2010 Yamaha R1/R6 Racing Parts Order Deadline Approaches

The perfect chance to hone your edge on the racetrack with Yamaha Racing Parts for the YZF-R6 and YZF-R1 is drawing nearer with the second ordering deadline for receiving these indispensible YEC kit sets to close on January 15th.

Forged through the efforts of world champions Ben Spies and Cal Crutchlow with their respective title winning teams in World Superbike and World Supersport, the high-performance engine and chassis components as well as the specialist tools are now in demand and any remaining orders must be received by the end of next week for delivery by late April. The total YEC line up consists of over 120 parts for the latest generation R1 and over 110 parts for the current R6 such as race camshafts, ECU units and wire harnesses, gears, valve springs and generators. Also available in 2010 are optimum selected sets of uniform weight production pistons and connecting rods and well balanced production crank shaft sets. As in previous years, the range includes a selection of race parts for former model year R1 and R6 machines too.

Yamaha's YEC Racing Parts are sold through the official Yamaha dealer network and are for closed-circuit use only. For further information on specifications and availability teams and riders must contact local Yamaha dealers or national distributors without delay to ensure priority on these essential tools for racing ambition and success.

The third and final ordering deadline is May 15th for delivery in August.

For more information including a downloadable leaflet please consult: www.yamaha-racingparts.com

Lithium battery powered Yamaha R1

While it's not the first electric motorcycle, it is possibly the most rough and ready design: if you can afford the $15,000 odd fee for a custom modification, a team at the Electric Motorsport shop in Oakland will take out the nasty engine in your ride and replace it with an array of Lithium Ion batteries. As a prototype, the company created a fully electric version of the Yamaha R1 which has a top speed of 100MPH, a range of 100 miles, does 0-60 in 3 seconds, and looks pretty damn ugly to tell the truth. Ya' see, the number of brick sized Lithium Ion batteries required to eke out this level of performance is 28, which have to fit all willy nilly underneath the bike. Fortunately, the company hopes to produce a more refined production model, as well as a cheaper design with less advanced performance.

StompGrip Traction Pad for Yamaha YZF-R1 at tobefast

TOBEFAST releases the StompGrip Yamaha R1 Traction Pad for the 09-10 model years. FEATURING:The ultimate grip pad for sportbike tanks. Aggressive traction for better bike control in hard braking and corners. Helps to reduce fatigue and arm pump. Does not Grind down leathers, unlike abrasive grip tape. Pre-molded to fit specific bikes with rounded edges that resist peeling. Super strong peel & stick adhesive. Ultra-Clear, see through elastomer material. Proven, must have item, for reducing lap times of racers and track day racers. A nice addition to any streetbike for improved control and “bike feel”. Available in black or clear.

Yamaha YZF R1 not reaching over 10k rpm

After driving for a while I realized that someday I could not open full throttle at certain times. I said to myself, shit, what again? I did not do it all the time. I realize there are certain moment my YZF-R1 does not want to go full throttle:

- when the bike is cold and just started (normal I would say)
- when the tank is almost empty

I realized that when it does not go over 10k rpm it would mean that I need to fill up with gas. (Even when the gas light is not on). When I do fill up, I can then go all the way to 15k rpm.

Someone suggested that I have to check the fuel tank vent hose. The theory is that this vent hose is clogged and a vacuum is created in the fuel tank this in turn withholds the fuel pump from being able to suck fuel in. Interesting... I have to check that fuel vent hose.

What a difference new tires can make

Some time ago I changed the rear tire myself, first having to weld a rear stand. Breaking the bead was another story. I bought a pair of Shinko tires, but didn't do the front so I drove for a long while with a bald front tire and it was like a square tire instead of round. Today I brought my bike in by a mechanic to change the front cause I don't have a front stand. Boy what a difference this makes to the bike! I had to drive carefully out of the driveway and on my way home. It is like a different bike, and each time a take a curve my head goes in a haze, not able to adapt with the change. My bike's frame was aligned (chassis alignment) by the good folks (Kent Soignier) at G.M.D. Computrack in Atlanta, Georgia and I think that only now I feel what the difference is. With the new tire on the bike it drives very different, a sensation not felt with the old tires (ever since I bought the bike, never changed the front tire). How can I explain this sensation? It's now more like think left and the bike goes left. The bike goes like in automatic steering. I have to get used to it, I am kinda scared right now, before I dared to lean on the side, with half my a$$ on the saddle, now there's no need for that. Really a great improvement. I'll keep you posted on the riding experience.

2005 Yamaha YZF-R1 Recall

Yamaha Recalls on FJR1300, FZS600 and YZF-R1 built in 2005

Yamaha has recalled three 2005 motorcycles due to throttle position sensor failure, which can cause the engine to stall and cause a crash.

The throttle position sensor can fail on the FJR1300, FZS600 and YZF-R1. These bikes were manufactured between October 2004 and April 2005. Yamaha Motor Corporation said 180 motorcycles are affected.

Yamaha will notify owners and replace the throttle position sensor free of charger. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about October 7, 2009. Owners may contact Yamaha at 1-714-761-7300.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153, or go to www.safercar.gov.

Yamaha YZF R1 2009 Engine with Cross plane crankshaft explanation

How the Yamaha R1 2009 Engine works with the new cross plane crankshaft.