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Thank you,


General Torque Specs: (98-01) R1
Front Axle: (53 FT LBS)
Front Axle Pinch Bolt: (17 FT LBS)
Front Brake Caliper: (30 FT LBS)
Steering Stem Nut: [top triple tree nut] – (85 FT LBS)
Rear Axle Nut: (110 FT LBS)
Rider Footrest Bracket: (20 FT LBS)
Passenger Footrest Bracket: (20 FT LBS)
Drive Sprocket Nut: (63 FT LBS)
Rear Sprocket Nut: (50 FT LBS)
Engine Mounting Bolts: [Left Front] – (30 FT LBS)
Engine Mounting Bolts: [Right Front] – (40 FT LBS)
Engine Monting Bolts: [Rear] – (40 FT LBS)
Front & Rear Brake Disc Bolts: (13 FT LBS)


Stock Chain/Sprocket Info:
16 Front – 43 Rear - 114 links – 530 pitch


Oil Change Info
Recommended Oil Viscosity: 10W30 or 20W40
Oil Drain Bolt: - 17mm – (31 FT LBS)
Oil Change Without Filter Replacement: (2.85 QT’s)
Oil Change With Filter Replacement: (3.05 QT’s)


Ride safe.

i have a 2001 r1 and under hard acceleration it feels like the chain is jumping a tooth or something. i have read that it is probably caused buy the actual gears themself. do u know how hard it is to replace or how much to have it done? thanx