Checking The Steering Damper; Checking The Chassis Fasteners; Lubricating The Brake Lever; Lubricating The Clutch Lever - Yamaha YZF-R1(B) 2012 Service Manual

Steering nut wrench
90890-01403
Exhaust flange nut wrench
YU-A9472
Lower ring nut (initial tightening
torque)
52 Nm (5.2 m·kgf, 37 ft·lbf)
c. Loosen the lower ring nut "6" completely,
then tighten it to specification.
EWA13140
WARNING
Do not overtighten the lower ring nut.
Lower ring nut (final tightening
torque)
18 Nm (1.8 m·kgf, 13 ft·lbf)
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,
remove the lower bracket and check the
upper and lower bearings.
Refer to "STEERING HEAD" on page 4-72.
e. Install the rubber washer "7".
f. Install the upper ring nut "8".
g. Finger tighten the upper ring nut, then align
the slots of both ring nuts. If necessary,
hold the lower ring nut and tighten the
upper ring nut until their slots are aligned.
h. Install the lock washer "9".
TIP
Make sure the lock washer tabs "a" sit correctly
in the ring nut slots "b".
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5. Install:
• Upper bracket
Refer to "HANDLEBARS" on page 4-56.
EAS14B1092

CHECKING THE STEERING DAMPER

Refer to "CHECKING THE STEERING
DAMPER" on page 4-75.
EAS14B1093

CHECKING THE CHASSIS FASTENERS

Make sure that all nuts, bolts, and screws are
properly tightened.
Refer to "CHASSIS TIGHTENING TORQUES"
on page 2-20.
EAS21700

LUBRICATING THE BRAKE LEVER

Lubricate the pivoting point and metal-to-metal
moving parts of the levers.
Recommended lubricant
Silicone grease
EAS14B1100

LUBRICATING THE CLUTCH LEVER

Lubricate the pivoting point and metal-to-metal
moving parts of the levers.
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
EAS21710

LUBRICATING THE PEDAL

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