Yamaha YZFR1Y(C) 2009 Service Manual page 173

3. Adjust:
• Front wheel static balance
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a. Install a balancing weight "1" onto the rim
exactly opposite the heavy spot "X".
TIP
Start with the lightest weight.
b. Turn the front wheel 90° so that the heavy
spot is positioned as shown.
c. If the heavy spot does not stay in that posi-
tion, install a heavier weight.
d. Repeat steps (b) and (c) until the front
wheel is balanced.
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4. Check:
• Front wheel static balance
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a. Turn the front wheel and make sure it stays
at each position shown.
b. If the front wheel does not remain station-
ary at all of the positions, rebalance it.
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EAS22000
INSTALLING THE FRONT WHEEL
The following procedure applies to both of the
brake discs.
1. Lubricate:
• Wheel axle
• Oil seal lips
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
2. Lift the wheel up between the fork legs.
3. Insert the wheel axle.
TIP
Install the tire and wheel with the mark "1"
pointing in the direction of wheel rotation.
4. Lower the front wheel so that it is on the
ground.
5. Tighten:
• Front wheel axle bolt
Front wheel axle bolt
91 Nm (9.1 m·kgf, 66 ft·lbf)
• Front wheel axle pinch bolt
Refer to "CHASSIS TIGHTENING
TORQUES" on page 2-20.
Front wheel axle pinch bolt
21 Nm (2.1 m·kgf, 15 ft·lbf)
ECA14B1002
Before tightening the wheel axle, push
down hard on the handlebar(s) several
times and check if the front fork rebounds
smoothly.
6. Install:
• Front brake calipers
Front brake caliper bolt
35 Nm (3.5 m·kgf, 25 ft·lbf)
LOCTITE®
4-22
FRONT WHEEL