Yamaha 2011 YZF-R1B, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...DIC183 YZF R1B OWNER S MANUAL Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle 1KB 28199 20 English E ...

Page 2: ...EAU46090 Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle This manual should stay with this vehicle if it is sold U1KB20E0 book Page 1 Monday August 8 2011 1 35 PM ...

Page 3: ...y In addition the many tips given in this manual will help keep your motorcycle in the best possible condition If you have any further questions do not hesitate to contact your Yamaha dealer The Yamaha team wishes you many safe and pleasant rides So remember to put safety first Yamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality Therefore while this manual contains the most cur ren...

Page 4: ...ential personal injury hazards Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death A WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury A NOTICE indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the vehicle or other property A TIP provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer WARNING ...

Page 5: ...ANUAL 2011 by Yamaha Motor Co Ltd 1st edition August 2011 All rights reserved Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Co Ltd is expressly prohibited Printed in Japan U1KB20E0 book Page 2 Monday August 8 2011 1 35 PM ...

Page 6: ...rting 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 Owner s tool kit 7 2 Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system 7 3 General maintenance and lubrication chart 7 4 Removing and installing cowlings 7 8 Checking the spark plugs 7 10 Engine oil and oil filter cartridge 7 11 Coolant 7 14 Air ...

Page 7: ...34 Tail brake light 7 35 Replacing a turn signal light bulb 7 36 Replacing the license plate light bulb 7 36 Auxiliary light 7 37 Supporting the motorcycle 7 37 Troubleshooting 7 38 Troubleshooting charts 7 39 MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE 8 1 Matte color caution 8 1 Care 8 1 Storage 8 4 SPECIFICATIONS 9 1 CONSUMER INFORMATION 10 1 Identification numbers 10 1 Motorcycle noise regulation for Australi...

Page 8: ...icle They contain important information for safe and proper operation of your vehicle Never remove any labels from your vehicle If a label becomes difficult to read or comes off a replacement label is available from your Yamaha dealer 2 3 1 5 4 U1KB20E0 book Page 1 Monday August 8 2011 1 35 PM ...

Page 9: ...old tire normal pressure should be set as follows Up to 90 kg 198 lbs load FRONT REAR 250 kPa 2 50 kgf cm 36 psi 290 kPa 2 90 kgf cm 42 psi 90kg 198 lbs maximum load FRONT REAR 250 kPa 2 50 kgf cm 36 psi 290 kPa 2 90 kgf cm 42 psi 14B 21668 00 4AA 22259 40 Use PREMIUM unleaded gasoline with min 95 octane RON 2S3 2817K 00 1 4 2 3 5 U1KB20E0 book Page 2 Monday August 8 2011 1 35 PM ...

Page 10: ...passenger The failure of motorists to detect and recognize motorcycles in traf fic is the predominating cause of automobile motorcycle accidents Many accidents have been caused by an automobile driver who did not see the motorcycle Making yourself conspicuous appears to be very effective in reducing the chance of this type of accident Therefore Wear a brightly colored jacket Use extra caution when...

Page 11: ...ld contribute to an impairment of vision that could delay seeing a hazard The use of a jacket heavy boots trousers gloves etc is effective in preventing or reducing abrasions or lacerations Never wear loose fitting clothes otherwise they could catch on the control levers footrests or wheels and cause injury or an accident Always wear protective clothing that covers your legs ankles and feet The en...

Page 12: ... of the motorcycle to minimize imbalance or instabili ty Shifting weights can create a sud den imbalance Make sure that ac cessories and cargo are securely attached to the motorcycle before riding Check accessory mounts and cargo restraints frequently Properly adjust the suspension for your load suspension ad justable models only and check the condition and pres sure of your tires Never attach any...

Page 13: ...or front fork area they must be as lightweight as possible and should be kept to a minimum Bulky or large accessories may seriously affect the stability of the motorcycle due to aerody namic effects Wind may at tempt to lift the motorcycle or the motorcycle may become un stable in cross winds These ac cessories may also cause instability when passing or being passed by large vehicles Certain acces...

Page 14: ...tie downs or suitable straps that are attached to solid parts of the mo torcycle such as the frame or up per front fork triple clamp and not for example to rubber mounted handlebars or turn signals or parts that could break Choose the lo cation for the straps carefully so the straps will not rub against painted surfaces during transport The suspension should be com pressed somewhat by the tie down...

Page 15: ...k absorber assembly compression damping force adjusting bolt for fast compression damping page 4 32 8 Shock absorber assembly compression damping force adjusting bolt for slow compression damping page 4 32 9 Shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting screw page 4 32 10 Shock absorber assembly rebound damping force adjusting screw page 4 32 11 Engine oil drain bolt page 7 11 12 Coolant drain ...

