YAMAHA YXZ1000R 2021 Workshop Manual

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If you drive the vehicle with the parking
brake engaged, a buzzer will sound. EBU34982Shift leverThis model is equipped with a 5–speed se-
quential transmission with reverse gear. The
shift lever is used in combination with the
clutch pedal when shifting. (See page 7-3.)
EBU34962Reverse gear lock lever “REV.”To prevent the transmission from being acci-
dently shifted into reverse, this model is
equipped with a reverse gear lock mecha-
nism. To release the lock and be able to shift
the transmission into reverse, pull this lever
towards you. (See page 7-5.)
1. Shift lever
1
1. Reverse gear lock lever “REV.”
1
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EBU31451Fuel tank capRemove the fuel tank cap when refueling. To
open, turn counterclockwise. When finished
refueling, install the fuel tank cap by screwing
it down clockwise.EBU37390DoorsThe door handle is located on the inside of
each door.To open a door, pull the handle. To close a
door, push or pull the door inward until it is
securely latched. Be sure the door is SE-
CURELY LATCHED AFTER CLOSING IT.
EBU33461SeatsTo remove a seat cushion, lift the front of the
cushion, and then pull the cushion off.
1. Fuel tank cap
1
1. Door
2. Handle
1
2
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To install a seat cushion, insert the projec-
tions on the rear of the seat cushion under the
seat frame, and then insert the projection on
the front of the cushion into the grommet
while pushing the cushion downward. Make
sure the seats are properly secured before
starting off. WARNING! A loose seat could
cause the operator to lose control, or cau-
se the operator or passenger to fall.
[EWB03510]
1. Driver seat cushion
1. Passenger seat cushion
1
1
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EBU34993Adjusting the driver seat positionThe driver seat position can be adjusted to
suit the driver’s preference. WARNING! Nev-
er adjust the seat position while operating
the vehicle, otherwise the seat may sud-
denly change position, which may lead to
an accident.
[EWB03990]
To adjust the driver seat position, pull the
driver seat position adjusting lever upward
and move the seat to the desired position.
TIPAdjust the driver seat position and make sure
it is locked in place before starting off. EBU35002Adjusting the steering wheel positionThe steering wheel position can be adjusted
to suit the driver’s preference. WARNING!
Never adjust the steering wheel position
while operating the vehicle, otherwise the
steering wheel may suddenly change posi-
tion, which may lead to an accident.
[EWB04000]
To adjust the steering wheel position, pull the
steering wheel position adjusting lever and
move the steering wheel to the desired posi-
tion.
1. Driver seat position adjusting lever
1
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TIPAdjust the steering wheel position before
starting off.
EBU36184Seat beltsAlways wear the seat belts properly while rid-
ing in the vehicle. (See page 8-5.)TIPIf the vehicle is driven without the driver
seat belt fastened, a buzzer will sound.
 If the vehicle is driven without the driver
seat belt fastened, engine power will be lim-
ited.
1. Steering wheel position adjusting lever
1
1. Seat belt
1
1
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EBU31503Glove compartmentStore lightweight or frequently used items,
such as your driving gloves or vehicle docu-
ments, in this compartment.
NOTICEECB02071To protect from damage, do not put metal
items, like tools, or sharply edged items di-
rectly in the glove compartment. If they
must be stored, wrap them in appropriate
cushioning material. EBU38570Storage compartments
1. Unlock.
2. Open.Glove compartment load limit: 4.5 kg (9 lb)
1
2
1. Storage compartment
1
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When storing any documents in the storage
compartments, be sure to wrap them in a
plastic bag so that they will not get wet. When
washing the vehicle, be careful not to let any
water enter the storage compartments. To
access the underseat storage compartment,
remove the seat cushion. (See page 5-21.)
NOTICEECB02241To protect from damage, do not put metal
items, like tools, or sharply edged items di-
rectly in the storage compartment. If these
items must be stored, wrap them in appro-
priate cushioning material. EBU31520Cup holdersBe sure to tightly close the cap of any plastic
bottle before placing it in a cup holder.
Some plastic bottles may not fit into the cup
holders depending on their size and shape.
WARNING
EWB03240 Never ride with any open or glass con-
tainers in the cup holders; otherwise, the
contents may spill and the glass contain-
ers may be thrown about and break, and
possibly injure people in the vehicle dur-
ing sudden braking or an accident.
1. Storage compartment
1
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Do not place any other items than seal-
able plastic containers in the cup hold-
ers; otherwise, they may be thrown
about and possibly injure people in the
vehicle during sudden braking or an ac-
cident. EBU35022Cargo bed
WARNING
EWB03250Never carry passengers in the cargo
bed. 
Do not exceed the specified maximum
load limits. Heavier cargo could cause
loss of control because of improper
weight balance.
There are four cargo hooks in the cargo bed.
For additional loading information, see page
7-9.
1. Cup holder
1
1. Cargo hookMaximum load limit: 136.0 kg (300 lb)
1
1
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EBU35660Flag pole bracketThis model is equipped with a flag pole brack-
et.NOTICEECB03010Do not use the flag pole bracket as a cargo
hook. EBU40060Front shock absorbersThe shock absorber assemblies are equipped
with the following adjusters.
Spring preload adjusting nut
 Rebound damping force adjusting screw
 High speed compression damping force
adjusting bolt
 Low speed compression damping force
adjusting screw
 Crossover adjusting nut
WARNING
EWB04140Suspension components become hot
during operation. Never touch the com-
pression damping force adjusting bolt
and screw, the rebound damping force
adjusting bolt and screw, or the oil reser-
voir with your bare hand or skin until
suspension components have cooled.
 Always adjust the shock absorber as-
semblies on the left and right side to the
same setting. Uneven adjustment can
cause poor handling and loss of stability,
which could lead to an accident.
1. Flag pole bracket
1
1
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Notes on adjusting the suspension
A special wrench and special tool can be
obtained at a Yamaha dealer to make the
spring preload or crossover setting adjust-
ment.
 When adjusting the damping force settings,
turn the adjuster in direction (a) until it
stops, and then count the turns or clicks in
direction (b).
 Although a damping force adjuster may
turn or click beyond the stated minimum
settings, such adjustments are ineffective
and may damage the suspension.NOTICEECB00091Never turn an adjusting mechanism be-
yond the minimum and maximum settings. Spring preload
1. Elevate the vehicle and place a suitable
stand under the frame.
2. Loosen the locknut. 3. Turn the spring preload adjusting nut in
direction (a) to increase the spring pre-
load and thereby harden the suspension,
and in direction (b) to decrease the spring
preload and thereby soften the suspen-
sion.
1. Locknut
2. Special wrench
3. Spring preload adjusting nut
2
1
3
(a)
(b)
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