alarm YAMAHA YZF-R1 2012 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
D-mode (drive mode) ......................3-1
Immobilizer system .........................3-1
Main switch/steering lock ................3-3
Indicator lights and warning lights ..............................3-4
Multi-function meter unit .................3-9
Anti-theft alarm (optional) .............3-18
Handlebar switches ......................3-18
Clutch lever ...................................3-20
Shift pedal .....................................3-20
Brake lever ...................................3-21
Brake pedal ..................................3-21
Traction control system ................3-22
Fuel tank cap ................................3-24
Fuel ...............................................3-25
Fuel tank breather hose and overflow hose ............................3-26
Catalytic converter ........................3-26
Seats ............................................3-27
Helmet holder ...............................3-28
Storage compartment ...................3-29
Rider footrest position ...................3-30 Rear view mirrors ......................... 3-30
Adjusting the front fork ................. 3-30
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ................................... 3-32
Luggage strap holders ................. 3-35
Sidestand ..................................... 3-35
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........ 3-36
FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ............. 4-1
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
ADJUSTMENT ................................... 6-1
Owner’s tool kit ............................... 6-2
Periodic maintenance chart for
the emission control system ....... 6-3
General maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 6-4
Removing and installing cowlings ...................................... 6-8
Checking the spark plugs ............. 6-10
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ... 6-11 Coolant ........................................ 6-14
Air filter element ........................... 6-17
Checking the engine idling
speed ........................................ 6-17
Checking the throttle grip free
play ........................................... 6-18
Valve clearance ........................... 6-18
Tires ............................................. 6-18
Cast wheels ................................. 6-21
Adjusting the clutch lever free play ........................................... 6-21
Checking the brake lever free play ........................................... 6-22
Brake light switches ..................... 6-22
Checking the front and
rear brake pads ........................ 6-23
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-23
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-25
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 shift pedals ........ 6-28
Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers ...... 6-28
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-18
3
To adjust the shift timing indicator light
brightness1. Push the “RESET” button to select
the desired indicator light bright-
ness level.
2. Push the “SELECT” button to con- firm the selected indicator light
brightness level. The display re-
turns to the odometer or tripmeter
mode.
EAU12331
Anti-theft alarm (optional) This model can be equipped with an
optional anti-theft alarm by a Yamaha
dealer. Contact a Yamaha dealer for
more information.
EAU12349
Handlebar switches Left1. Pass switch “ ”
2. Dimmer switch “ / ”
3. Turn signal switch “ / ”
4. Horn switch “ ”
5. Traction control system switch “TCS”
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INDEX
AAir filter element.................................... 6-17
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ..................... 3-18
Auxiliary light ........................................ 6-37BBattery .................................................. 6-31
Brake and clutch levers, checking and lubricating ..................... 6-28
Brake and shift pedals,
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-28
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-25
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-23
Brake lever ........................................... 3-21
Brake lever free play, checking ............ 6-22
Brake light switches .............................. 6-22
Brake pedal .......................................... 3-21CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-27
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-26
Clutch lever........................................... 3-20
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ........... 6-21
Coolant ................................................. 6-14
Coolant temperature warning light.......... 3-5
Cowlings, removing and installing .......... 6-8DDimmer switch ...................................... 3-19
D-mode (drive mode).............................. 3-1
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating .... 6-26
Drive chain slack .................................. 6-25EEngine break-in ...................................... 5-3
Engine idling speed, checking .............. 6-17
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ........... 6-11 Engine stop switch ................................ 3-19
Engine trouble warning light .................... 3-8
FFront and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-23
Front fork, adjusting .............................. 3-30
Front fork, checking...............................6-30
Fuel ....................................................... 3-25
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ........ 5-3
Fuel level warning light............................ 3-5
Fuel tank breather hose and
overflow hose ...................................... 3-26
Fuel tank cap......................................... 3-24
Fuses, replacing .................................... 6-33HHandlebar switches ............................... 3-18
Hazard switch........................................ 3-19
Headlight bulb, replacing....................... 6-34
Helmet holder ........................................ 3-28
High beam indicator light......................... 3-5
Horn switch ........................................... 3-19IIdentification numbers ............................. 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................. 3-36
Immobilizer system .................................3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light ........... 3-9
Indicator lights and warning lights ........... 3-4LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ......... 6-36
Luggage strap holders .......................... 3-35MMain switch/steering lock ........................ 3-3
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic..... 6-4
Maintenance, emission control system ... 6-3
Matte color, caution .................................7-1 Model label ............................................. 9-1
Multi-function meter unit ......................... 3-9
NNeutral indicator light .............................. 3-5OOil level warning light .............................. 3-5PParking.................................................... 5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Pass switch ........................................... 3-19RRear view mirrors.................................. 3-30
Rider footrest position, adjusting .......... 3-30SSafety information ................................... 1-1
Seats..................................................... 3-27
Shifting .................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ............................................. 3-20
Shift timing indicator light ........................ 3-8
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting .... 3-32
Sidestand .............................................. 3-35
Sidestand, checking and lubricating ..... 6-29
Spark plugs, checking........................... 6-10
Specifications.......................................... 8-1
Starting the engine.................................. 5-1
Start switch ........................................... 3-19
Steering, checking ................................ 6-30
Storage ................................................... 7-4
Storage compartment ........................... 3-29
Supporting the motorcycle .................... 6-37
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................. 6-29TTail/brake light ...................................... 6-35
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