warning YAMAHA YZF-R1S 2004 Owner's Manual

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ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
CHK
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WARNING
CAUTION:
a
b
CAUTION:
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ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK
ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
Securely support the motorcycle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
Spring preload
Never go beyond the maximum or minimum
adjustment positions.
1. Adjust:

spring preload
a. Adjust the spring preload with the special
wrench and extension bar included in the
owner’s tool kit.
b. Turn the adjusting ring
1 in direction a or
b.
c. Align the desired position on the adjusting
ring with the stopper
2.
Direction
Spring preload is
increased (suspension is
harder).
Direction
Spring preload is
decreased (suspension
is softer).
Adjusting positions
Minimum: 1
Standard: 4
Maximum: 9
Rebound damping
Never go beyond the maximum or minimum
adjustment positions.
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CHECKING THE TIRES
CHK
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WARNING
WARNING
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CHECKING THE TIRES
The following procedure applies to both of the
tires.
1. Check:

tire pressure
Out of specification
Regulate.

The tire pressure should only be checked
and regulated when the tire temperature
equals the ambient air temperature.

The tire pressure and the suspension must
be adjusted according to the total weight
(including cargo, rider, passenger and ac-
cessories) and the anticipated riding
speed.

Operation of an overloaded motorcycle
could cause tire damage, an accident or an
injury.
NEVER OVERLOAD THE MOTORCYCLE.
Basic
weight
(with oil
and a full
fuel tank)
193 kg (425 lb)
194 kg (428 lb) for CAL
Maximum
load*202 kg (445 lb)
201 kg (443 lb) for CAL
Cold tire
pressureFrontRear
Up to
90 kg
load*250 kPa
(2.5 kgf / cm2,
2.5 bar,
35.6 psi)
290 kPa
(2.9 kgf / cm2,
2.9 bar,
41.3 psi)
90 kg

maximum
load*250 kPa
(2.5 kgf / cm2,
2.5 bar,
35.6 psi)
290 kPa
(2.9 kgf / cm2,
2.9 bar,
41.3 psi)
High-
speed
riding250 kPa
(2.5 kgf / cm2,
2.5 bar,
35.6 psi)
290 kPa
(2.9 kgf / cm2,
2.9 bar,
41.3 psi)
* Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and ac-
cessories
It is dangerous to ride with a worn-out tire.
When the tire tread reaches the wear limit,
replace the tire immediately.
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AB
CHECKING THE TIRES
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WARNING
2. Check:

tire surfaces
Damage / wear
Replace the tire.
Minimum tire tread depth
1.6 mm (0.06 in)
1Tire tread depth
2Sidewall
3Wear indicator

Do not use a tubeless tire on a wheel de-
signed only for tube tires to avoid tire fail-
ure and personal injury from sudden defla-
tion.

When using a tube tire, be sure to install the
correct tube.

Always replace a new tube tire and a new
tube as a set.

To avoid pinching the tube, make sure the
wheel rim band and tube are centered in the
wheel groove.

Patching a punctured tube is not recom-
mended. If it is absolutely necessary to do
so, use great care and replace the tube as
soon as possible with a good quality re-
placement.
ATire
BWheel
Tube wheelTube tire only
T beless wheelTube or tubelessTubeless wheeltire
After extensive tests, the tires listed below
have been approved by Yamaha Motor Co.,
Ltd. for this model. The front and rear tires
should always be by the same manufacturer
and of the same design. No guarantee con-
cerning handling characteristics can be giv-
en if a tire combination other than one ap-
proved by Yamaha is used on this
motorcycle.
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CHECKING THE TIRES / CHECKING THE WHEELS
CHK
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WARNING
NOTE:
WARNING
NOTE: Front tire
Manufacturer
SizeModel
DUNLOP120 / 70ZR 17
M / C (58W)D218FL
MICHELIN120 / 70ZR 17
M / C (58W)Pilot
POWER C
Rear tire
Manufacturer
SizeModel
DUNLOP190 / 50ZR 17
M / C (73W)D218L
MICHELIN190 / 50ZR 17
M / C (73W)Pilot
POWER G
New tires have a relatively low grip on the
road surface until they have been slightly
worn. Therefore, approximately 100 km
should be traveled at normal speed before
any high-speed riding is done.
For tires with a direction of rotation mark
1:

Install the tire with the mark pointing in the
direction of wheel rotation.

