light YAMAHA YZF-R1 2001 Owners Manual

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
Main switch/steering lock ...................................... 3-1
Indicator and warning lights ................................ 3-2
Speedometer unit ................................................ 3-6
Tachometer ........................................................... 3-7
Self-diagnosis devices ......................................... 3-7
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ..................................... 3-8
Handlebar switches .............................................. 3-9
Clutch lever ......................................................... 3-10
Shift pedal ........................................................... 3-10
Brake lever .......................................................... 3-11
Brake pedal......................................................... 3-11
Fuel tank cap ..................................................... 3-11
Fuel..................................................................... 3-12Fuel tank breather hose ..................................... 3-13
Starter (choke) lever........................................... 3-13
Seats .................................................................. 3-14
Helmet holders .................................................. 3-15
Storage compartment ........................................ 3-16
Adjusting the front fork ...................................... 3-16
Adjusting the shock absorber assembly ............ 3-18
Matching the front and rear suspension
settings ............................................................ 3-21
Luggage strap holders ...................................... 3-22
EXUP system ..................................................... 3-22
Sidestand ........................................................... 3-23
Ignition circuit cut-off system.............................. 3-23
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3-INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Main switch/steering lockThe main switch/steering lock controls
the ignition and lighting systems, and is
used to lock the steering. The various
positions are described below.
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ON
All electrical systems are supplied with
power, and the engine can be started.
The key cannot be removed.
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OFF
All electrical systems are off. The key
can be removed.
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LOCK
The steering is locked, and all electrical
systems are off. The key can be
removed.
To lock the steering1. Turn the handlebars all the way to
the left.
2. Push the key in from the “OFF” po-
sition, and then turn it to “LOCK”
while still pushing it.
3. Remove the key.
To unlock the steeringPush the key in, and then turn it to
“OFF” while still pushing it.
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WARNING
@ Never turn the key to “OFF” or
“LOCK” while the motorcycle is
moving, otherwise the electrical
systems will be switched off, which
may result in loss of control or an
accident. Make sure that the motor-
cycle is stopped before turning the
key to “OFF” or “LOCK”. @1. Push.
2. Turn.
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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(Parking)
The steering is locked, and the taillights
and auxiliary lights are on, but all other
electrical systems are off. The key can
be removed.
The steering must be locked before the
key can be turned to “ ”.
ECA00043
CAUTION:@ Do not use the parking position for
an extended length of time, other-
wise the battery may discharge. @
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Indicator and warning lights
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Neutral indicator light “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the
transmission is in the neutral position.
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High beam indicator light “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the
high beam of the headlight is switched
on.
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Turn signal indicator light “ ”
This indicator light flashes when the
turn signal switch is pushed to the left
or right.
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Fuel level warning light “ ”
This warning light comes on when the
fuel level drops below approximately
3.8 L. When this occurs, refuel as soon
as possible.
The electrical circuit of the warning light
can be checked according to the fol-
lowing procedure.
1. Turn the key to “ON”.
2. If the warning light does not come
on, have a Yamaha dealer check
the electrical circuit.NOTE:@ This model is equipped with a self-di-
agnosis device for the fuel level warn-
ing light circuit. (See page 3-7 for an
explanation of the self-diagnosis
device.) @
1. Neutral indicator light “ ”
2. High beam indicator light “ ”
3. Turn signal indicator light “ ”
4. Fuel level warning light “ ”
5. Oil level warning light “ ”
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Oil level warning light “ ”
This warning light comes on when the
engine oil level is low.
The electrical circuit of the warning light
can be checked according to the fol-
lowing procedure.
1. Turn the key to “ON”.
2. If the warning light does not come
on, have a Yamaha dealer check
the electrical circuit.
NOTE:@ Even if the oil level is sufficient, the warn-
ing light may flicker when riding on a
slope or during sudden acceleration or
deceleration, but this is not a malfunction. @
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Coolant temperature warning light
“”
This warning light comes on when the
engine overheats. When this occurs,
stop the engine immediately and allow
the engine to cool.
The electrical circuit of the warning light
can be checked according to the fol-
lowing procedure.
1. Turn the key to “ON”.
2. If the warning light does not come
on, have a Yamaha dealer check
the electrical circuit.
1. Neutral indicator light “ ”
2. High beam indicator light “ ”
3. Turn signal indicator light “ ”
4. Fuel level warning light “ ”
5. Oil level warning light “ ”
1. Coolant temperature gauge
2. Coolant temperature warning light “ ”
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CB-25E
Coolant
temperatureDisplay Conditions What to do0–39°C Message “LO” is
displayed.OK. Go ahead with riding.
40–116°CTemperature is
displayed.OK. Go ahead with riding.
117–139°CTemperature flashes.
Warning light comes on.Stop the motorcycle and allow it to
idle until the coolant temperature
goes down.
If the temperature does not go
down, stop the engine. (See the
“Engine overheating” section on
page 6-44 for further instructions.)
Above 140°CMessage “HI” flashes.
Warning light comes on.Stop the engine and allow it to cool.
(See the “Engine overheating” sec-
tion on page 6-44 for further in-
structions.)
