Installing The Front Wheel - Yamaha YZF-R1 2007 Service Manual

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NOTE:
Start with the lightest weight.
b. Turn the front wheel 90° so that the heavy
spot is positioned as shown.
c. If the heavy spot does not stay in that posi-
tion, install a heavier weight.
d. Repeat steps (b) and (c) until the front
wheel is balanced.
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4. Check:
• Front wheel static balance
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a. Turn the front wheel and make sure it stays
at each position shown.
b. If the front wheel does not remain station-
ary at all of the positions, rebalance it.
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EAS22000

INSTALLING THE FRONT WHEEL

The following procedure applies to both of the
brake discs.
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1. Lubricate:
• Wheel axle
• Oil seal lips
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
2. Lift the wheel up between the fork legs.
3. Insert the wheel axle.
NOTE:
Install the tire and wheel with the mark "1"
pointing in the direction of wheel rotation.
4. Lower the front wheel so that it is on the
ground.
5. Tighten:
• Front wheel axle bolt
Front wheel axle bolt
91 Nm (9.1 m·kg, 66 ft·lb)
• Front wheel axle pinch bolt
Front wheel axle pinch bolt
21 Nm (2.1 m·kg, 15 ft·lb)
ECA4C81001
CAUTION:
Before tightening the wheel axle, push
down hard on the handlebar(s) several
times and check if the front fork rebounds
smoothly.
6. Install:
• Front brake calipers
Front brake caliper bolt
35 Nm (3.5 m·kg, 25 ft·lb)
EWA13490
WARNING
Make sure the brake cable is routed prop-
erly.
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FRONT WHEEL