Yamaha YZF-R1 Owner's Manual

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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS5-35EAU16810Tips for reducing fuel con-sumptionFuel consumption depends largely onyour riding style. Consider the followingtips to reduce fuel consumption: Shift up swiftly, and avoid high en-gine speeds during acceleration. Do not rev the engine while shiftingdown, and avoid high enginespeeds with no load on the engine. Turn the engine off instead of let-ting it idle for an extended length oftime (e.g., in traffic jams, at trafficlights or at railroad crossings).EAU16841Engine break-inThere is never a more important periodin the life of your engine than the periodbetween 0 and 1600 km (1000 mi). Forthis reason, you should read the follow-ing material carefully.Since the engine is brand new, do notput an excessive load on it for the first1600 km (1000 mi). The various parts inthe engine wear and polish themselvesto the correct operating clearances.During this period, prolonged full-throt-tle operation or any condition that mightresult in engine overheating must beavoided.EAU170810–1000 km (0–600 mi)Avoid prolonged operation above 6900r/min.1000–1600 km (600–1000 mi)Avoid prolonged operation above 8300r/min.CAUTION:ECA10301After 1000 km (600 mi) of operation,the engine oil must be changed andthe oil filter cartridge or element re-placed.1600 km (1000 mi) and beyondThe vehicle can now be operated nor-mally.CAUTION:ECA10310 Keep the engine speed out ofthe tachometer red zone. If any engine trouble should oc-cur during the engine break-inperiod, immediately have aYamaha dealer check the vehi-cle.NOTE:During and after the engine break-inperiod, the exhaust heat may causediscoloration of the exhaust pipe, butthis is normal.