2004 YAMAHA YZF-R1S check engine

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INTRODUCTION / PERIODIC MAINTENANCE CHART FOR THE EMISSION
CONTROL SYSTEM / GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION CHARTCHK
ADJ
EAS00036
PERIODIC CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS
INTRODUCTION
This chapter includes all information necessary to perform recommended checks and adjustments. If
followed, these preventive maintenance procedures will ensure more reliable vehicle operation, a
longer service life and reduce the need for costly overhaul work. This information applies to vehicles
already in service as well as to new vehicles that are being prepared for sale, All service technicians
should be familiar with this entire chapter.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE CHART FOR THE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
INITIALODOMETER READINGS
No.ITEMROUTINE600 mi
(1000 km)
or
1 month4000 mi
(7000 km)
or
6 months8000 mi
(13000 km)
or
12 months12000 mi
(19000 km)
or
18 months16000 mi
(25000 km)
or
24 months20000 mi
(31000 km)
or
30 months
1*Fuel line
(See page 3-33)
Check fuel hoses for cracks or damage.

Replace if necessary.





2*Spark plugs
(See page 3-23)
Check Condition.

Adjust gap and clean.

Replace every 8000 mi (13000 km) or 12
months.
Replace.
Replace.

3*Valve clearance
(See page 3-11)
Check and adjust valve clearance when en-
gine is cold.Every 26600 mi (42000 km)
4*Crankcase breather
system
(See page 3-34)
Check breather hose for cracks or damage.

Replace if necessary.





5*Electronic fuel injection
(See page 3-17, 21)
Check and adjust engine idle speed and syn-
chronization.






6*Exhaust system
(See page 3-35)
Check for leakage.

Tighten if necessary.

Replace gasket(s) if necessary.





7*Evaporative emission
control system
(For California only)
Check control system for damage.

Replace if necessary.


8*Air induction system
(See page 7-46)
Check the air cut-off valve, reed valve, and
hose for damage.

Replace any damaged parts if necessary.


GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION CHART
INITIALODOMETER READINGS
No.ITEMROUTINE600 mi
(1000 km)
or
1 month4000 mi
(7000 km)
or
6 months8000 mi
(13000 km)
or
12 months12000 mi
(19000 km)
or
18 months16000 mi
(25000 km)
or
24 months20000 mi
(31000 km)
or
30 months
1*Air filter element
(See page 3-32)
Check condition and damage.
Replace if necessary.





2*Clutch
(See page 3-31)
Check operation.
Adjust or replace cable.






3*Front brake
(See page 3-42, 44, 45)
Check operation, fluid level, and for fluid leak-
age.

Replace brake pads if necessary.






4*Rear brake
(See page 3-43, 44, 45)
Check operation, fluid level, and for fluid leak-
age.

Replace brake pads if necessary.






5*Brake hoses
Check for cracks or damage.




5*Brake hoses(See page 3-46)
Replace.Every 4 years
6*Wheels
(See page 4-3)
Check runout and for damage.
Replace if necessary.





7*Tires
(See page 3-58)
Check tread depth and for damage.
Replace if necessary.
Check air pressure.
Correct if necessary.






8*Wheel bearings
(See page 4-3)
Check bearings for smooth operation.
Replace if necessary.





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NOTE:
GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION CHART
CHK
ADJ
NOTE:
INITIALODOMETER READINGS
No.ITEMROUTINE600 mi
(1000 km)
or
1 month4000 mi
(7000 km)
or
6 months8000 mi
(13000 km)
or
12 months12000 mi
(19000 km)
or
18 months16000 mi
(25000 km)
or
24 months20000 mi
(31000 km)
or
30 months
9*Swingarm pivot
bearings
(See page 4-71)
Check bearing assemblies for looseness.
Moderately repack with lithium-soap-based
grease.
Repack.
10Drive chain
(See page 3-49, 50)
Check chain slack/alignment and condition.
Adjust and lubricate chain with a special O-
ring chain lubricant thoroughly.Every 600 mi (800 km) and after washing the motorcycle or riding in the rain
11*Steering bearings
(See page 3-51)
Check bearing assembly for looseness.
Moderately repack with lithium-soap-based
grease every 16000 mi (25000 km) or 24
months.



