch lever free  play ............................................. 7-22
Checking the brake lever free 
play ............................................. 7-22
Brake light switches ....................... 7-23
Checking the front and rear brake 
pads............................................ 7-23
Checking the brake fluid level ........ 7-24
Changing the brake fluid ................ 7-25
Drive chain slack............................ 7-25
Cleaning and lubricating the  drive chain .................................. 7-27
Checking and lubricating the  cables ......................................... 7-27
Checking and lubricating the  throttle grip and cable ................. 7-28
Checking and lubricating the 
brake and shift pedals ................ 7-28
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EAU66920
Document storageA document storage space is located
under panel C. (See page 7-8.)
When storing the owner’s manual or
vehicle registration and insurance doc-
uments in the document storage space,
be sure to wrap them in a plastic bag so
that they will not get wet. When wash-
ing the vehicle, avoid letting water enter
the document storage space.NOTICE
ECA22540
Do not place heat-sensitive items in
the document storage space. This
space can get hot when the engine
is running or when the vehicle is in
direct sunlight.
EAU47261
Rear view mirrorsThe rear view mirrors of this vehicle can
be folded forward for parking in narrow
spaces. Fold the mirrors back to their
original position before riding.
WARNING
EWA14372
Be sure to fold the rear view mirrors
back to their original position beforeriding.
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2. Panel C
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Index
AABS warning light ...................................... 4-7
Air filter element....................................... 7-17
Auxiliary DC connector ............................ 4-46BBattery ..................................................... 7-31
Brake and clutch levers, checking and  lubricating .............................................. 7-29
Brake and shift pedals, checking and  lubricating .............................................. 7-28
Brake fluid, changing ............................... 7-25
Brake fluid level, checking ....................... 7-24
Brake lever .............................................. 4-31
Brake lever free play, checking ............... 7-22
Brake light switches ................................. 7-23
Brake pedal ............................................. 4-31
Brake system ........................................... 4-32CCables, checking and lubricating ............. 7-27
Care ........................................................... 8-1
Catalytic converter ................................... 4-36
CCU ......................................................... 4-38
Clutch lever.............................................. 4-30
Clutch lever free play, adjusting .............. 7-22
Coolant .................................................... 7-14
Cowlings and panels, removing and  installing .................................................. 7-8DDimmer switch ........................................... 4-4
Display, main screen ................................. 4-8
Display, menu screen .............................. 4-15
Document storage ................................... 4-39
Drive chain, cleaning and  lubricating ....... 7-27
Drive chain slack ..................................... 7-25
EEngine break-in ......................................... 6-4
Engine idling speed,  checking................. 7-17
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge .............. 7-12
Engine serial number .............................. 10-1
Engine trouble and system warning  light ......................................................... 4-8
EXUP system .......................................... 4-45FFront and rear brake pads, checking ...... 7-23
Front fork, adjusting ................................ 4-40
Front fork, checking................................. 7-30
Fuel ......................................................... 4-34
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing .......... 6-4
Fuel level warning light .............................. 4-6
Fuel tank breather hose and overflow 
hose ...................................................... 4-35
Fuel tank cap........................................... 4-33
Fuses, replacing ...................................... 7-33GGlossary .................................................... 3-3HHandlebar switches ................................... 4-4
Hazard switch............................................ 4-5
High beam indicator light ........................... 4-6
Horn switch ............................................... 4-4IIdentification numbers ............................. 10-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................... 4-47
Immobilizer system ................................... 4-1
Immobilizer system indicator light ............. 4-7
Indicator lights and warning lights ............. 4-6MMain switch/steering lock .......................... 4-2 Maintenance and lubrication, periodic .......7-4
Maintenance, emission control system ......7-3
Matte color, caution ...................................8-1
Model label ..............................................10-2
NNeutral indicator light .................................4-6OOil pressure and coolant temperature 
warning light ............................................4-8PParking.......................................................6-5
Part locations .............................................2-1
Pass/LAP switch ........................................4-4RRear view mirrors..................................... 4-39SSafety information ......................................1-1
Seats........................................................ 4-36
Shifting .......................................................6-2
Shift pedal ................................................4-30
Shift timing indicator light ...........................4-7
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting .......4-42
Sidestand .................................................4-46
Sidestand, checking and lubricating ........7-29
Spark plugs, checking ..............................7-11
Special features .........................................3-1
Specifications.............................................9-1
Stability control indicator light ....................4-7
Starting the engine.....................................6-1
Steering, checking ................................... 7-31
Stop/Run/Start switch ................................4-4
Storage ......................................................8-4
Supporting the motorcycle .......................7-36
Swingarm pivots, lubricating .................... 7-30
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