Yamaha YZF-R1 2020 Service Manual page 246

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13.Before measuring the fork oil level, wait ten
minutes until the oil has settled and the air
bubbles have dispersed.
TIP
Be sure to bleed the front fork leg of any residual
air.
14.Measure:
• Front fork leg oil level "a"
(from the top of the outer tube, with the outer
tube fully compressed and without the fork
spring)
Out of specification → Correct.
Level (left)
84 mm (3.3 in)
Level (right)
84 mm (3.3 in)
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15.Install:
• Fork spring
• Spacer
• Locknut
• Damper adjusting rod 2
• Damper adjusting rod 1
• Guide
• Cap bolt
(along with the O-ring
a. Remove the rod puller and rod puller at-
tachment.
b. Install the fork spring.
a
)
New
FRONT FORK (for YZF-R1)
TIP
Install the fork spring with the smaller diameter
"a" facing up "A".
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c. Install the locknut all the way onto the
damper rod assembly.
d. Install the rod puller and rod puller attach-
ment.
e. Install the spacer and guide.
f. Install the fork spring compressor.
g. Press down on the spacer with the fork
spring compressor "1".
h. Pull up the rod puller and install the rod
holder "2" between the locknut "3" and the
guide "4".
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
Fork spring compressor
90890-01441
Fork spring compressor
YM-01441
Rod holder
90890-01434
Damper rod holder double ended
YM-01434
TIP
Use the side of the rod holder that is marked "B".
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