If so when you turn on the ignition the idle control valve(only carbs have a choke)You will see it do a self test
It will be controlled by ECU using water temp as it's a injection engine
Can anyone tell me how the auto choke works on the 5VY? Is it via the ECU? I always thought it was via water temperature and there were no electrics
involved but after a chat with a mate im not too sure now?
Can anyone shed some light? Ive checked the parts microfiche but cant see anything to do with a physical choke?
Deffo a 5VY?
If so when you turn on the ignition the idle control valve(only carbs have a choke)You will see it do a self test
It will be controlled by ECU using water temp as it's a injection engine
5vy is injection not carbs so doesn't have a choke as such. Fast idle when cold is controlled by a waxstat on the side of the throttle bodies. Should have 2 small coolant pipes attached to it.
Cheers for the replies chaps. Ive been searching google but cant find any images of the part nor anything in the service manual about it? Has anyone got a link to the part?
https://goo.gl/images/6fgPir
I'm sure it's that unit on the bottom left of picture?
I don't think it is mate. The bottom left in that picture is exhaust side of the engine and I'm sure it should be the other side or the top of the picture somewhere as no coolant pipes run exhaust side at the top end.
I'm not sure any coolant goes to it,if it's not a idle control motor what is it?
As it's connected to the throttle butterflys.
The coolant temp sensor will be in the pipework somewhere,on the first injection R1 engine it's in the thermostat housing
I’m pretty sure it’s the TPS?
It's a waxstat, as has been mentioned, two small rubber water pipes to it. It operates a pushrod connected to orifices at the bottom of the
TB's. The ECU plays no part in things, other than to use the temperature signal for 'normal' mixture control.
It does seize, or had on one of the of engines in the past. Distilled water and a 50:50 glycol-inhibitor:water mixture pretty much essential in these
engines.
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I’m pretty sure it’s the TPS?
Bottom left is the ECU controlled secondary throttle servo in that picture. Nothing to do with choke/cold start. Basically overrides the primary
throttles and stops it bogging down if you open throttle to fast.
The fast idle wax stat' is top centre with 2 piping connections.
Cheers lads I can see the part now. Does anyone know what section in the manual it is as I can’t find it? Or a part number?
Number 16 on that pic I would say 
https://www.fowlersparts.co.uk/parts/5499566/yzfr1-2006-yzf-r1---5vyf-europe-deep-purplish-blue-metallic-c/intake-2
Ahhhh perfect. So the waxstat expands and contracts with the heat of the coolant and in turn pushes or pulls a lever to add more fuel!
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Ahhhh perfect. So the waxstat expands and contracts with the heat of the coolant and in turn pushes or pulls a lever to add more fuel!
Everyday is a learning day! Thanks for the replies lads. As always you have won me a debate with my mate 