Yamaha YZF-R1 2007 Service Manual

CHASSIS3-27g. Loosen the bleed screw.NOTE:Loosening the bleed screw will release thepressure and cause the brake lever to contactthe throttle grip or the brake pedal to fullyextend.h. Tighten the bleed screw and then releasethe brake lever or brake pedal.i. Repeat steps (e) to (h) until all of the airbubbles have disappeared from the brakefluid in the plastic hose.j. Tighten the bleed screw to specification.k. Fill the brake fluid reservoir to the properlevel with the recommended brake fluid.Refer to "CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUIDLEVEL" on page 3-24.WARNINGEWA13110After bleeding the hydraulic brake system,check the brake operation.▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲EAS21380ADJUSTING THE SHIFT PEDAL1. Adjust:• Shift pedal position▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼a. Loosen both locknuts “1”.b. Turn the shift rod “2” in direction “a” or “b” toobtain the correct shift pedal position.c. Tighten both locknuts.▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲EAS21410ADJUSTING THE DRIVE CHAIN SLACKNOTE:The drive chain slack must be checked at thetightest point on the chain.CAUTION:ECA13550A drive chain that is too tight will overloadthe engine and other vital parts, and onethat is too loose can skip and damage theswingarm or cause an accident. Therefore,keep the drive chain slack within the speci-fied limits.1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.WARNINGEWA13120Securely support the vehicle so that thereis no danger of it falling over.NOTE:Place the vehicle on a suitable stand so thatthe rear wheel is elevated.2. Spin the rear wheel several times and findthe tightest position of drive chain.3. Check:• Drive chain slack “a”Out of specification → Adjust.4. Adjust:• Drive chain slack▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼a. Loosen the wheel axle nut “1”.b. Loosen both locknuts “2”.c. Turn both adjusting nuts “3” in direction “a”or “b” until the specified drive chain slack isobtained.Bleed screw6 Nm (0.6 m·kg, 4.3 ft·lb)Direction “a”Shift pedal is raised.Direction “b”Shift pedal is lowered.Drive chain slack30.0–40.0 mm (1.18–1.57 in)Manuals by Motomatrix / www.motomatrix.co.uk / The Solution For Lost Motorcycle Coded Keysemail: info@motomatrix.co.uk