Yamaha R1 Series 2015 User Manual

FRONT FORK (for YZF-R1)
4-81
EAS30206
REMOVING THE FRONT FORK LEGS (for
YZF-R1)
The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
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
front wheel is elevated.
2. Remove:
• Front brake caliper
Refer to “FRONT BRAKE” on page 4-43.
• Front wheel
Refer to “FRONT WHEEL” on page 4-24.
3. Loosen:
• Handlebar pinch bolt “1”
• Upper bracket pinch bolt “2”
• Handlebar bolt “3”
• Cap bolt “4”
• Lower bracket pinch bolts “5”
WARNING
EWA13640
Before loosening the upper and lower brack-
et pinch bolts, support the front fork leg.
4. Remove:
• Front fork leg
EAS30207
DISASSEMBLING THE FRONT FORK LEGS
(for YZF-R1)
The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
1. Turn the spring preload adjusting nut “1”
counterclockwise until it stops.
2. Remove:
• Cap bolt “1”
(from the damper rod assembly)
• Guide “2”
• Spacer “3”
• Locknut “4”
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a. Press down on the spacer with the fork spring
compressor “5”.
b. Install the rod holder “6” between the locknut
“4” and the guide “2”.
TIP
Use the side of the rod holder that is marked “B”.
c. Hold the cap bolt “1” and loosen the locknut
“4”.
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2
3
4
5
Fork spring compressor
90890-01441
Fork spring compressor
YM-01441
Rod holder
90890-01434
Damper rod holder double ended
YM-01434
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1
6
2
5
4
3

Yamaha R1 Series 2015 Specifications

General

Bore x Stroke	79.0mm x 50.9mm
Compression Ratio	13.0:1
Fuel System	Fuel injection with YCC-T and YCC-I
Ignition	TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition
Transmission	6-speed; multiplate slipper clutch
Final Drive	Chain
Front Brakes	Dual 320mm hydraulic disc; ABS
Rear Brakes	220mm hydraulic disc; ABS
Front Tire	120/70ZR17
Rear Tire	190/55ZR17
Length	80.9 in
Width	27.2 in
Height	45.3 in
Seat Height	33.7 in
Wheelbase	55.3 in
Fuel Capacity	4.5 gal
Wet Weight	439 lb
Front Suspension	43mm inverted fork; fully adjustable
Rear Suspension	Single shock, fully adjustable; 4.7-in travel
Engine Type	998cc, liquid-cooled, DOHC 4-stroke, 4-valve