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Yamaha r1 2008 Service Manual

Yamaha r1 2008
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REAR BRAKE
4-41
WARNING
EWA13610
Whenever a brake caliper is disassembled,
replace the brake caliper piston seals.
2. Check:
Brake caliper bracket “1
Cracks/damage Replace.
EAS22650
ASSEMBLING THE REAR BRAKE CALIPER
WARNING
EWA13620
Before installation, all internal brake com-
ponents should be cleaned and lubricated
with clean or new brake fluid.
Never use solvents on internal brake
components as they will cause the piston
seals to swell and distort.
Whenever a brake caliper is disassem-
bled, replace the brake caliper piston
seals.
EAS22670
INSTALLING THE REAR BRAKE CALIPER
1. Install:
Brake caliper “1”
(temporarily)
Copper washers
Brake hose “2”
Union bolt “3”
WARNING
EWA13530
Proper brake hose routing is essential to
insure safe vehicle operation. Refer to
"CABLE ROUTING" on page 2-39.
CAUTION:
ECA14170
When installing the brake hose onto the
brake caliper “1”, make sure the brake pipe
“a” touches the projection “b” on the brake
caliper.
2. Remove:
Brake caliper
3. Install:
Brake pad shims
Brake pads
Brake pad spring
Brake pad pin
•Screw plug
Brake caliper
4. Fill:
Brake fluid reservoir
(with the specified amount of the recom-
mended brake fluid)
WARNING
EWA13090
Use only the designated brake fluid.
Other brake fluids may cause the rubber
seals to deteriorate, causing leakage and
poor brake performance.
Refill with the same type of brake fluid
that is already in the system. Mixing brake
fluids may result in a harmful chemical
reaction, leading to poor brake perfor-
mance.
Recommended fluid
DOT 4
Rear brake hose union bolt
30 Nm (3.0 m·kg, 22 ft·lb)
New
Rear brake caliper bolt (front
side)
27 Nm (2.7 m·kg, 20 ft·lb)
Rear brake caliper bolt (rear
side)
22 Nm (2.2 m·kg, 16 ft·lb)
Recommended fluid
DOT 4

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Yamaha r1 2008 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Bore x Stroke77.0 mm x 53.6 mm
Compression Ratio12.7:1
Fuel SystemFuel injection
IgnitionTCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition
Transmission6-speed
Final DriveChain
Front Tire120/70-ZR17
Rear Tire190/50-ZR17
Wheelbase55.7 in
Maximum Power180 hp @ 12, 500 rpm
Engine Type998cc, liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, 16-valve, inline-4
Front Suspension43 mm inverted fork, fully adjustable; 4.7-in travel
Rear SuspensionSingle shock; fully adjustable
Front BrakesDual 310 mm disc
Rear Brakes220 mm disc, single-piston caliper
Seat Height32.9 in
Fuel Capacity4.8 gallons
Curb Weight454 lbs
Length81.1 in
Width28.3 in
Height43.7 in
Dry Weight390 lbs

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