This manual was produced by the Yamaha Motor Company, Ltd. primarily for use by Yamaha
dealers and their qualified mechanics. It is not possible to include all the knowledge of a
mechanic in one manual. Therefore, anyone who uses this book to perform maintenance and
repairs on Yamaha vehicles should have a basic understanding of mechanics and the techniques to repair these types of vehicles. Repair and maintenance work attempted by anyone
without this knowledge is likely to render the vehicle unsafe and unfit for use.
Yamaha Motor Company, Ltd. is continually striving to improve all of its models. Modifications and significant changes in specifications or procedures will be forwarded to all authorized Yamaha dealers and will appear in future editions of this manual where applicable.
NOTE:
Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.
EB002000
IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following.
The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR
SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
WARNING
CAUTION:
NOTE:
Failure to follow WARNING instructions could result in severe injury or
death to the motorcycle operator, a bystander or a person checking or
repairing the motorcycle.
A CAUTION indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid
damage to the motorcycle.
A NOTE provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer.
EB003000
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
This manual is intended as a handy, easy-to-read reference book for the mechanic. Comprehensive explanations of all installation, removal, disassembly, assembly, repair and check
procedures are laid out with the individual steps in sequential order.
1
The manual is divided into chapters. An abbreviation and symbol in the upper right corner
of each page indicate the current chapter.
Refer to “SYMBOLS”.
2
Each chapter is divided into sections. The current section title is shown at the top of each
page, except in Chapter 3 (“PERIODIC CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS”), where the sub-section title(-s) appears.
3
Sub-section titles appear in smaller print than the section title.
4
To help identify parts and clarify procedure steps, there are exploded diagrams at the start
of each removal and disassembly section.
5
Numbers are given in the order of the jobs in the exploded diagram. A circled number indicates a disassembly step.
6
Symbols indicate parts to be lubricated or replaced.
Refer to “SYMBOLS”.
7
A job instruction chart accompanies the exploded diagram, providing the order of jobs,
names of parts, notes in jobs, etc.
8
Jobs requiring more information (such as special tools and technical data) are described
sequentially.
12
GEN
SPEC
INFO
34
CHK
ADJ
56
COOL
78
CHAS
90
ENG
CARB
–+
ELEC
TRBL
SHTG
AB
EB004000
SYMBOLS
The following symbols are not relevant to
every vehicle.
Symbols
each chapter.
1
General information
2
Specifications
3
Periodic checks and adjustments
4
Engine
5
Cooling system
6
Carburetor(-s)
7
Chassis
8
Electrical system
9
Troubleshooting
Symbols
0
Serviceable with engine mounted
A
Filling fluid
B
Lubricant
C
Special tool
D
Tightening torque
E
Wear limit, clearance
F
Engine speed
G
Electrical data
0
1
to
9
indicate the subject of
to
G
indicate the following.
CD
T
.
R
.
EFG
Symbols
HIJ
indicate the types of lubricants and lubrication points.
The vehicle identification number
stamped into the right side of the steering
head pipe.
EB100020
MODEL CODE
The model code label
frame. This information will be needed to
order spare parts.
INFO
1
is affixed to the
1
is
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
EB102000
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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, cylinders, pistons and other parts
that have been “mated” through normal
wear. Mated parts must always be
reused or replaced as an assembly.
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4.During disassembly, clean all of the
parts and place them in trays in the
order of disassembly. This will speed up
assembly and allow for the correct
installation of all parts.
5.Keep all parts away from any source of
fire.
EB102010
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.
EB102020
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.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
USING A DYNAMOMETER
The YZF-R1 has a carbon muffler that may
change color when exposed to high temperatures. Therefore, when using a dynamometer always use a fan to cool the
muffler.
EB102030
LOCK WASHERS/PLATES AND COTTER
PINS
After removal, replace all lock washers/
plates
nut has been tightened to specification,
bend the lock washer tabs and the cotter
pin ends along a flat of the bolt or nut.
1
and cotter pins. After the bolt or
INFO
EB102040
BEARINGS AND OIL SEALS
1.Install bearings and oil seals so that the
manufacturer’s marks or numbers are
visible. When installing oil seals, lubricate the oil seal lips with a light coat of
lithium soap base grease. Oil bearings
liberally when installing, if appropriate.
