2004 YAMAHA YZF-R1SC steering wheel

CHASSIS3-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ADJUSTING THE FRONT BRAKE 3-42. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ADJUSTING THE REAR BRAKE 3-43. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL 3-44. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ADJUSTING THE REAR BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH 3-45. . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHECKING THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS 3-45. . . . . . . . . . .
CHECKING THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE HOSES 3-46. . . . . . . . .
BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM 3-47. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ADJUSTING THE SHIFT PEDAL 3-48. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ADJUSTING THE DRIVE CHAIN SLACK 3-49. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LUBRICATING THE DRIVE CHAIN 3-50. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHECKING AND ADJUSTING THE STEERING HEAD 3-51. . . . . . . . .
CHECKING THE FRONT FORK 3-53. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ADJUSTING THE FRONT FORK LEGS 3-54. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY 3-56. . . . .
CHECKING THE TIRES 3-58. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHECKING THE WHEELS 3-60. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHECKING AND LUBRICATING THE CABLES 3-61. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LUBRICATING THE LEVERS AND PEDALS 3-61. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LUBRICATING THE SIDESTAND 3-61. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LUBRICATING THE REAR SUSPENSION 3-61. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM3-62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHECKING AND CHARGING THE BATTERY 3-62. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHECKING THE FUSES 3-67. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
REPLACING THE HEADLIGHT BULBS 3-69. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ADJUSTING THE HEADLIGHT BEAMS 3-70. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHAPTER 4
CHASSIS
FRONT WHEEL AND BRAKE DISCS4-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
REMOVING THE FRONT WHEEL 4-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHECKING THE FRONT WHEEL 4-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHECKING THE BRAKE DISCS 4-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INSTALLING THE FRONT WHEEL 4-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ADJUSTING THE FRONT WHEEL STATIC BALANCE 4-7. . . . . . . . .
REAR WHEEL AND BRAKE DISC4-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
REAR WHEEL 4-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
REAR BRAKE DISC AND REAR WHEEL SPROCKET 4-10. . . . . . . . .
REMOVING THE REAR WHEEL 4-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHECKING THE REAR WHEEL 4-13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHECKING THE REAR WHEEL DRIVE HUB 4-13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHECKING AND REPLACING THE REAR WHEEL
SPROCKET 4-13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INSTALLING THE REAR WHEEL 4-14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ADJUSTING THE REAR WHEEL STATIC BALANCE 4-14. . . . . . . . . . .
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LUBRICATION POINTS AND LUBRICANT TYPESSPEC
EAS00032
CHASSIS
Lubrication point
Lubricant
Steering bearings and bearing races (upper and lower)
Throttle grip inner surface
Brake lever pivoting point and metal-to-metal moving parts
Clutch lever pivoting point and metal-to-metal moving parts
Engine mount bolts (rear upper and lower)
Relay arm, connecting rod and rear shock absorber collar
Pivot shaft
Swingarm pivot bearing
Swingarm head pipe end, oil seal and bush
Oil seal (relay arm, connecting arm and rear shock absorber)
Seat lock assembly moving parts
Sidestand pivoting pint and metal-to-metal moving parts
Link and sidestand switch contact point
Sidestand hook and spring
Shift shaft joint
Front wheel oil seal (right and left)
Front axle shaft
Rear wheel oil seal
Rear wheel drive hub oil seal
Rear wheel drive hub mating surface
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3-51
CHECKING AND ADJUSTING THE STEERING HEAD
CHK
ADJ
WARNING
NOTE:
NOTE:
EAS00146
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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3-52
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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4-61
Order Job / Part Q’ty Remarks
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10Removing the under bracket
Front wheel
Front cowling and side cowling
Front fork legs
Main switch connector
Upper bracket bolt
Left handlebar assembly
Right handlebar assembly
Steering stem nut
Upper bracket
Under bracket panel
Brake hose holder bolt
Lock washer
Upper ring nut2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1Remove the parts in the order listed.
Refer to “FRONT WHEEL AND BRAKE
DISCS”.
Refer to “COWLINGS” in chapter 3.
Refer to “FRONT FORK”.
Disconnect.
For installation, reverse the removal
procedure.
38 Nm (0.38 m
kg, 2.75 ft
lb)113 Nm (11.3 m
kg, 82 ft
lb)
52 Nm (5.2 m
kg, 38 ft
lb)
18 Nm (1.8 m
kg, 13 ft
lb)
1st
2nd23 Nm (2.3 m
kg, 17 ft
lb)
23 Nm (2.3 m
kg, 17 ft
lb)
7 Nm (0.7 m
kg, 5.1 ft
lb)
17 Nm (1.7 m
kg, 12 ft
lb)
STEERING HEADCHAS
EAS00676
STEERING HEAD
UNDER BRACKET
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9-5
FAULTY FRONT FORK LEGS / UNSTABLE HANDLING
TRBL
SHTG
MALFUNCTION

Bent or damaged inner tube

Bent or damaged outer tube

Damaged fork spring

Worn or damaged outer tube bushing

Bent or damaged damper rod

Incorrect oil viscosity

Incorrect oil level
Rear shock absorber assembly(-ies)

Faulty rear shock absorber spring

Leaking oil or gas
Tire(s)

Uneven tire pressures (front and rear)

Incorrect tire pressure

Uneven tire wear
Wheel(s)

Incorrect wheel balance

Deformed cast wheel

Damaged wheel bearing

Bent or loose wheel axle

Excessive wheel runout
Frame

Bent frame

Damaged steering head pipe

Improperly installed bearing race
EAS00861
FAULTY FRONT FORK LEGS
LEAKING OIL

Bent, damaged or rusty inner tube

Cracked or damaged outer tube

Improperly installed oil seal

Damaged oil seal lip

Incorrect oil level (high)

Loose damper rod assembly bolt

Damaged damper rod assembly bolt
copper washer

Cracked or damaged cap bolt O-ring
EAS00863
UNSTABLE HANDLING
Handlebars

Bent or improperly installed right handlebar

Bent or improperly installed left handlebar
Steering head components

Improperly installed upper bracket

Improperly installed under bracket
(improperly tightened ring nut)

Bent steering stem

Damaged ball bearing or bearing race
Front fork leg(s)

Uneven oil levels (both front fork legs)

Unevenly tensioned fork spring (both front
fork legs)

Broken fork spring

Bent or damaged inner tube

Bent or damaged outer tube
Swingarm

Worn bearing or bushing

Bent or damaged swingarm
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