Page 16: ...age 4 26 5 Battery page 7 31 6 Owner s tool kit page 7 2 7 Fuel tank cap page 4 23 8 Front fork rebound damping force adjusting screw page 4 30 9 Radiator cap page 7 14 10 Engine oil filler cap page 7 11 11 Engine oil level check window page 7 11 12 Rear brake light switch page 7 22 13 Rear brake fluid reservoir page 7 23 U1KB20E0 book Page 2 Monday August 8 2011 1 35 PM ...

Page 17: ...andlebar switches page 4 18 3 Main switch steering lock page 4 3 4 Multi function meter unit page 4 9 5 Hazard switch page 4 19 6 Front brake fluid reservoir page 7 23 7 Right handlebar switches page 4 18 8 Throttle grip page 7 18 9 Brake lever page 4 20 U1KB20E0 book Page 3 Monday August 8 2011 1 35 PM ...

Page 18: ... Mode A offers a sportier engine re sponse in the low to mid speed range compared to mode STD Mode B Mode B offers response that is some what less sharp compared to mode STD for riding situations that require especially sensitive throttle operation EAU10977 Immobilizer system This vehicle is equipped with an immo bilizer system to help prevent theft by re registering codes in the standard keys Thi...

Page 19: ...ed i e if a new standard key is made or all keys are lost the entire immobi lizer system must be replaced Therefore it is highly recom mended to use either standard key and keep the code re regis tering key in a safe place Do not submerse any key in wa ter Do not expose any key to exces sively high temperatures Do not place any key close to magnets this includes but not limited to products such as...

Page 20: ...he engine can be start ed The key cannot be removed TIP The headlights come on automatically when the engine is started and stay on until the key is turned to OFF even if the engine stalls EAU10661 OFF All electrical systems are off The key can be removed WARNING EWA10061 Never turn the key to OFF or LOCK while the vehicle is moving Otherwise the electrical systems will be switched off which may r...

Page 21: ...ICE ECA11020 Do not use the parking position for an extended length of time other wise the battery may discharge EAU49391 Indicator lights and warning lights 1 Push 2 Turn 1 2 1 Shift timing indicator light 2 Engine trouble warning light 3 Oil level warning light 4 Coolant temperature warning light 5 Traction control system indicator warning light TCS 6 Right turn signal indicator light 7 High bea...

Page 22: ...function is corrected The oil level warning light will flash ten times then go off for 2 5 seconds If this occurs have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle EAU11365 Fuel level warning light This warning light comes on when the fuel level drops below approximately 3 1 L 0 82 US gal 0 68 Imp gal When this occurs refuel as soon as possible The electrical circuit of the warning light can be checked by tu...

Page 23: ...ealer check the electrical circuit NOTICE ECA10021 Do not continue to operate the en gine if it is overheating TIP For radiator fan equipped vehi cles the radiator fan s automati cally switch on or off according to the coolant temperature in the ra diator If the engine overheats see page 7 40 for further instructions U1KB20E0 book Page 6 Monday August 8 2011 1 35 PM ...

Page 24: ... 116 C 104 242 F Coolant temperature is dis played OK Go ahead with riding Above 117 C Above 243 F Coolant temperature flashes Warning light comes on Stop the vehicle and allow it to idle until the coolant temperature goes down If the temperature does not go down stop the engine See page 7 40 U1KB20E0 book Page 7 Monday August 8 2011 1 35 PM ...

Page 25: ...e traction control system is set to a TCS mode other than OFF and the traction control system is operating the indicator light flashes If the traction control system disables while riding TCS OFF is displayed and the indicator warning light and en gine trouble warning light come on See page 4 21 for an explanation of the traction control system Try to reset the traction control system and the ligh...

Page 26: ...ging settings while riding can distract the operator and increase the risk of an accident The multi function meter unit is equipped with the following a speedometer a tachometer an odometer two tripmeters which show the distance traveled since they were last set to zero a fuel reserve tripmeter which shows the distance traveled since the fuel level warning light came on a stopwatch a clock a coola...

Page 27: ...h modes To set the clock 1 Push the SELECT button and RESET button together for at least two seconds 2 When the hour digits start flashing push the RESET button to set the hours 3 Push the SELECT button and the minute digits start flashing 4 Push the RESET button to set the minutes 5 Push the SELECT button and then release it to start the clock To display the stopwatch To change the display to the...

Page 28: ... e L1 L2 L3 L4 Speed order mode The split times are shown from the fastest to slow est i e F1 F2 F3 F4 2 Push the RESET button De pending on the selected split time L1 or F1 displays on the coolant temperature display air intake temperature display and its corre sponding stored split time displays on the stopwatch 3 Push the SELECT button to switch the displayed split time in ascending order i e 1...

