2004 YAMAHA YZF-R1SC brake light

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FRONT AND REAR BRAKESCHAS
WARNING
13 Nm (1.3 m
kg, 9.4 ft
lb)
NOTE:
30 Nm (3.0 m
kg, 22 ft
lb)
WARNING
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ASSEMBLING AND INSTALLING THE
FRONT BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER

Before installation, all internal brake com-
ponents should be cleaned and lubricated
with clean or new brake fluid.

Never use solvents on internal brake com-
ponents.
Recommended brake fluid
DOT 4
1. Install :

brake master cylinder kit

circlip
New

dust boot
2. Install:

brake master cylinder
1

Install the brake master cylinder holder with
the “UP” mark
a facing up.

Align the end of the brake master cylinder
holder with the punch mark
b on the right han-
dlebar.

First, tighten the upper bolt, then the lower bolt.
There should be 2
2.5 mm (0.08
0.10 in)
for clearance between the right handlebar
switch and the brake master cylinder holder.
3. Install:

copper washers
New

brake hose

union bolt

brake light switch coupler
Proper brake hose routing is essential to in-
sure safe motorcycle operation. Refer to
“CABLE ROUTING”.
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FRONT AND REAR BRAKESCHAS
WARNING
CAUTION:

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.
4. Bleed:

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

brake fluid level
Below the minimum level mark
a
Add the
recommended brake fluid to the proper level.
Refer to “CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID
LEVEL” in chapter 3.
6. Adjust:

rear brake light operation timing
Refer to “ADJUSTING THE REAR BRAKE
LIGHT SWITCH” in chapter 3.
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Order Job / Part Q’ty Remarks
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15Removing the handlebars
Front cowling and side cowling
Left grip end
Handlebar grip
Clutch switch connector
Left handlebar switch
Clutch cable
Clutch lever
Right grip end
Throttle cable housing
Throttle cable
Throttle grip
Front brake light switch connector
Right handlebar switch
Clutch cable holder
Brake fluid reservoir tank
Brake master cylinder bracket1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1Remove the parts in the order listed.
Refer to “COWLINGS” in chapter 3.
Disconnect.
Disconnect.
113 Nm (11.3 m
kg, 82 ft
lb)
17 Nm (1.7 m
kg, 12 ft
lb)
11 Nm (1.1 m
kg, 8.0 ft
lb)
23 Nm (2.3 m
kg, 17 ft
lb)
13 Nm (1.3 m
kg, 9.4 ft
lb)
23 Nm (2.3 m
kg, 17 ft
lb)3.8 Nm (0.38 m
kg, 2.7 ft
lb)
3.8 Nm (0.38 m
kg, 2.7 ft
lb)
3.8 Nm (0.38 m
kg, 2.7 ft
lb)
13 Nm (1.3 m
kg, 9.4 ft
lb)
26 Nm (2.6 m
kg, 19 ft
lb)
17 Nm (1.7 m
kg, 12 ft
lb)
HANDLEBARSCHAS
EAS00665
HANDLEBARS
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8
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTSELEC
9Oil level switch
10Radiator fan motor
11Horn
12Ignition coil
1Main switch
2Front brake light switch
3Starter relay
4Battery
5Fuse box
6Rear brake light switch
7Neutral switch
8Sidestand switch
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
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11Neutral switch
12Rear brake light switch
13Fuse box
1Main switch
2Horn switch
3Dimmer switch
4Turn signal switch
5Clutch switch
6Sidestand switch
7Engine stop switch
8Front brake light switch
9Start switch
10Oil level switch
CHECKING THE SWITCHESELEC
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CHECKING THE SWITCHES
Check each switch for damage or wear, proper connections, and also for continuity between the termi-
nals. Refer to “CHECKING SWITCH CONTINUITY”.
Damage / wear
Repair or replace.
Improperly connected
Properly connect.
Incorrect continuity reading
Replace the switch.
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CHECKING THE BULBS AND BULB SOCKETSELEC
WARNING
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CHECKING THE BULBS AND
BULB SOCKETS
Check each bulb and bulb socket for damage or
wear, proper connections, and also for continu-
ity between the terminals.
Damage / wear
Repair or replace the bulb,
bulb socket or both.
Improperly connected
Properly connect.
No continuity
Repair or replace the bulb, bulb
socket or both.
TYPES OF BULBS
The bulbs used on this motorcycle are shown in
the illustration on the left.

Bulbs
A and B are used for the headlights
and usually use a bulb holder that must be
detached before removing the bulb. The ma-
jority of these types of bulbs can be removed
from their respective socket by turning them
counterclockwise.

Bulbs
C are used for turn signal and
tail / brake lights and can be removed from
the socket by pushing and turning the bulb
counterclockwise.
CHECKING THE CONDITION OF THE
BULBS
The following procedure applies to all of the
bulbs.
1. Remove:

bulb

Since the headlight bulb gets extremely
hot, keep flammable products and your
hands away from the bulb until it has
cooled down.

When changing the tail / brake light bulb,
confirm that the frame has cooled accord-
ing to the warning label and change the
tail / brake light bulb.
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LIGHTING SYSTEMELEC
1Main switch
4Fuse (main)
6Battery
14E.C.U.
46Hi beam indicator light
49Meter light
57Dimmer switch
62Front turn signal/position light (left)
63Front turn signal/position light (right)
66Headlight
67Auxiliary light
68License plate light
69Rear brake light switch
70Tail/brake light
71Headlight relay (on / off)
72Headlight relay (dimmer)
74Fuse (signal)
75Fuse (headlight)
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LIGHTING SYSTEMELEC
YESNO 1. License plate light bulb and socket

Check the license plate light bulb and socket
for continuity.
Refer to “CHECKING THE BULBS AND
BULB SOCKETS”.

Are the license plate light bulb and socket
OK?
Replace the license
plate light bulb, sock-
et or both.
EAS007922. The license plate light fails to come on.
YESNO 2. Voltage

Connect the pocket tester (DC 20 V) to the
license plate light coupler (wire harness light
side) as shown.
The wiring circuit
from the main switch
to the license plate
light coupler is faulty
and must be re-
paired. Positive tester probe
blue / red
Negative tester probe
black
1
2

Turn the main switch to “ON”.

Measure the voltage (DC 12 V) of blue / red
on the license plate light coupler (wire
harness side).

Is the voltage within specification?
1
This circuit is OK.
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3. The tail / brake light fails to come on.
YESNO 1. Voltage

Connect the pocket tester (DC 20 V) to the
tail / brake light coupler (wire harness side)
as shown.
Wiring circuit from
the main switch to
the tail / brake light
coupler is faulty and
must be repaired. Positive tester probe
blue / red
Negative tester probe
black
1
2

Turn the main switch to “ON”.

Measure the voltage (DC 12 V) of blue / red
on the tail / brake light coupler (wire har-
ness side).

Is the voltage within specification?
1
This circuit is OK.
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