Lubricating The Steering Head; Checking The Steering Damper; Checking The Chassis Fasteners; Lubricating The Brake Lever - Yamaha YZF-R1 Series Service Manual

G088893
Steering nut wrench
90890-01403
Exhaust flange nut wrench
YU-A9472
Lower ring nut (initial tightening
torque)
52 N·m (5.2 kgf·m, 38 lb·ft)
c. Loosen the lower ring nut completely, then
tighten it to specification.
EWA13140
WARNING
Do not overtighten the lower ring nut.
Lower ring nut (final tightening
torque)
14 N·m (1.4 kgf·m, 10 lb·ft)
d. Check the steering head for looseness or
binding by turning the front fork all the way
in both directions. If any binding is felt, re-
move the lower bracket and check the up-
per and lower bearings.
Refer to "STEERING HEAD" on page
4-108.
e. Install the rubber washer "3".
f. Install the upper ring nut "2".
g. Finger tighten the upper ring nut, then
align the slots of both ring nuts. If neces-
sary, hold the lower ring nut and tighten
the upper ring nut until their slots are
aligned.
h. Install the lock washer "1".
TIP
Make sure the lock washer tabs "a" sit correctly
in the ring nut slots "b".
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
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5. Install:
• Upper bracket
Refer to "HANDLEBARS" on page 4-83.
EAS30646

LUBRICATING THE STEERING HEAD

1. Lubricate:
• Upper bearing
• Lower bearing
• Bearing race
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
EAS31634

CHECKING THE STEERING DAMPER

Refer to "CHECKING THE STEERING DAMP-
ER" on page 4-111.
EAS31186

CHECKING THE CHASSIS FASTENERS

Make sure that all nuts, bolts, and screws are
properly tightened.
Refer to "CHASSIS TIGHTENING TORQUES"
on page 2-14.
EAS30804

LUBRICATING THE BRAKE LEVER

Lubricate the pivoting point and metal-to-metal
moving parts of the lever.
Recommended lubricant
Silicone grease
EAS30805

LUBRICATING THE CLUTCH LEVER

Lubricate the pivoting point and metal-to-metal
moving parts of the lever.
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
EAS30649

LUBRICATING THE PEDAL

Lubricate the pivoting point and metal-to-metal
moving parts of the pedal.
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