check oil YAMAHA YZF-R1S 2004 Owner's Manual

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CHECKING AND CHARGING THE BATTERY
CHK
ADJ
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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FRONT WHEEL AND BRAKE DISCSCHAS
NOTE:
CAUTION:
NOTE:
3. Measure:

radial wheel runout
1

lateral wheel runout 2
Over the specified limits
Replace.
Radial wheel runout limit
1.0 mm (0.04 in)
Lateral wheel runout limit
0.5 mm (0.02 in)
4. Check:

wheel bearings
Front wheel turns roughly or is loose
Re-
place the wheel bearings.

oil seals
Damage / wear
Replace.
5. Replace:

wheel bearings
New

oil seals
New
a. Clean the outside of the front wheel hub.
b. Remove the oil seals
1 with a flat-head
screwdriver.
To prevent damaging the wheel, place a rag
2
between the screwdriver and the wheel surface.
c. Remove the wheel bearings
3 with a gener-
al bearing puller.
d. Install the new wheel bearings and oil seals
in the reverse order of disassembly.
Do not contact the wheel bearing inner race
1 or balls 2. Contact should be made only
with the outer race
3.
Use a socket
4 that matches the diameter of
the wheel bearing outer race and oil seal.
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FRONT WHEEL AND BRAKE DISCSCHAS
NOTE:
91 Nm (9.1 m
kg, 66 ft
lb)
20 Nm (2.0 m
kg, 14 ft
lb)
CAUTION:
Brake disc bolt
Front : 18 Nm (1.8 m
kg, 13 ft
lb)
Rear : 30 Nm (3.0 m
kg, 22 ft
lb)
LOCTITE

d. Measure the brake disc deflection.
e. If out of specification, repeat the adjustment
steps until the brake disc deflection is within
specification.
f. If the brake disc deflection cannot be brought
within specification, replace the brake disc.
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INSTALLING THE FRONT WHEEL
The following procedure applies to both brake
discs.
1. Lubricate:

wheel axle

oil seal lips
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
2. Lift the wheel up between the fork legs.
3. Insert the wheel axle.
Install the tire and wheel with the mark
1 point-
ing in the direction of wheel rotation.
4. Lower the front wheel so that it is on the
ground.
5. Tighten:

wheel axle

wheel axle pinch bolt
Before tightening the wheel axle nut, push
down hard on the handlebars several times
and check if the front fork rebounds smooth-
ly.
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REAR WHEEL AND BRAKE DISCCHAS
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CHECKING THE REAR WHEEL
1. Check:

wheel axle

rear wheel

wheel bearings

oil seals
Refer to “CHECKING THE FRONT
WHEEL”.
2. Check:

tire

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

radial wheel runout

lateral wheel runout
Refer to “CHECKING THE FRONT
WHEEL”.
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CHECKING THE REAR WHEEL DRIVE HUB
1. Check:

rear wheel drive hub
1
Cracks / damage
Replace.

rear wheel drive hub dampers
2
Damage / wear
Replace.
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CHECKING AND REPLACING THE REAR
WHEEL SPROCKET
1. Check:

rear wheel sprocket
More than 1 / 4 tooth
a wear
Replace the
rear wheel sprocket.
Bent teeth
Replace the rear wheel sprock-
et.
bCorrect
1Drive chain roller
2Rear wheel sprocket
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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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FRONT AND REAR BRAKESCHAS
WARNING
CAUTION:
3. 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.
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. Check:

brake lever operation
Soft or spongy feeling
Bleed the brake
system.
Refer to ”BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC
BRAKE SYSTEM“ in chapter 3.
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FRONT AND REAR BRAKESCHAS
WARNING
CAUTION:
2. 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.
3. Bleed:

brake system
Refer to “BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC
BRAKE SYSTEM” in chapter 3.
4. 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.
5. Check:

brake pedal operation
Soft or spongy feeling
Bleed the brake
system.
Refer to “BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC
BRAKE SYSTEM” in chapter 3.
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FRONT FORKCHAS
NOTE:
WARNING
4. Remove:

damper rod assembly bolt

damper rod assembly
While holding the damper rod assembly with the
damper rod holder
1, loosen the damper rod
assembly bolt.
Damper rod holder
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CHECKING THE FRONT FORK LEGS
The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
1. Check:

inner tube
1

outer tube 2
Bends / damage / scratches
Replace.
Do not attempt to straighten a bent inner
tube as this may dangerously weaken it.
2. Measure:

spring free length
a
Out of specification
Replace.
Spring free length
236.5 mm (9.31 in)
: 231.8 mm (9.13 in)
3. Check:

damper rod
1
Damage / wear
Replace.
Obstruction
Blow out all of the oil pas-
sages with compressed air.

damper rod adjusting rod
Bends / damage
Replace.
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FRONT FORKCHAS
CAUTION:
WARNING
NOTE:
The front fork leg has a built-in damper ad-
justing rod and a very sophisticated inter-
nal construction, which are particularly
sensitive to foreign material.

When disassembling and assembling the
front fork leg, do not allow any foreign ma-
terial to enter the front fork.
4. Check:

cap bolt O-ring
1
Damage / wear
Replace.
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ASSEMBLING THE FRONT FORK LEGS
The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.

Make sure the oil levels in both front fork
legs are equal.

Uneven oil levels can result in poor han-
dling and a loss of stability.

When assembling the front fork leg, be sure to
replace the following parts:
– outer tube bushing
– oil seal
– dust seal
– Before assembling the front fork leg, make
sure all of the components are clean.
1. Install:

inner tube
1

damper rod assembly 2

damper rod assembly bolt

copper washer
New
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HANDLEBARSCHAS
NOTE:
WARNING
6. Install:

left handlebar switch
1
Align the projection a on the left handlebar
switch with the hole
b in the left handlebar.
7. Install:

handlebar grip
a. Apply a thin coat of rubber adhesive onto the
end of the left handlebar.
b. Slide the handlebar grip over the end of the
left handlebar.
c. Wipe off any excess rubber adhesive with a
clean rag.
Do not touch the handlebar grip until the
rubber adhesive has fully dried.
8. Adjust:

clutch cable free play
Refer to “ADJUSTING THE CLUTCH
CABLE FREE PLAY” in chapter 3.
Clutch cable free play
(at the end of the clutch lever)
10
15 mm (0.39
0.59 in)
9. Adjust:

throttle cable free play
Refer to “ADJUSTING THE THROTTLE
CABLE FREE PLAY” in chapter 3.
Throttle cable free play
(at the flange of the throttle grip)
3
5 mm (0.12
0.20 in)
CHECKING THE STEERING DAMPER
1. Check:

steering damper body
Damage / oil leaks
Replace.
(It replace with the assembly.)

steering damper rod
Bends / scratch
Replace.
(It replace with the assembly.)

bearing
Damage /pitting
Replace.
(It replace with the assembly.)
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