Page 29: ...der TRIP F km L or L 100 km AVE_ _ _ km L or AVE_ _ _ L 100 km ODO TRIP 1 TRIP 2 TRIP F To reset a tripmeter select it by push ing the SELECT button and then push the RESET button for at least one second If you do not reset the fuel reserve trip meter manually it resets itself automat ically and the display returns to the prior mode after refueling and traveling 5 km 3 mi Instantaneous fuel consum...

Page 30: ...f the displays is shown To reset the average fuel consumption display select it by pushing the SE LECT button and then push the RE SET button for at least one second TIP After resetting an average fuel con sumption display _ _ _ is shown for that display until the vehicle has trav eled 1 km 0 6 mi Transmission gear display This display shows the selected gear The neutral position is indicated by a...

Page 31: ... Push the RESET button again to re turn to the coolant temperature display TIP Even if the air intake temperature is set to be displayed the coolant temperature warning light comes on if the engine overheats When the key is turned to ON the coolant temperature is auto matically displayed even if the air intake temperature was displayed prior to turning the key to OFF When the air intake temperatur...

Page 32: ...ep more than one immobilizer key on the same key ring Immobilizer system keys may cause signal interfer ence which may prevent the engine from starting 2 If the engine starts turn it off and try starting the engine with the standard keys 3 If one or both of the standard keys do not start the engine take the vehicle the code re registering key and both standard keys to a Yamaha dealer and have the ...

Page 33: ...light to suit your preference TIP The display shows the current setting for each function except the shift timing indicator light activity function To adjust the brightness of the multi function meter displays and tachometer 1 Turn the key to OFF 2 Push and hold the SELECT but ton 3 Turn the key to ON and then re lease the SELECT button after five seconds 4 Push the RESET button to select the desi...

Page 34: ...ivation function TIP The shift timing indicator light de activation function can be set be tween 7000 r min and 15000 r min From 7000 r min to 12000 r min the indicator light can be set in in crements of 500 r min From 12000 r min to 15000 r min the in dicator light can be set in incre ments of 200 r min Be sure to set the deactivation function to a higher engine speed than for the activation func...

Page 35: ...to the center position To cancel the turn signal lights push the switch in after it has re turned to the center position EAU12500 Horn switch Press this switch to sound the horn EAU51841 Traction control system switch TCS This switch is used to select the traction control system modes See Traction control system on page 4 21 for detailed information 1 Pass switch 2 Dimmer switch 3 Turn signal swit...

Page 36: ...061 Do not use the hazard lights for an extended length of time with the en gine not running otherwise the bat tery may discharge EAU47494 Drive mode switch MODE WARNING EWA15340 Do not change the D mode while the vehicle is moving Using this switch changes the drive mode to STD A or B in the follow ing order STD A B STD The throttle grip must be completely closed in order to change the drive mode...

Page 37: ...he lever toward the handle bar grip The brake lever is equipped with a brake lever position adjusting knob To adjust the distance between the brake lever and the handlebar grip turn the adjusting knob while holding the lever pushed away from the handlebar grip When the desired position is obtained be sure to set it by aligning a groove on the adjusting knob with the mark on the brake lever 1 Shift...

Page 38: ... substitute for riding appropriately for the conditions Traction control cannot prevent loss of traction due to excessive speed when entering turns when accelerating hard at a sharp lean angle or while braking and cannot prevent front wheel slip ping As with any motorcycle ap proach surfaces that may be slippery with caution and avoid es pecially slippery surfaces TIP The traction control may enga...

Page 39: ... control system from controlling tire rotation accurately Setting the traction control system WARNING EWA16070 Changing settings while riding can distract the operator Therefore take extra precaution when changing modes while riding When the vehicle is stopped push the upper side of the traction control sys tem switch for at least two seconds to turn the traction control system off Push the lower ...

Page 40: ... check the motorcycle as soon as possible NOTICE ECA17731 Keep any type of magnets in cluding magnetic pick up tools magnetic screwdrivers etc away from the front wheel sen sor or rotor otherwise the sen sor or rotor may be damaged resulting in improper perfor mance of the traction control system Be careful not to damage the sensor or rotor EAU13074 Fuel tank cap To open the fuel tank cap Open the...

Page 41: ...ition such as the pilot lights of water heaters and clothes dryers 2 Do not overfill the fuel tank When refueling be sure to insert the pump nozzle into the fuel tank filler hole Stop filling when the fuel reaches the bottom of the filler tube Because fuel expands when it heats up heat from the engine or the sun can cause fuel to spill out of the fuel tank 3 Wipe up any spilled fuel immedi ately N...

Page 42: ...ine of a different brand Use of unleaded fuel will extend spark plug life and reduce maintenance costs EAU51150 Fuel tank breather hose and overflow hose Before operating the motorcycle Check each hose connection Check each hose for cracks or damage and replace if damaged Make sure that the end of each hose is not blocked and clean if necessary Make sure that the end of each hose is positioned out...

