engine coolant YAMAHA YZF-R1 2008 Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY INFORMATION ..................1-1
DESCRIPTION ..................................2-1
Left view ..........................................2-1
Right view ........................................2-2
Controls and instruments.................2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS.......................................3-1
Immobilizer system .........................3-1
Main switch/steering lock ................3-2
Indicator and warning lights ............3-4
Multi-function meter unit .................3-7
Anti-theft alarm (optional) .............3-13
Handlebar switches ......................3-14
Clutch lever ...................................3-15
Shift pedal .....................................3-15
Brake lever ...................................3-16
Brake pedal ..................................3-16
Fuel tank cap ................................3-17
Fuel ...............................................3-17
Fuel tank breather/
overflow hose ............................3-18
Catalytic converter ........................3-19
Seats ............................................3-19
Helmet holders .............................3-20
Adjusting the front fork ..................3-21
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ...................................3-22
Luggage strap holders ..................3-25
EXUP system ...............................3-25Sidestand ..................................... 3-25
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........ 3-26
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS............. 4-1
Pre-operation check list .................. 4-2
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS................................. 5-1
Starting the engine ......................... 5-1
Shifting ........................................... 5-2
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption ............................... 5-3
Engine break-in .............................. 5-3
Parking ........................................... 5-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
MINOR REPAIR................................. 6-1
Owner’s tool kit ............................... 6-1
Periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 6-2
Removing and installing cowlings
and panels .................................. 6-6
Checking the spark plugs ............... 6-9
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ... 6-10
Coolant ......................................... 6-13
Replacing the air filter element ..... 6-16
Checking the engine idling
speed ........................................ 6-18
Checking the throttle cable free
play ........................................... 6-18
Valve clearance ............................ 6-18Tires ............................................. 6-19
Cast wheels ................................. 6-21
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ........................................... 6-22
Adjusting the rear brake light
switch ....................................... 6-22
Checking the front and rear
brake pads ................................ 6-23
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-23
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-24
Drive chain slack .......................... 6-25
Cleaning and lubricating the
drive chain ................................ 6-26
Checking and lubricating the
cables ....................................... 6-27
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-27
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............ 6-27
Checking and lubricating the
shift pedal ................................. 6-28
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand .................................. 6-28
Lubricating the swingarm
pivots ........................................ 6-29
Checking the front fork ................. 6-29
Checking the steering .................. 6-30
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-30
Battery ......................................... 6-31
Replacing the fuses ..................... 6-32
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DESCRIPTION
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Left view1. Fuse box (page 6-32)
2. Front fork rebound damping force adjusting screw (page 3-21)
3. Front fork spring preload adjusting bolt (page 3-21)
4. Fuel injection system fuse (page 6-32)
5. Main fuse (page 6-32)
6. Shock absorber assembly compression damping force adjusting bolt
(for fast compression damping) (page 3-22)
7. Shock absorber assembly compression damping force adjusting bolt
(for slow compression damping) (page 3-22)8. Shock absorber assembly rebound damping force adjusting screw
(page 3-22)
9. Shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting ring (page 3-22)
10.Engine oil drain bolt (page 6-10)
11.Coolant drain bolt (page 6-14)
12.Engine oil filter cartridge (page 6-10)
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DESCRIPTION
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Right view1. Luggage strap holder (page 3-25)
2. Helmet holder (page 3-20)
3. Owner’s tool kit (page 6-1)
4. Passenger seat lock (page 3-19)
5. Battery (page 6-31)
6. Air filter element (page 6-16)
7. Radiator cap (page 6-13)
8. Coolant reservoir (page 6-13)9. Engine oil level check window (page 6-10)
10.Engine oil filler cap (page 6-10)
11.Rear brake light switch (page 6-22)
12.Rear brake fluid reservoir (page 6-23)
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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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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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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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 by turning the key to
“ON”.
If the warning light does not come on
for a few seconds, then go off, have a
Yamaha dealer check the electrical cir-
cuit.NOTE:

Even if the oil level is sufficient, the
warning light may flicker when
riding on a slope or during sudden
acceleration or deceleration, but
this is not a malfunction.