Align the mark
2 with the valve installation
point.
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CHECKING THE WHEELS
The following procedure applies to both of the
wheels.
1. Check:

wheel
Damage / out-of-round
Replace.
Never attempt to make any repairs to the
wheel.
After a tire or wheel has been changed or re-
placed, always balance the wheel.
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CHECKING AND LUBRICATING THE CABLES /
LUBRICATING THE LEVERS AND PEDALS /
LUBRICATING THE SIDESTAND / LUBRICATING THE REAR SUSPENSIONCHK
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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.
EAS00171
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
EAS00172
LUBRICATING THE SIDESTAND
Lubricate the pivoting point and metal-to-metal
moving parts of the sidestand.
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
EAS00174
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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CHECKING AND CHARGING THE BATTERY
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WARNING
CAUTION:
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CHECKING AND CHARGING THE BATTERY
Batteries generate explosive hydrogen gas
and contain electrolyte which is made of poi-
sonous and highly caustic sulfuric acid.
Therefore, always follow these preventive
measures:

Wear protective eye gear when handling or
working near batteries.

Charge batteries in a well-ventilated area.

Keep batteries away from fire, sparks or
open flames (e.g., welding equipment,
lighted cigarettes).

DO NOT SMOKE when charging or han-
dling batteries.

KEEP BATTERIES AND ELECTROLYTE
OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

Avoid bodily contact with electrolyte as it
can cause severe burns or permanent eye
injury.
FIRST AID IN CASE OF BODILY CONTACT:
EXTERNAL

Skin – Wash with water.

Eyes – Flush with water for 15 minutes and
get immediate medical attention.
INTERNAL

Drink large quantities of water or milk fol-
lowed with milk of magnesia, beaten egg or
vegetable oil. Get immediate medical atten-
tion.

This is a sealed battery. Never remove the
sealing caps because the balance between
cells will not be maintained and battery per-
formance will deteriorate.

Charging time, charging amperage and
charging voltage for an MF battery are dif-
ferent from those of conventional batter-
ies. The MF battery should be charged as
explained in the charging method illustra-
tions. If the battery is overcharged, the
electrolyte level will drop considerably.
Therefore, take special care when charging
the battery.
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Charging
Ambient temperature 20C
Open-circuit voltage (V)
Check the open-circuit
voltage.Time (minutes)
CHECKING AND CHARGING THE BATTERY
CHK
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WARNING
CAUTION:
5. Charge:

battery
(refer to the appropriate charging method il-
lustration)
Do not quick charge a battery.

Never remove the MF battery sealing caps.

Do not use a high-rate battery charger
since it forces a high-amperage current
into the battery quickly and can cause bat-
tery overheating and battery plate damage.

If it is impossible to regulate the charging
current on the battery charger, be careful
not to overcharge the battery.

When charging a battery, be sure to remove
it from the motorcycle. (If charging has to
be done with the battery mounted on the
motorcycle, disconnect the negative bat-
tery lead from the battery terminal.)

To reduce the chance of sparks, do not
plug in the battery charger until the battery
charger leads are connected to the battery.

Before removing the battery charger lead
clips from the battery terminals, be sure to
turn off the battery charger.

Make sure the battery charger lead clips
are in full contact with the battery terminal
and that they are not shorted. A corroded
battery charger lead clip may generate heat
in the contact area and a weak clip spring
may cause sparks.

If the battery becomes hot to the touch at
any time during the charging process, dis-
connect the battery charger and let the bat-
tery cool before reconnecting it. Hot batter-
ies can explode!

As shown in the following illustration, the
open-circuit voltage of an MF battery stabi-
lizes about 30 minutes after charging has
been completed. Therefore, wait 30 min-
utes after charging is completed before
measuring the open-circuit voltage.
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CHECKING THE FUSES
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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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A
A
B
B
B
REPLACING THE HEADLIGHT BULBS
CHK
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WARNING
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REPLACING THE HEADLIGHT BULBS
The following procedure applies to both of the
headlight bulbs.
1. Disconnect:

headlight bulb cover
1

headlight coupler 2
Ahigh beam
Blow beam
2. Remove:

headlight bulb holder
1
Ahigh beam
Blow beam
3. Remove:

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

headlight bulb
New
Secure the new headlight bulb with the head-
light bulb holder.
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FRONT WHEEL AND BRAKE DISCSCHAS
WARNING
NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE:
WARNING
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REMOVING THE FRONT 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 front wheel is elevated.
2. Remove:

left brake caliper

right brake caliper
Refer to “FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS”.
Do not apply the brake lever when removing the
brake calipers.
3. Elevate:

front wheel
Place the motorcycle on a suitable stand so that
the front wheel is elevated.
4. Loosen :

front wheel axle pinch bolt
5. Remove :

front wheel axle bolt

front wheel axle

front wheel
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CHECKING THE FRONT WHEEL
1. Check:

wheel axle
Roll the wheel axle on a flat surface.
Bends
Replace.
Do not attempt to straighten a bent wheel
axle.
2. Check:

tire

front wheel
Damage / wear
Replace.
Refer to “CHECKING THE TIRES” and
“CHECKING THE WHEELS” in chapter 3.
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