Page 43: ...efore do ing any maintenance work Do not allow the engine to idle more than a few minutes Long idling can cause a build up of heat NOTICE ECA10701 Use only unleaded gasoline The use of leaded gasoline will cause unre pairable damage to the catalytic converter EAU47271 Seats Passenger seat To remove the passenger seat 1 Insert the key into the seat lock and then turn it clockwise 2 Lift the front o...

Page 44: ...To install the rider seat 1 Insert the projections into the seat holders as shown then place the seat in the original position 2 Install the bolts with the hexagon wrench 3 Insert the hexagon wrench back into its holder on the passenger seat 4 Install the passenger seat TIP Make sure that the seats are properly secured before riding 1 Projection 2 Seat holder 1 2 1 Bolt 1 Passenger seat 2 Hexagon ...

Page 45: ...o release the helmet from the hel met holder Remove the passenger seat remove the helmet from the helmet holder and then install the seat EAU14463 Storage compartment The storage compartment is located under the passenger seat See page 4 26 When storing the Owner s Manual or other documents in the storage com partment be sure to wrap them in a plastic bag so that they will not get wet When washing...

Page 46: ...osition of the rider footrests Left side Right side EAU47260 Rear view mirrors The rear view mirrors of this vehicle can be folded forward for parking in narrow spaces Fold the mirrors back to their original position before riding WARNING EWA14371 Be sure to fold the rear view mirrors back to their original position before riding 1 Rider footrest 1 Rider footrest 1 1 1 Riding position 2 Parking po...

Page 47: ...t on each fork leg in di rection a To decrease the spring pre load and thereby soften the suspension turn the adjusting bolt on each fork leg in direction b Align the appropriate groove on the ad justing mechanism with the top of the front fork collar Rebound damping force The rebound damping force is adjusted on the right front fork leg only To in crease the rebound damping force and thereby hard...

Page 48: ...l 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 the specifications as necessary 1 Rebound damping force adjusting screw Rebound damping setting Minimum soft 25 click s in direction b Standard 12 click s in ...

Page 49: ...y soften the suspension turn the ad justing screw in direction b 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 1 Spring preload adjusting screw Spring preload setting Minimum soft 16 turn ...

Page 50: ... WARNING EWA10221 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 ...

Page 51: ... your foot while holding the vehicle upright TIP The 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 EWA10241 The vehicle must not be ridden with the sidestand down or if the side stand cannot be properly moved up or does not stay up o...

Page 52: ...unctions It prevents starting when the trans mission is in gear and the side stand 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 sidestand is moved down Periodically check the operation of the ignition circuit cut off ...

Page 53: ...0 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 swit...

Page 54: ...oints 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 dam age and check hose connections 4 24 4 25 Engine oil Check oil level in engine If necessary add recommended oil to specified level Check vehicle for oil leakage 7 11 Coolant Check coolant level in reservoir If necess...

Page 55: ...ttle grip free play and lubricate cable and grip housing 7 18 7 27 Control cables Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate if necessary 7 27 Drive chain Check chain slack Adjust if necessary Check chain condition Lubricate if necessary 7 25 7 26 Wheels and tires Check for damage Check tire condition and tread depth Check air pressure Correct if necessary 7 18 7 21 Brake and shift pedals Make s...

Page 56: ... tightened Tighten if necessary Instruments lights signals and switches Check operation Correct if necessary Sidestand switch Check operation of ignition circuit cut off system If system is not working correctly have Yamaha dealer check vehicle 4 34 ITEM CHECKS PAGE U1KB20E0 book Page 3 Monday August 8 2011 1 35 PM ...

Page 57: ...t 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 EAU51880 Starting the engine In order for the ignition circuit cut off system to enable starting one of the following conditions must be met The transmission is in the neutral position The transmission is in gear with the clutch lev...

Page 58: ...r ac celerate hard when the engine is cold EAU16671 Shifting Shifting gears lets you control the amount of engine power available for starting off accelerating climbing hills etc The gear positions are shown in the il lustration TIP To shift the transmission into the neu tral position press the shift pedal down repeatedly until it reaches the end of its travel and then slightly raise it NOTICE ECA...

Page 59: ...d 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 EAU17083 0 1000 km 0 600 mi Avoid prolonged operation above 6900 r min NOTICE After 1000 km 600 mi of operation the engine oil must be chang...

Page 60: ...nd exhaust system can become very hot park in a place where pedestri ans or children are not likely to touch them and be burned Do not park on a slope or on soft ground otherwise the vehicle may overturn increasing the risk of a fuel leak and fire Do not park near grass or other flammable materials which might catch fire U1KB20E0 book Page 4 Monday August 8 2011 1 35 PM ...

