Yamaha 2009 YZF-R1 (Y) Service Manual page 221

8. Install:
• Dust seal "1"
(with the fork seal driver weight "2")
Fork seal driver
90890-01442
Adjustable fork seal driver (36–
46 mm)
YM-01442
9. Install:
• Rod puller "1"
• Rod puller attachment "2"
(onto the damper rod "3")
Rod puller
90890-01437
Universal damping rod bleeding
tool set
YM-A8703
Rod puller attachment (M10)
90890-01436
Universal damping rod bleeding
tool set
YM-A8703
10. Fully compress the front fork leg.
11. Fill:
• Front fork leg
(with the specified amount of the recom-
mended fork oil)
Quantity
528.0 cm³ (17.85 US oz, 18.62
Imp.oz)
Recommended oil
Suspension oil M1 or equiva-
lent
ECA14B1008
• Be sure to use the recommended fork oil.
Other oils may have an adverse effect on
front fork performance.
• When disassembling and assembling the
front fork leg, do not allow any foreign
material to enter the front fork.
12. After filling the front fork leg, slowly stroke
the damper rod "1" up and down (at least
ten times) to distribute the fork oil.
TIP
Be sure to stroke the damper rod slowly
because the fork oil may spurt out.
13. Before measuring the fork oil level, wait ten
minutes until the oil has settled and the air
bubbles have dispersed.
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FRONT FORK