warning YAMAHA YZF-R1M 2020 Owner's Manual

Instrument and control functions
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EAU13435
Catalytic converterThe exhaust system contains catalytic
converter(s) to reduce harmful exhaust
emissions.
WARNING
EWA10863
The exhaust system is hot after op-
eration. To prevent a fire hazar d or
b urns:
 Do not park the vehicle near
possi ble fire hazar ds such as
g rass or other materials that
easily burn.
 Park the vehicle in a place
where pe destrians or chil dren
are not likely to touch the hot
exhaust system.
 Make sure that the exhaust sys-
tem has coole d 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 buil d-up of
heat.
EAU79902
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. With the seat lock key still in the open position (turned clockwise),
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.
2. Remove the key.
Ri der seat
To remove the rider seat
1. Remove the passenger seat.
2. Pull up the corners on the rear of the rider seat, remove the bolts
with the hexagon wrench (see
page 7-2), and then pull the seat
off.
1. Seat lock
2. Unlock.
1
2
1. Projection
2. Seat holder
2
1
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EAU66920
Document storag eA document storage space is located
under panel B. (See page 7-9.)
When storing the owner’s manual or
vehicle registration and insurance doc-
uments in the document storage
space, be sure to wrap them in a plas-
tic bag so that they will not get wet.
When washing the vehicle, avoid let-
ting water enter the document storage
space.
NOTICE
ECA22540
Do not place heat-sensitive items in
the document stora ge space. This
space can g et hot when the en gine
is runnin g or when the vehicle is in
d irect sunli ght.
EAU39672
Rear view mirrorsThe rear view mirrors of this vehicle
can be folded forward or backward for
parking in narrow spaces. Fold the mir-
rors back to their original position be-
fore riding.
WARNING
EWA14372
Be sure to fol d the rear view mirrors
b ack to their ori ginal position before
ri din g.
1. Panel B
2. Document storage space
1
2
1. Riding position
2. Parking position11
22
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A djustin g the front forkNOTICE
ECA22472
 Use extra care to avoi d scratch-
in g the ano dize d finish when
makin g suspension ad just-
ments.
 To avoi d d amag ing the suspen-
sion’s internal mechanisms, do
not attempt to turn beyon d the
maximum or minimum settin gs.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 a djust both fork le gs equally,
otherwise poor han dlin g an d loss of
sta bility may result.Sprin g preloa d
Turn the adjusting nut in direction (a) to
increase the spring preload. Turn the adjusting nut in direction (b) to
decrease the spring preload.
To set the spring preload, turn the ad-
juster in direction (b) until it stops, and
then count the turns in direction (a).
TIPWhen turning the spring preload ad-
juster in direction (a), it may turn be-
yond the stated specifications,
however such adjustments are ineffec-
tive and may damage the suspension.Re
boun d d ampin g force
Turn the adjusting bolt in direction (a)
to increase the rebound damping
force.
Turn the adjusting bolt in direction (b)
to decrease the rebound damping
force.
To set the rebound damping force, turn
the adjuster in direction (a) until it
stops, and then count the clicks in di-
rection (b).
1. Spring preload adjusting nut
Sprin g preloa d settin g:
Minimum (soft): 0 turn(s) in direction (a)
Standard: 6 turn(s) in direction (a)
Maximum (hard):
15 turn(s) in direction (a)
(b)
(a) 1
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WARNING
EWA20900
The front fork le gs contain hi ghly
pressurize d nitro gen gas. Rea d an d
un derstan d the followin g informa-
tion before han dlin g the front fork
le gs.
 Do not su bject the axle b rackets
to open flame or other heat
source. This may cause the
units to explo de due to exces-
sive gas pressure.
 Do not attempt to open the g as
cylin der assem blies.
 Do not d eform or damag e the
cylin ders in any way. Cylin der
d amag e will result in poor
d ampin g performance.
 Do not d ispose of a damag ed or
worn-out front fork le g yourself.
Take the front fork le g to a
Yamaha dealer for disposal.Sprin g preloa d
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-
a g in g the couplers, do not use
sharp tools or excessive force.
[ECA22770]
4. Turn the adjusting bolt in direction (a) to increase the spring preload.
Turn the adjusting bolt in direction
(b) to decrease the spring preload.
To set the spring preload, turn the
adjuster in direction (b) until it
stops, and then count the turns in
direction (a).
TIPWhen turning the spring preload ad-
juster in direction (a), it may turn be-
yond the stated specifications,
however such adjustments are ineffec-
tive and may damage the suspension.5. Attach the coupler on each fork.
6. Slide the rubber cover to the orig-inal position.
1. Rubber cover
2. Coupler
2
1
1. Spring preload adjusting bolt
Sprin g preloa d settin g:
Minimum (soft): 0 turn(s) in direction (a)
Standard: 3 turn(s) in direction (a)
Maximum (hard):
15 turn(s) in direction (a)
1
(a) (b)
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EAU66497
A djustin g the shock a bsorb er
assem bly
WARNING
EWA10222
This shock a bsor ber assem bly con-
tains hi ghly pressurize d nitro gen
g as. Rea d an d un derstan d the fol-
lowin g information before han dlin g
the shock a bsor ber assem bly.
 Do not tamper with or attempt
to open the cylind er assembly.
 Do not su bject the shock a b-
sor ber assem bly to an open
flame or other hi gh heat source.
