Yamaha ’09 YZF-R1 User Manual

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8. Remove the washer, special nut and spring guide and replace the spring.
NOTICE
Be very careful to apply downward pressure on the rod (SPECIAL TOOLS) when you
remove the spanner (
SPECIAL TOOLS).
9. Press the rod downwards before adjusting the oil level.
• Oil level in Shipping state: With the spring removed and the outer tube and rod lowered,
160mm from the top of the outer tube.
10. Reassemble the parts after oil level adjustment by following the disassembly procedure in
reverse.
Washer
Special nut
Spring guide
Tightening torque: 20N/m

Yamaha ’09 YZF-R1 Specifications

General

Bore x Stroke	78.0mm x 52.2mm
Compression Ratio	12.7:1
Fuel Delivery	Fuel injection with YCC-T and YCC-I
Ignition	TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition
Final Drive	Chain
Front Suspension	43mm inverted fork; fully adjustable, 4.7-in travel
Rear Suspension	Single shock; fully adjustable, 4.7-in travel
Rear Brakes	220mm disc; single-piston caliper
Front Tire	120/70-ZR17
Rear Tire	190/55-ZR17
Wheelbase	55.7 in
Seat Height	32.8 in
Fuel Capacity	4.8 gal
Curb Weight	454 lb
Length	81.5 in
Width	28.1 in
Engine Type	998cc, liquid-cooled inline 4-cylinder DOHC; 16 valves
Transmission	6-speed, multiplate slipper clutch
Front Brakes	Dual 310mm discs; radial-mount forged 6-piston calipers