steering YAMAHA YZF-R1 2002 Owners Manual

DESCRIPTION
2-3
2
Controls and instruments1. Clutch lever (page 3-13)
2. Left handlebar switches (page 3-11)
3. Multi-function display (page 3-6)
4. Main switch/steering lock (page 3-1)5. Tachometer (page 3-11)
6. Right handlebar switches (page 3-12)
7. Throttle grip (page 6-19)
8. Brake lever (page 3-13)
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
Main switch/steering lock ..................................... 3-1
Indicator and warning lights ................................ 3-2
Multi-function display ........................................... 3-6
Tachometer ........................................................ 3-11
Anti-theft alarm (optional) .................................. 3-11
Handlebar switches ........................................... 3-11
Clutch lever ........................................................ 3-13
Shift pedal .......................................................... 3-13
Brake lever ......................................................... 3-13
Brake pedal ........................................................ 3-14
Fuel tank cap ..................................................... 3-14
Fuel .................................................................... 3-15Fuel tank breather hose .................................... 3-16
Catalytic converter ............................................ 3-16
Seats ................................................................. 3-17
Helmet holders .................................................. 3-18
Storage compartment ....................................... 3-19
Adjusting the front fork ...................................... 3-19
Adjusting the shock absorber assembly ............ 3-21
Luggage strap holders ...................................... 3-23
EXUP system .................................................... 3-24
Sidestand .......................................................... 3-24
Ignition circuit cut-off system ............................. 3-25
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3
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3-INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
EAU00029
Main switch/steering lock The 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.
EAU00038
OFF
All electrical systems are off. The key
can be removed.
EAU00040
LOCK
The steering is locked, and all electrical
systems are off. The key can be re-
moved.
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.
EW000016
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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3
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(Parking)
The steering is locked, and the taillight,
license plate light 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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Turn signal indicator lights “”
and “”
The corresponding indicator light flash-
es 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
3.3 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 for a few seconds, then go off,
have a Yamaha dealer check the
electrical circuit.
1. Right turn signal indicator light “”
2. Fuel level warning light “”
3. Oil level warning light “”
4. Neutral indicator light “”
5. Engine trouble warning light “”
6. High beam indicator light “”
7. Left turn signal indicator light “”
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Owner’s tool kit .................................................... 6-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication chart ......... 6-2
Removing and installing cowlings and panels ..... 6-5
Checking the spark plugs .................................... 6-8
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge .......................... 6-9
Coolant .............................................................. 6-12
Replacing the air filter element .......................... 6-16
Adjusting the engine idling speed ...................... 6-18
Adjusting the throttle cable free play .................. 6-19
Adjusting the valve clearance ............................ 6-19
Tires ................................................................... 6-19
Cast wheels ....................................................... 6-22
Adjusting the clutch lever free play .................... 6-23
Adjusting the brake pedal position ..................... 6-24
Adjusting the rear brake light switch .................. 6-24
Checking the front and rear brake pads ............. 6-25
Checking the brake fluid level ............................ 6-26
Changing the brake fluid .................................... 6-27
Drive chain slack ................................................ 6-27
Lubricating the drive chain ................................. 6-29
Checking and lubricating the cables .................. 6-29Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and
cable ............................................................... 6-30
Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch
levers ............................................................... 6-30
Lubricating the brake pedal ............................... 6-31
Checking and lubricating the sidestand ............ 6-31
Checking the front fork ...................................... 6-31
Checking the steering ....................................... 6-32
Checking the wheel bearings ............................ 6-33
Battery ............................................................... 6-33
Replacing the fuses .......................................... 6-35
Replacing a headlight bulb ................................ 6-36
Tail/brake light ................................................... 6-37
Replacing a turn signal light bulb ...................... 6-37
Replacing the license plate light bulb ................ 6-38
Supporting the motorcycle ................................ 6-39
Front wheel ....................................................... 6-39
Rear wheel ........................................................ 6-42
Troubleshooting ................................................. 6-44
Troubleshooting charts ...................................... 6-45
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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10
*TiresCheck tread depth and for damage.
Replace if necessary.
Check air pressure.
Correct if necessary.√√√√ √
11*Wheel bearingsCheck bearing for looseness or damage.√√√√
12*SwingarmCheck operation and for excessive play.√√√√
Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. Every 50,000 km
13 Drive chainCheck chain slack.
Make sure that the rear wheel is properly aligned.
Clean and lubricate.Every 1,000 km and after washing
the motorcycle or riding in the rain
14*Steering bearingsCheck bearing play and steering for roughness.√√√√√
Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. Every 20,000 km
15*Chassis fastenersMake sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.√√√√ √
16 SidestandCheck operation.
Lubricate.√√√√ √
17*Sidestand switchCheck operation.√√√√√ √
18*Front forkCheck operation and for oil leakage.√√√√
19*Shock absorber
assemblyCheck operation and shock absorber for oil leakage.√√√√
20*Rear suspension relay
arm and connecting arm
pivoting pointsCheck operation.√√√√
21*Electronic fuel injectionAdjust engine idling speed and synchronization.√√√√√ √
22 Engine oilChange.
Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage.√√√√√ √
23 Engine oil filter cartridgeReplace.√√√ NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOBODOMETER READING (×1,000 km)
ANNUAL
CHECK
1 10203040
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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6 To check the operation
1. Place the motorcycle on a level
surface and hold it in an upright
position.
2. While applying the front brake,
push down hard on the handle-
bars several times to check if the
front fork compresses and re-
bounds smoothly.
