2004 YAMAHA YZF-R1 Owners Manual

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CAUTION:
ECA11110
Do not use engine oil or any other lu-
bricants for the drive chain, as they
may contain substances that coulddamage the O-rings.
EAU23100
Checking and lubricating the
cables The operation of all control cables and
the condition of the cables should be
checked before each ride, and the ca-
bles and cable ends should be lubricat-
ed if necessary. If a cable is damaged
or does not move smoothly, have a
Yamaha dealer check or replace it.
WARNING
EWA10720
Damage to the outer sheath may in-
terfere with proper cable operation
and will cause the inner cable to
rust. Replace a damaged cable as
soon as possible to prevent unsafeconditions.
EAU23110
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable The operation of the throttle grip should
be checked before each ride. In addi-
tion, the cable should be lubricated or
replaced at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance chart.
Recommended lubricant:
Engine oil
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EAU23140
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers Brake lever
Clutch lever
The operation of the brake and clutch
levers should be checked before each
ride, and the lever pivots should be lu-
bricated if necessary.
EAU23200
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand The operation of the sidestand should
be checked before each ride, and the
sidestand pivot and metal-to-metal
contact surfaces should be lubricated if
necessary.
WARNING
EWA10730
If the sidestand does not move up
and down smoothly, have a Yamahadealer check or repair it.
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease (all-pur-
pose grease)
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease (all-pur-
pose grease)
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EAUM1650
Lubricating the swingarm
pivots The swingarm pivots must be lubricat-
ed at the intervals specified in the peri-
odic maintenance and lubrication chart.
EAU23271
Checking the front fork The condition and operation of the front
fork must be checked as follows at the
intervals specified in the periodic main-
tenance and lubrication chart.
To check the condition
WARNING
EWA10750
Securely support the vehicle so thatthere is no danger of it falling over.
Check the inner tubes for scratches,
damage and excessive oil leakage.
To check the operation
1. Place the vehicle on a level sur-
face and hold it in an upright posi-
tion.
2. While applying the front brake,
push down hard on the handlebars
several times to check if the front
fork compresses and rebounds
smoothly.
CAUTION:
ECA10590
If any damage is found or the front
fork does not operate smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or re-pair it.
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
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EAU23280
Checking the steering Worn or loose steering bearings may
cause danger. Therefore, the operation
of the steering must be checked as fol-
lows at the intervals specified in the pe-
riodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
1. Place a stand under the engine to
raise the front wheel off the
ground.
WARNING
EWA10750
Securely support the vehicle so thatthere is no danger of it falling over.
2. Hold the lower ends of the front
fork legs and try to move them for-
ward and backward. If any free
play can be felt, have a Yamaha
dealer check or repair the steering.
EAU23290
Checking the wheel bearings The front and rear wheel bearings must
be checked at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart. If there is play in the wheel
hub or if the wheel does not turn
smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer check
the wheel bearings.
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EAU23440
Battery This model is equipped with a sealed-
type (MF) battery, which does not re-
quire any maintenance. There is no
need to check the electrolyte or to add
distilled water.
To charge the battery
Have a Yamaha dealer charge the bat-
tery as soon as possible if it seems to
have discharged. Keep in mind that the
battery tends to discharge more quickly
if the vehicle is equipped with optional
electrical accessories.
WARNING
EWA10760


Electrolyte is poisonous and
dangerous since it contains sul-
furic acid, which causes severe
burns. Avoid any contact with
skin, eyes or clothing and al-
ways shield your eyes when
working near batteries. In case
of contact, administer the fol-
lowing FIRST AID.
EXTERNAL: Flush with plenty
of water.
INTERNAL: Drink large quan-
tities of water or milk and im-
mediately call a physician.
EYES: Flush with water for 15
minutes and seek prompt
medical attention.


Batteries produce explosive hy-
drogen gas. Therefore, keep
sparks, flames, cigarettes, etc.,
away from the battery and pro-
vide sufficient ventilation when
charging it in an enclosed
space.


KEEP THIS AND ALL BATTER-
IES OUT OF THE REACH OFCHILDREN.
To store the battery
1. If the vehicle will not be used for
more than one month, remove the
battery, fully charge it, and then
place it in a cool, dry place.
2. If the battery will be stored for more
than two months, check it at least
once a month and fully charge it if
necessary.
3. Fully charge the battery before in-
stallation.
4. After installation, make sure that
the battery leads are properly con-
nected to the battery terminals.
CAUTION:
ECA10630


Always keep the battery
charged. Storing a discharged
battery can cause permanent
battery damage.


To charge a sealed-type (MF)
battery, a special (constant-volt-
age) battery charger is required.
Using a conventional battery
1. Negative battery terminal
2. Battery
3. Positive battery terminal
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If you do not have access to a
sealed-type (MF) battery charg-
er, have a Yamaha dealer
charge your battery.
EAU34052
Replacing the fuses The main fuse and the electronic fuel
injection fuse are located under the rid-
er seat. (See page 3-19.)
The fuse box, which contains the fuses
for the individual circuits, is located be-
hind the cowling shown.If a fuse is blown, replace it as follows.
NOTE:
Include steps 2–4 and 8–9 only for thefuses in the fuse box.
1. Turn the key to “OFF” and turn off
the electrical circuit in question.
2. Remove the quick fasteners by
pushing the center in with a screw-
driver, then pulling the fastener
out.
1. Main fuse
2. Electronic fuel injection spare fuse
3. Electronic fuel injection fuse
1. Cowling
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tener screws, and then slide the
areas of the cowling shown for-
ward.
4. Pull the cowling away from the
motorcycle as shown.5. Remove the blown fuse, and then
install a new fuse of the specified
amperage.
1. Quick fastener
1. Quick fastener screw
2. Cowling
1. Fuse box
2. Cowling
1. Headlight fuse
2. Spare fuse
3. Left radiator fan fuse
4. Right radiator fan fuse
5. Backup fuse (for odometer, clock and
immobilizer system)
6. Turn signal light fuse
7. Signaling system fuse
8. Ignition fuse
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CAUTION:
ECA10640
Do not use a fuse of a higher amper-
age rating than recommended to
avoid causing extensive damage to
the electrical system and possibly afire.
6. Turn the key to “ON” and turn on
the electrical circuit in question to
check if the device operates.
7. If the fuse immediately blows
again, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical system.8. Place the cowling in its original po-
sition, and then install and tighten
the quick fastener screws.
NOTE:Make sure that the projections are in-serted into the slots.
9. Install the quick fasteners.NOTE:To install a quick fastener, push its pin
back so that it protrudes from the fas-
tener head, then insert the fastener and
push the protruding pin in until it is flushwith the fastener head.
EAU33900
Replacing a headlight bulb This model is equipped with quartz bulb
headlights. If a headlight bulb burns
out, replace it as follows.
To replace a high beam headlight
bulb
1. Disconnect the headlight coupler,
and then remove the bulb cover.
Specified fuses:
Main fuse:
50.0 A
Backup fuse:
10.0 A
Ignition fuse:
15.0 A
Headlight fuse:
25.0 A
Signaling system fuse:
10.0 A
Turn signal light fuse:
10.0 A
Radiator fan fuse:
15.0 Ax 2
Electronic fuel injection fuse:
15.0 A
1. Slot
2. Projection
1. High beam headlight bulb
2. Low beam headlight bulb
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