Yamaha Yzf R1 2007 Manual

STEERING HEAD
4-59
EAS23090
STEERING HEAD
Removing the lower bracket
Order Job/Parts to remove Q’ty Remarks
Front cowling Refer to GENERAL CHASSIS on page 4-1.
Side cowling Refer to GENERAL CHASSIS on page 4-1.
Front wheel Refer to FRONT WHEEL on page 4-8.
Front fork legs Refer to FRONT BRAKE on page 4-20.
Handlebar Refer to HANDLEBARS on page 4-45.
1 Main switch lead coupler 2 Disconnect.
2 Upper bracket bolt 2
3 Left handlebar assembly 1
4 Right handlebar assembly 1
5 Steering stem nut 1
6 Upper...

STEERING HEAD
4-60
17 Bearing cover 1
18 Bearing inner race 2
19 Upper bearing 1
20 Lower bearing 1
21 Dust seal 1
22 Bearing outer race 2
For installation, reverse the removal proce-
dure.
Removing the lower bracket
Order Job/Parts to remove Q’ty Remarks 

STEERING HEAD
4-61
EAS23110
REMOVING THE LOWER BRACKET
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
WARNING
EWA13120
Securely support the vehicle so that there 
is no danger of it falling over.
2. Remove:
 Upper ring nut “1”
(with the steering nut wrench “2”)
WARNING
EWA13730
Securely support the lower bracket so that 
there is no danger of it falling.
EAS23130
CHECKING THE STEERING HEAD
1. Wash:
 Bearings
 Bearing races
2. Check:
 Bearings “1”
 Bearing races “2”
Damage/pitting → Replace.
3. Replace:...

STEERING HEAD
4-62
 Bearing races
2. Install:
 Lower ring nut “1”
 Rubber washer “2”
 Upper ring nut “3”
 Lock washer “4”
Refer to CHECKING AND ADJUSTING 
THE STEERING HEAD on page 3-27.
3. Install:
 Upper bracket
 Steering stem nut
NOTE:
Temporarily tighten the steering stem nut.
4. Install:
 Front fork legs
Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT FORK 
LEGS on page 4-58.
NOTE:
Temporarily tighten the upper and lower 
bracket pinch bolts.
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease 

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
4-63
EAS23160
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
Removing the rear shock absorber assembly
Order Job/Parts to remove Q’ty Remarks
Rider seat Refer to GENERAL CHASSIS on page 4-1.
Passenger seat Refer to GENERAL CHASSIS on page 4-1.
Fuel tank Refer to FUEL TANK on page 7-1.
1 Self-locking nut/bolt 1/1
2 Self-locking nut/bolt 1/1
3 Self-locking nut/bolt 1/1/1
4 Self-locking nut 1
5 Rear shock absorber assembly 1
6 Oil seal/bearing/collar 4/3/4
7 Collar/self-locking nut/bolt 1/1/1
8...

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
4-64
EAS23180
HANDLING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
WARNING
EWA13740
This rear shock absorber contains highly 
compressed nitrogen gas. Before handling 
the rear shock absorber, read and make 
sure you understand the following informa-
tion. The manufacturer cannot be held 
responsible for property damage or per-
sonal injury that may result from improper 
handling of the rear shock absorber.
 Do not tamper or attempt to open the rear 
shock absorber.
 Do not subject the rear...

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
4-65
 Dust seals
Damage/wear → Replace.
Bolts
Bends/damage/wear → Replace.
EAS23260
CHECKING THE CONNECTING ARM AND 
RELAY ARM
1. Check:
 Connecting arm “1”
 Relay arm “2”
Damage/wear → Replace.
2. Check:
 Bearings
Oil seals
Damage/pitting → Replace.
3. Check:
Collars
Damage/scratches → Replace.
EAS23270
INSTALLING THE RELAY ARM
1. Lubricate:
Collars
 Bearings
2. Install:
 Bearing “1”
 Oil seals “2”
(to the relay arm)
 Relay arm “3”
 Connecting arm “4”
EAS23310...

SWINGARM
4-66
EAS23330
SWINGARM
Removing the swingarm
Order Job/Parts to remove Q’ty Remarks
Rear wheel Refer to REAR WHEEL on page 4-14.
Rear shock absorber assemblyRefer to REAR SHOCK ABSORBER 
ASSEMBLY on page 4-63.
Drive sprocket Refer to ENGINE REMOVAL on page 5-1.
1 Right footrest bracket 1
2 Drive chain adjusting bolt/locknut 2/2
3 Drive chain guard 1
4 Rear fender 1
5 Brake hose holder 1
6 Pivot shaft nut/washer 1/1
7 Pivot shaft ring nut/washer 1/1
8 Pivot shaft  1
9 Swingarm 1
10 Drive chain 1...

SWINGARM
4-67
For installation, reverse the removal proce-
dure.
Removing the swingarm
Order Job/Parts to remove Q’ty Remarks 

SWINGARM
4-68
EAS23350
REMOVING THE SWINGARM
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
WARNING
EWA13120
Securely support the vehicle so that there 
is no danger of it falling over.
NOTE:
Place the vehicle on a suitable stand so that 
the rear wheel is elevated.
2. Remove:
 Relay arm-to-swingarm bolt “1”
 Connecting arm bolt “2”
 Rear shock absorber assembly lower bolt 
“3”
NOTE:
When removing the rear shock absorber 
assembly lower bolt, hold the swingarm so that 
it does not drop down.
3. Measure:
...