Page 61: ...n performing maintenance unless otherwise specified A running engine has moving parts that can catch on body parts or clothing and electrical parts that can cause shocks or fires Running the engine while ser vicing can lead to eye injury burns fire or carbon monoxide poisoning possibly leading to death See page 2 2 for more in formation about carbon monox ide WARNING EWA15460 Brake discs calipers ...

Page 62: ...he owner s tool kit are intended to assist you in the performance of preventive maintenance and minor repairs How ever additional tools such as a torque wrench may be necessary to perform certain maintenance work correctly TIP If you do not have the tools or experi ence required for a particular job have a Yamaha dealer perform it for you 1 Owner s tool kit 1 U1KB20E0 book Page 2 Monday August 8 2...

Page 63: ...ance chart for the emission control system NO ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB ODOMETER READING ANNUAL CHECK 1000 km 600 mi 10000 km 6000 mi 20000 km 12000 mi 30000 km 18000 mi 40000 km 24000 mi 1 Fuel line Check fuel hoses for cracks or damage 2 Spark plugs Check condition Clean and regap Replace 3 Valves Check valve clearance Adjust Every 40000 km 24000 mi 4 Fuel injection sys tem Adjust synchroniz...

Page 64: ...vel and vehicle for fluid leakage Replace brake pads Whenever worn to the limit 4 Rear brake Check operation fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage Replace brake pads Whenever worn to the limit 5 Brake hoses Check for cracks or damage Check for correct routing and clamping Replace Every 4 years 6 Wheels Check runout and for damage 7 Tires Check tread depth and for dam age Replace if necessary C...

Page 65: ...ate with lithium soap based grease Every 20000 km 12000 mi 12 Steering damper Check operation and for oil leak age 13 Chassis fasteners Make sure that all nuts bolts and screws are properly tightened 14 Brake lever pivot shaft Lubricate with silicone grease 15 Brake pedal pivot shaft Lubricate with lithium soap based grease 16 Clutch lever pivot shaft Lubricate with lithium soap based grease 17 Sh...

Page 66: ...ints Check operation 23 Engine oil Change Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage 24 Engine oil filter car tridge Replace 25 Cooling system Check coolant level and vehicle for coolant leakage Change with ethylene glycol anti freeze coolant Every 3 years 26 Front and rear brake switches Check operation 27 Moving parts and cables Lubricate NO ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB ODOMETER READING ANNUAL...

Page 67: ...rake fluid level Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinders and calipers and change the brake fluid Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged 28 Throttle grip Check operation Check throttle grip free play and adjust if necessary Lubricate cable and grip housing 29 Lights signals and switches Check operation Adjust headlight beam NO ITEM C...

Page 68: ...ch time a cowl ing needs to be removed and installed EAU47252 Cowlings A and B To remove a cowling 1 Remove the quick fastener screws and the quick fasteners and then take the cowling off 2 Disconnect the turn signal light lead coupler 1 Cowling A 2 Cowling C 1 2 1 Cowling B 2 Cowling D 2 1 1 Quick fastener screw 1 Cowling A 2 Cowling B 3 Quick fastener 1 1 2 3 1 3 U1KB20E0 book Page 8 Monday Augu...

Page 69: ...and D To remove a cowling 1 Remove cowling A if removing cowling C or cowling B if remov ing cowling D See page 7 8 2 Remove the quick fastener screws 3 Slide the cowling forward to un hook its projection from the slot and then pull the cowling off 1 Turn signal light lead coupler 1 Slot 2 Projection 1 2 1 1 Slot 2 Projection 1 2 1 Cowling C 2 Quick fastener screw 1 Slot 2 Projection 2 2 2 2 1 1 2...

Page 70: ... addition the condition of the spark plugs can re veal the condition of the engine The porcelain insulator around the cen ter electrode of each spark plug should be a medium to light tan the ideal color when the vehicle is ridden normally and all spark plugs installed in the en gine should have the same color If any spark plug shows a distinctly different color the engine could be operating im pro...

Page 71: ...g cap simply twist it back and forth while pulling it out to install it twist it back and forth while pushing it in EAU47281 Engine oil and oil filter car tridge The engine oil level should be checked before each ride In addition the oil must be changed and the oil filter car tridge replaced at the intervals speci fied in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart To check the engine oil level...

Page 72: ...4 Remove the engine oil filler cap the engine oil drain bolt and its gasket to drain the oil from the crankcase TIP Skip steps 5 7 if the oil filter cartridge is not being replaced 5 Remove the oil filter cartridge with an oil filter wrench TIP An oil filter wrench is available at a Yamaha dealer 6 Apply a thin coat of clean engine oil to the O ring of the new oil filter cartridge 1 Engine oil lev...

Page 73: ...ICE ECA11620 In order to prevent clutch slip page since the engine oil also lubricates the clutch do not mix any chemical additives Do not use oils with a diesel speci fication of CD or oils of a high er quality than specified In addition do not use oils labeled ENERGY CONSERVING II or higher Make sure that no foreign mate rial enters the crankcase 1 O ring 1 Torque wrench Tightening torque Oil fi...

