Yamaha R1 4th Gen (2007-2008) Maintenance Schedule and Service Intervals
This is the maintenance schedule and associated service intervals for the 2007-2008 Yamaha R1 4th Gen replacing the previous generation R1 that was from 2004-2006.
Here are all the Yamaha YZF-R1 maintenance schedules in case you’re looking for one of those:
- Yamaha YZF-R1 1st gen (1998-2001) (The original, carburettor-fed, 5 valve per cylinder)
- Yamaha YZF-R1 2nd gen (2002-2003) (Fuel injection, more muted design)
- Yamaha YZF-R1 3rd gen (2004-2006) (Braking improvements, ram air, Anniversary model)
- Yamaha YZF-R1 4th gen (2007-2008) (4 valves per cylinder, RbW / YCC-T)
- Yamaha YZF-R1 5th gen (2009-2014) (Crossplane crank, TC from 2012)
- Yamaha YZF-R1 and R1M 6th gen (2015+) (6-axis IMU, more power / track focus)
The 4th gen Yamaha R1 brought with it significant changes, both internally and externally.
Internally, Yamaha ditched the 5-valve-per-cylinder design for a more traditional 4-valve-per-cylinder engine block. This gave the motorcycle better mid-range and better road manners — for better or worse.
The chassis also gets updated by way of new frame, swingarm and suspension.
The 2007 Yamaha R1 also got full ride by wire, with Yamaha Chip-Controlled Throttle (YCC-T) governing fuelling.
The 2007-2008 Yamaha R1 was replaced by the 2009 Yamaha R1 “Crossplane”.
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What you need to service a 2007-2008 Yamaha R1 4th Gen
Below is a list of consumable items you may need to service your 2007-2008 4th generation Yamaha R1.
| Part/consumable | 2007-2008 Yamaha R1 4th Gen specification. |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | Yamaha recommends using their own motor oil, which is affordable and good. Yamalube 10W-40 covers a huge range of operating temperatures, from below freezing to above 100 degrees F / 40 degrees C. You can also use a high-grade synthetic like Motul 7100 10W-40.
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| Oil filter | Replace every 2nd oil change. Many 4th gen R1 owners use a Hiflofiltro HF204RC for easy replacement (you can use a normal wrench). |
| Spark plugs | You need four spark plugs for the YZF-R1, NGK CR9EK for the 2007-2008 Yamaha R1. |
| Air filter | Use K&N air filter YA-1007 for the 2007-2008 model. |
| Chain lubricant | A really popular chain lubricant that’s low-mess and highly effective is Motul chain paste. |
| Brake and Clutch Fluid | Yamaha requires DOT 4 brake and clutch fluid. Castrol DOT 4 is a good option. |
| Coolant | Valvoline Zerex G05 meet’s Yamaha’s requirements for an ethylene-glycol anti-freeze with corrosion-prevention properties. |
| Cable lubricant | Keeping good clutch action depends on having a well-lubricated chain. You can use engine oil, but Protect All Cable Life is an affordable and well-used staple of maintenance. |
| Mechanical grease | It’s important to grease moving parts, like the sidestand and sometimes bearings, to keep them from getting notchy or seizing. Valvoline moly-fortified grease meets a lot of needs. |
Yamaha R1 4th Gen Maintenance Schedule
Below is the maintenance schedule for the 2007-2008 Yamaha R1 4th Gen. It’s the same content as the manual, but simplified for easy legibility.
Notes:
- Yamaha recommends that you get a dealer or mechanic to service everything other than the brakes, chain, and lubricating the controls.
- There is a maintenance schedule from the US manual, and one from the European manual. The US manual has 4000 mile / 6 month service intervals, where as the European one has longer 10000 km / 12 month service intervals.
- After the last maintenance interval, continue repeating the schedule in the pattern shown.
- The break-in service is not shown (as this bike is no longer sold new, so they’re all broken in).
Yamaha R1 4th gen (2007-2008) Maintenance Schedule — North America
Below is the North American maintenance schedule with 4000 mile / 6000 km and 6 month maintenance intervals.
