2002 R1 owners WATCH OUT

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mclincoln

Discussion Starter · May 15, 2002

I wanted to let you know what happened to me today. I was pulling the wheel up and the right clip-on busted off. :no Not only did I almost go down but it scared the $hit out of me

Any way when I cleaned out my pants I noticed the screws on the other clip-on were loose. I called my dealer and he told me I was the THIRD R1 sold that had this problem. If you do not want to down that new baby of yours you may want to check.:fact

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DaFirst

· #61 · Jul 19, 2002

UnimatrixZero said:
Head light switch, turn signal switch and horn is on the left handgrip on US bikes. yours seem to be on the right side where the throttle grip is... maybe its cuz you guys drive on the wrong side of the road Gottal learn to drive on the right side dude. heh

My right Grip ,Throttle, off,dim and headlight switch and engine switch above it.

My left grip, switch over headlight dim or high.Below it signal switch left off right. And horn.

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02RedR1

· #62 · Dec 3, 2002

ok, well i'm not so worried about which side the headlight switch is on, but on the 03's i'm pretty sure they have a hazard switch on them... does anyone know if this switch could be retrofitted to an 02????

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2002yamahar1

· #63 · Dec 3, 2002

It seems like alot of people here have this problem. We ought to notify Yamha and send them this link or something. I lost the right plastic cap but the screw seems tight. BTW, when I installed the Scotts Damper I noticed that the head nut is loose, not finger loose, but it's no where near the 105 N.m torque requirement.

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rbbr-sd-dwn

· #64 · Dec 3, 2002

I have had TWO 2002 R1s and BOTH of them had loose-bolt problems! On the one I have now, the bolt that holds the front of the gas tank down came out completely, and I had to order another one and use a fairing bolt from my 2001 while I waited. BOTH lever assemblies were loose also. You could grab the brake or clutch lever and move it up or down. There were other things loose as well, but minor (by comparison). None so bad they stand out in my mind anyway. NOW I HAVE TO GO CHECK EVERYTHING AGAIN AFTER READING THIS!!!

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rbbr-sd-dwn

· #65 · Dec 3, 2002

OH YEAH! The head nut was loose too! Had to rip off the triple clamp and take the stuff out to tighten it! Just remembered. Still love my bike though!

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r1-superstar

· #66 · Dec 3, 2002

mclincoln said:
I wanted to let you know what happened to me today. I was pulling the wheel up and the right clip-on busted off. :no Not only did I almost go down but it scared the $hit out of me Any way when I cleaned out my pants I noticed the screws on the other clip-on were loose. I called my dealer and he told me I was the THIRD R1 sold that had this problem. If you do not want to down that new baby of yours you may want to check.:fact

Your dealer is at fault on this one. :fact

I have no problems with my bike. I also tighten everything myself as well.

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the1one

· #67 · Dec 5, 2002 (Edited)

Right Side Clip On

I purchased an R1 from Motion Cycle Sports in Dallas(www.motioncycle.com) in Sept. and also found My Silver 02 R1 without one of the Right Side Clip-On bolts. I did however scavenge one from the front chain guard for temporary usage(didnt want to wait a month for free replacment), I also reported this to the manager and he replyed with the finger pointing to the Factory. He did offer a free replacement. Since then I have acquired the 2002 R1 Assembly Manual and will disagree only to the guy's who assume the clip-has to be rotated after crate unload, review page 10. E-mail me if you want a copy of it(.pdf).

[email protected]

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mity mouse

· #68 · Jan 19, 2004 (Edited)

bobjonez said:
lesson learned: don't trust dealers, check everything yourself.

Bingo!
You just hit the nail on the head!

Yamaha (& all mfgr's) will have documentation, usually included with each bike, that dictates to the dealer precisely what needs to be done to the bike to prep it properly. Each bike is different, of course. There should also be an actual checklist that the dealer MUST legally complete prior to releasing a bike out onto public roads. This should be given to the customer with the other sale doc's, fully completed by the dealer.

I would agree that it certainly appears that the dealer screwed up.

Ultimately however, it is each rider's responsibility to ensure that their bike is safe to ride, just like aircraft pilots.

FWIW - I include a full walk-around of the bike, checking every single bolt, nut or other connector that I can reach, at least once a week. I check many items before and after every ride.
I take one tool, say a 6mm allen wrench, or a Philips screwdriver, and physically walk around the bike, checking & snugging everything it fits, then select another tool and repeat. It's surprising how many things you miss on the first lap!
After a while you learn what tools are needed, and where things are so it only trakes a few minutes. It can be done while waiting the oil to drain, for instance.
Another, very important, part of Preventive Maintenance!

My 2¢
MM

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