YAMAHA YZF1000 2000 Owner's Manual

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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EAU00106
Diagnosis deviceThis model is equipped with a self diag-
nosis for the following circuits.l
Throttle Position Sensor (T.P.S.)
circuit
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Exhaust Ultimate Power valve
(EXUP) circuit
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Fuel level indicator circuit
If some trouble should occur in any of
these circuits, the tachometer will re-
peatedly display as follows:
CB-53E
Use this chart to identify what circuit is
faulty according to the specified r/min
displayed.CB-54EIf the tachometer displays as described
above, take note of the specified r/min
and then take your motorcycle to a
Yamaha dealer for repair.
EC000004
CAUTION:@ To prevent engine damage, be sure
to consult a Yamaha dealer as soon
as possible if the tachometer dis-
plays a repeated change in r/min. @
EAU01652
Coolant temperature gaugeThis gauge indicates the coolant tem-
perature when the main switch is on.
The engine operating temperature will
vary with changes in weather and en-
gine load. If the needle points to the red
zone or higher, stop your motorcycle
and let the engine cool. (See page 6-11
for details.)
EC000002
CAUTION:@ When the engine is overheated, do
not continue riding. @
0 r/min for
3 seconds
Specified r/min
for the faulty
circuit for
2.5 seconds
(see chart below)
Current
engine
r/min for
3 seconds
Specified
r/min
Faulty circuit
3,000 r/min
Throttle Position Sensor
(T.P.S.)
7,000 r/min
Exhaust Ultimate Power
valve (EXUP)
8,000 r/min
Fuel level indicator
1. Coolant temperature gauge
2. Red zone
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Handlebar switches
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Pass switch “PASS”
Press the switch to operate the passing
light.
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Dimmer switch
Turn the switch to “ ” for the high
beam and to “ ” for the low beam.
EAU00127
Turn signal switch
To signal a right-hand turn, push the
switch to “ ”. To signal a left-hand
turn, push the switch to “ ”. Once the
switch is released it will return to the
center position. To cancel the signal,
push the switch in after it has returned
to the center position.
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Horn switch “ ”
Press the switch to sound the horn.
1. Pass switch “PASS”
2. Dimmer switch
3. Turn signal switch
4. Horn switch “ ”
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Lights switch
Turning the light switch to “ ”,
turns on the auxiliary light, meter lights
and taillight. Turning the light switch to
“ ” turns the headlight on also.
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Engine stop switch
The engine stop switch is a safety de-
vice for use in an emergency such as
when the motorcycle overturns or if
trouble occurs in the throttle system.
Turn the switch to “ ” to start the en-
gine. In case of emergency, turn the
switch to “ ” to stop the engine.
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Start switch “ ”
The starter motor cranks the engine
when pushing the start switch.
EC000005
CAUTION:@ See starting instructions prior to
starting the engine. @
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Clutch leverThe clutch lever is located on the left
handlebar. It is equipped with a clutch
lever adjusting dial and a clutch switch,
which is integrated into the ignition cir-
cuit cut-off system. (Refer to the engine
starting procedures for a description of
this system.)
To disengage the clutch, pull the clutch
lever toward the handlebar. To engage
the clutch, release the lever. The lever
should be pulled rapidly and released
slowly for smooth clutch operation.
1. Engine stop switch
2. Lights switch
3. Start switch “ ”
1. Lever position adjusting dial
2. Arrow mark
a. Lever distance
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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3 To adjust the distance between the
clutch lever and the handlebar grip,
turn the clutch adjusting dial while
pushing the lever forward. Make sure
the setting on the clutch lever adjusting
dial is aligned with the arrow mark.
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Shift pedalThis motorcycle is equipped with a con-
stant-mesh 5-speed transmission.
The shift pedal is located on the left
side of the engine and is used in com-
bination with the clutch when shifting.
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Front brake leverThe front brake lever is located on the
right handlebar and is equipped with a
brake lever adjusting dial. To activate
the front brake, pull the lever toward
the handlebar.
To adjust the front brake lever position,
turn the brake lever adjusting dial while
pulling the lever forward. Make sure the
setting on the brake lever adjusting dial
is aligned with the arrow mark.
1. Shift pedal
1. Lever position adjusting dial
2. Arrow mark
a. Lever distance
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Rear brake pedalThe rear brake pedal is on the right
side of the motorcycle. Press down on
the brake pedal to apply the rear brake.
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Fuel tank capTo open
Open the lock cover. Insert the key and
turn it 1/4 turn clockwise. The lock will
be released and the cap can be
opened.
To close
Push the tank cap into position with the
key inserted. To remove the key, turn it
counterclockwise to the original posi-
tion. Then, close the lock cover.
