Techniques for repair motorcycle Yamaha YZF-R1 Y(C) (2009-2014)

Preparation for removal and disassembly
1. Before removal and disassembly, remove all dirt, mud, dust and foreign material. 2. Use only the proper tools and cleaning equipment. Refer to " SPECIAL TOOLS ". 3. When disassembling, always keep mated parts together. This includes gears,...

Replacement parts
Use only genuine Yamaha parts for all replacements. Use oil and grease recommended by Yamaha for all lubrication jobs. Other brands may be similar in function and appearance, but inferior in quality.

Gaskets, oil seals and o-rings
1. When overhauling the engine, replace all gaskets, seals and O-rings. All gasket surfaces, oil seal lips and O-rings must be cleaned. 2. During reassembly, properly oil all mating parts and bearings and lubricate the oil seal lips with grease. 1....

Lock washers/plates and cotter pins
After removal, replace all lock washers/plates "1" and cotter pins. After the bolt or nut has been tightened to specification, bend the lock tabs along a flat of the bolt or nut.

Bearings and oil seals
Install bearings and oil seals so that the manufacturer's marks or numbers are visible. When installing oil seals "1", lubricate the oil seal lips with a light coat of lithium-soap-based grease. Oil bearings liberally when installing, if...

Circlips — important information
Before reassembly, check all circlips carefully and replace damaged or distorted circlips. Always replace piston pin clips after one use. When installing a circlip "1", make sure the sharp-edged corner "2" is positioned opposite the thrust "3" that...

Checking the connections
Check the leads, couplers, and connectors for stains, rust, moisture, etc. 1. Disconnect: Lead Coupler Connector 2. Check: Lead Coupler Connector Moisture → Dry with an air blower. Rust/stains → Connect and disconnect several times. 3. Check: All...

Handling the electronic parts
Electronic parts is very sensitive. Handle with care and do not give impact. Mankind has static electricity and it's voltage is very high and electronic parts is very sensitive. It has possibility that inside small parts of electronic parts is...

Special tools for tune-up and assembly
The following special tools are necessary for complete and accurate tune-up and assembly. Use only the appropriate special tools as this will help prevent damage caused by the use of inappropriate tools or improvised techniques. Special tools, part...