ESP YAMAHA YZF-R1 2000 Owners Manual

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Matching the front and rear suspension settings Use this table as a guide to match the suspension and damping adjustments of the front fork and shock absorber assembly
according to various load conditions.CI-31E
EC000015CAUTION:@ Never attempt to turn an adjusting mechanism beyond the maximum or minimum settings. @
Load condition Front fork adjustment Shock absorber assembly adjustment
Spring preloadCompression
damping forceRebound
damping forceSpring preloadCompression
damping forceRebound
damping force
Rider only 1–8 1–9 1–11 1–7 4–11 3–11
With passenger 1–8 1–9 1–11 4–9 1–9 1–7
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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SidestandThe sidestand is located on the left side
of the frame. Raise the sidestand or
lower it with your foot while holding the
motorcycle upright.NOTE:@ The built-in sidestand switch is part of
the ignition circuit cut-off system, which
cuts the ignition in certain situations.
(See further down for an explanation of
the ignition circuit cut-off system.) @
EW000044
WARNING
@ The motorcycle must not be ridden
with the sidestand down, or if the
sidestand cannot be properly
moved up (or does not stay up), oth-
erwise the sidestand could contact
the ground and distract the opera-
tor, resulting in a possible loss of
control. Yamaha’s ignition circuit
cut-off system has been designed to
assist the operator in fulfilling the
responsibility of raising the side-
stand before starting off. Therefore,
check this system regularly as de-
scribed below and have a Yamaha
dealer repair it if it does not function
properly. @
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Ignition circuit cut-off systemThe ignition circuit cut-off system (com-
prising the sidestand switch, clutch
switch and neutral switch) has the fol-
lowing functions.l
It prevents starting when the trans-
mission is in gear and the side-
stand is up, but the clutch lever is
not pulled.
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It prevents starting when the trans-
mission is in gear and the clutch
lever is pulled, but the sidestand is
still down.
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It cuts the running engine when
the sidestand is moved down.
Periodically check the operation of the
ignition circuit cut-off system according
to the following procedure.
EW000045
WARNING
@ If a malfunction is noted, have a
Yamaha dealer check the system
before riding. @
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4-PRE-OPERATION CHECKSThe condition of a vehicle is the owner’s responsibility. Vital components can start to deteriorate quickly and unexpectedly,
even if the vehicle remains unused (for example, as a result of exposure to the elements). Any damage, fluid leakage or loss
of tire air pressure could have serious consequences. Therefore, it is very important, in addition to a thorough visual inspec-
tion, to check the following points before each ride.
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PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST
ITEM CHECKS PAGE
Front brake
• Check operation, free play, fluid level and for fluid leakage.
• Fill with DOT 4 brake fluid if necessary.6-24–6-26
Rear brake6-23–6-26
Clutch• Check operation, condition and free play.
• Adjust if necessary.6-22–6-23
Throttle grip and housing• Check smooth operation.
• Lubricate if necessary.6-18, 6-29
Engine oil• Check oil level.
• Add oil if necessary.6-8
Coolant• Check coolant level.
• Add coolant if necessary.6-11–6-12
Drive chain• Check chain slack and condition.
• Adjust if necessary.6-27–6-28
Wheels and tires• Check tire air pressure, for wear and damage. 6-19–6-22
Control cables• Check smooth operation.
• Lubricate if necessary.6-29
Brake pedal shaft• Check smooth operation.
• Lubricate if necessary.6-30
Brake and clutch lever
pivots• Check smooth operation.
• Lubricate if necessary.6-30
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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NOTE:@ Using the alignment marks on each
side of the swingarm, make sure that
both chain pullers are in the same posi-
tion for proper wheel alignment. @
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CAUTION:@ Improper drive chain slack will over-
load the engine as well as other vital
parts of the motorcycle and can lead
to chain slippage or breakage. To
prevent this from occurring, keep
the drive chain slack within the
specified limits. @3. Tighten the locknuts, and then
tighten the axle nut to the specified
torque.
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Lubricating the drive chain The drive chain must be cleaned and
lubricated at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart, otherwise it will quickly wear
out, especially when riding in dusty or
wet areas. Service the drive chain as
follows.
EC000097
CAUTION:@ The drive chain must be lubricated
after washing the motorcycle or
riding in the rain. @1. Clean the drive chain with kero-
sene and a small soft brush.
ECA00053
CAUTION:@ To prevent damaging the O-rings,
do not clean the drive chain with
steam cleaners, high-pressure
washers or inappropriate solvents. @2. Wipe the drive chain dry.
3. Thoroughly lubricate the drive
chain with a special O-ring chain
lubricant.
ECA00052
CAUTION:@ Do not use engine oil or any other
lubricants for the drive chain, as
they may contain substances that
could damage the O-rings. @
Tightening torque:
Axle nut:
150 Nm (15 m·kg)
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CAUTION:@ l
Always keep the battery
charged. Storing a discharged
battery can cause permanent
battery damage.
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To charge a sealed-type (MF)
battery, a special (constant-
voltage) battery charger is re-
quired. Using a conventional
battery charger will damage the
battery. If you do not have ac-
cess to a sealed-type (MF) bat-
tery charger, have a Yamaha
dealer charge your battery.
@
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Replacing the fuses The fuse box is located under the rider
seat. (See page 3-14 for rider seat re-
moval and installation procedures.)
If a fuse is blown, replace it as follows.
1. Turn the key to “OFF” and turn off
the electrical circuit in question.
2. Remove the blown fuse, and then
install a new fuse of the specified
amperage.1. Headlight fuse
2. Radiator fan fuse
3. Ignition fuse
4. Signaling system fuse
5. Odometer fuse
6. Spare fuse (´ 3)
1. Main fuse
2. Spare main fuseSpecified fuses:
Main fuse: 30 A
Headlight fuse: 20 A
Signaling system fuse: 20 A
Radiator fan fuse: 10 A
Ignition fuse: 15 A
Odometer fuse: 10 A
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7-MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGECare While the open design of a motorcycle
reveals the attractiveness of the tech-
nology, it also makes it more vulnera-
ble. Rust and corrosion can develop
even if high-quality components are
used. A rusty exhaust pipe may go un-
noticed on a car, however, it detracts
from the overall appearance of a
motorcycle. Frequent and proper care
does not only comply with the terms of
the warranty, but it will also keep your
motorcycle looking good, extend its life
and optimize its performance.Before cleaning
1. Cover the muffler outlet with a
plastic bag after the engine has
cooled down.
2. Make sure that all caps and covers
as well as all electrical couplers
and connectors, including the
spark plug caps, are tightly in-
stalled.
3. Remove extremely stubborn dirt,
like oil burnt onto the crankcase,
with a degreasing agent and a
brush, but never apply such prod-
ucts onto seals, gaskets, sprock-
ets, the drive chain and wheel
axles. Always rinse the dirt and
degreaser off with water.Cleaning
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CAUTION:@ l
Avoid using strong acidic wheel
cleaners, especially on spoked
wheels. If such products are
used on hard-to-remove dirt, do
not leave the cleaner on the af-
fected area any longer than in-
structed. Also, thoroughly rinse
the area off with water, immedi-
ately dry it, and then apply a
corrosion protection spray.
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Improper cleaning can damage
windshields, cowlings, panels,
other plastic parts, and the muf-
fler. Use only a soft, clean cloth
or sponge with mild detergent
and water to clean plastic. How-
ever, if the muffler cannot be
thoroughly cleaned with mild
detergent, alkaline products
and a soft brush may be used.
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