See further below for the Europe/Oceania maintenance schedule.
| mi x 1000 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| km x 1000 | 7 | 13 | 19 | 25 | 31 | |
| months | 6 | 12 | 18 | 24 | 30 | Every |
| Check fuel hoses for cracks or damage. Replace if necessary | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Check spark plug condition. Adjust gap and clean | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Replace spark plugs (NGK CR9EK) | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| Check and adjust valve clearance | 26.6K mi (42K km) | |||||
| Check crankcase breather hose for cracks or damage. Replace if necessary | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Adjust fuel injection synchronization | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Check exhaust for leakage. Tighten if necessary. Replace gasket(s) if necessary | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Check EXUP system operation, cable free play and pulley position | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| Check evap control system for damage. Replace if necessary | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| Check the air induction cut-off valve, reed valve, and hose for damage. Replace any damaged parts if necessary | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| Replace air filter (YA-1007) | 24K mi (37K km), more often when riding in dust/wet | |||||
| Check clutch operation. Adjust or replace cable. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Check front brake operation, fluid level, and for fluid leakage. Replace brake pads if necessary. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Check rear brake operation, fluid level, and for fluid leakage. Replace brake pads if necessary. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Check brake hoses for cracks or damage, and for correct routing and clamping | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Replace brake hoses | 4 years | |||||
| Replace brake fluid (Castrol DOT 4) and internal parts of caliper and master cylinders | 2 years | |||||
| Check wheels for runout and for damage. Replace if necessary. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Check tire tread depth and for damage. Replace if necessary. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Check wheel bearings for smooth operation. Replace if necessary. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Check swingarm pivot bearing operation and for excessive play | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Moderately repack swingarm pivot bearing with with lithium soap-based grease | 30K mi / 50K km | |||||
| Check chain slack, alignment and condition. Adjust and lubricate chain (Motul chain paste) | Every 500 mi (800 km), or after riding in rain/wet | |||||
| Check steering bearing assemblies for looseness | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Repack steering bearings with lithium-soap based grease | ✓ | |||||
| Check steering damper operation and for oil leakage | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Check all chassis fitting and fasteners. Correct if necessary. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Lubricate brake lever pivot shaft with silicone grease lightly | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Lubricate brake pedal, clutch lever, and shift pedal pivot shafts with lithium soap-based grease lightly. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Check sidestand pivot operation. Apply lithium-soap-based grease lightly. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Check sidestand switch operation and replace if necessary. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Check front fork operation and for oil leakage. Rebuild / replace if necessary. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Check shock absorber operation and for oil leakage. Replace if necessary. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Check rear suspension link pivot operation. Correct if necessary. | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| Change engine oil (Motul 7100 10W-40) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Replace oil filter cartridge (HF204RC) | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| Check cooling hoses for cracks or damage. Replace if necessary. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Change coolant (Valvoline Zerex G05) | ✓ | |||||
| Check front and rear brake switch operation | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Apply lubricant thoroughly to control cables (Protect all cable life) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Check throttle operation and free play. Adjust the throttle cable free play if necessary. Lubricate the throttle grip housing and cable. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Check operation of lights, signals, and switches. Adjust headlight beam | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Yamaha R1 4th gen (2007-2008) Maintenance Schedule — Europe/Oceania
Below is the European / Australian / New Zealand / Asian maintenance schedule with longer 10000 km / 6000 mile or 12 month service intervals.
