AiM User Guide Kit for EVO4, Solo and SoloDL on Yamaha R1-R6 2004-2013 Release 1.
1 Models and years This manual explains how to install AiM Solo and SoloDL on Yamaha R1-R6 2004-2013 and how to connect EVO4 and SoloDL to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) of the bike. Supported models and years are: • • Yamaha R1 Yamaha R6 1000cc 600cc 2004-2013 2004-2013 Warning: do not remove the bike stock dash or the communication protocol will not work.
2.1 Kit for SoloDL and bracket for Solo Available SoloDL kits are shown here below with the related part numbers.
SoloDL kit for Yamaha R1 2009-2013 – part number: V0256921CS The kit includes: • 1 bracket (1) • 2 distance pieces (2) • 2 M6 self-locking nut (3) • 4 M6 washers (4) • 2 M4 self locking nuts (5) • 2 M4 washers (6) • 2 4x10 Allen screws with countersunk head (7) • 2 6x60 pan head Allen screws (8) • 1 AiM interface cable for Yamaha R1 2009-2013 (9) AiM cable (9) and bracket (1) can also be bought separately as spare parts.
SoloDL kit for Yamaha R6 2004-2005 – part number: V0256920CS The kit includes: • 1 bracket (1) • 2 distance pieces (2) • 2 M6 self-locking nut (3) • 4 M6 washers (4) • 2 M4 self locking nuts (5) • 2 M4 washers (6) • 2 4x10 Allen screws with countersunk head (7) • 2 6x60 pan head Allen screws (8) • 1 AiM interface cable for Yamaha R6 2004-2005 (9) AiM cable (9) and bracket (1) can also be bought separately as spare parts.
2.2 Cables for SoloDL Different cables for SoloDL on Yamaha R1-R6 2004-2013 are available also as spare parts according to the bike model and production year. SoloDL cable for Yamaha R1 2004-2008 and R6 2006-2013 part number is: V02569190. Here below on it is shown on top while on bottom you see the construction scheme.
SoloDL cable for Yamaha R1 2009-2013 part number is: V02569210. Here below on it is shown on top while on bottom you see the construction scheme.
SoloDL cable for Yamaha R6 2004-2005 part number is: V02569200. Here below on it is shown on top while on bottom you see the construction scheme.
2.3 Cables for EVO4 Different cables for EVO4 on Yamaha R1-R6 2004-2013 are available according to the bike model and production year. EVO4 cable for Yamaha R1 2004-2008 and R6 2006-2013 part number is: V02563170. Here below on it is shown on top while on bottom you see the construction scheme.
EVO4 cable for Yamaha R1 2009-2013 part number is: V02563190. Here below on it is shown on top while on bottom you see the construction scheme.
EVO4 cable for Yamaha R6 2004-2005 part number is: V02563180. Here below on it is shown on top while on bottom you see the construction scheme.
3 Installation and connection Here you find instructions to install Solo and SoloDL and to connect EVO4 and SoloDL to the ECU of your Yamaha R1-R6 2004-2013. All EVO4 cables for Yamaha are long enough to allow installation of the logger under the bike seat. 3.1 Installation of Solo and SoloDL To install Solo/SoloDL on your Yamaha R1-R6 2004-2013: Fix Solo/SoloDL bracket (1) to Yamaha R1-R6 2004-2013 adapter bracket (2) using the screws included in the kit.
Hook Solo/SoloDL to its bracket. Fix it using the screws already inserted rear on Solo/SoloDL bracket. Remove the screw caps from the bike handlebars.
Remove the original screws that fix the handlebars to the bike top plate. Insert in the screws housings the cylindrical distance pieces you find in the kit.
Place the adapter bracket holes in line with the distance pieces you inserted in the handlebars – if original – and insert and tighten the screws. If your handlebars are not original lock the bolt with the nuts you find in the kit.
The image here on the right shows SoloDL correctly installed.
3.2 Connection of SoloDL and EVO4 to the bike ECU To connect EVO4 and SoloDL to your bike ECU use the connector you find rear of the bike stock dash. Remove the windscreen chassis to uncover the stock dash rear connector highlighted here on the right. Remove the rubber cover from the connector as in the image.
Unplug the connector (A). Plug the stock wiring connector to the first AiM wiring connector (B). Plug the second AiM wiring connector (C) to the stock dash rear connector.
Pull the connector (C) shown in the previous image until you hear a click. The image on the right shows the connector correctly plugged in. If you installed EVO4, take AiM cable – highlighted in the image – to it. If you installed a SoloDL make AiM cable pass around the bike stock dash. The cable will come up over the original dash as indicated here on the right.
Make AiM cable pass between the bike handlebar plate and SoloDL adapter bracket. Connect SoloDL as shown here on the right.
4 Configuring with Race Studio 2 When EVO4/SoloDL has been connected it is necessary to set it up as connected to that ECU using Race Studio 2 software. 4.1 Configuring SoloDL Run the software, press “Device configuration” on the software left keyboard and select “SoloDL” in the panel that shows up on here below.
The software shows SoloDL configuration page: press “Configuration manager” and select the configuration you want to use or press “New” to create a new one. In this second case “New configuration” panel shows up: select ECU Manufacturer “YAMAHA” and select an ECU model among these available ones according to the production year of your bike.
4.2 Configuring EVO4 Run the software, press “Device configuration” on the software left keyboard and select “EVO4” in the panel that shows up on the right as here below.
The software shows EVO4 configuration page: select the configuration you want to use or press “New” to create a new one. In this second case “New configuration” panel shows up: select ECU Manufacturer “Yamaha” and choose an ECU model among the available ones according to the production year of your bike.
Confirm pressing “OK” and transmit the configuration to SoloDL pressing “Transmit” as shown below. 5 Yamaha protocol Channels received by SoloDL and EVO4 with Yamaha protocol are the same with the different protocols but it is necessary to set the protocol corresponding to the year of production of your bike to receive them correctly.
