Using A Dynamometer; Lock Washers/Plates And Cotter Pins; Bearings And Oil Seals; Circlips - Yamaha YZF-R1K Service Manual

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

USING A DYNAMOMETER

The YZF-R1 has a carbon muffler that may
change color when exposed to high tem-
peratures. Therefore, when using a dyna-
mometer always use a fan to cool the
muffler.
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LOCK WASHERS/PLATES AND COTTER
PINS
After removal, replace all lock washers/
plates 1 and cotter pins. After the bolt or
nut has been tightened to specification,
bend the lock washer tabs and the cotter
pin ends along a flat of the bolt or nut.
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BEARINGS AND OIL SEALS

1. Install bearings and oil seals so that the
manufacturer's marks or numbers are
visible. When installing oil seals, lubri-
cate the oil seal lips with a light coat of
lithium soap base grease. Oil bearings
liberally when installing, if appropriate.
1 Oil seal
CAUTION:
ACHTUNG:
Do not spin the bearing with com-
pressed air because this will damage
the bearing surfaces.
1 Bearing
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CIRCLIPS

Before reassembly, check all circlips care-
fully and replace damaged or distorted cir-
clips. Always replace piston pin clips after
one use. When installing a circlip 1 , make
sure that the sharp-edged corner 2 is posi-
tioned opposite the thrust 3 that the circlip
receives.
4 Shaft
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