Page 74: ...nt level 1 Place the vehicle on a level sur face and hold it in an upright posi tion TIP The coolant level must be checked on a cold engine since the level varies with engine temperature Make sure that the vehicle is posi tioned straight up when checking the coolant level A slight tilt to the side can result in a false reading 2 Check the coolant level in the cool ant reservoir TIP The coolant sho...

Page 75: ...g the bolts EAU47303 To change the coolant 1 Place the vehicle on a level sur face and let the engine cool if nec essary 2 Remove cowlings B and C See page 7 8 3 Place a container under the engine to collect the used coolant 4 Remove the radiator cap WARNING Never attempt to re move the radiator cap when the engine is hot EWA10381 5 Remove the coolant drain bolt and its gasket to drain the cooling...

Page 76: ...coolant into the radiator until it is full 13 Install the radiator cap start the engine let it idle for several min utes and then turn it off 14 Remove the radiator cap to check the coolant level in the radiator If necessary add sufficient coolant until it reaches the top of the radia tor and then install the radiator cap 1 Coolant reservoir cover 2 Bolt 1 Coolant reservoir cap 1 2 1 1 Coolant res...

Page 77: ...olts 17 Install the cowlings EAU36764 Air filter element The air filter element must be replaced at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart Have a Yamaha dealer replace the air filter element EAU44734 Checking the engine idling speed Check the engine idling speed and if necessary have it corrected by a Yamaha dealer Engine idling speed 1150 1250 r min U1KB20E0 boo...

Page 78: ...tion chart EAU21784 Tires To maximize the performance durabil ity and safe operation of your motorcy cle note the following points regarding the specified tires Tire air pressure The tire air pressure should be checked and if necessary adjusted before each ride WARNING EWA10503 Operation of this vehicle with im proper tire pressure may cause se vere injury or death from loss of control The tire ai...

Page 79: ...res should be left to a Yamaha dealer who has the necessary professional knowl edge and experience to do so Ride at moderate speeds after changing a tire since the tire surface must first be broken in for it to develop its optimal characteristics TIP The tire tread depth limits may differ from country to country Always comply with the local regulations Tire air pressure measured on cold tires 0 90...

Page 80: ...tires Note the following points in order to make the most ef ficient use of these tires Use only the specified replace ment tires Other tires may run the danger of bursting at super high speeds Brand new tires can have a rela tively poor grip on certain road surfaces until they have been broken in Therefore it is ad visable before doing any high speed riding to ride conserva tively for approximate...

Page 81: ...ea sure 10 0 15 0 mm 0 39 0 59 in as shown Periodically check the clutch le ver free play and if necessary adjust it as follows To increase the clutch lever free play turn the clutch lever free play adjusting bolt at the clutch lever in direction a To decrease the clutch lever free play turn the adjusting bolt in direction b TIP If the specified clutch lever free play cannot be obtained as describ...

Page 82: ...n loss of control and an acci dent EAU22273 Brake light switches The brake light which is activated by the brake pedal and brake lever should come on just before braking takes ef fect If necessary adjust the rear brake light switch as follows but the front brake light switch should be adjusted by a Yamaha dealer Turn the rear brake light switch adjust ing nut while holding the rear brake light swi...

Page 83: ...ars have a Yamaha dealer replace the brake pads as a set EAU46291 Rear brake pads Each rear brake pad is provided with wear indicator grooves which allow you to check the brake pad wear with out having to disassemble the brake To check the brake pad wear check the wear indicator grooves If a brake pad has worn to the point that a wear indicator groove almost appears have a Yamaha dealer replace th...

Page 84: ... reaction Be careful that water does not enter the brake fluid reservoir when refilling Water will signifi cantly lower the boiling point of the fluid and may result in vapor lock NOTICE ECA17640 Brake fluid may damage painted sur faces or plastic parts Always clean up spilled fluid immediately As the brake pads wear it is normal for the brake fluid level to gradually go down A low brake fluid lev...

Page 85: ...and TIP When checking and adjusting the drive chain slack there should be no weight on the motorcycle 2 Shift the transmission into the neu tral position 3 Measure the drive chain slack as shown 4 If the drive chain slack is incorrect adjust it as follows EAU34317 To adjust the drive chain slack Consult a Yamaha dealer before ad justing the drive chain slack 1 Loosen the axle nut and the lock nut ...

Page 86: ...eriodic maintenance and lubrica tion chart otherwise it will quickly wear out especially when riding in dusty or wet areas Service the drive chain as follows NOTICE ECA10583 The drive chain must be lubricated after washing the motorcycle riding in the rain or riding in wet areas 1 Clean the drive chain with kero sene and a small soft brush NOTICE To prevent damaging the O rings do not clean the dr...

