Dyno tested: 520 vs. 415 chain and sprockets – Yamaha R3
2016, February 14
by Norton Racing
I spent some more time on the dyno this weekend testing exhausts and fuel controllers for a big writeup I’m working on. In the process, I also had a chance to personally test my 415 chain and sprocket kit against the stock 520 chain and sprockets (well, actually the rear sprocket was a lighter Vortex
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How to replace the fork seals on the Yamaha R3
2016, January 16
by Norton Racing
This post will cover how to change the fork seals in the Yamaha R3 and how to replace the fork oil. This topic is very similar to my writeup on ‘how to install cartridge emulators in the forks of the Yamaha R3’, but because it will be a more common topic, I decided to split
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How to install the Traxxion Dynamics Fork Damper Rod kit with Cartridge Emulators in the Yamaha R3 2015-2018
2016, January 16
by Norton Racing
This post will show you how to remove the front forks from the Yamaha R3 and dissassemble them to install the Traxxion Dynamics Fork Damper Rod kit with Cartridge Emulators. This is also how to replace the fork seals on the Yamaha R3, just reassemble the fork with the stock parts instead of the new
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Paint is done, heading to 5zero4 Designs next weekend to install the graphics
2015, December 14
by Norton Racing
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Lightweight Rear Brake Rotor for Yamaha R3
2015, October 01
by Norton Racing
Because of the dramatic improvement in performance that can be gained by dropping rotating, unsprung mass from a race bike, I decided to modify my rear brake rotor to reduce some extra weight. Most race organizations allow a modified or aftermarket rear brake rotor. I almost never use the rear brake anyway, so I wasn’t
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How to change the front brake pads on the Yamaha R3 / MT-03
2015, September 11
by Norton Racing
This post will show you how to remove and change the front brake pads on the Yamaha R3 2015. Changing the brake pads is pretty simple, there are just a couple small details you don’t want to miss. Tools Needed: T50 Torx driver torque wrench Small pick or flat blade screwdriver Cleaner for the
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How to bleed the brakes or flush the brake fluid on the Yamaha R3 / MT-03
2015, September 07
by Norton Racing
***UPDATED 11/9/18, ADDED A LITTLE TRICK TO FIRM UP THE LAST LITTLE BIT! How to bleed the brakes or flush the brake fluid on the Yamaha R3: I wanted to separate this information into a new post because sometimes you just need to bleed the brakes or flush the brake fluid without changing brake lines
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How to install a stainless steel braided front brake line on the Yamaha R3 / MT-03
2015, September 07
by Norton Racing
***UPDATED 11/9/18 (some photos have been updated, so pictures may have different color lines) For racing or aggressive riding, one of the first upgrades I recommend is to replace the OEM rubber front brake line with a stainless steel or kevlar braided line. OEM rubber lines are flexible and will expand when you squeeze the lever.
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How to change the Yamaha R3 / MT-03 to GP Shift
2015, September 07
by Norton Racing
Here’s a couple photos from the guys at Hard Racing showing a quick and dirty way to change the Yamaha R3 to GP shift using the stock foot pegs. You will need a longer stainless steel shift rod, they used an extra one they had laying around and cut it short then re-threaded the end
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How to get more dash clearance for your clipons and brake line – Yamaha R3
2015, August 28
by Norton Racing
One of the main issues so far with adding aftermarket clipons and lowering the bars on the R3 is that it creates interference between the banjo bolt on the front brake master cylinder and the dash display when turning the bars all the way to the left. You have to either deal with the interference,
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