Yamaha 2009 YZF-R1 (Y) User Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
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c. Loosen the lower ring nut “6” completely,
then tighten it to specification.
WARNING
EWA13140
Do not overtighten the lower ring nut.
d. Check the steering head for looseness or
binding by turning the front fork all the way
in both directions. If any binding is felt,
remove the lower bracket and check the
upper and lower bearings.
Refer to “STEERING HEAD” on page 4-70.
e. Install the rubber washer “7”.
f. Install the upper ring nut “8”.
g. Finger tighten the upper ring nut, then align
the slots of both ring nuts. If necessary,
hold the lower ring nut and tighten the
upper ring nut until their slots are aligned.
h. Install the lock washer “9”.
TIP
Make sure the lock washer tabs “a” sit correctly
in the ring nut slots “b”.
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5. Install:
• Upper bracket
Refer to “HANDLEBARS” on page 4-55.
EAS14B1092
CHECKING THE STEERING DAMPER
Refer to “CHECKING THE STEERING
DAMPER” on page 4-73.
EAS14B1093
CHECKING THE CHASSIS FASTENERS
Make sure that all nuts, bolts, and screws are
properly tightened.
Refer to “CHASSIS TIGHTENING TORQUES”
on page 2-20.
EAS21700
LUBRICATING THE BRAKE LEVER
Lubricate the pivoting point and metal-to-metal
moving parts of the levers.
EAS14B1100
LUBRICATING THE CLUTCH LEVER
Lubricate the pivoting point and metal-to-metal
moving parts of the levers.
EAS21710
LUBRICATING THE PEDAL
Lubricate the pivoting point and metal-to-metal
moving parts of the pedal.
EAS21380
ADJUSTING THE SHIFT PEDAL
TIP
The shift pedal position is determined by the
installed shift rod length “a”.
1. Measure:
• Installed shift rod length “a”
Incorrect → Adjust.
Steering nut wrench
90890-01403
Exhaust flange nut wrench
YU-A9472
Lower ring nut (initial tightening
torque)
52 Nm (5.2 m·kgf, 37 ft·lbf)
Lower ring nut (final tightening
torque)
18 Nm (1.8 m·kgf, 13 ft·lbf)
Recommended lubricant
Silicone grease
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
Installed shift rod length
262.5–264.5 mm (10.33–10.41
in)

Yamaha 2009 YZF-R1 (Y) Specifications

General

Bore x Stroke	78.0 mm x 52.2 mm
Compression Ratio	12.7:1
Fuel System	Fuel injection with YCC-T and YCC-I
Ignition	TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition
Transmission	6-speed w/multiplate slipper clutch
Final Drive	Chain
Front Tire	120/70-ZR17
Rear Tire	190/55-ZR17
Seat Height	835 mm
Wet Weight	206 kg
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, inline 4-cylinder
Front Suspension	43 mm inverted fork, fully adjustable
Rear Suspension	Single shock, fully adjustable
Front Brakes	Dual 310 mm discs, radial-mount 6-piston calipers
Rear Brakes	220 mm disc, single-piston caliper
Dimensions (L x W x H)	2, 070 mm x 715 mm x 1, 130 mm
Wheelbase	1415 mm
Fuel Capacity	18 L