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Speedometer unit The speedometer unit is equipped with
the following:l
a digital speedometer (which
shows riding speed)
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an odometer (which shows the to-
tal distance traveled)
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two tripmeters (which show the
distance traveled since they were
last set to zero)
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a fuel reserve tripmeter (which
shows the distance traveled on the
fuel reserve)
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a clock
NOTE:@ For the U.K. only:
To switch the speedometer display be-
tween kilometers and miles, press the
“SELECT” button and “RESET” button
together for at least two seconds. @Odometer and tripmeter modes
Pushing the “SELECT” button switches
the display between the odometer
mode “ODO” and the tripmeter modes
“TRIP 1” and “TRIP 2” in the following
order:
ODO
® TRIP 1
® TRIP 2
® ODO
If the fuel level warning light comes on
(see page 3-2), the odometer display
will automatically change to the fuel re-
serve tripmeter mode “TRIP F” and
start counting the distance traveled
from that point. In that case, pushingthe “SELECT” button switches the dis-
play between the various tripmeter and
odometer modes in the following order:
TRIP F
® TRIP 1
® TRIP 2
® ODO
®
TRIP F
To reset a tripmeter, select it by push-
ing the “SELECT” button, and then
push the “RESET” button for at least
one second. If you do not reset the fuel
reserve tripmeter manually, it will reset
itself automatically and the display will
return to the prior mode after refueling
and traveling 5 km.
Clock mode
To change the display to the clock
mode, push the “SELECT” button for at
least one second.
To change the display back to the prior
mode, push the “SELECT” button.
1. Speedometer
2. Odometer/tripmeter/fuel reserve tripmeter/
clock
3. “RESET” button
4. “SELECT” button
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-8
3 Use the chart below to identify the
faulty electrical circuit.
CB-26EIf the tachometer displays such an er-
ror code, note the circuit-specific num-
ber of r/min, and then have a Yamaha
dealer check the motorcycle.
EC000004
CAUTION:@ When the tachometer displays an
error code, the motorcycle should
be checked as soon as possible in
order to avoid engine damage. @
This model is also equipped with a self-
diagnosis device for the fuel level warn-
ing light circuit. If the fuel level warning
light circuit is defective, the following
cycle will be repeated until the malfunc-
tion is corrected: The warning light will
flash eight times, then go off for three
seconds. If this occurs, have a Yamaha
dealer check the motorcycle.
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Anti-theft alarm (optional)This motorcycle can be equipped with
an optional anti-theft alarm by a
Yamaha dealer. Contact a Yamaha
dealer for more information.
Specific r/min
Faulty electrical circuit
3,000 r/min
Throttle position sensor
4,000 r/min
Speed sensor
7,000 r/min
EXUP system
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Handlebar switches
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Pass switch “PASS”
Press this switch to flash the headlight.
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Dimmer switch
Set this switch to “ ” for the high
beam and to “ ” for the low beam.
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Turn signal switch
To signal a right-hand turn, push this
switch to “ ”. To signal a left-hand
turn, push this switch to “ ”. When
released, the switch returns to the cen-
ter position. To cancel the turn signal
lights, push the switch in after it has re-
turned to the center position.
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Horn switch “ ”
Press this switch to sound the horn.
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Engine stop switch
Set this switch to “ ” to stop the en-
gine in case of an emergency, such as
when the motorcycle overturns or
when the throttle cable is stuck.
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Light switch
Set this switch to “ ” to turn on the
auxiliary lights, meter lighting and tail-
lights. Set the switch to “ ” to turn on
the headlight also.
1. Pass switch “PASS”
2. Dimmer switch
3. Turn signal switch
4. Horn switch “ ”
1. Engine stop switch
2. Light switch
3. Start switch “ ”
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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
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NOTE:@ Pre-operation checks should be made each time the motorcycle is used. Such an inspection can be accomplished in a very
short time; and the added safety it assures is more than worth the time involved. @
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WARNING
@ If any item in the Pre-operation check list is not working properly, have it inspected and repaired before operating
the motorcycle. @Control cables• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate if necessary.6-29
Drive chain• Check chain slack.
• Adjust if necessary.
• Check chain condition.
• Lubricate if necessary.6-27–6-28
Wheels and tires• Check for damage.
• Check tire condition and tread depth.
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary.6-19–6-22
Brake and shift pedals• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate pedal pivoting points if necessary.6-30
Brake and clutch levers• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary.6-30
Sidestand• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate pivot if necessary.6-30
Chassis fasteners• Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.
• Tighten if necessary.—
Instruments, lights, signals
and switches• Check operation.
• Correct if necessary.— ITEM CHECKS PAGE
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5-OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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WARNING
@ l
Become thoroughly familiar
with all operating controls and
their functions before riding.
Consult a Yamaha dealer re-
garding any control or function
that you do not thoroughly
understand.
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Never start the engine or oper-
ate it in a closed area for any
length of time. Exhaust fumes
are poisonous, and inhaling
them can cause loss of con-
sciousness and death within a
short time. Always make sure
that there is adequate
ventilation.
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Before starting out, make sure
that the sidestand is up. If the
sidestand is not raised com-
pletely, it could contact the
ground and distract the opera-
tor, resulting in a possible loss
of control.
@
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Starting a cold engine In order for the ignition circuit cut-off
system to enable starting, one of the
following conditions must be met:l
The transmission is in the neutral
position.
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The transmission is in gear with
the clutch lever pulled and the
sidestand up.
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WARNING
@ l
Before starting the engine,
check the function of the igni-
tion circuit cut-off system ac-
cording to the procedure
described on page 3-24.
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Never ride with the sidestand
down.
@1. Turn the key to “ON” and make
sure that the engine stop switch is
set to “ ”.
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CAUTION:@ If the fuel level warning light comes
on, check the fuel level, and, if nec-
essary, refuel as soon as possible. @2. Shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position.NOTE:@ When the transmission is in the neutral
position, the neutral indicator light
should be on, otherwise have a
Yamaha dealer check the electrical
circuit. @3. Turn the starter (choke) on and
completely close the throttle. (See
page 3-13 for starter (choke)
operation.)
4. Start the engine by pushing the
start switch.
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