tow bar YAMAHA YZF-R1 2009 Owners Manual

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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3The throttle grip must be completely
closed in order to change the drive
mode. (See page 3-1 for an explana-
tion of each drive mode.)
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The mode is set to “STD” by de-
fault. The “STD” mode resets
when the key is turned to “OFF”.


The selected mode is shown on
the “MODE” display. (See page3-14.)
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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
3-34.)
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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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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
brake lever position adjusting knob. To
adjust the distance between the brake
lever and the handlebar grip, turn the
adjusting knob while holding the lever
pushed away from the handlebar grip.
When the desired position is obtained,be sure to set it 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
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1. Brake pedal
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