Yamaha YZF-R1 1998, Service Manual

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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
This manual is intended as a handy, easy-to-read reference book for the mechanic. Compre-
hensive explanations of all installation, removal, disassembly, assembly, repair and check
procedures are laid out with the individual steps in sequential order.
1 The manual is divided into chapters. An abbreviation and symbol in the upper right corner
of each page indicate the current chapter.
Refer to “SYMBOLS”.
2 Each chapter is divided into sections. The current section title is shown at the top of each
page, except in Chapter 3 (“PERIODIC CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS”), where the sub-sec-
tion title(-s) appears.
3 Sub-section titles appear in smaller print than the section title.
4
To help identify parts and clarify procedure steps, there are exploded diagrams at the start
of each removal and disassembly section.
5 Numbers are given in the order of the jobs in the exploded diagram. A circled number indi-
cates a disassembly step.
6 Symbols indicate parts to be lubricated or replaced.
Refer to “SYMBOLS”.
7 A job instruction chart accompanies the exploded diagram, providing the order of jobs,
names of parts, notes in jobs, etc.
8 Jobs requiring more information (such as special tools and technical data) are described
sequentially.