2004-2006 Yamaha R1 Engine Removal - Tutorial 

This is clutch! Straight to the point, no rambling...thanks a ton bro!

The majority of the video is great and all but millie is by far the best part. No question about it!

your enthusiasm is impeccable. lol thanks for taking the time to make this video. its very helpful

Thanks for the video and link to service manual. I just emailed the company you referred for the spanner socket. I'm breaking down my bike right now, pretty sure I have a bent valve. I turned over the crank and all the pistons are moving freely so hopefully no damage to the bottom end. I need the socket to break open the head and see which valve it is. Probably going to just get another cylinder head and swap it out.

Intend to do this, fantastic tutorial. I have the manual, but your video broke it down perfectly. Hoping the removal won't be so bad, as the swing arm and subframe are currently removed.

Very useful video; gives me a lot more confidence attempting this. Thank you.

That’s awesome. Actually looks pretty straight forward. I’m looking at getting an 04 engine for my 06 bike (same model) as my current engine needs a lot of work done to it. But putting another engine in, will I need to worry about anything? Other than new fluids, spark plugs etc. will I need to get the computer reprogrammed or anything along those lines that just an average joe can’t do? Cheers

Damn dude awesome video I literally done all this in 45 min flat

why does the starter have to come out if it sits on the engine? great video by the way

Second time I’ve watched this and I was curious, was the fuel tank empty before you removed the hoses? I believe I have a blown head gasket and trying to tear it down to replace it.

Thanks for letting me know.

I am an old man and can't find any information about where to connect a vacum hose coming off the ???carb??? and I am desperate to finish

Thanks for the DIY vid. I'm just curious what was wrong with the engine? Did you rebuild or replace? Thanks

great video! thanks a bunch!

I need some advice regarding to my 2004 R1, i service the bike myself, bought it 6 months ago, before 1500km (now 45200km) changed oil and filter, spark plugs, coolant, repaired starter motor (new brushes), adjusted TB intake vacuum. Engine runs smooth and pulls strong without any hickups, starts cold and hot without problems. The problem is when i start the bike and take it to warm at working temperature and higher (fans kicks in) without riding it and then shut it down it starts without problems, when cooled down a little (70 deg C or so) it also starts at once without problems. BUT when i ride it for i while and then shut it down and let it cool down a little (70 deg C or so 5-10 min.) it WONT start at once, starter motor is cranking with normal speed but it takes 3-5 seconds to turn off the fuel light and start the engine. Another thing, when i ride it for a while, shut it down and start it instantly there is no problem. I dont know what to do, it is a minor but annoying problem and i cant solve it. Other than that thing bike running smooth, pulls strong, fuel consumption is normal, no abnormal mechanical noises from engine.

Thanks for the reply i will try with the heat tape. Another question; is it possible on R1 04-06 to check/adjust valve clearance with engine in the frame, it looks there is not too much space between frame and the top of the cylinder head, i will try to avoid engine removal if it is possible. And those R1-s engines dissipates heats allot, i had two of them so far, in city traffic at normal ambient temperature (20-25degC) coolant quickly goes to 105 degC and then fans kicks in and cool it down to 99degC , i never have had problems with overheating. At least it comes too operating temperature really quick compared to other bikes.

My oil starting to look like it’s mixing it’s over heats as well I was told maybe my water pump seals

Question for my 05 R1.. the coilpack harness has a female 2pin plug red/white and brown/red wires but no male connector (that i can see) shouldn't there be one? i assume its an important plug.. (bought the bike recently/rebuilding it currently)

Did you use a special tool to remove the engine mounting adjusting bolt from the frame?

Any ideea how can i by pass that special tool for rear engine mount,and is really necesary fly wheel removal for spliting the case? thx

Hi sir,my r1 have a problem with timing chain,do i have to get down the engine or not to replace timing chain?sorry my english not good,hope u reply my comment,tq 😊

Is it more cost effective to swap a motor or drop it and rebuild on a bike like this?

Will this be the same for a 2007 r1 also I’m just swapping the motor into another frame so the throttle body can stay on right ?

I just bought a salvaged 06 r1, no codes and fuel pump button wont make it prime and starter button doesnt work. If you were me what would you do? I know using a volt meter will help to determine if everything is getting proper elextric but if push were to come to shove and i cant figure it out do u think it would be best to get a new main wiring harness, injector harness, spark plug harness (it has a splice) and light harness and rewire the whole bike? I can get it all on ebay for under 200. The wiring harness has corrosion in alot of random plugs, including the fuse box and even the 15a main fuse had some corrosion. What would be your approach if i can find it out without replacing everything? Thanks man

Is it necessary to remove the oil cooler in the process? It looks like it isn't preventing the engine from being dropped, at least from the angles I've been viewing my R1 from.

Mines not sliding out do i need a jack to brake engine lose from frame i did this on my r6s and all i did was kinda jump a little on the motor and it popped out

I follow all the steps but when I want to take down the motor get stuck Even when I take out all the bolts

Where did you find the instructions on how to disassemble it? Ineed this for my 2008 r1

How did you or yall handle the engine adjusters

How did you remove the throttle body's? I have no idea how to reach those bolts. thanks!

I take off all but my engine is stuck on the lower bolt I don’t know why I remove the bolt but still nothing

Does anyone know how long it takes to drop the engine out in real time ?

Did he call the gearbox sprocket a camshaft sprocket ? 😂

How much does the engine weight ??

Only 17 minutes sweet lol

Damn needed help with the throttle body and he skips it all