lights YAMAHA YZF-R1 2014 User Guide

OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
5-3
5
EAU16811
Tips for reducin g fuel con-
sumptionFuel consumption depends largely on
your riding style. Consider the follow-
ing tips to reduce fuel consumption:
 Shift up swiftly, and avoid high en-
gine speeds during acceleration.
 Do not rev the engine while shift-
ing down, and avoid high engine
speeds with no load on the en-
gine.
 Turn the engine off instead of let-
ting it idle for an extended length
of time (e.g., in traffic jams, at traf-
fic lights or at railroad crossings).
EAU16842
Engine break-inThere is never a more important period
in the life of your engine than the period
between 0 and 1600 km (1000 mi). For
this reason, you should read the fol-
lowing material carefully.
Since the engine is brand new, do not
put an excessive load on it for the first
1600 km (1000 mi). The various parts in
the engine wear and polish themselves
to the correct operating clearances.
During this period, prolonged full-throt-
tle operation or any condition that
might result in engine overheating
must be avoided.
EAU17084
0–1000 km (0–600 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 6900
r/min. NOTICE: After 1000 km (600
mi) of operation, the en gine oil must
b e chan ged an d the oil filter car-
tri dg e or element replace d.
[ECA10303]
1000–1600 km (600–1000 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 8300
r/min. 1600 km (1000 mi) an
d b eyon d
The vehicle can now be operated nor-
mally.
NOTICE
ECA10311
 Keep the en gine spee d out of
the tachometer red zone.
 If any en gine trou ble shoul d oc-
cur during the en gine break-in
period , imme diately have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehi-
cle.TIPDuring and after the engine break-in
period, the exhaust heat may cause
discoloration of the exhaust pipe, but
this is normal.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-35
6
EAU39014
Replacing a hea dlig ht bul bThis model is equipped with halogen
bulb headlights. If a headlight bulb
burns out, replace it as follows.NOTICE
ECA10651
Take care not to d amage the follow-
in g parts:
 Hea dlig ht bul b
Do not touch the g lass part of
the hea dlig ht bul b to keep it free
from oil, otherwise the transpar-
ency of the glass, the luminosity
of the b ulb, an d the bul b life will
b e ad versely affected . Thor-
ou ghly clean off any dirt an d fin-
g erprints on the head lig ht bul b
usin g a cloth moistened with al-
cohol or thinner.
 Hea dlig ht lens
Do not affix any type of tinted
film or stickers to the hea dlig ht
lens.
Do not use a hea dlig ht bul b of a
watta ge hi gher than specifie d.
1. Remove the headlight bulb cover
by turning it counterclockwise.
2. Disconnect the headlight coupler. 3. Unhook the headlight bulb holder,
and then remove the burnt-out
bulb.
4. Place a new headlight bulb into position, and then secure it with
the bulb holder.1. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.
1. Headlight bulb cover
1
1. Headlight coupler
1. Headlight bulb
2. Headlight bulb holder
1
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-38
6
EAU54501
Auxiliary lightThis model is equipped with LED-type
auxiliary lights.
If an auxiliary light does not come on,
have a Yamaha dealer check it.
EAU24351
Supportin g the motorcycleSince this model is not equipped with a
centerstand, follow these precautions
when removing the front and rear
wheel or performing other mainte-
nance requiring the motorcycle to
stand upright. Check that the motorcy-
cle is in a stable and level position be-
fore starting any maintenance. A
strong wooden box can be placed un-
der the engine for added stability.
To service the front wheel
1. Stabilize the rear of the motorcy- cle by using a motorcycle stand
or, if an additional motorcycle
stand is not available, by placing a
jack under the frame in front of the
rear wheel.
2. Raise the front wheel off the ground by using a motorcycle
stand.
To service the rear wheel
Raise the rear wheel off the ground by
using a motorcycle stand or, if a motor-
cycle stand is not available, by placing a jack either under each side of the
frame in front of the rear wheel or under
each side of the swingarm.
1. Auxiliary light
1
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INDEXAAir filter element .................................... 6-17
Auxiliary light......................................... 6-38BBattery .................................................. 6-32
Brake and clutch levers, checking and lubricating ........................................... 6-29
Brake and shift pedals, checking and lubricating ........................................... 6-28
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-25
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-24
Brake lever ............................................ 3-21
Brake lever free play, checking............. 6-22
Brake light switches.............................. 6-23
Brake pedal........................................... 3-22CCables, checking and lubricating ......... 6-27
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-27
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) ............................ 3-18
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating .... 6-27
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 ................... 3-7
FFront and rear brake pads, checking ... 6-23
Front fork, adjusting ............................. 3-31
Front fork, checking ............................. 6-30
Fuel ....................................................... 3-25
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ...... 5-3
Fuel level warning light ........................... 3-4
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 ..................... 6-35
Helmet holder ....................................... 3-29
High beam indicator light ....................... 3-4
Horn switch .......................................... 3-19IIdentification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ............... 3-36
Immobilizer system ................................ 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light .......... 3-8
Indicator lights and warning lights ......... 3-4LLicense plate light bulb, replacing........ 6-37
Luggage strap holders ......................... 3-35MMain switch/steering lock....................... 3-2
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 .........................3-8
NNeutral indicator light ..............................3-4OOil level warning light ..............................3-4PParking ....................................................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 .............................................3-21
Shift timing indicator light .......................3-7
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting ....3-33
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 ................................6-31
Storage ...................................................7-4
Storage compartment ...........................3-29
Supporting the motorcycle ...................6-38
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................6-30TTail/brake light ......................................6-36
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INDEX
Throttle grip and cable, checking and lubricating........................................... 6-28
Throttle grip free play, checking ........... 6-18
Tires ...................................................... 6-18
Tool kit .................................................... 6-2
Traction control system ........................ 3-22
Traction control system indicator/ warning light ......................................... 3-7
Traction control system switch ............ 3-19
Troubleshooting.................................... 6-39
Troubleshooting charts......................... 6-40
Turn signal indicator lights ..................... 3-4
Turn signal light bulb, replacing ........... 6-36
Turn signal switch................................. 3-19VValve clearance .................................... 6-18
Vehicle identification number ................. 9-1WWheel bearings, checking .................... 6-31
Wheels .................................................. 6-21
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