NOTE:@ This tank cap cannot be closed unless
the key is in the lock. The key cannot
be removed if the cap is not locked
properly. @
EW000023
WA R N I N G
@ Be sure the cap is properly installed
and locked in place before riding the
motorcycle. @
1. Rear brake pedal
1. Lock cover
2. Open
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FuelMake sure there is sufficient fuel in the
tank. Fill the fuel tank to the bottom of
the filler tube as shown in the illustra-
tion.
EW000130
WARNING
@ Do not overfill the fuel tank. Avoid
spilling fuel on the hot engine. Do
not fill the fuel tank above the bot-
tom of the filler tube or it may over-
flow when the fuel heats up later and
expands. @
EAU00186
CAUTION:@ l
Always wipe off spilled fuel im-
mediately with a dry and clean
soft cloth. Fuel may deteriorate
painted surfaces or plastic
parts.
l
(For Germany only)
The fuel tank cap equipped on
German models is specially de-
signed. Always use the correct
cap whenever replacement is
necessary.
@
EAU00191
NOTE:@ If knocking or pinging occurs, use a dif-
ferent brand of gasoline or higher oc-
tane grade. @
1. Filler tube
2. Fuel level
Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline with a
research octane number of 91 or
higher.
Fuel tank capacity:
Total:
20 L
Reserve:
4.5 L
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Fuel tank breather hose
(for Germany only)This model is equipped with a fuel tank
breather hose. Before using this motor-
cycle, be sure to:l
Check hose connection.
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Check hose for cracks or damage.
Replace if damaged.
l
Make sure the end of the hose is
not blocked. Clean it if necessary.
EAU02976
Starter (choke) “ ”Starting a cold engine requires a richer
air-fuel mixture. A separate starter cir-
cuit supplies this mixture.
Move in direction a
to turn on the
starter (choke).
Move in direction b
to turn off the
starter (choke).
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SeatsRider seat
To removeInsert the key into the seat lock and
turn it as shown.
1. Fuel tank breather hose
1. Starter (choke) “ ”
1. Rider seat lock
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To install
Insert the projection on the front of the
seat into the holder on the frame. Then
push down on the seat.Passenger seat
To remove
Remove the rider seat. Then pull up-
ward on the passenger seat.
To installInsert the projection on the rear of the
seat and the hooks on the front of the
seat into the holders on the frame, and
push the seat backward. Then install
the rider seat.NOTE:@ Make sure that the seats are securely
fitted. @
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Helmet holderThe helmet holder is located under the
rider’s seat. Remove the rider’s seat
and hook the helmet on the helmet
holder. Then lock the seat.
EW000030
WA R N I N G
@ Never ride with a helmet in the hel-
met holder. The helmet may hit ob-
jects, causing loss of control and
possibly an accident. @
1. Projection
2. Seat holder
1. Projection
2. Hook (´ 2)
3. Seat holder (´ 3)
1. Helmet holder
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Storage compartmentThis compartment is designed to store
a genuine Yamaha U-LOCK. (Other
locks may not fit.) Be sure the lock is
fastened securely with the straps when
storing it in the compartment.
To prevent losing the straps, be sure to
secure them even when a U-LOCK is
not being stored in the compartment.
When storing this Owner’s manual or
other documents in the compartment,
be sure to put them in a vinyl bag so
they do not get wet. When washing the
motorcycle, be careful not to flood this
compartment with water.
EAU01862*
Front fork adjustmentThis front fork is equipped with spring
preload and damping force adjusters.
EW000037
WARNING
@ Each fork leg must be set to the
same pressure. Uneven setting can
cause poor handling and loss of sta-
bility. @
Adjusting spring preload
Turn the adjusting bolt in direction a
to
increase spring preload and in
directionb
to decrease spring pre-
load. Align the preferred setting with
the top of the front fork cap bolt.
1. U-LOCK
1. Spring preload adjusting bolt
1. Setting
2. Front fork cap bolt
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EC000013
CAUTION:@ The grooves are provided to show
the adjustment level. Always keep
the adjustment level equal on both
fork legs. @CI-18E
Adjusting rebound damping force
Turn the adjusting screw in direction a
to increase rebound damping force and
in direction b
to decrease rebound
damping force.CI-33E
Adjusting compression damping
force
Turn the adjusting screw in direction a
to increase compression damping
force and in direction b
to decrease
compression damping force.CI-33E
HardStan-
dardSoft
Adjusting
position12345
1. Rebound damping force adjusting screwMinimum (soft) 25 clicks out*
Standard 9 clicks out*
Maximum (hard) 0 clicks out*
* From the fully turned-in position
1. Compression damping force adjusting screwMinimum (soft) 25 clicks out*
Standard 12 clicks out*
Maximum (hard) 0 clicks out*
* From the fully turned-in position
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