tow bar YAMAHA YZF-R1 2007 Owners Manual

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Hazard switch “”
With the key in the “ON” or “” posi-
tion, use this switch to turn on the haz-
ard lights (simultaneous flashing of all
turn signal lights).
The hazard lights are used in case of
an emergency or to warn other drivers
when your vehicle is stopped where it
might be a traffic hazard.CAUTION:
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Do not use the hazard lights for an
extended length of time with the en-
gine not running, otherwise the bat-tery may discharge.
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Clutch lever The clutch lever is located at the left
handlebar grip. To disengage the
clutch, pull the lever toward the handle-
bar grip. To engage the clutch, release
the lever. The lever should be pulled
rapidly and released slowly for smooth
clutch operation.
The clutch lever is equipped with a
clutch switch, which is part of the igni-
tion circuit cut-off system. (See page
3-26.)
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Shift pedal The shift pedal is located on the left
side of the engine and is used in com-
bination with the clutch lever when
shifting the gears of the 6-speed con-
stant-mesh transmission equipped on
this motorcycle.
1. Clutch lever
1. Shift pedal
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Brake lever The brake lever is located at the right
handlebar grip. To apply the front
brake, pull the lever toward the handle-
bar grip.
The brake lever is equipped with a po-
sition adjusting knob. To adjust the dis-
tance between the brake lever and the
handlebar grip, turn the adjusting knob
while holding the lever pushed away
from the handlebar grip. When the de-
sired position is obtained, be sure to setit by aligning a groove on the adjusting
knob with the “” mark on the brake
lever.
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Brake pedal The brake pedal is on the right side of
the motorcycle. To apply the rear
brake, press down on the brake pedal.
1. Brake lever
2. Brake lever position adjusting knob
3. Distance between brake lever and handlebar
grip
4.“” mark
1. Brake pedal
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