Supporting The Motorcycle; Front Wheel - Yamaha YZF-R1 Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR

Supporting the motorcycle

Since this model is not equipped with a
centerstand, follow these precautions
when removing the front and rear
wheel or performing other mainte-
nance requiring the motorcycle to
stand upright. Check that the motor-
cycle is in a stable and level position
before starting any maintenance. A
strong wooden box can be placed un-
der the engine for added stability.
To service the front wheel
6 1. Stabilize the rear of the motorcycle
by using a motorcycle stand or, if
an additional motorcycle stand is
not available, by placing a jack un-
der the frame in front of the rear
wheel.
2. Raise the front wheel off the
ground by using a motorcycle
stand.
EAU01579 To service the rear wheel
Raise the rear wheel off the ground by
using a motorcycle stand or, if a motor-
cycle stand is not available, by placing
a jack either under each side of the
frame in front of the rear wheel or under
each side of the swingarm.
1. Front wheel axle pinch bolt (× 4)

Front wheel

To remove the front wheel
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1. Loosen the axle bolt, the wheel
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WARNING
G
It is advisable to have a Yamaha
dealer service the wheel.
G Securely support the motor-
cycle so that there is no danger
of it falling over.
axle pinch bolts, and then the
brake caliper bolts.
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