Repack.

12*Steering damper
(See page 4-60)
Check operation and for oil leakage.





13*Chassis fasteners
(See page 2-23)
Check all chassis fitting and fasteners.
Correct if necessary.





14Brake and clutch
lever pivot shafts
(See page 3-61)
Apply lithium-soap-based grease (all-purpose
grease) lightly.





15Sidestand pivot(See page 3-61)

Check operation.

Apply lithium-soap-based grease (all-pur-
pose grease) lightly.





16*Sidestand switch
(See page 3-61, 8-4)
Check operation and replace if necessary.






17*Front fork
(See page 3-53)
Check operation and for oil leakage.
Replace if necessary.





18*Shock absorber
assembly
(See page 3-56, 4-67)
Check operation and for oil leakage.
Replace if necessary.





19*Rear suspension
link pivots
(See page 4-71)
Check operation.
Correct if necessary.


20Engine oil
(See page 3-26, 28)
Change (warm engine before draining.)






21*Engine oil filter cartridge
(See page 3-28)
Replace.



22*Cooling system

Check hoses for cracks or damage.
Replace if necessary.





22*Cooling system(See page 3-37, 38, 39)
Change with ethylene glycol antifreeze cool-
ant every 24 months.Change.
23*EXUP system
(See page 3-36)
Check operation, cable free play and pulley
position.
Every 12000 mi (19000 km)
24*Control cables
(See page 3-61)
Apply Yamaha chain and cable lube or en-
gine oil SAE 10W-30 thoroughly.






25*Throttle grip housing
and cable
(See page 3-22)
Check operation and free play.
Adjust the throttle cable free play if necessary.
Lubricate the throttle grip housing and cable.





* Since these items require special tools, data and technical skills, have a Yamaha dealer perform the service.
From 24000 mi (37000 km) or 36 months, repeat the maintenance intervals starting from 8000 mi
(13000 km) or 12 months.
Air filter

This model’s air filter is equipped with a disposable oil-coated paper element, which must not be
cleaned with compressed air to avoid damaging it.

The air filter element needs to be replaced more frequently when riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.
Hydraulic brake service

After disassembling the brake master cylinders and calipers, always change the fluid. Regularly
check the brake fluid levels and fill the reservoirs as required.

Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinders and calipers, and
change the brake fluid.

Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged.
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ADJUSTING THE VALVE CLEARANCE /
SYNCHRONIZING THE THROTTLE BODIESCHK
ADJ
NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE:
7. Install:

all removed parts
For installation, reverse the removal procedure.
SYNCHRONIZING THE THROTTLE BODIES
Prior to synchronizing the throttle bodies, the
valve clearance and the engine idling speed
should be properly adjusted and the ignition tim-
ing should be checked.
1. Stand the motorcycle on a level surface.
Place the motorcycle on a suitable stand.
2. Remove:

rider seat
Refer to “SEATS”.

fuel tank
Refer to “FUEL TANK”.
3. Remove:

synchronizing hoses
1
4. Install:

vacuum gauge
1
(onto the synchronizing hose)

digital tachometer
(near the spark plug)
Vacuum gauge
90890-03094, YU-08030
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SYNCHRONIZING THE THROTTLE BODIES
CHK
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NOTE:
CAUTION:
NOTE: 5. Install:

fuel tank
Refer to “FUEL TANK”.
6. Start the engine and let it warm up for several
minutes.
7. Measure:

engine idling speed
Out of specification
Adjust.
Refer to “ADJUSTING THE ENGINE IDLING
SPEED”.
Engine idling speed
1,150  1,250 r / min
8. Adjust:

throttle body synchronization
a. With throttle body #3 as standard, adjust
throttle bodies #1, #2, and #4 using the air
screws
1.

After each step, rev the engine two or three
times, each time for less than a second, and
check the synchronization again.