1
Oil seal
CAUTION:
ACHTUNG:
Do not spin the bearing with compressed air because this will damage
the bearing surfaces.
1
Bearing
EB102050
CIRCLIPS
Before reassembly, check all circlips carefully and replace damaged or distorted circlips. Always replace piston pin clips after
one use. When installing a circlip
sure that the sharp-edged corner
tioned opposite the thrust
3
that the circlip
1
, make
2
is posi-
receives.
4
Shaft
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CHECKING THE CONNECTIONS
EB103000
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.
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INFO
3.Check:
• all connections
Loose connection → Connect properly.
NOTE:
If the pin
bend it up.
4.Connect:
• lead
• coupler
• connector
NOTE:
Make sure that all connections are tight.
5.Check:
• continuity
(with the pocket tester)
1
on the terminal is flattened,
Pocket tester
90890-03112
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NOTE:
• If there is no continuity, clean the ter-
minals.
• When checking the wire harness, per-
form steps (1) to (3).
• As a quick remedy, use a contact revi-
talizer available at most part stores.
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SPECIAL TOOLS
EB104000
SPECIAL TOOLS
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.
When placing an order, refer to the list provided below to avoid any mistakes.
Tool No.Tool name/FunctionIllustration
Flywheel puller
90890-01080
This tool is used to remove the generator
rotor.
Rotor holding tool
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90890-01235
90890-01286
90890-01304
90890-01312
Radiator cap
tester
90890-01325
Adapter
90890-01352
This tool is used to hold the generator
rotor when removing or installing the generator rotor bolt or pickup coil rotor bolt.
Drive chain cutter
This tool is used to remove the drive
chain.
Piston pin puller
This tool is used to remove the piston
pins.
Fuel level gauge
This tool is used to measure the fuel level
in the float chamber.
Radiator cap tester
Adapter
These tools are used to check the cooling
system.
90890-01403
90890-01423
Steering nut wrench
This tool is used to loosen or tighten the
steering stem ring nuts.
Damper rod holder
This tool is used to hold the damper rod
assembly when loosening or tightening
the damper rod assembly bolt.
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SPECIAL TOOLS
Tool No.Tool name/FunctionIllustration
Oil filter wrench
90890-01426
This tool is needed to loosen or tighten
the oil filter cartridge.
Rod holder
90890-01434
This tool is used to support the damper
adjusting rod.
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INFO
Rod puller
90890-01437
Rod puller
attachment
90890-01436
Ring typeBarrel---Dimensions (B×T)0.90 × 2.75 mm---End gap (installed)0.19 ~ 0.31 mm---Ring side clearance0.030 ~ 0.065 mm----
2nd ring
B
T
Ring typeTaper---Dimensions (B×T)0.8 × 2.8 mm---End gap (installed)0.30 ~ 0.45 mm---Ring side clearance0.020 ~ 0.055 mm----
Oil ring
B
T
Dimensions (B×T)1.5 × 2.6 mm---End gap (installed)0.10 ~ 0.35 mm----
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ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
ItemStandardLimit
Connecting rods
Crankshaft-pin-to-big-end-bearing clearance
Bearing color code –1 = Violet 0 = White 1 = Blue 2 = Black----
Crankshaft
F
CCC
E
D
B
Width A52.40 ~ 57.25 mm---Width B300.75 ~ 302.65 mm---Max. runout C0.03 mm
Big end side clearance D0.160 ~ 0.262 mm---Crankshaft-journal-to-crankshaft-
journal-bearing clearance
Bearing color code–1 = Pink/violet 0 = Pink/white
Clutch
Clutch typeWet, multiple disc---Clutch release methodRack and pinion (pull rod type)---Clutch release method operationCable operation---OperationRight-foot operation---Clutch cable free play (at the end
of the clutch lever)
Friction plates
Thickness2.9 ~ 3.1 mm2.8 mm
Plate quantity8----
Clutch plates
Thickness1.9 ~ 2.1 mm---Plate quantity7---Max. warpage----0.1 mm
Clutch springs
Free length6.5 mm---Spring quantity1 spring per valve----