Page 87: ...e to prevent unsafe conditions EWA10711 EAU23114 Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable The operation of the throttle grip should be checked before each ride In addi tion the cable should be lubricated by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals speci fied in the periodic maintenance chart The throttle cable is equipped with a rubber cover Make sure that the cover is securely installed Even ...

Page 88: ...pedal pivots should be lu bricated if necessary Brake pedal Shift pedal EAU23143 Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers The operation of the brake and clutch levers should be checked before each ride and the lever pivots should be lu bricated if necessary Brake lever Clutch lever Recommended lubricant Lithium soap based grease U1KB20E0 book Page 28 Monday August 8 2011 1 35 PM ...

Page 89: ...ck or repair it Otherwise the sidestand could contact the ground and distract the operator re sulting in a possible loss of control EAUM1652 Lubricating the swingarm piv ots The swingarm pivots must be lubricat ed by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart Recommended lubricants Brake lever Silicone grease Clutch lever Lithium soap based grease ...

Page 90: ...ont fork compresses and rebounds smoothly NOTICE ECA10590 If any damage is found or the front fork does not operate smoothly have a Yamaha dealer check or re pair it EAU23283 Checking the steering Worn 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 Place ...

Page 91: ... WARNING EWA10760 Electrolyte is poisonous and dangerous since it contains sul furic acid which causes severe burns Avoid any contact with skin eyes or clothing and al ways shield your eyes when working near batteries In case of contact administer the fol lowing FIRST AID EXTERNAL Flush with plenty of water INTERNAL Drink large quan tities of water or milk and im mediately call a physician EYES Fl...

Page 92: ...y charger is re quired Using a conventional battery charger will damage the battery To store the battery 1 If the vehicle will not be used for more than one month remove the battery fully charge it and then place it in a cool dry place NOTICE When removing the battery be sure the key is turned to OFF then discon nect the negative lead before disconnecting the positive lead ECA16302 2 If the batter...

Page 93: ...of the specified amperage WARNING Do not use a fuse of a higher amperage rating than recommended to avoid causing extensive dam age to the electrical system and possibly a fire EWA15131 1 Fuel injection system fuse 2 Fuel injection system spare fuse 3 Fuse box 4 Main fuse 1 2 3 4 1 Ignition fuse 2 Signaling system fuse 3 Electronic throttle valve fuse 4 Backup fuse for clock and immobilizer sys te...

Page 94: ...bulb life will be adversely affected Thor oughly clean off any dirt and fin gerprints on the headlight bulb using a cloth moistened with al cohol or thinner Headlight lens Do not affix any type of tinted film or stickers to the headlight lens Do not use a headlight bulb of a wattage higher than specified 1 Remove the headlight bulb cover by turning it counterclockwise 2 Disconnect the headlight co...

Page 95: ... headlight coupler 6 Install the headlight bulb cover by turning it clockwise 7 Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the headlight beam if necessary EAU24181 Tail brake light This model is equipped with an LED type tail brake light If the tail brake light does not come on have a Yamaha dealer check it 1 Headlight coupler 1 Headlight bulb 2 Headlight bulb holder 1 1 2 U1KB20E0 book Page 35 Monday August 8 2...

Page 96: ...ock wise until it stops 4 Install the lens by installing the screw NOTICE Do not over tighten the screw otherwise the lens may break ECA11191 EAU24313 Replacing the license plate light bulb 1 Remove the license plate light unit by removing the screws 2 Remove the license plate light bulb socket together with the bulb by pulling it out 1 Turn signal light lens 2 Screw 1 2 1 Turn signal light bulb 1...

Page 97: ...maintenance requiring the motorcycle to stand up right Check that the motorcycle is in a stable and level position before starting any maintenance A strong wooden box can be placed under the engine for added stability To service the front wheel 1 Stabilize the rear of the motorcycle by using a motorcycle stand or if an additional motorcycle stand is not available by placing a jack un der the frame...

Page 98: ...l systems your self However should your motorcycle require any repair take it to a Yamaha dealer whose skilled technicians have the necessary tools experience and know how to service the motorcycle properly Use only genuine Yamaha replace ment parts Imitation parts may look like Yamaha parts but they are often inferi or have a shorter service life and can lead to expensive repair bills WARNING EWA...

Page 99: ...ler check the vehicle Remove the spark plugs and check the electrodes 3 Ignition Wipe off with a dry cloth and correct the spark plug gaps or replace the spark plugs Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle The engine does not start Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle The engine does not start Check the battery Operate the electric starter 4 Battery The engine turns over quickly The engine turns ...

Page 100: ...ped press down on the cap while turning it counterclockwise and then remove the cap TIP If coolant is not available tap water can be temporarily used instead provided that it is changed to the recommended coolant as soon as possible Wait until the engine has cooled Check the coolant level in the reservoir and radiator The coolant level is OK The coolant level is low Check the cooling system for le...