This model is also equipped with a
self-diagnosis device for the oil
level detection circuit. If the oil lev-
el detection circuit is defective, the
following cycle will be repeated un-
til the malfunction is corrected: The
oil level warning light will flash ten
times, then go off for 2.5 seconds.
If this occurs, have a Yamahadealer check the vehicle.
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Fuel level warning light “”
This warning light comes on when the
fuel level drops below approximately
3.2 L (0.85 US gal) (0.70 Imp.gal).
When this occurs, refuel as soon as
possible.
The electrical circuit of the warning light
can be checked by turning the key to
“ON”.
If the warning light does not come on
for a few seconds, and then go off,
have a Yamaha dealer check the elec-
trical circuit.
1. Left turn signal indicator light “”
2. Neutral indicator light “”
3. High beam indicator light “”
4. Right turn signal indicator light “”
5. Fuel level warning light “”
6. Oil level warning light “”
7. Coolant temperature warning light “”
8. Shift timing indicator light
9. Engine trouble warning light “”
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NOTE:This model is also equipped with a self-
diagnosis device for the fuel level de-
tection circuit. If the fuel level detection
circuit is defective, the following cycle
will be repeated until the malfunction is
corrected: The fuel level warning light
will flash eight times, and then go off for
3.0 seconds. If this occurs, have aYamaha dealer check the vehicle.
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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 by turning the key to
“ON”.
If the warning light does not come on
for a few seconds, then go off, have a
Yamaha dealer check the electrical cir-
cuit.
CAUTION:
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Do not operate the engine if it isoverheated.
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Coolant
temperatureDisplay Conditions What to do
Under 39 °C
(Under 103 °F)Message “Lo” is displayed. OK. Go ahead with riding.
40–116 °C
(104–242 °F)Temperature is displayed. OK. Go ahead with riding.
117–139 °C
(243–283 °F)Temperature display flashes.
Warning light comes on.Stop the vehicle and allow it to idle until
the coolant temperature goes down.
If the temperature does not go down,
stop the engine. (See page 6-44.)
Above 140 °C
(Above 284 °F)Message “HI” flashes.
Warning light comes on.Stop the engine and allow it to cool.
(See page 6-44.)
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Engine trouble warning light “”
This warning light comes on or flashes
when an electrical circuit monitoring the
engine is defective. When this occurs,
have a Yamaha dealer check the self-
diagnosis system. (See page 3-7 for an
explanation of the self-diagnosis de-
vice.)
The electrical circuit of the warning light
can be checked by turning the key to
“ON”. If the warning light does not come
on for a few seconds, then go off, have
a Yamaha dealer check the electrical
circuit.
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Shift timing indicator light
This indicator light can be set to come
on and go off at the desired engine
speeds and is used to inform the rider
when it is time to shift to the next higher
gear.
The electrical circuit of the indicator
light can be checked by turning the key
to “ON”.
If the indicator light does not come on
for a few seconds, then go off, have a
Yamaha dealer check the electrical cir-cuit. (See page 3-7 for a detailed expla-
nation of the function of this indicator
light and on how to set it.)
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Immobilizer system indicator light
The electrical circuit of the indicator
light can be checked by turning the key
to “ON”.
If the indicator light does not come on
for a few seconds, then go off, have a
Yamaha dealer check the electrical cir-
cuit.
When the key is turned to “OFF” and 30
seconds have passed, the indicator
light will start flashing indicating the im-
mobilizer system is enabled. After 24
hours have passed, the indicator light
will stop flashing, however the immobi-
lizer system is still enabled.
This model is also equipped with a self-
diagnosis device for the immobilizer
system. (See page 3-7 for an explana-
tion of the self-diagnosis device.)
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Multi-function meter unit
WARNING
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Be sure to stop the vehicle before
making any setting changes to themulti-function meter unit.
The multi-function meter unit is
equipped with the following:1. Clock
2. Speedometer
3.“SELECT” button
4.“RESET” button
5. Tachometer
6. Coolant temperature display/air intake tem-
perature display
7. Odometer/tripmeters/fuel reserve tripme-
ter/stopwatch
8. Shift timing indicator light
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a speedometer (which shows the
riding speed)


