Yamaha Thunderace YZF1000R, Owner'S Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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CAUTION:
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Do not apply the brake after the
brake calipers have been removed,
otherwise the brake pads will be
forced shut.
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To install the front wheel
1. Install the speedometer gear unit
into the wheel hub so that the pro-
jections mesh with the slots.
2. Lift the wheel up between the fork
legs.
NOTE:
_
Make sure that the slot in the speedom-
eter gear unit fits over the retainer on
the fork leg.
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3. Insert the wheel axle.
4. Lower the front wheel so that it is
on the ground.
5. Install the brake calipers by install-
ing the bolts.
NOTE:
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Make sure that there is enough space
between the brake pads before install-
ing the brake calipers onto the brake
discs.
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6. Tighten the wheel axle, then the
front wheel axle pinch bolt and the
brake caliper bolts to the specified
torques.
7. Connect the speedometer cable.
8. Install the front fender by installing
the bolts.
9. Push down hard on the handlebar
several times to check for proper
fork operation.
1. Speedometer gear unit
2. Slot
3. Speedometer gear unit stopper
Tightening torques:
Wheel axle:
72 Nm (7.2 m·kg)
Front wheel axle pinch bolt:
23 Nm (2.3 m·kg)
Brake caliper bolt:
40 Nm (4.0 m·kg)
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