
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
4-75
EAS14B1010
HANDLING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
WARNING
EWA14B1013
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 shock absorber to
an open flame or any other source of high
heat. High heat can cause an explosion
due to excessive gas pressure.
• Do not deform or damage the rear shock
absorber in any way. Rear shock absorber
damage will result in poor damping per-
formance.
EAS23190
DISPOSING OF A REAR SHOCK
ABSORBER
1. Gas pressure must be released before dis-
posing of a rear shock absorber. To release
the gas pressure, drill a 2.0–3.0 mm (0.08–
0.12 in) hole through the rear shock
absorber at a point 40 mm (1.57 in) from its
end as shown.
WARNING
EWA13760
Wear eye protection to prevent eye damage
from released gas or metal chips.
EAS23230
REMOVING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLY
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
WARNING
EWA13120
Securely support the vehicle so that there
is no danger of it falling over.
TIP
Place the vehicle on a suitable stand so that
the rear wheel is elevated.
2. Remove:
• Rear shock absorber assembly lower bolt
“1”
• Connecting arm and swingarm bolt “2”
TIP
While removing the rear shock absorber
assembly lower bolt, hold the swingarm so that
it does not drop down.
3. Remove:
• Rear shock absorber assembly bracket
nut “1”
• Rear shock absorber assembly
TIP
Remove the rear shock absorber assembly
from between the swingarm and frame.
EAS23240
CHECKING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLY
1. Check:
• Rear shock absorber rod
Bends/damage
→
Replace the rear
shock absorber assembly.
• Rear shock absorber
Gas leaks/oil leaks
→
Replace the rear
shock absorber assembly.
a. 40 mm (1.57 in)
Summary of Contents for 2009 YZF-R1 (Y)
Page 1: ...SERVICE MANUAL YZF R1 Y 2009 14B 28197 E0 ...
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Page 66: ...LUBRICATION SYSTEM CHART AND DIAGRAMS 2 29 EAS20410 LUBRICATION DIAGRAMS ...
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Page 73: ...LUBRICATION SYSTEM CHART AND DIAGRAMS 2 36 1 Main axle 2 Oil water pump assembly ...
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Page 75: ...LUBRICATION SYSTEM CHART AND DIAGRAMS 2 38 1 Main axle 2 Oil delivery pipe 2 3 Drive axle ...
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Page 81: ...LUBRICATION SYSTEM CHART AND DIAGRAMS 2 44 1 Balancer shaft 2 Crankshaft ...
Page 82: ...COOLING SYSTEM DIAGRAMS 2 45 EAS20420 COOLING SYSTEM DIAGRAMS ...
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Page 85: ...COOLING SYSTEM DIAGRAMS 2 48 1 Radiator cap 2 Radiator 3 Radiator fan 4 Oil cooler ...
Page 86: ...CABLE ROUTING 2 49 EAS20430 CABLE ROUTING ...
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Page 151: ...PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 3 36 ...
Page 152: ...PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 3 37 ...
Page 242: ...CHAIN DRIVE 4 87 ...
Page 257: ...ENGINE REMOVAL 5 12 Installed depth of gasket c 3 5 mm 0 14 in ...
Page 290: ...PICKUP ROTOR 5 45 Yamaha bond No 1215 Three Bond No 1215 90890 85505 ...
Page 360: ...WATER PUMP 6 15 ...
Page 382: ...AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM 7 21 EAS27040 AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM ...
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Page 392: ...IGNITION SYSTEM 8 1 EAS27090 IGNITION SYSTEM EAS27110 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ...
Page 398: ...ELECTRIC STARTING SYSTEM 8 7 EAS27160 ELECTRIC STARTING SYSTEM EAS27170 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ...
Page 404: ...CHARGING SYSTEM 8 13 EAS27200 CHARGING SYSTEM EAS27210 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ...
Page 407: ...CHARGING SYSTEM 8 16 ...
Page 408: ...LIGHTING SYSTEM 8 17 EAS27240 LIGHTING SYSTEM EAS27250 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ...
Page 412: ...SIGNALING SYSTEM 8 21 EAS27270 SIGNALING SYSTEM EAS27280 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ...
Page 419: ...SIGNALING SYSTEM 8 28 ...
Page 420: ...COOLING SYSTEM 8 29 EAS27300 COOLING SYSTEM EAS27310 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ...
Page 423: ...COOLING SYSTEM 8 32 ...
Page 424: ...FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM 8 33 EAS27330 FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM EAS27340 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ...
Page 494: ...FUEL PUMP SYSTEM 8 103 EAS27550 FUEL PUMP SYSTEM EAS27560 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ...
Page 498: ...IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM 8 107 EAS27640 IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM EAS27650 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ...
Page 507: ...IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM 8 116 ...
Page 508: ...ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 8 117 EAS27972 ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS ...
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Page 512: ...ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 8 121 EAS27980 CHECKING THE SWITCHES ...
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