Page 101: ...outlets with a plastic bag after the engine has cooled down 2 Make sure that all caps and covers as well as all electrical couplers and connectors including the spark plug caps are tightly in stalled 3 Remove extremely stubborn dirt like oil burnt onto the crankcase with a degreasing agent and a brush but never apply such prod ucts onto seals gaskets sprock ets the drive chain and wheel axles Alwa...

Page 102: ... mild detergent and a soft clean sponge and then rinse thoroughly with clean water Use a toothbrush or bottlebrush for hard to reach areas Stubborn dirt and insects will come off more easily if the area is covered with a wet cloth for a few minutes before cleaning After riding in the rain near the sea or on salt sprayed roads Since sea salt or salt sprayed on roads during winter are extremely corr...

Page 103: ...e any remaining dirt 6 Touch up minor paint damage caused by stones etc 7 Wax all painted surfaces 8 Let the motorcycle dry completely before storing or covering it WARNING EWA11131 Contaminants on the brakes or tires can cause loss of control Make sure that there is no oil or wax on the brakes or tires If necessary clean the brake discs and brake linings with a regular brake disc cleaner or ac et...

Page 104: ...spark plugs and then place the spark plugs on the cylinder head so that the electrodes are grounded This will limit spark ing during the next step d Turn the engine over several times with the starter This will coat the cylinder walls with oil WARNING To prevent dam age or injury from sparking make sure to ground the spark plug electrodes while turning the engine over EWA10951 e Remove the spark p...

Page 105: ...MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE 8 5 8 TIP Make any necessary repairs before storing the motorcycle U1KB20E0 book Page 5 Monday August 8 2011 1 35 PM ...

Page 106: ... oil filter cartridge replacement 3 93 L 4 15 US qt 3 46 Imp qt Cooling system Coolant reservoir capacity up to the maximum level mark 0 25 L 0 26 US qt 0 22 Imp qt Radiator capacity including all routes 2 73 L 2 89 US qt 2 40 Imp qt Air filter Air filter element Oil coated paper element Fuel Recommended fuel Premium unleaded gasoline only Fuel tank capacity 18 0 L 4 76 US gal 3 96 Imp gal Fuel re...

Page 107: ... kPa 2 50 kgf cm 36 psi Rear 290 kPa 2 90 kgf cm 42 psi High speed riding Front 250 kPa 2 50 kgf cm 36 psi Rear 290 kPa 2 90 kgf cm 42 psi Front wheel Wheel type Cast wheel Rim size 17M C x MT3 50 Rear wheel Wheel type Cast wheel Rim size 17M C x MT6 00 Front brake Type Dual disc brake Operation Right hand operation Specified brake fluid DOT 4 Rear brake Type Single disc brake Operation Right foot...

Page 108: ...light LED Turn signal indicator light LED Fuel level warning light LED Coolant temperature warning light LED Engine trouble warning light LED Immobilizer system indicator light LED Shift timing indicator light LED Traction control system indicator warning light LED Fuses Main fuse 50 0 A Headlight fuse 20 0 A Signaling system fuse 7 5 A Ignition fuse 15 0 A Radiator fan fuse 10 0 A 2 Turn signal l...

Page 109: ... number is stamped into the steering head pipe Record this number in the space pro vided TIP The vehicle identification number is used to identify your motorcycle and may be used to register your motorcy cle with the licensing authority in your area EAU26520 Model label The model label is affixed to the frame under the passenger seat See page 4 26 Record the information on this la bel in the space...

Page 110: ...erson other than for purposes of maintenance repair or replacement of any device or element of design incorporated into any new vehicle for the pur pose of noise control prior to its sale or delivery to the ultimate pur chaser or while it is in use and b The use of the vehicle after such device or element of design has been removed or rendered inoper ative by any person U1KB20E0 book Page 2 Monday...

Page 111: ... Handlebar switches 4 18 Hazard switch 4 19 Headlight bulb replacing 7 34 Helmet holder 4 28 High beam indicator light 4 5 Horn switch 4 18 I Identification numbers 10 1 Ignition circuit cut off system 4 35 Immobilizer system 4 1 Immobilizer system indicator light 4 9 Indicator lights and warning lights 4 4 L Labels location 1 1 License plate light bulb replacing 7 36 Luggage strap holders 4 34 M ...

Page 112: ...l system indicator warning light 4 8 Traction control system switch 4 18 Troubleshooting 7 38 Troubleshooting charts 7 39 Turn signal indicator lights 4 5 Turn signal light bulb replacing 7 36 Turn signal switch 4 18 V Valve clearance 7 18 Vehicle identification number 10 1 W Wheel bearings checking 7 31 Wheels 7 21 U1KB20E0 book Page 2 Monday August 8 2011 1 35 PM ...

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