ABS YAMAHA YXZ1000R 2021 Owners Manual

EBU31120
CONTENTS
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION ..................... 1-1Identification numbers .......................... 1-1
LOCATION OF THE WARNING AND
SPECIFICATION LABELS ....................... 2-1
SAFETY INFORMATION ......................... 3-1
DESCRIPTION......................................... 4-1 Left view ............................................... 4-1
Right view ............................................. 4-2
Controls and instruments ..................... 4-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS............................................ 5-1 Main switch .......................................... 5-1
Indicator lights and warning lights ....... 5-2
Multi-function meter unit ...................... 5-7
Light switch ........................................ 5-16
On–Command drive knob “2WD/4WD/DIFF. LOCK” ................. 5-17 Accelerator pedal ............................... 5-18
Clutch pedal ....................................... 5-18
Brake pedal ........................................ 5-19
Parking brake lever ............................ 5-19
Shift lever ........................................... 5-20
Reverse gear lock lever “REV.” .......... 5-20
Fuel tank cap...................................... 5-21
Doors .................................................. 5-21
Seats .................................................. 5-21
Adjusting the driver seat position....... 5-23
Adjusting the steering wheel
position ............................................. 5-23
Seat belts ........................................... 5-24
Glove compartment ........................... 5-25
Storage compartments ...................... 5-25
Cup holders ........................................ 5-26
Cargo bed .......................................... 5-27
Flag pole bracket ............................... 5-28
Front shock absorbers ....................... 5-28
Rear shock absorbers ........................ 5-36
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EBU31170
DESCRIPTION
EBU31180Left view
1 2,3 4 5 6
9
12
137
810
11
1. Front shock absorber
2. Brake fluid reservoir
3. Clutch fluid reservoir
4. Door
5. Shoulder bolster
6. Driver seat belt
7. Coolant reservoir 8. Air filter
9. Cargo bed
10.Muffler
11.Exhaust pipe
12.Engine
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4
EBU31190Right view
3
4,5
6
7
1
8
2
1. Rear shock absorber
2. Engine oil tank
3. Passenger seat belt
4. Battery
5. Fuses
6. Sun top
7. Headlight
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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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Crossover setting
The crossover setting adjusts the timing when
the shock absorber transitions from the soft
spring to the hard spring.TIPIt is recommended to adjust the crossover
setting a similar distance whenever the
spring preload is adjusted.
 The crossover setting is measured from the
bottom of the spring retainer to the top of
the crossover locknut.
1. Loosen the crossover locknut as shown.1. Distance B
2. Spring retainer
3. Crossover locknut
4. Crossover adjusting nut
3
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Low speed compression damping forceTo increase the compression damping force
and thereby harden the low speed compres-
sion damping, turn the compression damping
force adjusting screw in direction (a). To de-
crease the compression damping force and
thereby soften the low speed compression
damping, turn the adjusting screw in direction
(b).
WARNING
EWB00411These shock absorber assemblies contain
highly pressurized nitrogen gas. Read and
understand the following information be-
fore handling the shock absorber assem-
blies.
Do not tamper with or attempt to open
the cylinder assemblies.
 Do not subject the shock absorber as-
semblies to an open flame or other high
heat source. This may cause the unit to
explode due to excessive gas pressure.
1. Low speed compression damping force adjusting screw
1
(a)
(b)
Low speed compression damping setting
Minimum (soft):4 turn(s) out from the fully turned in posi-
tion
Standard: 2 turn(s) out from the fully turned in posi-
tion
Maximum (hard): Adjusting screw fully turned in
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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 shock absorber assembly yourself.
Take the shock absorber assembly to a
Yamaha dealer for any service. EBU40070Rear 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. 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.
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4. Tighten the locknut to the specifiedtorque. NOTICE: Always tighten the
locknut against the adjusting nut, and
then tighten it to the specified torque.
[ECB00082]
Crossover setting
The crossover setting adjusts the timing when
the shock absorber transitions from the soft
spring to the hard spring.TIP It is recommended to adjust the crossover
setting a similar distance whenever the
spring preload is adjusted.
 The crossover setting is measured from the
bottom of the spring retainer to the top of
the crossover locknut.
Spring preload setting:
Minimum (soft):Distance A =
610.9 mm (24.05 in)
Standard: Distance A =
598.2 mm (23.55 in)
Maximum (hard): Distance A =
585.5 mm (23.05 in)1. Distance A
1
Tightening torque: Locknut:41 N·m (4.1 kgf·m, 30 lb·ft)
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WARNING
EWB03500These shock absorber assemblies contain
highly pressurized nitrogen gas. Read and
understand the following information be-
fore handling the shock absorber assem-
blies.
 Do not tamper with or attempt to open
the cylinder assemblies.
 Do not subject the shock absorber as-
sembly to an open flame or other high
heat source. This may cause the unit to
explode due to excessive gas pressure. 
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 shock absorber assembly yourself.
Take the shock absorber assembly to a
Yamaha dealer for any service.
EBU35057Auxiliary DC jack
Low speed compression damping setting Minimum (soft):4 turn(s) out from the fully turned in posi-
tion
Standard: 2 turn(s) out from the fully turned in posi-
tion
Maximum (hard): Adjusting screw fully turned in
1. Auxiliary DC jack cap
2. Auxiliary DC jack
2
1
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Braking
When slowing down or stopping, take your
foot off the accelerator pedal and press the
brake pedal smoothly. Abrupt or improper
use of the brakes can cause the tires to lose
traction, reducing control of the vehicle and
increasing the possibility of an accident.
Braking ability is affected by type of terrain. In
most cases, gradual application of the brakes
is more effective than abrupt braking, partic-
ularly on loose surfaces, such as gravel. Al-
ways allow for greater braking distance on
rough, loose, or slippery surfaces.
Engine compression braking will also help
slow the vehicle down. With the transmission
still in gear, take your foot off the accelerator
and allow the drivetrain and engine to absorb
vehicle speed. Downshift as necessary. Ap-
plication of the brakes provides additional
stopping power. Leaving the vehicle
Do not get out of the vehicle while the engine
is running. Take the key with when you leave
the vehicle. There is a serious risk of injury or
death because:

Children or other unauthorized persons
may attempt to operate the vehicle.
 Objects tossed into the vehicle may strike
the shift lever and accidently engage the
transmission.
 The parking brake may not keep the vehicle
from moving.
Parking on a flat area
Even when parking on a seemingly flat area, it
is good practice to leave the transmission in
gear to prevent the vehicle from rolling.
Therefore, shift into first or reverse gear, stop
the engine and always apply the parking
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