Yamaha Yzf R1 2007 Manual

TIGHTENING TORQUES
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EAS20340
ENGINE TIGHTENING TORQUES
ItemThrea
d sizeQ’ty Tightening torque Remarks
Spark plugs M10 4 13 Nm (1.3 m·kg, 9.4 ft·lb)
Cylinder head nut (2pieces) M10 2 See NOTE
Cylinder head nut (8pieces) M10 8 See NOTE
Cylinder head bolt M6 2 12 Nm (1.2 m·kg, 8.7 ft·lb)
Camshaft cap bolt M6 20 10 Nm (1.0 m·kg, 7.2 ft·lb)
Cylinder head cover bolt M6 6 12 Nm (1.2 m·kg, 8.7 ft·lb)
Cylinder head stud bolt (exhaust 
pipe)M8 8 15 Nm (1.5 m·kg, 11 ft·lb)
Air induction system cap bolt M6 4 10...

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Exhaust pipe and muffler bolt M8 2 20 Nm (2.0 m·kg, 14 ft·lb)
Exhaust pipe and EXUP valve 
boltM6 5 12 Nm (1.2 m·kg, 8.7 ft·lb)
Exhaust valve pipe bracket bolt M8 1 20 Nm (2.0 m·kg, 14 ft·lb)
EXUP pulley and shaft arm nut M6 1 6.5 Nm (0.65 m·kg, 4.7 ft·lb)
EXUP valve pulley cover bolt M6 2 10 Nm (1.0 m·kg, 7.2 ft·lb)
EXUP valve and EXUP valve pipe 
bolt M6 1 10 Nm (1.0 m·kg, 7.2 ft·lb)
EXUP cable bracket bolt M6 1 10 Nm (1.0 m·kg, 7.2 ft·lb)
EXUP cable nut  M6 2 6 Nm (0.6 m·kg,...

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NOTE:
 Cylinder head nut (2 pieces)
1. First, tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (1.0 m·kg, 7.2 ft·lb) with a torque wrench following the tighten-
ing order.
2. Second, tighten the bolts to 25 Nm (2.5 m·kg, 18 ft·lb) with a torque wrench following the tight-
ening order.
3. Third, tighten the bolts to 40 Nm (4.0 m·kg, 29 ft·lb) with a torque wrench following the tighten-
ing order.
4. Final, tighten the bolts to 55 Nm (5.5 m·kg, 40 ft·lb) with a torque wrench following the tighten-
ing...

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3. Final, tighten the bolts to 40 Nm (4.0 m·kg, 29 ft·lb) with a torque wrench following the tighten-
ing order.
 Crankcase bolt (main journal)
1. First, tighten the bolts to approximately 20 Nm (2.0 m·kg, 14 ft·lb) with a torque wrench follow-
ing the tightening order.
2. Loosen all the bolts one by one following the tightening order and then tighten them to 20 Nm 
(2.7 m·kg, 14 ft·lb) again.
3. Retighten the bolts further to reach the specified angle (56-61°).
Cylinder head...

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CHASSIS TIGHTENING TORQUES
ItemThrea
d sizeQ’ty Tightening torque Remarks
Upper bracket pinch bolt M8 2 26 Nm (2.6 m·kg, 19 ft·lb)
Steering stem nut M28 1 113 Nm (11.3 m·kg, 82 ft·lb)
Handlebar pinch bolt M8 2 17 Nm (1.7m·kg, 12 ft·lb)
Handlebar bolt M6 2 13 Nm (1.3 m·kg, 9.4 ft·lb)
Cap bolt M46 2 23 Nm (2.3 m·kg, 17 ft·lb)
Lower ring nut M30 2 See NOTE
Lower bracket pinch bolt M8 4 23 Nm (2.3 m·kg, 17 ft·lb)
Brake master cylinder reservoir 
cap screwM4 1 1.2 Nm (0.12...

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NOTE:
 Lower ring nut
1. First, tighten the lower ring nut approximately 52 Nm (5.2 m·kg, 38 ft·lb) by using the torque 
wrench, then loosen the ring nut completely.
2. Retighten the lower ring nut 18 Nm (1.8 m·kg, 13 ft·lb). Connecting arm nut (connecting 
arm and frame)M10 1 44 Nm (4.4 m·kg, 32 ft·lb)
Relay arm nut (relay arm and 
connecting arm)M10 1 44 Nm (4.4 m·kg, 32 ft·lb)
Relay arm nut (relay arm and 
swingarm)M10 1 44 Nm (4.4 m·kg, 32 ft·lb)
Rear shock absorber assembly...

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 Engine mounting adjust bolt and engine mount self locking nut
Refer to INSTALLING THE ENGINE on page 5-7.
 Front wheel axle pinch bolt
1. Insert the front wheel axle from the right side and tighten it with the flange bolt from the left 
side to 91 Nm (9.1 m·kg, 65.8 ft·lb).
2. In the order from the pinch bolt “2” → pinch bolt “1” → pinch bolt “2”, tighten each bolt to 21 Nm 
(2.1 m·kg, 15 ft·lb) without performing temporary tightening.
3. Check that the end face of the axle...

LUBRICATION POINTS AND LUBRICANT TYPES
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LUBRICATION POINTS AND LUBRICANT TYPES
EAS20370
ENGINE
EAS20380
CHASSISLubrication point Lubricant
Oil seal lips
O-rings
Bearings
Crankshaft pins
Piston surfaces
Piston pins
Connecting rod bolts
Crankshaft journals
Camshaft lobes
Camshaft journals
Valve stems (intake and exhaust)
Valve stem ends (intake and exhaust)
Water pump impeller shaft
Oil pump rotors (inner and outer)
Oil pump housing
Oil strainer
Clutch (pull rod)
Starter clutch idle gear inner...

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Brake lever pivoting point and metal-to-metal moving parts
Clutch lever pivoting point and metal-to-metal moving parts
Engine mount bolts (rear upper and lower)
Relay arm, connecting rod and rear shock absorber collar
Pivot shaft
Swingarm pivot bearing
Swingarm head pipe end, oil seal and bush
Oil seal (relay arm, connecting arm and rear shock absorber)
Seat lock assembly moving parts
Sidestand pivoting pint and metal-to-metal moving parts
Link and sidestand...

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