If the air screw is removed, turn the screw 3 / 4
turn in and be sure to synchronize the throttle
body.
Do not use the throttle valve adjusting
screws to adjust the throttle body synchro-
nization.
Vacuum pressure at engine
idling speed
22 kPa
(165 mmHg, 6.5 inHg)
The difference in vacuum pressure between
two throttle bodies should not exceed 1.33 kPa
(10 mmHg, 0.39 inHg).
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ADJUSTING THE ENGINE IDLING SPEED
CHK
ADJ
NOTE:
a
b
EAS00052
ADJUSTING THE ENGINE IDLING SPEED
Prior to adjusting the engine idling speed, the
throttle bodies synchronization should be ad-
justed properly, and the engine should have ad-
equate compression.
1. Start the engine and let it warm up for several
minutes.
2. Install:

digital tachometer
(near the spark plug)
3. Check:

engine idling speed
Out of specification
Adjust.
Engine idling speed
1,150  1,250 r / min
4. Adjust:

engine idling speed
a. Turn the idle adjusting screw
1 in direction
a or b until the specified engine idling
speed is obtained.
Direction
Engine idling speed is
increased.
DirectionEngine idling speed is
decreased.
5. Adjust:

throttle cable free play
Refer to “ADJUSTING THE THROTTLE
CABLE FREE PLAY”.
Throttle cable free play (at the
flange of the throttle grip)
3  5 mm (0.12  0.20 in)
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ADJUSTING THE THROTTLE CABLE FREE PLAY
CHK
ADJ
NOTE:
a
b
WARNING
EAS00056
ADJUSTING THE THROTTLE CABLE FREE
PLAY
Prior to adjusting the throttle cable free play, the
engine idling speed should be adjusted proper-
ly.
1. Check:

throttle cable free play
a
Out of specification
Adjust.
Throttle cable free play (at the
flange of the throttle grip)
3  5 mm (0.12  0.20 in)
2. Adjust:

throttle cable free play
Handlebar side
a. Loosen the locknut
1.
b. Turn the adjusting nut
2 in direction a or b
until the specified throttle cable free play is
obtained.
Direction
Throttle cable free play is
increased.
DirectionThrottle cable free play is
decreased.
c. Tighten the locknut.
After adjusting the throttle cable free play,
start the engine and turn the handlebars to
the right and to the left to ensure that this
does not cause the engine idling speed to
change.
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CHECKING THE SPARK PLUGS /
MEASURING THE COMPRESSION PRESSURECHK
ADJ
13 Nm (1.3 m
kg, 9.4 ft
lb)
NOTE:
NOTE:
CAUTION:
8. Install:

spark plugs

ignition coils
Before installing the spark plug, clean the spark
plug and gasket surface.
9. Install:

radiator upper bolts

radiator lower bolt
Refer to “RADIATOR” in chapter 6.
10. Install:

side cowlings

bottom cowlings
Refer to “COWLINGS”.
EAS00065
MEASURING THE COMPRESSION
PRESSURE
The following procedure applies to all of the cyl-
inders.
Insufficient compression pressure will result in a
loss of performance.
1. Measure:

valve clearance
Out of specification
Adjust.
Refer to “ADJUSTING THE VALVE CLEAR-
ANCE”.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for several min-
utes, and then turn it off.
3. Remove:

ignition coils

spark plugs
Before removing the spark plugs, use com-
pressed air to blow away any dirt accumu-
lated in the spark plug wells to prevent it
from falling into the cylinders.
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MEASURING THE COMPRESSION PRESSURE
CHK
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WARNING
NOTE: 4. Install:

compression gauge
1

adapter
Compression gauge
90890-03081, YU-33223
Adapter
90890-04136
5. Measure:

compression pressure
Out of specification
Refer to steps (c) and
(d).
Compression pressure
(at sea level)
Minimum
1,290 kPa (12.90 kg / cm
2,
12.90 bar, 183.48 psi)
Standard
1,480 kPa (14.80 kg / cm
2,
14.80 bar, 210.5 psi)
Maximum
1,660 kPa (16.60 kg / cm
2,
16.60 bar, 236.11 psi)
a. Turn the main switch to “ON”.
b. With the throttle wide open, crank the engine
until the reading on the compression gauge
stabilizes.
To prevent sparking, ground all spark plug
leads before cranking the engine.
The difference in compression pressure be-
tween cylinders should not exceed 100 kPa (1
kg/cm
2, 1 bar, 14.22 psi).
c. If the compression pressure is above the
maximum specification, check the cylinder
head, valve surfaces and piston crown for
carbon deposits.
Carbon deposits
Eliminate.
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