steering wheel adjustment YAMAHA YZF-R1 2019 Owners Manual

Table of contentsSafety information........................... 1-1
Description ....................................... 2-1
Left view ......................................... 2-1
Right view ....................................... 2-2
Controls and instruments................ 2-3
Special features ............................... 3-1
YRC (Yamaha Ride Control) .......... 3-1
Glossary ......................................... 3-4
YRC functions visual guide............. 3-5
Instrument and co ntrol functions... 4-1
Immobilizer system ..... .................... 4-1
Main switch/steering lock................ 4-2
Handlebar switches ........................ 4-3
Indicator lights and warning lights ............................................ 4-5
Display ............................................ 4-8
MENU screen ............................... 4-13
Clutch lever................................... 4-26
Shift pedal..... ............................ .... 4-27
Brake lever ................................... 4-27
Brake pedal .................................. 4-28
Brake system ..... ....................... .... 4-28
Fuel tank cap ................................ 4-30
Fuel............................................... 4-31
Fuel tank overflow hose................ 4-32
Catalytic converter ........................ 4-33
Seats ............................................ 4-34
Document storage ........................ 4-35 Rear view mirrors ......................... 4-36
Adjusting the front fork ................. 4-36
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly................................... 4-38
EXUP system ............................... 4-40
Auxiliary DC connector................. 4-41
Sidestand ..................................... 4-41
Ignition circuit cut- off system ........ 4-42
For your safety – pre-operation
checks .............................................. 5-1
Operation and important riding
points ................................................ 6-1
Starting the engine ......................... 6-1
Shifting ........................................... 6-2
Tips for reducing fuel consumption ............................... 6-3
Engine break-in .............................. 6-3
Parking ........................................... 6-4
Periodic maintenance and
adjustment ....................................... 7-1
Tool kit............................................ 7-2
Periodic maintenance charts .......... 7-3
Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system ............. 7-3
General maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 7-5
Removing and installing cowlings and panels ............... ................... 7-9 Checking the spark plugs ............ 7-11
Canister ....................................... 7-12
Engine oil and oil filt
er cartridge... 7-12
Why Yamalube ............................ 7-16
Coolant ........................................ 7-16
Air filter element ........................... 7-17
Checking the engine idling speed............ ............................ 7-18
Checking the throttle grip free play ........................................... 7-18
Valve clearance ........................... 7-18
Tires ............................................. 7-19
Cast magnesium wheels.............. 7-21
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ........................................... 7-22
Checking the brake lever free play ........................................... 7-23
Brake light switches ..................... 7-23
Checking the front and rear brake pads................................ 7-24
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 7-24
Changing the brake fluid .............. 7-25
Drive chain slack.......................... 7-26
Cleaning and lubricating the drive chain ................................ 7-27
Checking and lubricating the cables ....................................... 7-28
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 7-28
Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals .............. 7-28BX4-9-E2.book 1 ページ ２０１８年９月６日　木曜日　午後４時３９分

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NOTICE
ECA10591
If any damage is found or the front
fork does not operate smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or re-pair it.
EAU23285
Checking the steeringWorn or loose steering bearings may
cause danger. Therefore, the operation
of the steering must be checked as fol-
lows at the intervals specified in the pe-
riodic maintenance and lubrication
chart. 1. Raise the front wheel off the ground. (See page 7-36.)
WARNING! To avoid injury, se-
curely support the vehicle so
there is no danger of it falling
over.
[EWA10752]
2. Hold the lower ends of the frontfork legs and try to move them for-
ward and backward. If any free
play can be felt, have a Yamaha
dealer check or repair the steering.
EAU23292
Checking the wheel bearingsThe front and rear wheel bearings must
be checked at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart. If there is play in the wheel
hub or if the wheel does not turn
smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer check
the wheel bearings.
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