YAMAHA YZF-R1M 2016 Repair Manual

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Adjusting the front forkNOTICE
ECA22471

Use extra care to avoid scratch-
ing the gold-anodized finish
when making suspension ad-
justments.

To avoid damaging the suspen-
sion’s internal mechanisms, do
not attempt to turn beyond themaximum or minimum settings.
For YZF-R1:
This model is equipped with adjustable
suspension. The spring preload, re-
bound damping force, and compres-
sion damping force of each leg can be
adjusted.WARNING
EWA10181
Always adjust both fork legs equal-
ly, otherwise poor handling and lossof stability may result.
Spring preload
To increase the spring preload and
thereby harden the suspension, turn the adjusting nut on each fork in direc-
tion (a). To decrease the spring preload
and thereby soften the suspension,
turn the adjusting nut on each fork in di-
rection (b).
Rebound damping force
To increase the rebound damping force
and thereby harden the rebound damp-
ing, turn the adjusting bolt on each fork
leg in direction (a). To decrease the re-
bound damping force and thereby soft-
en the rebound damping, turn the
adjusting bolt on each fork leg in direc-
tion (b).
Compression damping force
To increase the compression damping
1. Spring preload adjusting nutSpring preload setting:
Minimum (soft):
0 turn(s) in direction (a)*
Standard: 9 turn(s) in direction (a)*
Maximum (hard): 15 turn(s) in direction (a)*
* With the adjusting nut fully turned in
direction (b)
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(a) (b)
1. Rebound damping force adjusting boltRebound damping setting:
Minimum (soft):
14 click(s) in direction (b)*
Standard: 7 click(s) in direction (b)*
Maximum (hard): 0 click(s) in direction (b)*
* With the adjusting bolt fully turned in
direction (a)
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(a) (b)
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12 force and thereby harden the compres-
sion damping, turn the adjusting bolt on
each fork leg in direction (a). To de-
crease the compression damping force
and thereby soften the compression
damping, turn the adjusting bolt on
each fork leg in direction (b).
TIPAlthough the total number of clicks of a
damping force adjusting mechanism
may not exactly match the above spec-
ifications due to sm
all differences in
production, the actual number of clicks
always represents the entire adjusting
range. To obtain a precise adjustment,
it would be advisable to check the num-
ber of clicks of each damping force ad-
justing mechanism and to modify thespecifications as necessary.
For YZF-R1M:
This model is is equipped with ÖHLINS
electronic racing suspension.
The compression and rebound damp-
ing forces are electronically adjusted.
(See ERS on page 4-19.)
Spring preload
The spring preload adjustment is per-
formed manually. 1. Turn the vehicle off.
2. Slide the rubber cover back at each coupler.
3. Remove the coupler on each front fork. NOTICE: To prevent dam- aging the couplers, do not use
sharp tools or excessive
force.
[ECA22770]
4. To increase the spring preload and
thereby harden the suspension,
turn the adjusting bolt on each fork
leg in direction (a). To decrease
the spring preload and thereby
soften the suspension, turn the ad-
justing bolt on each fork leg in di-
rection (b).
1. Compression damping force adjusting boltCompression damping setting:Minimum (soft):
23 click(s) in direction (b)*
Standard: 17 click(s) in direction (b)*
Maximum (hard): 0 click(s) in direction (b)*
* With the adjusting bolt fully turned in
direction (a)
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(a) (b)
1. Rubber cover
2. Coupler
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5. Attach the coupler on each fork.
6. Slide the rubber cover to the origi-
nal position.
EAU66492
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly
WARNING
EWA10222
This shock absorber assembly con-
tains highly pressurized nitrogen
gas. Read and understand the fol-
lowing information before handling
the shock absorber assembly.
Do not tamper with or attempt to
open the cylinder assembly.

Do not subject the shock ab-
sorber assembly to an open
flame or other high heat source.
This may cause the unit to ex-
plode due to excessive gas
pressure.

Do not deform or damage the
cylinder in any way. Cylinder
damage will result in poor
damping performance.

