How to install a Yoyodyne slipper clutch in the Yamaha R3

The Yoyodyne back torque limiting clutch, or slipper clutch as it’s commonly called, is a clutch that uses a set of 1 way ramps, ball bearings, and springs pressed against the clutch boss to allow the clutch to engage when torque is applied in the drive direction, but allows the clutch boss to ride on the ball
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How to Install Hotbodies Race Bodywork on the Yamaha R3

This post will cover in extreme detail how to install the Hotbodies fiberglass race bodywork on the Yamaha R3 using the NortonFab Motorsports Quick-Release Mounting Kit: If you follow these instructions closely, you’ll end up with a set of race bodywork that not only fits excellent, but is easy to remove and install over and
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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 install aftermarket clipons on the Yamaha R3

In my other post, What are the best clipons for the Yamaha R3?, I reviewed several different clipon styles and options for the R3.   My conclusion is that for street riders and the occasional track day rider who are still using the stock rear shock, I recommend lowering the front of the bike 3mm and
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How to replace the fork seals on the Yamaha R3

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

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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How to change the front brake pads on the Yamaha R3

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

***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

***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 to GP Shift

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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