Yamaha 2009 YZF-R1 (Y) User Manual

REAR WHEEL
4-27
EAS22040
REMOVING THE REAR WHEEL
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
WARNING
EWA13120
Securely support the vehicle so that there
is no danger of it falling over.
TIP
Place the vehicle on a suitable stand so that
the rear wheel is elevated.
2. Remove:
• Brake caliper “1”
TIP
Do not depress the brake pedal when remov-
ing the brake caliper.
3. Loosen:
• Locknuts “1”
• Adjusting bolts “2”
4. Remove:
• Wheel axle nut “1”
• Wheel axle
• Rear wheel
TIP
Push the rear wheel forward and remove the
drive chain from the rear wheel sprocket.
5. Remove:
• Left collar “1”
• Rear wheel drive hub “2”
• Rear wheel drive hub damper
• Right collar
EAS22090
CHECKING THE REAR WHEEL
1. Check:
• Wheel axle
• Rear wheel
• Wheel bearings
•Oil seals
Refer to “CHECKING THE FRONT
WHEEL” on page 4-20.
2. Check:
•Tire
• Rear wheel
Damage/wear → Replace.
Refer to “CHECKING THE TIRES” on
page 3-19 and “CHECKING THE
WHEELS” on page 3-19.
3. Measure:
• Radial wheel runout
• Lateral wheel runout
Refer to “CHECKING THE FRONT
WHEEL” on page 4-20.

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