Lubricating The Sidestand; Checking The Front Fork; Adjusting The Front Fork Legs; Checking The Sidestand Switch - Yamaha 2009 YZF-R1 (Y) Service Manual

2. Adjust:
• Installed shift rod length
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a. Loosen both locknuts "1".
b. Turn the shift rod "2" in direction "a" or "b" to
obtain the correct shift pedal position.
Direction "a"
Installed shift rod length increases.
Direction "b"
Installed shift rod length decreases.
c. Tighten both locknuts.
d. Make sure the installed shift rod length is
within specification.
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EAS14B1094
CHECKING THE SIDESTAND
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
EWA13120
WARNING
Securely support the vehicle so that there
is no danger of it falling over.
TIP
Place the vehicle on a suitable stand so that
the sidestand is elevated.
2. Check:
Unsmooth operation → Replace the defec-
tive part(s).
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
EAS21720

LUBRICATING THE SIDESTAND

Lubricate the pivoting point and metal-to-metal
moving parts of the sidestand.
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
EAS14B1095

CHECKING THE SIDESTAND SWITCH

Refer to "ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS" on
page 8-117.
EAS21530

CHECKING THE FRONT FORK

1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
EWA13120
WARNING
Securely support the vehicle so that there
is no danger of it falling over.
2. Check:
• Inner tube
Damage/scratches → Replace.
• Oil seal
Oil leakage → Replace.
3. Hold the vehicle upright and apply the front
brake.
4. Check:
• Front fork operation
Push down hard on the handlebar several
times and check if the front fork rebounds
smoothly.
Rough movement → Repair.
Refer to "FRONT FORK" on page 4-59.
EAS21580

ADJUSTING THE FRONT FORK LEGS

The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
EWA14B1029
WARNING
Securely support the motorcycle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
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