EC000098
CAUTION:_ If any damage is found or the front
fork does not operate smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or re-
pair it. _
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Checking the steering Worn or loose steering bearings may
cause danger. Therefore, the operation
of the steering must be checked as fol-
lows at the intervals specified in the pe-
riodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
1. Place a stand under the engine to
raise the front wheel off the
ground.
EW000115
WARNING
_ Securely support the motorcycle so
that there is no danger of it falling
over. _
2. Hold the lower ends of the front
fork legs and try to move them for-
ward and backward. If any free
play can be felt, have a Yamaha
dealer check or repair the steer-
ing.
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9-CONSUMER INFORMATION
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Identification numbers Record the key identification number,
vehicle identification number and mod-
el label information in the spaces pro-
vided below for assistance when
ordering spare parts from a Yamaha
dealer or for reference in case the vehi-
cle is stolen.
1. KEY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:CA-02E2. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER:CA-02E3. MODEL LABEL INFORMATION:CA-01EEAU01041
Key identification number The key identification number is
stamped into the key tag. Record this
number in the space provided and use
it for reference when ordering a new
key.
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Vehicle identification number The vehicle identification number is
stamped into the steering head pipe.
Record this number in the space pro-
vided.NOTE:_ The vehicle identification number is
used to identify your motorcycle and
may be used to register your motor-
cycle with the licensing authority in
your area. _
1. Key identification number
1. Vehicle identification number
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INDEXAAir filter element, replacing ..................... 6-16
Anti-theft alarm ...................................... 3-11BBattery ................................................... 6-33
Brake and clutch levers,
checking and lubricating ...................... 6-30
Brake fluid, changing ............................. 6-27
Brake fluid level, checking...................... 6-26
Brake lever............................................. 3-13
Brake light switch (rear), adjusting ......... 6-24
Brake pads, checking............................. 6-25
Brake pedal............................................ 3-14
Brake pedal, lubricating.......................... 6-31
Brake pedal position, adjusting .............. 6-24CCables, checking and lubricating............ 6-29
Care.........................................................7-1
Catalytic converter ................................. 3-16
Clutch lever ............................................ 3-13
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ............. 6-23
Conversion table ......................................8-5
Coolant .................................................. 6-12
Changing .......................................... 6-13
Checking .......................................... 6-12
Coolant temperature warning light............3-4
Cowlings and panels,
removing and installing ..........................6-5
DDimmer switch ....................................... 3-11
Drive chain, lubricating .......................... 6-29
Drive chain slack ................................... 6-27
Adjusting .......................................... 6-28
Checking .......................................... 6-27EEngine break-in ....................................... 5-3
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ............... 6-9
Engine speed indicator light..................... 3-4
Engine stop switch................................. 3-12
Engine trouble warning light .................... 3-3
EXUP system ........................................ 3-24FFront fork, adjusting ............................... 3-19
Front fork, checking ............................... 6-31
Fuel ....................................................... 3-15
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ......... 5-3
Fuel level warning light ............................ 3-2
Fuel tank breather hose ......................... 3-16
Fuel tank cap ......................................... 3-14
Fuses, replacing .................................... 6-35HHandlebar switches ............................... 3-11
Headlight bulb, replacing ....................... 6-36
Helmet holders ...................................... 3-18
High beam indicator light ......................... 3-3
Horn switch ........................................... 3-12
IIdentification numbers ..............................9-1
Idling speed, adjusting ...........................6-18
Ignition circuit cut-off system ..................3-25
Indicator and warning lights......................3-2KKey identification number .........................9-1LLicense plate light bulb, replacing...........6-38
Light switch .............................................. 3-12
Luggage strap holders ...........................3-23MMain switch/steering lock .........................3-1
Model label ..............................................9-2
Multi-function display................................3-6NNeutral indicator light ...............................3-3OOil level warning light ...............................3-3PParking.....................................................5-4
Part locations ...........................................2-1
Pass switch ............................................3-11
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart ......................................................6-2
Pre-operation check list ............................4-1
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INDEX
SSafety information.................................... 1-1
Seats ..................................................... 3-17
Passenger seat ................................ 3-17
Rider seat ........................................ 3-17
Shifting .................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ............................................. 3-13
Shift points (for Switzerland only)............. 5-3
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting ..... 3-21
Sidestand .............................................. 3-24
Sidestand, checking and lubricating....... 6-31
Spark plugs, checking ............................. 6-8
Specifications .......................................... 8-1
Starting a cold engine .............................. 5-1
Start switch ............................................ 3-12
Steering, checking ................................. 6-32
Storage.................................................... 7-4
Storage compartment ............................ 3-19
Supporting the motorcycle ..................... 6-39TTachometer ........................................... 3-11
Tail/brake light ....................................... 6-37
Throttle cable free play, adjusting .......... 6-19
Throttle grip and cable,
checking and lubricating ...................... 6-30
Tires ...................................................... 6-19
Tool kit..................................................... 6-1
Troubleshooting..................................... 6-44
Troubleshooting charts .......................... 6-45
Turn signal indicator lights ....................... 3-2
Turn signal light bulb, replacing ............. 6-37
Turn signal switch .................................. 3-12
VValve clearance, adjusting .................... 6-19
Vehicle identification number................... 9-1WWheel bearings, checking ..................... 6-33
Wheel (front) ......................................... 6-39
Installing .......................................... 6-41
Removing ........................................ 6-39
Wheel (rear) .......................................... 6-42
Installing .......................................... 6-43
Removing ........................................ 6-42
Wheels .................................................. 6-22
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