2004 YAMAHA YZF-R1S lock

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a
b
ADJUSTING THE DRIVE CHAIN SLACK /
LUBRICATING THE DRIVE CHAINCHK
ADJ
NOTE:
DirectionDrive chain is tightened.
DirectionDrive chain is loosened.
To maintain the proper wheel alignment, adjust
both sides evenly.
d. Tighten both locknuts to specification.
Locknut
16 Nm (1.6 m
kg, 12 ft
lb)
e. Tighten the wheel axle nut to specification.
Wheel axle nut
150 Nm (15 m
kg, 108 ft
lb)
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LUBRICATING THE DRIVE CHAIN
The drive chain consists of many interacting
parts. If the drive chain is not maintained proper-
ly, it will wear out quickly. Therefore, the drive
chain should be serviced, especially when the
motorcycle is used in dusty areas.
This motorcycle has a drive chain with small
rubber O-rings between each side plate. Steam
cleaning, high-pressure washing, certain sol-
vents, and the use of a coarse brush can dam-
age these O-rings. Therefore, use only kero-
sene to clean the drive chain. Wipe the drive
chain dry and thoroughly lubricate it with engine
oil or chain lubricant that is suitable for O-ring
chains. Do not use any other lubricants on the
drive chain since they may contain solvents that
could damage the O-rings.
Recommended lubricant
Engine oil or chain lubricant
suitable for O-ring chains
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CHECKING AND ADJUSTING THE STEERING HEAD
CHK
ADJ
WARNING
NOTE:
NOTE:
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CHECKING AND ADJUSTING THE
STEERING HEAD
1. Stand the motorcycle on a level surface.
Securely support the motorcycle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
Place the motorcycle on a suitable stand so that
the front wheel is elevated.
2. Check:

steering head
Grasp the bottom of the front fork legs and
gently rock the front fork.
Binding / looseness
Adjust the steering
head.
3. Remove:

upper bracket
Refer to “HANDLEBAR” and “STEERING
HEAD” in chapter 4.
4. Adjust:

steering head
a. Remove the lock washer
1, the upper ring
nut
2, and the rubber washer 3.
b. Loosen the lower ring nut
4 and then tighten
it to specification with a steering nut wrench
5.
Set the torque wrench at a right angle to the
steering nut wrench.
Steering nut wrench
90890-01403, YU-33975
Lower ring nut (initial tightening
torque)
52 Nm (5.2 m
kg, 38 ft
lb)
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CHECKING AND ADJUSTING THE STEERING HEAD
CHK
ADJ
WARNING
NOTE:
NOTE: c. Loosen the lower ring nut
4 completely, then
tighten it to specification.
Do not overtighten the lower ring nut.
Lower ring nut
(final tightening torque)
18 Nm (1.8 m
kg, 13 ft
lb)
d. Check the steering head for looseness or
binding by turning the front fork all the way in
both directions. If any binding is felt, remove
the under bracket and check the upper and
lower bearings.
Refer to “STEERING HEAD” in chapter 4.
e. Install the rubber washer
3.
f. Install the upper ring nut
2.
g. Finger tighten the upper ring nut
2, then
align the slots of both ring nuts. If necessary,
hold the lower ring nut and tighten the upper
ring nut until their slots are aligned.
h. Install the lock washer
1.
Make sure the lock washer tabs
a sit correctly
in the ring nut slots
b.
5. Install:

upper bracket
Refer to “HANDLEBAR” and “STEERING
HEAD” in chapter 4.
6. Measure:

steering head tension
Make sure all of the cables and wires are prop-
erly routed.
a. Point the front wheel straight ahead.
b. Install a plastic locking tie
1 loosely around
the end of the handlebar as shown.
c. Hook a spring gauge
2 onto the plastic lock-
ing tie.
d. Hold the spring gauge at a 90 angle from the
handlebar, pull the spring gauge, and then
record the measurement when the handle-
bar starts to run.
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CHECKING THE FUSES
CHK
ADJ
WARNING
Pocket tester
90890-03112, YU-3112
b. If the pocket tester indicates “∞”, replace the
fuse.
3. Replace:

blown fuse
a. Set the main switch to “OFF”.
b. Install a new fuse of the correct amperage
rating.
c. Set on the switches to verify if the electrical
circuit is operational.
d. If the fuse immediately blows again, check
the electrical circuit.
Fuses
Amperage
ratingQ’ty
Main50 A1
Fuel injection
system15 A1
Headlight25 A1
Signaling
system10 A1
Ignition15 A1
Backup fuse
(odometer
and clock)
10 A1
Radiator
fan motor15 A2
Reserve25 A, 15 A,
10 A1
Never use a fuse with an amperage rating
other than that specified. Improvising or us-
ing a fuse with the wrong amperage rating
may cause extensive damage to the electri-
cal system, cause the lighting and ignition
systems to malfunction and could possibly
cause a fire.
4. Install:

front cowling inner panel (left)
Refer to “COWLINGS”.

