From Dusty Wreck to Beast: Yamaha R1 Full Rebuild & Restoration

After sitting in an underground parking garage for over two years, this Yamaha R1 refused to start. In this video I bring it back to life step by step – from electrical diagnosis to deep mechanical repair and full cosmetic restoration.

We start by checking the dead battery and starter motor, then move on to the throttle body, fuel system, rusty fuel tank, spark plugs, and sensors. Along the way I discover previous “creative” repairs, fuel leaks, tank corrosion, and lots of hidden problems that could easily cause a fire or engine failure.

Once the engine runs perfectly again, I give this R1 a complete makeover: deep cleaning, fixing wiring, repainting the wheels and fuel tank, correcting the tire direction, changing engine oil and coolant, and carefully reassembling all the fairings until it looks like a brand-new superbike.

🔧 In this Yamaha R1 repair & restoration video you’ll see:

Why a Yamaha R1 won’t start after long-term storage

Starter motor disassembly, cleaning and rebuilding

Replacing spark plugs and synchronizing throttle bodies

Fuel tank rust repair, fuel pump service and leak prevention

Full service: engine oil, filter, coolant, air filter

Wheel and bodywork repaint, deep cleaning and final assembly

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