Do not dispose of a damaged or
worn-out shock absorber as-
sembly yourself. Take the shock
absorber assembly to a Yamahadealer for any service.
NOTICE
ECA10102
To avoid damaging the mechanism,
do not attempt to turn beyond themaximum or minimum settings.
For YZF-R1:
This model is equipped with adjustable
suspension. The spring preload, re-
bound damping force, fast compres-
sion damping force, and slow
compression damping force can be ad-
justed.
Spring preload1. Loosen the locknut.
2. To increase the spring preload and thereby harden the suspension,
turn the adjusting ring in direction
(a). To decrease the spring pre-
load and thereby soften the sus-
pension, turn the adjusting ring in
direction (b).
The spring preload setting is deter-
mined by measuring distance A.
The longer distance A is, the high-
er the spring preload; the shorter
distance A is, the lower the spring
1. Spring preload adjusting boltSpring preload setting:Minimum (soft):
0 turn(s) in direction (a)*
Standard: 5 turn(s) in direction (a)*
Maximum (hard): 15 turn(s) in direction (a)*
* With the adjusting nut fully turned in
direction (b)
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(a) (b)
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12 preload.

Use the special wrench includ-
ed in the owner’s tool kit to
make the adjustment.
3. Tighten the locknut to the specifiedtorque. NOTICE: Always tighten
the locknut against the adjust-
ing ring, and then tighten the
locknut to the specified
torque.
[ECA22760]
Rebound damping force
To increase the rebound damping force
and thereby harden the rebound damp-
ing, turn the adjusting screw in direction
(a). To decrease the rebound damping
force and thereby soften the rebound
damping, turn the adjusting screw in di-
rection (b). Compression damping force
Fast compression damping force
To increase the compression damping
force and thereby harden the fast com-
pression damping, turn the adjusting
bolt in direction (a). To decrease the
compression damping force and there-
1. Spring preload adjusting ring
2. Locknut
1. Distance A
(a)
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Spring preload:
Minimum (soft):Distance A = 77.5 mm (3.05 in)
Standard:
Distance A = 79.0 mm (3.11 in)
Maximum (hard): Distance A = 85.5 mm (3.37 in)
Tightening torque: Locknut:25 Nm (2.5 m·kgf, 18 ft·lbf)
1. Rebound damping force adjusting screwRebound damping setting: Minimum (soft):
23 click(s) in direction (b)*
Standard: 12 click(s) in direction (b)*
Maximum (hard): 0 click(s) in direction (b)*
* With the adjusting screw fully turned
in direction (a)(a) (b)
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by soften the compression damping,
turn the adjusting bolt in direction (b).
Slow compression damping force
To increase the compression damping
force and thereby harden the slow
compression damping, turn the adjust-
ing screw in direction (a). To decrease the compression damping force and
thereby soften the compression damp-
ing, turn the adjusting screw in direction
(b).
TIPTo obtain a precise adjustment, it is ad-
visable to check the actual total number
of clicks or turns of each damping forceadjusting mechanism. This adjustment
range may not exactly match the spec-
ifications listed due to small differences
in production.
For YZF-R1M:
This model is is equipped with ÖHLINS
electronic racing suspension.
Compression damping force and
rebound damping force
The compression and rebound damp-
ing forces are electronically controlled
and can be adjusted from the MENU
screen. See ERS on page 4-19 for in-
formation on how to adjust these set-
tings.
Spring preload
The spring preload adjustment is per-
formed manually.NOTICE
ECA10102
To avoid damaging the mechanism,
do not attempt to turn beyond themaximum or minimum settings.
1. Loosen the locknut.
2. To increase the spring preload and
1. Fast compression damping force adjusting boltFast compression damping settingMinimum (soft):
5.5 turn(s) in direction (b)*
Standard: 3 turn(s) in direction (b)*
Maximum (hard): 0 turn(s) in direction (b)*
* With the adjusting bolt fully turned in
direction (a)
(a) (b)
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1. Slow compression damping force
adjusting screwSlow compression damping settingMinimum (soft):
18 click(s) in direction (b)*
Standard: 10 click(s) in direction (b)*
Maximum (hard): 0 click(s) in direction (b)*
* With the adjusting screw fully turned
in direction (a)
(a) (b)
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turn the adjusting ring in direction
(a). To decrease the spring pre-
load and thereby soften the sus-
pension, turn the adjusting ring in
direction (b).
The spring preload setting is deter-
mined by measuring distance A.
The longer distance A is, the high-
er the spring preload; the shorter
distance A is, the lower the spring
preload.

