Yamaha 2009 YZF-R1 (Y) User Manual

STEERING HEAD
4-73
EAS23140
INSTALLING THE STEERING HEAD
1. Lubricate:
• Upper bearing
• Lower bearing
• Bearing races
2. Install:
• Lower ring nut “1”
• Rubber washer “2”
• Upper ring nut “3”
• Lock washer “4”
Refer to “CHECKING AND ADJUSTING
THE STEERING HEAD” on page 3-22.
3. Install:
• Upper bracket
• Steering stem nut
Refer to “HANDLEBARS” on page 4-55.
TIP
Temporarily tighten the steering stem nut.
4. Install:
• Front fork legs
Refer to “INSTALLING THE FRONT
FORK LEGS” on page 4-68.
TIP
Temporarily tighten the upper and lower
bracket pinch bolts.
EAS14B1005
CHECKING THE STEERING DAMPER
1. Check:
• Steering damper body
Damage/oil leaks → Replace.
(It replace with the assembly.)
• Steering damper rod
Bends/scratch → Replace.
(It replace with the assembly.)
• Bearing
Damage/pitting → Replace.
(It replace with the assembly.)
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease

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