Poor Braking Performance; Faulty Front Fork Legs; Unstable Handling - Yamaha 2009 YZF-R1 (Y) Service Manual

2. Engine oil
• Incorrect oil level
• Incorrect oil viscosity
• Inferior oil quality
Cooling system
1. Coolant
• Low coolant level
2. Radiator
• Damaged or leaking radiator
• Faulty radiator cap
• Bent or damaged radiator fin
3. Water pump
• Damaged or faulty water pump
• Thermostat
• Thermostat stays closed
4. Oil cooler
• Clogged or damaged oil cooler
5. Hose(s) and pipe(s)
• Damaged hose
• Improperly connected hose
• Damaged pipe
• Improperly connected pipe
Fuel system
1. Throttle body(-ies)
• Faulty throttle body(-ies)
• Damaged or loose throttle body joint
2. Air filter
• Clogged air filter element
Chassis
1. Brake(s)
• Dragging brake
Electrical system
1. Spark plug(s)
• Incorrect spark plug gap
• Incorrect spark plug heat range
2. Ignition system
• Faulty ECU
EAS28610
OVERCOOLING
Cooling system
1. Thermostat
• Thermostat stays open
EAS28620

POOR BRAKING PERFORMANCE

• Worn brake pad
• Worn brake disc
• Air in hydraulic brake system
• Leaking brake fluid
TROUBLESHOOTING
• Faulty brake caliper kit
• Faulty brake caliper seal
• Loose union bolt
• Damaged brake hose
• Oil or grease on the brake disc
• Oil or grease on the brake pad
• Incorrect brake fluid level
EAS28650

FAULTY FRONT FORK LEGS

Leaking oil
• Bent, damaged or rusty inner tube
• Cracked or damaged outer tube
• Improperly installed oil seal
• Damaged oil seal lip
• Incorrect oil level (high)
• Loose damper rod assembly
• Cracked or damaged cap bolt O-ring
Malfunction
• Bent or damaged inner tube
• Bent or damaged outer tube
• Damaged fork spring
• Worn or damaged outer tube bushing
• Bent or damaged damper rod
• Incorrect oil viscosity
• Incorrect oil level
EAS28680

UNSTABLE HANDLING

1. Handlebars
• Bent or improperly installed right handle-
bar
• Bent or improperly installed left handle-
bar
2. Steering head components
• Improperly installed upper bracket
• Improperly installed lower bracket
(improperly tightened ring nut)
• Bent steering stem
• Damaged ball bearing or bearing race
3. Front fork leg(s)
• Uneven oil levels (both front fork legs)
• Unevenly tensioned fork spring (both
front fork legs)
• Broken fork spring
• Bent or damaged inner tube
• Bent or damaged outer tube
4. Swingarm
• Worn bearing or bushing
• Bent or damaged swingarm
5. Rear shock absorber assembly(-ies)
• Faulty rear shock absorber spring
• Leaking oil or gas
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