How to REINSTALL a Motorcycle Front End CORRECTLY? Wrecked Yamaha R1 rebuild - Part 9

After ruining my paint job on the upper triple clamp on the last video, I stripped everything down and repainted without paint under the washer tightening the stem 😓
So now I can finally finish the front end install on this wrecked Yamaha R1!
Here is my tightening sequence to make sure that parts are put together without stress and that the front end will work as intended:
1 - Tightening the ring nuts pressuring the steering bearings
2 - Tightening the lower triple clamp pinch bolts
3 - Tightening the upper triple clamp pinch bolts (temporarily)
4 - Tightening the steering stem nut
5 - Loosen the upper triple clamp pinch bolts to free stress from assembly
6 - Re-tightening the upper triple clamp pinch bolts (permanently)
7 - Tightening the axle bolt on the captive leg of the fork
8 - Tightening the axle pinch bolts on the captive leg
9 - Pump 5 times the front end with vigor by pushing on the upper triple clamp with the motorcycle completely vertical (in order to remove radial stress on the free leg, it will then be sitting on the wheel axle correctly)
10 - Tightening the axle pinch bolts on the free leg
11 - Tightening the brake calipers (make sure they are well positioned if you don’t have locating pins like I do on this Yamaha R1)
12 - Tightening the front fender
I recommend using a torque wrench for everything and respect your service manual torques
That’s it, now you will have a free mind and your bike will go straight ✌️
Join me in my projects: bit.ly/2Wd2L5Y
Live updates of the build on Instagram: / tristandurandbuilds
Links of parts and tools used in this video:
Universal front wheel axle tool (works on Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, Kawasaki and some BMWs): amzn.to/2GcGH5M
Motorcycle scissor lift: ebay.to/3bG20bc
Hi I'm Tristan!
I live in New York and when I'm not working on my fitness clothing line (yoked.net) I DIY with intensity 😅
For now, I restore wrecked motorcycles. So I disassemble, weld, machine and fix those bikes so they can go back on the road!
Join me in my projects: bit.ly/2Wd2L5Y
Live updates of my builds on Instagram: / tristandurandbuilds
If you have any questions write them in the comments and I'll make sure to help 👍
Thanks for watching!
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[@ilaninio]

You did it! Very nice sir! Great build you got there 👏

[@TristanDurandBuilds]

Yep! I’m not done yet but it’s taking shape... thanks a lot for your encouragement! ✌️

[@tomanon2845]

Salut :)
J'ai regardé toute tes video en français, et je me suis douter que tu avait une chaine anglophone, franchement j'admire ce que tu es, tu fait un travail irréprochable!
Au plaisir de discuter avec toi un jour !😁✌
Tom

[@TristanDurandBuilds]

Merci Tom! C’est un message vraiment sympa et ça fait très plaisir 😀

[@VishalWadhera]

Awesome video buddy.... Love from India ❤️

[@TristanDurandBuilds]

Thanks a lot for the compliment Vishal ✌️

[@xbassxbassow4881]

You are awesome dude Tristan

[@TristanDurandBuilds]

Thanks man, I appreciate your nice words 👍
I keep on building ✌️

[@PSKallesoe]

Awesome videos - Thanks! Both for sharing the tips and your mistakes. It is always good to know that I am not the only one making mistakes :D

[@TristanDurandBuilds]

Ha ha ! Yeah we’re never alone making mistakes 😅

[@axelarjun5111]

Instablaster...

[@NOONE-hp8bw]

Nice video

[@TristanDurandBuilds]

Thanks Ben ✌️

[@godschild4524]

Thank you so much you helped a lot

[@TristanDurandBuilds]

Glad you can get some value out of my videos ✌️

[@hlpang1075]

Will it make sense to insert the axle lightly tightened when tightening the for clamps?

[@thematrix3431]

Hi Tristan! I'm rebuilding a 2009 Yamaha R1 and just found your video. I took off both the lower and upper triple but now I have no idea exactly how high up the lower triple should be. The top Triple clamp is easy because you just set it right at the top of the forks and I can guestimate about how far away the lower triple should be, but I don't like guessing. I've scanned the manual and there is absolutely nothing that indicates how many cm or mm from top or bottom of the fork that the lower triple should be. Do you have any idea?

[@TristanDurandBuilds]

Hi! So bring the top of the upper tube sticking out 2~3mm from the top of the upper clamp and you’ll ce good. Do that on both sides 👍

[@thematrix3431]

@@TristanDurandBuilds thanks for the response. I already put them on lol. I basically just tightened the stem down to spec per the manual and then sat the top of the forks flush with the top of the upper triples. Then tightened the top triple to spec and lastly tightened down the lowers since they would now be in whatever position they should be in