a tachometer (which shows engine
speed)


an odometer (which shows the to-
tal distance traveled)


two tripmeters (which show the
distance traveled since they were
last set to zero)


a fuel reserve tripmeter (which
shows the distance traveled since
the fuel level warning light came
on)


a stopwatch


a clock


a coolant temperature display


an air intake temperature display


a self-diagnosis device


a display brightness and shift tim-
ing indicator light control mode
NOTE:

Be sure to turn the key to “ON” be-
fore using the “SELECT” and “RE-
SET” buttons.


For the U.K. only: To switch the
speedometer and odometer/trip-
meter displays between kilometers
and miles, press the “SELECT”button for at least one second.
Tachometer
The electric tachometer allows the rider
to monitor the engine speed and keep it
within the ideal power range.
When the key is turned to “ON”, the ta-
chometer needle will sweep once
across the r/min range and then return
to zero r/min in order to test the electri-
cal circuit.
CAUTION:
ECA10031
Do not operate the engine in the ta-
chometer red zone.Red zone: 13750 r/min and above
Clock mode
Turn the key to “ON”.
To set the clock1. Push the “SELECT” button and
“RESET” button together for at
least two seconds.
2. When the hour digits start flashing,
push the “RESET” button to set the
hours.
1. Tachometer
2. Tachometer red zone
1. Clock
2. Speedometer
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3Coolant temperature display
The coolant temperature display indi-
cates the temperature of the coolant.
Push the “RESET” button to switch the
coolant temperature display to the air
intake temperature display.
NOTE:
When the coolant temperature display
is selected, “C” is displayed for one
second, and then the coolant tempera-ture is displayed.CAUTION:
ECA10020
Do not operate the engine if it isoverheated.Air intake temperature display
The air intake temperature display indi-
cates the temperature of the air drawn
into the air filter case. Push the “RE-
SET” button to switch the coolant tem-
perature display to the air intake
temperature display.
NOTE:

Even if the air intake temperature
is set to be displayed, the coolant
temperature warning light comes
on when the engine overheats.


When the key is turned to “ON”,
the coolant temperature is auto-
matically displayed, even if the air
intake temperature was displayed
prior to turning the key to “OFF”.


When the air intake temperature
display is selected, “A” is displayedbefore the temperature.
Self-diagnosis devices
This model is equipped with a self-diag-
nosis device for various electrical cir-
cuits.
If any of those circuits are defective, the
engine trouble warning light will come
on, and then the right display will indi-
cate a two-digit error code.
This model is also equipped with a self-
diagnosis device for the immobilizer
system.
1. Coolant temperature display
1. Air intake temperature display
1. Error code display
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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
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Pre-operation check list
ITEM CHECKS PAGE
FuelCheck fuel level in fuel tank.
Refuel if necessary.
Check fuel line for leakage.3-17
Engine oilCheck oil level in engine.
If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level.
Check vehicle for oil leakage.6-10
CoolantCheck coolant level in reservoir.
If necessary, add recommended coolant to specified level.
Check cooling system for leakage.6-13
Front brakeCheck operation.
If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
Check brake pads for wear.
Replace if necessary.
Check fluid level in reservoir.
If necessary, add recommended brake fluid to specified level.
Check hydraulic system for leakage.6-23, 6-23
Rear brakeCheck operation.
If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
Check brake pads for wear.
Replace if necessary.
Check fluid level in reservoir.
If necessary, add recommended brake fluid to specified level.
Check hydraulic system for leakage.6-23, 6-23
ClutchCheck operation.
Lubricate cable if necessary.
Check lever free play.
Adjust if necessary.6-22
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