Yamaha R1 2004 ServiceManual

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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
ADJ
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...

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CHECKING AND CHARGING THE BATTERY
CHK
ADJ
Measure the open-circuit
voltage prior to charging.
Connect a charged and
AMP meter to the battery
and start charging.
Make sure that the current
is higher than the standard
charging current written on
the battery.
By turning the charging
voltage adjust dial, set the
charging voltage at 20 
 24 V.
Adjust the voltage so that the
current is at the standard
charging level.Monitor the amperage for
3 
 5 minutes to check if the
standard charging current is...

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CHECKING AND CHARGING THE BATTERY
CHK
ADJ
Measure the open-circuit
voltage prior to charging.
Connect a charger and
AMP meter to the battery
and start charging.
Make sure that the current
is higher than the standard
charging current written on
the battery.
Charge the battery until the battery’s
charging voltage is 15 V.This type of battery charger cannot
charge the MF battery. A variable
voltage charger is recommended.
Measure the battery open-circuit
voltage after leaving the battery
unused for...

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CHECKING AND CHARGING THE BATTERY /
CHECKING THE FUSESCHK
ADJ
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
NOTE: 6. Install:

battery
7. Connect:

battery leads
(to the battery terminals)
First, connect the positive battery lead 
1,
and then the negative battery lead 
2.
8. Check:

battery terminals
Dirt 
 Clean with a wire brush.
Loose connection 
 Connect properly.
9. Lubricate:

battery terminals
Recommended lubricant
Dielectric grease
10. Install:

rider seat
Refer to “SEATS”.
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CHECKING THE FUSES
The following...

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CHECKING THE FUSES
CHK
ADJ
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...

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A
A
B
B
B
REPLACING THE HEADLIGHT BULBS
CHK
ADJ
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...

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REPLACING THE HEADLIGHT BULBS /
ADJUSTING THE HEADLIGHT BEAMSCHK
ADJ
CAUTION:
a
b
a
b
Avoid touching the glass part of the head-
light bulb to keep it free from oil, otherwise
the transparency of the glass, the life of the
bulb and the luminous flux will be adversely
affected. If the headlight bulb gets soiled,
thoroughly clean it with a cloth moistened
with alcohol or lacquer thinner.
5. Install:

headlight bulb holder
6. Install:

headlight bulb cover (high beam)

headlight bulb coupler (low...

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4
FRONT WHEEL AND BRAKE DISCSCHAS
Order Job / Part Q’ty Remarks
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10Removing the front wheel and brake
discs
Side reflector (left and right)
Brake hose holder (left and right)
Side reflector bracket
Front brake caliper (left and right)
Front wheel axle pinch bolt
Front wheel axle bolt
Front wheel axle
Collar (left and right)
Front wheel
Front brake disc (left and right)2
2
2
2
4
1
1
2
1
2Remove the parts in the order listed.
Place the motorcycle on a suitable stand
so that the front...

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FRONT WHEEL AND BRAKE DISCSCHAS
Order Job / Part Q’ty Remarks
Disassembling the front wheel
Oil seal (left and right)
Wheel bearing (left and right)
Spacer2
2
1Disassemble the parts in the order listed.
For assembly, reverse the disassembly 
procedure.
1
2
3
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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...