catalytic converter YAMAHA YZF-R1 2014 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 lights and warning lights............................................ 3-4
Multi-function meter unit ................ 3-8
D-mode (drive mode).................... 3-18
Handlebar switches ...................... 3-18
Clutch lever .................................. 3-20
Shift pedal .................................... 3-21
Brake lever.................................... 3-21
Brake pedal .................................. 3-22
Traction control system ................ 3-22
Fuel tank cap ................................ 3-24
Fuel ............................................... 3-25
Fuel tank breather hose and
overflow hose ............................ 3-26
Catalytic converter ....................... 3-27
Seats ............................................ 3-27
Helmet holder ............................... 3-29
Storage compartment .................. 3-29
Rider footrest position .................. 3-30
Rear view mirrors.......................... 3-30 Adjusting the front fork ................. 3-31
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly.................................... 3-33
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 ..................... 6-23
Checking the front and rear brake pads .......................................... 6-23
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-24
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-25
Drive chain slack........................... 6-25
Cleaning and lubricating the drive chain.......................................... 6-27
Checking and lubricating the
cables ........................................ 6-27
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable ............... 6-28
Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals............... 6-28
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............. 6-29
Checking and lubricating the sidestand................................... 6-29
Lubricating the swingarm pivots......................................... 6-30U2SGE0E0.book Page 1 Wednesday, June 12, 2013 1:15 PM

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-27
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EAU13434
Catalytic converterThis model is equipped with a catalytic
converter in the exhaust system.
WARNING
EWA10863
The exhaust system is hot after op-
eration. To prevent a fire hazard or
b urns:
 Do not park the vehicle near
possi ble fire hazard s such as
g rass or other materials that
easily burn.
 Park the vehicle in a place
where ped estrians or chil dren
are not likely to touch the hot
exhaust system.
 Make sure that the exhaust sys-
tem has cooled down before
d oin g any maintenance work.
 Do not allow the en gine to i dle
more than a few minutes. Lon g
i d lin g can cause a b uild-up of
heat.
NOTICE
ECA10702
Use only unlea ded g asoline. The use
of lead ed g asoline will cause unre-
pairab le dama ge to the catalytic
converter.
EAU47272
SeatsPassen ger seat
To remove the passenger seat1. Insert the key into the seat lock, and then turn it clockwise.
2. Lift the front of the passenger seat and pull it forward.
To install the passenger seat1. Insert the projection on the rear of the passenger seat into the seat
holder as shown, and then push
the front of the seat down to lock
it in place.1. Seat lock
2. Unlock.
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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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