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 remove the tail and 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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Annitori Quickshifter for Yamaha R3

Annitori Quickshifter for Yamaha R3
I’ve decided to try out the Annitori Racing Quickshifter for my R3 instead of using the Bazzaz Z-Fi TC.  The Annitori system is completely plug and play and only retails for $299, making it considerably less expensive than the standard offerings from Bazzaz and Dynojet.  It also features a strain gauge shift switch for use in
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Bazzaz ZFI for Yamaha R3, How much horsepower will it make?

Bazzaz ZFI for Yamaha R3
I now have official support from Bazzaz for YamahaR3Racing.com, YAY!!!  As soon as I get my bike, I will be delivering it to the Bazzaz facility so they can design and build the ZFI, ZFI-TC, and Quickshifter for the Yamaha R3.  Once ready, I’ll be taking video and photos of the installation to post here.
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Kawasaki Ninja 300 vs. KTM RC390 – Video Review

I’m sure many of us have been wondering how the R3 will fare against the KTM RC390.  Here’s a nice review of the Ninja 300 vs the RC390.  They like the RC390 chassis, but on the track, they like the Ninja motor being a higher revving twin, which I think is a positive thing for
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Unboxing the first Akrapovic R3 (R25) Slip-on Exhaust in the USA, Woohoo!

Akrapovic Yamaha R3 SS Titanium Slipon Exhaust S-Y2SO11-AHCSS
I received my first delivery of Akrapovic S-Y2SO11-AHCSS slip-on exhaust systems for the 2015 Yamaha R3 yesterday (it’s the same as the R25 exhaust), but I ran out of time to post about them, so here it is…  Packaging is simple and the exhaust is marvelous!  I would expect nothing less from Akrapovic.  The welds
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Akrapovic…Ah – Crop – Oh – Vich…Check!

Well, after seeing the Akrapovic slip-on for the R25 which looks like the Yamaha M1 exhaust, I had to get in touch with their USA representative.  Now I’m SOOOO happy to announce that I will be carrying Akrapovic’s full line of exhaust systems for the R3, and any other bike you may be looking for.
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Woodcraft…Check!

I will now have Woodcraft Technologies parts available at YamahaR3Racing.com!  Woodcraft definitely makes the best case covers and clip-ons that I’ve used.  I can’t wait to see what they come up with for the R3.  I also swear by their tire warmers with the auto disconnect feature, and they have the lightest stands I’ve ever
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Vortex Racing Parts…Check!

I am extremely happy to announce that I’m now an authorized dealer for Vortex Racing parts!  You can find Vortex parts at my store page.  I will also be working closely with Vortex to develop new parts for the Yamaha R3.  Vortex has always been a big supporter of Chaos Theory Motorcycle Club and Chaos Theory Racing
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