2004 YAMAHA YZF-R1SC engine

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ADJUSTING THE DRIVE CHAIN SLACK
CHK
ADJ
NOTE:
CAUTION:
WARNING
NOTE:
EAS00140
ADJUSTING THE DRIVE CHAIN SLACK
The drive chain slack must be checked at the
tightest point on the chain.
A drive chain that is too tight will overload
the engine and other vital parts, and one that
is too loose can skip and damage the swin-
garm or cause an accident. Therefore, keep
the drive chain slack within the specified
limits.
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. Spin the rear wheel several times and find
the tightest position of drive chain.
3. Check:

drive chain slack
a
Out of specification
Adjust.
Drive chain slack
25
35 mm (0.98
1.38 in)
4. Adjust:

drive chain slack
a. Loosen the wheel axle nut
1.
b. Loosen both locknuts
2.
c. Turn both adjusting bolts
3 in direction a or
b until the specified drive chain slack is ob-
tained.
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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 LUBRICATING THE CABLES /
LUBRICATING THE LEVERS AND PEDALS /
LUBRICATING THE SIDESTAND / LUBRICATING THE REAR SUSPENSIONCHK
ADJ
WARNING
NOTE:
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CHECKING AND LUBRICATING THE
CABLES
The following procedure applies to all of the in-
ner and outer cables.
Damaged outer cable may cause the cable to
corrode and interfere with its movement. Re-
place damaged outer cable and inner cables
as soon as possible.
1. Check:

outer cable
Damage
Replace.
2. Check:

cable operation
Rough movement
Lubricate.
Recommended lubricant
Engine oil or a suitable cable
lubricant
Hold the cable end upright and pour a few drops
of lubricant into the cable sheath or use a suit-
able lubricating device.
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LUBRICATING THE LEVERS AND PEDALS
Lubricate the pivoting point and metal-to-metal
moving parts of the levers and pedals.
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
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LUBRICATING THE SIDESTAND
Lubricate the pivoting point and metal-to-metal
moving parts of the sidestand.
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
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LUBRICATING THE REAR SUSPENSION
Lubricate the pivoting point and metal-to-metal
moving parts of the rear suspension.
Recommended lubricant
Molybdenum-disulfide grease
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SWINGARM AND DRIVE CHAINCHAS
Order Job / Part Q’ty Remarks
1
2
3
4
5
6
7Removing the swingarm and drive
chain
Rear wheel
Rear shock absorber
Drive sprocket
Muffler
Catalyst pipe assembly
Right footrest bracket
Adjusting bolt / locknut
Drive chain guard
Rear fender
Brake hose holder
Pivot shaft nut / washer
Pivot shaft1
2/2
1
1
1
1/1
1Remove the parts in the order listed.
Refer to “REAR WHEEL AND BRAKE
DISC”.
Refer to “REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLY”.
Refer to “ENGINE REMOVAL” in chapter
5.
Refer to “EXHAUST PIPE” in chapter 5.
Refer to “EXHAUST PIPE” in chapter 5.
28 Nm (2.8 m
kg, 20 ft
lb)
7 Nm (0.7 m
kg, 5.1 ft
lb)
7 Nm (0.7 m
kg, 5.1 ft
lb)
105 Nm (10.5 m
kg, 76 ft
lb)
2 Nm (0.2 m
kg, 1.4 ft
lb)
16 Nm (1.6 m
kg, 12 ft
lb)
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SWINGARM AND DRIVE CHAIN
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SWINGARM AND DRIVE CHAINCHAS
CAUTION:
2. Check:

drive chain
Stiffness
Clean and lubricate or replace.
3. Clean:

drive chain
a. Wipe the drive chain with a clean cloth.
b. Put the drive chain in kerosene and remove
any remaining dirt.
c. Remove the drive chain from the kerosene
and completely dry it.
This motorcycle has a drive chain with small
rubber O-rings
1 between the drive chain
side plates. Never use high-pressure water
or air, steam, gasoline, certain solvents
(e.g., benzine), or a coarse brush to clean the
drive chain. High-pressure methods could
force dirt or water into the drive chain’s in-
ternals, and solvents will deteriorate the O-
rings. A coarse brush can also damage the
O-rings. Therefore, use only kerosene to
clean the drive chain. Don’t soak drive chain
in kerosine more them ten minutes. O-ring is
damage by kerosine.
4. Check:

O-rings
1
Damage
Replace the drive chain.

drive chain rollers
2
Damage / wear
Replace the drive chain.

drive chain side plates
3
Damage / wear
Replace the drive chain.
Cracks
Replace the drive chain and make
sure the battery breather hose is properly
routed away from the drive chain and below
the swingarm.
5. Lubricate:

drive chain
Recommended lubricant
Engine oil or chain lubricant
suitable for O-ring chains
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5-1
Order Job / Part Q’ty Remarks
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8Removing the drive sprocket
Bottom cowlings
Lock nut
Shift rod
Sift arm
Drive sprocket cover
Drive sprocket nut
Lock washer
Drive sprocket
Plate2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1Remove the parts in the order listed.
Refer to “COWLINGS” in chapter 3.
Loosen.
For installation, reverse the removal
procedure.
10 Nm (1.0 m
kg, 7.2 ft
lb)
85 Nm (8.5 m
kg, 61 ft
lb)
7 Nm (0.7 m
kg, 5 ft
lb)
10 Nm (1.0 m
kg, 7.2 ft
lb)
ENGINEENG
ENGINE
ENGINE
DRIVE SPROCKET
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5
Order Job / Part Q’ty Remarks
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10Removing the exhaust pipe
Rider seat and passenger seat
Fuel tank
Side cowlings and bottom cowlings
EXUP pulley cover
EXUP cable
Exhaust pipe assembly
Exhaust pipe gasket
Exhaust valve pipe gasket
Exhaust valve pipe assembly
Catalyst pipe assembly
Gasket
Muffler
Gasket1
2
1
4
1
1
1
1
2
2Remove the parts in the order listed.
Refer to “SEATS” in chapter 3.
Refer to “FUEL TANK” in chapter 3.
Refer to “COWLINGS” in chapter 3.
10 Nm (1.0 m
kg, 7.2 ft
lb)
10 Nm (1.0 m
kg, 7.2 ft
lb)
10 Nm (1.0 m
kg, 7.2 ft
lb)
20 Nm (2.0 m
kg, 14 ft
lb)
20 Nm (2.0 m
kg, 14 ft
lb)
20 Nm (2.0 m
kg, 14 ft
lb)
23 Nm (2.3 m
kg, 17 ft
lb)
ENGINEENG
EXHAUST PIPE
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5-3
Order Job / Part Q’ty Remarks
11
12
13
14Muffler cover
EXUP servo motor
EXUP servo motor bracket
Protector2
1
1
1
For installation, reverse the removal
procedure.
10 Nm (1.0 m
kg, 7.2 ft
lb)
10 Nm (1.0 m
kg, 7.2 ft
lb)
10 Nm (1.0 m
kg, 7.2 ft
lb)
20 Nm (2.0 m
kg, 14 ft
lb)
20 Nm (2.0 m
kg, 14 ft
lb)
20 Nm (2.0 m
kg, 14 ft
lb)
23 Nm (2.3 m
kg, 17 ft
lb)
ENGINEENG
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