Yamaha R1 2003 User Manual

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CHAS
SWINGARM AND DRIVE CHAIN
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REMOVING THE DRIVE CHAIN
1. Stand the motorcycle on a level surface.
WARNING
_
Securely support the motorcycle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
NOTE:
_
Place the motorcycle on a suitable stand so
that the rear wheel is elevated.
2. Remove:
• drive chain
(with the drive chain cutter)
NOTE:
@
Only cut the drive chain if it or the swingarm is
to be replaced.
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CHECKING THE SWINGARM
1. Check:
• swingarm
Bends/cracks/damage
→
Replace.
2. Check:
• pivot shaft
Roll the pivot shaft on a flat surface.
Bends
→
Replace.
WARNING
_
Do not attempt to straighten a bent pivot
shaft.

Yamaha R1 2003 Specifications

General

Compression Ratio	11.8:1
Fuel System	Fuel injection
Ignition	Digital TCI
Transmission	6-speed
Final Drive	Chain
Front Tire	120/70-ZR17
Rear Tire	190/50-ZR17
Wheelbase	1, 395 mm
Seat Height	835 mm
Width	720 mm
Ground Clearance	135 mm
Front Suspension	43mm telescopic fork
Rear Suspension	Single shock
Front Brakes	Dual 320 mm discs
Rear Brakes	220 mm disc, single-piston caliper
Fuel Capacity	18 L
Maximum Power	152 hp @ 10, 500 rpm
Maximum Torque	106 Nm (78 lb-ft) @ 10, 500 rpm
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, 20-valve, inline-four
Length	2, 060 mm