Supporting The Motorcycle - Yamaha YZF-R1 Owner's Manual

7. Install the auxiliary light bulb cover
by installing the quick fastener.
NOTE:
To install the quick fastener, push the
center pin out so that it will protrude
from the fastener head, insert the fas-
tener into the auxiliary light bulb cover,
and then push the protruding pin in until
it is flush with the fastener head.
8. Install the panel.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR

Supporting the motorcycle

Since this model is not equipped with a
centerstand, follow these precautions
when removing the front and rear
wheel or performing other maintenance
requiring the motorcycle to stand up-
right. Check that the motorcycle is in a
stable and level position before starting
any maintenance. A strong wooden
box can be placed under the engine for
added stability.
To service the front wheel
1. Stabilize the rear of the motorcycle
by using a motorcycle stand or, if
an additional motorcycle stand is
not available, by placing a jack un-
der the frame in front of the rear
wheel.
2. Raise the front wheel off the
ground by using a motorcycle
stand.
To service the rear wheel
Raise the rear wheel off the ground by
using a motorcycle stand or, if a motor-
cycle stand is not available, by placing
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frame in front of the rear wheel or under
each side of the swingarm.
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