REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
4-77
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 YZF-R1 2012
Page 1: ...SERVICE MANUAL YZF R1 B 2012 1KB 28197 E0 ...
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Page 70: ...LUBRICATION SYSTEM CHART AND DIAGRAMS 2 29 EAS20410 LUBRICATION DIAGRAMS ...
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Page 76: ...LUBRICATION SYSTEM CHART AND DIAGRAMS 2 35 ...
Page 77: ...LUBRICATION SYSTEM CHART AND DIAGRAMS 2 36 1 Main axle 2 Oil water pump assembly ...
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Page 79: ...LUBRICATION SYSTEM CHART AND DIAGRAMS 2 38 1 Main axle 2 Oil delivery pipe 2 3 Drive axle ...
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Page 85: ...LUBRICATION SYSTEM CHART AND DIAGRAMS 2 44 1 Balancer shaft 2 Crankshaft ...
Page 86: ...COOLING SYSTEM DIAGRAMS 2 45 EAS20420 COOLING SYSTEM DIAGRAMS ...
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Page 89: ...COOLING SYSTEM DIAGRAMS 2 48 1 Radiator cap 2 Radiator 3 Radiator fan 4 Oil cooler ...
Page 90: ...CABLE ROUTING 2 49 EAS20430 CABLE ROUTING ...
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Page 156: ...PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 3 37 ...
Page 248: ...CHAIN DRIVE 4 89 ...
Page 263: ...ENGINE REMOVAL 5 12 Installed depth of gasket c 3 5 mm 0 14 in ...
Page 295: ...PICKUP ROTOR 5 44 Yamaha bond No 1215 Three Bond No 1215 90890 85505 ...
Page 350: ...TRANSMISSION 5 99 ...
Page 366: ...WATER PUMP 6 15 ...
Page 388: ...AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM 7 21 EAS27040 AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM ...
Page 394: ...AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM 7 27 ...
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Page 398: ...IGNITION SYSTEM 8 1 EAS27090 IGNITION SYSTEM EAS27110 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ...
Page 404: ...ELECTRIC STARTING SYSTEM 8 7 EAS27160 ELECTRIC STARTING SYSTEM EAS27170 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ...
Page 410: ...CHARGING SYSTEM 8 13 EAS27200 CHARGING SYSTEM EAS27210 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ...
Page 413: ...CHARGING SYSTEM 8 16 ...
Page 414: ...LIGHTING SYSTEM 8 17 EAS27240 LIGHTING SYSTEM EAS27250 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ...
Page 418: ...SIGNALING SYSTEM 8 21 EAS27270 SIGNALING SYSTEM EAS27280 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ...
Page 425: ...SIGNALING SYSTEM 8 28 ...
Page 426: ...COOLING SYSTEM 8 29 EAS27300 COOLING SYSTEM EAS27310 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ...
Page 429: ...COOLING SYSTEM 8 32 ...
Page 430: ...FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM 8 33 EAS27330 FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM EAS27340 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ...
Page 503: ...FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM 8 106 ...
Page 504: ...FUEL PUMP SYSTEM 8 107 EAS27550 FUEL PUMP SYSTEM EAS27560 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ...
Page 508: ...IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM 8 111 EAS27640 IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM EAS27650 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ...
Page 517: ...IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM 8 120 ...
Page 518: ...ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 8 121 EAS27972 ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS ...
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Page 522: ...ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 8 125 EAS27980 CHECKING THE SWITCHES ...
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