rider seat
Refer to “SEATS”.
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4-9
Order Job / Part Q’ty Remarks
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10Removing the rear wheel
Rear brake caliper
Lock nut (left and right)
Adjusting bolt (left and right)
Wheel axle nut
Washer
Rear wheel axle
Left adjusting block
Right adjusting block
Rear wheel
Brake caliper bracket1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1Remove the parts in the order listed.
Place the motorcycle on a suitable stand
so that the rear wheel is elevated.
Loosen.
Loosen.
For installation, reverse the removal
procedure.
NOTE:
22 Nm (2.2 m
kg, 16 ft
lb)
27 Nm (2.7 m
kg, 20 ft
lb)
150 Nm (15 m
kg, 108 ft
lb)
REAR WHEEL AND BRAKE DISCCHAS
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REAR WHEEL AND BRAKE DISC
REAR WHEEL
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REAR WHEEL AND BRAKE DISCCHAS
WARNING
NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE:
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REMOVING THE REAR WHEEL
1. Stand the motorcycle on a level surface.
Securely support the motorcycle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
Place the motorcycle on a suitable stand so that
the rear wheel is elevated.
2. Remove:

brake caliper
1
Do not depress the brake pedal when removing
the brake caliper.
3. Loosen:

locknut
1

adjusting bolt 2
4. Remove:

wheel axle nut
1

wheel axle

rear wheel
Push the rear wheel forward and remove the
drive chain from the rear wheel sprocket.
5. Remove:

left collar
1

rear wheel drive hub 2

rear wheel drive hub damper

right collar
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REAR WHEEL AND BRAKE DISCCHAS
NOTE:
150 Nm (15 m
kg, 108 ft
lb)
27 Nm (2.7 m
kg, 20 ft
lb)
22 Nm (2.2 m
kg, 16 ft
lb)
NOTE: 2. Replace:

rear wheel sprocket
a. Remove the self-locking nuts and the rear
wheel sprocket.
b. Clean the rear wheel drive hub with a clean
cloth, especially the surfaces that contact the
sprocket.
c. Install the new rear wheel sprocket.
Rear wheel sprocket self-locking
nut
100 Nm (10 m
kg, 72 ft
lb)
Tighten the self-locking nuts in stages and in a
crisscross pattern.
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INSTALLING THE REAR WHEEL
1. Lubricate:

wheel axle

wheel bearings

oil seal lips
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
2. Tighten:

wheel axle nut

brake caliper bolts (front)
(rear)
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ADJUSTING THE REAR WHEEL STATIC
BALANCE

After replacing the tire, wheel or both, the rear
wheel static balance should be adjusted.

Adjust the rear wheel static balance with the
brake disc and rear wheel drive hub installed.
1. Adjust:

rear wheel static balance
Refer to “ADJUSTING THE FRONT WHEEL
STATIC BALANCE”.
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FRONT AND REAR BRAKESCHAS
NOTE:
WARNING
CAUTION:

While holding the brake hose, tighten the
union bolt.

Turn the handlebars to the left and right to
make sure the brake hose does not touch oth-
er parts (e.g., wire harness, cables, leads).
Correct if necessary.
4. Fill:

brake fluid reservoir
(with the specified amount of the recom-
mended brake fluid)
Recommended brake fluid
DOT 4

Use only the designated brake fluid. Other
brake fluids may cause the rubber seals to
deteriorate, causing leakage and poor
brake performance.

Refill with the same type of brake fluid that
is already in the system. Mixing brake
fluids may result in a harmful chemical
reaction, leading to poor brake perfor-
mance.

When refilling, be careful that water does
not enter the brake fluid reservoir. Water
will significantly lower the boiling point of
the brake fluid and could cause vapor lock.
Brake fluid may damage painted surfaces
and plastic parts. Therefore, always clean
up any spilt brake fluid immediately.
5. Bleed:

brake system
Refer to “BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC
BRAKE SYSTEM” in chapter 3.
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