| km x 1000 | 10 | 20 | 30 | 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| mi x 1000 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 24 | Every |
| Check fuel hoses for cracks or damage. Replace if necessary | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Year |
| Check spark plug condition. Adjust gap and clean | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Replace spark plugs (NGK CR9EK) | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Check and adjust valve clearance | 40K km (24K mi) | ||||
| Adjust fuel injection synchronization | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Year |
| Check mufflers/exhaust pipes for looseness. Tighten if necessary. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Check the air induction cut-off valve, reed valve, and hose for damage. Replace any damaged parts if necessary | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Year |
| Replace air filter (YA-1007) | ✓ | More often when riding in dust/wet | |||
| Check clutch operation. Adjust or replace cable. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Check front brake operation, fluid level, and for fluid leakage. Replace brake pads if necessary. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Year |
| Check rear brake operation, fluid level, and for fluid leakage. Replace brake pads if necessary. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Year |
| Check brake hoses for cracks or damage, and for correct routing and clamping | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Year |
| Replace brake hoses | 4 years | ||||
| Replace brake fluid (Castrol DOT 4) and internal parts of caliper and master cylinders | 2 years | ||||
| Check wheels for runout and for damage. Replace if necessary. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Check tire tread depth and for damage. Replace if necessary. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Year |
| Check wheel bearings for looseness or damage. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Check swingarm pivot bearing operation and for excessive play. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Lubricate swingarm pivot bearing with with lithium soap-based grease | 50K km / 30K mi | ||||
| Check chain slack, alignment and condition. Adjust and lubricate chain (Motul chain paste) | Every 800 km (500 mi), or after riding in rain/wet | ||||
| Check steering bearings play and for roughness. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Lubricate steering bearings with lithium-soap based grease | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Check steering damper operation and for oil leakage | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Check all chassis fitting and fasteners. Correct if necessary. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Year |
| Lubricate brake lever pivot shaft with silicone grease lightly | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Year |
| Lubricate brake pedal, clutch lever, and shift pedal pivot shafts with lithium soap-based grease lightly. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Year |
| Check sidestand pivot operation. Apply lithium-soap-based grease lightly. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Year |
| Check sidestand switch operation and replace if necessary. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Year |
| Check front fork operation and for oil leakage. Rebuild / replace if necessary. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Check shock absorber operation and for oil leakage. Replace if necessary. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Check operation of rear suspension relay arm and connecting arm pivot points. | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Change engine oil (Motul 7100 10W-40) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Year |
| Replace oil filter cartridge (HF204RC) | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Check coolant level and vehicle for coolant leakage. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Year |
| Change coolant (Valvoline Zerex G05) | 3 years | ||||
| Check front and rear brake switch operation | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Year |
| Apply lubricant thoroughly to moving parts and cables (Protect all cable life) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Year |
| Check throttle operation and free play. Adjust the throttle cable free play if necessary. Lubricate the throttle grip housing and cable. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Year |
| Check operation of lights, signals, and switches. Adjust headlight beam. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Year |
About the 2007-2008 Yamaha R1
Yamaha announced the 2007 model YZF-R1 in late 2006.
It continued the general story of the YZF-R1: a “no-compromises” approach to a sports bike that’s built for the track first but with some street-legal parts on it for the rest of the world.
Fundamentally, the YZF-R1 remained the same: a literbike based on an inline four-cylinder 998cc engine.
But Yamaha modified the 2007 model, giving it an all-new top-end. They ditched the 5 valve-per-cylinder Genesis layout, and moved to a traditional 4-valve-per-cylinder design, like the majority of modern motorcycles.
It’s a short-stroke engine, with a 77mm bore and 53.6mm stroke, letting it rev high for more top-end power. The 2007 R1 makes a claimed 132.4 kW / 180 hp at 12500 rpm, with peak torque of 112.7 Nm / 83 ft-lb arriving at 10000 rpm.
That’s a lot of power for a bike with no rider aids other than the pilot’s self control!
Yamaha also gave the 2007 YZF-R1 a Yamaha Chip Controlled Intake (YCC-I) electronic variable-length intake funnel system and Yamaha Chip Controlled Throttle (YCC-T) fly-by-wire throttle system.
Other changes include a slipper-type clutch (ok fine, that’s a rider aid), all-new aluminum Deltabox frame and swingarm, six-piston radial-mount front brake calipers (up from four) with 310mm discs, a wider radiator, and M1 styling on the new large ram-air ports in the front fairing.
Like most modern superbikes, the 2007-2008 YZF-R1 only starts making serious torque around 6000 rpm, and then reaches the peak around 9-10K — at which point you’re doing freeway speed limits in first gear. So it’s a very top-end bike that doesn’t really like to play nice at low speeds.
To help you come down to low speeds are two big 310mm discs up front and 6-piston calipers. Yamaha later reduced this back down to 4-piston calipers — these days, 6 pistons setups are rarely (if ever) seen.
And the suspension on the 2007-2008 R1 is fully adjustable. The shock is adjustable for high and low-speed compression damping, and has a piggyback reservoir to boot.
These days, we know the 2007-2008 Yamaha YZF-R1 4th gen as being the last of the R1 line before the “crossplane crankshaft” engine format took over in the 2009 Yamaha R1.
Manual for the 2007-2008 Yamaha R1
The above information was gleaned from the owner’s manual for the 2008 Yamaha YZF-R1. We also consulted various parts fiches for other info.
You can download it from Yamaha’s website here.
