How to remove the kickstand from the Yamaha R3

This post will cover how to remove the kick stand from the Yamaha R3 for race use and bypass the kickstand safety switch.  The kickstand bracket includes the lower fairing mount.  My race bodywork quick-release mounting kit includes a lightweight replacement bracket for the lower fairing as well as spacer washers for the motor mount
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How to remove the emissions systems and install a block off plate on the Yamaha R3

This post will cover how to remove the air injection system and charcoal canister from the Yamaha R3 using my removal kit with blockoff plate. If you will be tuning the Yamaha R3 using an O2 sensor, you will have to bypass or remove the clean air injection system first in order to get proper AFR
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How to remove the front wheel from the Yamaha R3

This post was written by mfgchapin from R3-Forums and I only added a couple extra notes, thank you mfgchapin! Tools needed: 19mm socket 17mm socket or wrench Torx size 50 Rear stand Front stand Torque wrench Possibly a flat blade screwdriver to spread the brake pads The front has a few more steps than the
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How to remove the rear wheel from the Yamaha R3

This post was written by mfgchapin from R3-Forums and I only added a couple extra notes about using a flat blade screwdriver to spread the brake pads slightly if necessary and using duct tape to hold the chain adjusters in place, thank you mfgchapin! If you’re having a shop mount tires for you, bringing them
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How to remove the side fairings from the Yamaha R3

Remove Side Fairings Yamaha R3
This post will cover how to take off the side fairings and lower fairings from the Yamaha R3.  This may be helpful if you want to change the front turn signals for flush mount turn signals, change the exhaust or change the oil, or just repair crash damage.  If you’re doing an oil change, always remember
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How to remove the windscreen and upper fairing from the Yamaha R3

how to remove the windscreen yamaha r3
Here’s the third post in my series of how to disassemble the 2015 Yamaha R3.  This post will cover how to remove the upper fairing and windscreen. Tools Needed: 4mm allen wrench 5mm allen wrench small pick or flat blade screwdriver phillips screwdriver   Step 1: Remove the side cover panels by removing the two screws
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How to remove the gas tank from the Yamaha R3

How to remove the fuel tank from the yamaha R3
This post contains step by step instructions for how to remove the fuel tank from the Yamaha R3.  Enjoy! Tools Needed: 10mm socket 8mm socket 4mm allen wrench   First remove the seat and side panels, follow steps 1-4  here:  How to take apart the tail of the Yamaha R3   Gas Tank Removal: Step
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How to take apart the tail section and how to remove the taillight of the Yamaha R3

Wondering how to remove the tail on the Yamaha R3?  Going to install an integrated tail light or fender eliminator?  Here’s a simple step by step guide to remove the entire tail section from the Yamaha YZF-R3.  Use what you need, and reverse to put it back together.  If you just want to remove the
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