Removing The Handlebar; Checking The Handlebars; Installing The Handlebars - Yamaha 2009 YZF-R1 (Y) Service Manual

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REMOVING THE HANDLEBAR

1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
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WARNING
Securely support the vehicle so that there
is no danger of it falling over.
2. Remove:
• Grip end
• Handlebar grip "1"
TIP
Blow compressed air between the handlebar
and the handlebar grip, and gradually push the
grip off the handlebar.
3. Remove:
• Throttle cable housing "1"
• Throttle grip "2"
TIP
While removing the throttle cable housing, pull
back the rubber cover "3".
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CHECKING THE HANDLEBARS

1. Check:
• Left handlebar "1"
• Right handlebar "2"
Bends/cracks/damage → Replace.
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WARNING
Do not attempt to straighten a bent handle-
bar as this may dangerously weaken it.
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INSTALLING THE HANDLEBARS

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. Install:
• Right handlebar switch "1"
TIP
Align the projection "a" on the right handlebar
switch with the hole "b" on the right handlebar.
3. Install:
• Brake master cylinder holder "1"
Front brake master cylinder
holder bolt
13 Nm (1.3 m·kgf, 9.4 ft·lbf)
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• Install the brake master cylinder holder
with the "UP" mark facing up.
• First, tighten the upper bolt, and then the
lower bolt.
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HANDLEBARS