Yamaha YZF-R1 (2006) [184/426] Front fork

FRONT FORK

4-57

WARNING

EWA4C81003

• The fork spring is compressed.

• Always use a new cap bolt O-ring.

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EAS23050

INSTALLING THE FRONT FORK LEGS

The following procedure applies to both of the

front fork legs.

1. Install:

• Front fork leg

Temporarily tighten the upper and lower

bracket pinch bolts.

2. Tighten:

• Lower bracket pinch bolt “1”

• Cap bolt “2”

• Handlebar pinch bolt “3”

• Upper bracket pinch bolt “4”

WARNING

EWA13680

Make sure the brake hoses are routed prop-

erly.

3. Adjust:

• Spring preload

• Rebound damping

• Compression damping

Refer to "ADJUSTING THE FRONT FORK

LEGS" on page 3-30.

Lower bracket pinch bolt

23 Nm (2.3 m·kg, 17 ft·lb)

Cap bolt

23 Nm (2.3 m·kg, 17 ft·lb)

Handlebar pinch bolt

17 Nm (1.7 m·kg, 12 ft·lb)

Upper bracket pinch bolt

26 Nm (2.6 m·kg, 19 ft·lb)