This may cause the unit to ex-
plo de due to excessive gas
pressure.
 Do not d eform or d amage the
cylin der in any way. Cylin der
d amag e will result in poor
d ampin g performance.
 Do not dispose of a damag ed or
worn-out shock a bsor ber as-
sem bl

y yourself. Take the shock
a b sor ber assem bly to a Yamaha
d ealer for any service.
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
adjusted.NOTICE
ECA10102
To avoi d d amag ing the mechanism,
d o not attempt to turn b eyond the
maximum or minimum settin gs.Sprin g preloa d
1. Loosen the locknut.
2. Turn the adjusting nut in direction (a) to increase the spring preload.
Turn the adjusting nut in direction
(b) to decrease the spring preload.
The spring preload setting is de-
termined by measuring distance
A. The longer distance A is, the
higher the spring preload; the
shorter distance A is, the lower the
spring preload. Use the special wrench in-
cluded in the tool kit to make
the adjustment.
1. Spring preload adjusting nut
2. Locknut
3. Special wrench
1. Distance A
(a)
(b)
1
2
3
1
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EAU70641
Auxiliary DC connectorThis vehicle is equipped with an auxil-
iary DC connector. Consult your
Yamaha dealer before installing any accessories.
EAU15306
Si destan dThe 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 situa-
tions. (See the following section for an
explanation of the ignition circuit cut-
off system.)
WARNING
EWA10242
The vehicle must not be ri dden with
the si destan d d own, or if the si de-
stan d cannot b e properly moved up
(or does not stay up), otherwise the
si destan d coul d contact the groun d
an d d istract the operator, resultin g
in a possi ble loss of control.
Yamaha’s ig nition circuit cut-off
system has been desi gne d to assist
the operator in fulfillin g the respon-
si bility of raisin g the si destan d b e-
fore startin g off. Therefore, check this system reg
ularly and have a
Yamaha dealer repair it if it does not
function properly.
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With the engine turned off:
1. Move the sidestand down.
2. Set engine stop switch to run position.
3. Turn main switch to on position.
4. Shift transmission into neutral.
5. Push the start switch.
Does the engine start?
With the engine still running:
6. Move the sidestand up.
7. Pull the clutch lever.
8. Shift transmission into gear.
9. Move the sidestand down.
Does the engine stall?
After the engine has stalled:
10. Move the sidestand up.
11. Pull the clutch lever.
12. Push the start switch.
Does the engine start?
The system is OK. The motorcycle can be ridden.
YES NO YES NO YES NO
The neutral switch may not be working.
The motorcycle should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.
The clutch switch may not be working.
The motorcycle should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.The sidestand switch may not be working.
The motorcycle should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.If a malfunction is found, have the vehicle
inspected before riding.
WARNING
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For your safety – pre-operation checks
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EAU15599
Inspect your vehicle each time you use it to make sure the vehicle 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 acci dent or equipment damag e.
Do not operate the vehicle if you fin d any pro blem. If a pro blem cannot be corrected b y the proce dures provi ded in
this manual, have the vehicle inspecte d b y 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 overflow hose for obstructions, cracks or damage, and check
hose connection. 4-35, 4-37
En gine oil • Check oil level in engine.
• If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level.
• Check vehicle for oil leakage. 7-14
Coolant • Check coolant level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add recommended coolant to specified level.
• Check cooling system for leakage. 7-17
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. 7-25, 7-25
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Operation and important rid ing points
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EAU15952
Read the Owner’s Manual carefully to
become familiar with all controls. If
there is a control or function you do not
understand, ask your Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
EWA10272
Failure to familiarize yourself with
the controls can lead to loss of con-
trol, which coul d cause an acci dent
or injury.
EAU16842
En gine 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.
EAU17085
0–1000 km (0–600 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 7000
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 8400
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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EAU88420
Startin g the en gineThe ignition circuit cut-off system will
enable starting when:
 the transmission is in the neutral
position or
 the transmission is in gear, the
sidestand is up, and the clutch le-
ver is pulled.
To start the engine1. Turn the main switch on and set the engine stop switch to the run
position.
2. Confirm the indicator and warning light(s) come on for a few sec-
onds, and then go off. (See page
4-5.)TIPDo not start the engine if the mal-
function indicator light remains on.
 The oil pressure and coolant tem-
perature warning light should
come on and stay on until the en-
gine is started. 
The ABS warning light should
come on and stay on until the ve-
hicle reaches a speed of 10 km/h
(6 mi/h).
NOTICE
ECA24110
If a warnin g or in dicator li ght does
not work as d escribed a bove, have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.3. Shift the transmission into the
neutral position.
4. Start the engine by pushing the start switch.
5. Release the start switch when the engine starts, or after 5 seconds.
Wait 10 seconds before pressing
the switch again to allow battery
voltage to restore.NOTICE
ECA11043
For maximum en gine life, never ac-
celerate har d when the en gine is
col d!
EAU68221
TIPThis model is equipped with:
 an inertial measurement unit
(IMU). This unit stops the engine in
case of a turnover. Turn the main
switch off and then on before at-
tempting to restart the engine.
Failing to do so will prevent the en-
gine from starting even though the
engine will crank when pushing
the start switch.
 an engine auto-stop system. The
engine stops automatically if left
idling for 20 minutes. If the engine
stops, simply push the start
switch to restart the engine.
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