Use the special wrench in the
owner’s tool kit to make the ad-
justment.
3. Tighten the locknut to the specifiedtorque. NOTICE: Always tighten
the locknut against the adjust-
ing ring, and then tighten the
locknut to the specified
torque.
[ECA22760] EAU67050
EXUP systemThis model is equipped with Yamaha’s
EXUP (EXhaust Ultimate Power valve)
system. This system boosts engine
power by means of a valve that controls
exhaust flow within the exhaust cham-
ber.NOTICE
ECA15611
The EXUP system has been set and
extensively tested at the Yamaha
factory. Changing these settings
without sufficient technical knowl-
edge may result in poor perfor-mance of or damage to the engine.
1. Spring preload adjusting ring
2. Locknut
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(a) (b)
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1. Distance ASpring preload:
Minimum (soft):
Distance A = 0 mm (0.00 in)
Standard: Distance A = 4 mm (0.16 in)
Maximum (hard): Distance A = 9 mm (0.35 in)
Tightening torque: Locknut:
25 Nm (2.5 m·kgf, 18 ft·lbf)
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Auxiliary DC connectorThis vehicle is equipped with an auxilia-
ry DC connector. Consult your Yamaha
dealer before installing any accesso-
ries.
EAU15306
SidestandThe sidestand is located on the left side
of the frame. Raise the sidestand or
lower it with your foot while holding the
vehicle upright.TIPThe built-in sidestand switch is part of
the ignition circuit cut-off system, which
cuts the ignition in certain situations.
(See the following section for an expla-
nation of the ignition circuit cut-off sys-tem.)
WARNING
EWA10242
The vehicle must not be ridden with
the sidestand down, or if the sides-
tand cannot be properly moved up
(or does not stay up), otherwise the
sidestand could contact the ground
and distract the operator, resulting
in a possible loss of control.
Yamaha’s ignition circuit cut-off
system has been designed to assist
the operator in fulfilling the respon-
sibility of raising the sidestand be-
fore starting off. Therefore, check
this system regularly and have a Yamaha dealer repair it if it does not
function properly.
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Ignition circuit cut-off systemThe ignition circuit cut-off system (com-
prising the sidestand switch, clutch
switch and neutral switch) has the fol-
lowing functions.
It prevents starting when the trans-
mission is in gear and the sides-
tand is up, but the clutch lever is
not pulled.

It prevents starting when the trans-
mission is in gear and the clutch le-
ver is pulled, but the sidestand is
still down.

It cuts the running engine when the
transmission is in gear and the sid-
estand is moved down.
Periodically check the operation of the
ignition circuit cut-off system according
to the following procedure.
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With the engine turned off:
1. Move the sidestand down.
2. Make sure that the engine stop switch is set to “
3. Turn the key on.
4. Shift the transmission into the neutral position.
5. Push the start switch.
Does the engine start?
With the engine still running:
6. Move the sidestand up.
7. Keep the clutch lever pulled.
8. Shift the transmission into gear.
9. Move the sidestand down.
Does the engine stall?
After the engine has stalled:
10. Move the sidestand up.
11. Keep the clutch lever pulled.
12. Push the start switch.
Does the engine start?
The system is OK. The motorcycle can be ridden. The neutral switch may not be working correctly.
The motorcycle should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.
The sidestand switch may not be working correctly.
The motorcycle should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.
The clutch switch may not be working correctly.
The motorcycle should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.
YES NO YES NO YES NO
If a malfunction is noted, have a Yamaha
dealer check the system before riding.
WARNING
”.
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For your safety – pre-operation checks
EAU15599
Inspect your vehicle each time you use it to make sure the vehi cle is in safe operating condition. Always follow the inspection
and maintenance procedures and schedules described in the Owner’s Manual.
WARNING
EWA11152
Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility of an accident or equipment damage.
Do not operate the vehicle if you find any problem. If a problem cannot be corrected by the procedures provided inthis manual, have the vehicle inspected by a Yamaha dealer.
Before using this vehicle, check the following points:
ITEM CHECKS PAGE
Fuel Check fuel level in fuel tank.
Refuel if necessary.
Check fuel line for leakage.
Check fuel tank breather hose and overflow hose for obstructions, cracks or
damage, and check hose connections. 4-34, 4-35
Engine oil Check oil level in engine.
If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level.
Check vehicle for oil leakage. 7-12
Coolant Check coolant level in reservoir.
If necessary, add recommended coolant to specified level.
Check cooling system for leakage. 7-14
Front brake Check operation.
If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
Check brake pads for wear.
Replace if necessary.
Check fluid level in reservoir.
If necessary, add specified brake fluid to specified level.
Check hydraulic system for leakage. 7-23, 7-24
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