Yamaha R1 2004 ServiceManual

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VALVES AND VALVE SPRINGSENG
NOTE:
NOTE:
After replacing the valve guide, reface the valve
seat.
Valve guide remover
Intake (4.0 mm, 0.16 in)
90890-04111
Exhaust (4.5 mm, 0.18 in)
90890-04116, YM-4116
Valve guide installer
Intake (4.0 mm, 0.16 in)
90890-04112
Exhaust (4.5 mm, 0.18 in)
90890-04117, YM-4117
Valve guide reamer
Intake (4.0 mm, 0.16 in)
90890-04113
Exhaust (4.5 mm, 0.18 in)
90890-04118, YM-4118
3. Eliminate:

carbon deposits
(from the valve face and valve seat)
4. Check:

valve face...

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VALVES AND VALVE SPRINGSENG
NOTE:
NOTE:
EAS00240
CHECKING THE VALVE SEATS
The following procedure applies to all of the
valves and valve seats.
1. Eliminate:

carbon deposits
(from the valve face and valve seat)
2. Check:

valve seat
Pitting / wear 
 Replace the cylinder head.
3. Measure:

valve seat width 
a
Out of specification 
 Replace the cylinder
head.
Valve seat width
Intake: 0.9 
 1.1 mm
Intake: (0.0354 
 0.0433 in)
Exhaust: 0.9 
 1.1 mm
Exhaust: (0.0354 
 0.0433 in)
: 1.6 mm (0.06 in)
a....

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VALVES AND VALVE SPRINGSENG
CAUTION:
NOTE:
a. Apply a coarse lapping compound a to the
valve face.
Do not let the lapping compound enter the
gap between the valve stem and the valve
guide.
b. Apply molybdenum disulfide oil onto the
valve stem.
c. Install the valve into the cylinder head.
d. Turn the valve until the valve face and valve
seat are evenly polished, then clean off all of
the lapping compound.
For the best lapping results, lightly tap the valve
seat while rotating the valve back and forth...

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VALVES AND VALVE SPRINGSENG
2. Measure:

compressed valve spring force 
a
Out of specification 
 Replace the valve
spring.
bInstalled length
Compressed valve spring force
(installed)
Intake valve spring
145.9 
 167.9 N 
(14.88 
 17.12 kg, 
32.80 
 37.74 lb) at 
32.65 mm (1.285 in)
Exhaust valve spring
164.1 
 188.9 N 
(16.73 
 19.26 kg, 
36.89 
 42.46 lb) at 
32.82 mm (12.92 in)
3. Measure:

valve spring tilt 
a
Out of specification 
 Replace the valve
spring.
Spring tilt limit
Intake valve spring...

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VALVES AND VALVE SPRINGSENG
NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE:
2. Lubricate:

valve stem 
1

valve stem seal 2
(with the recommended lubricant)
Recommended lubricant
Molybdenum disulfide oil
3. Install:

valve 
1

lower spring seat 2

valve stem seal 3

valve spring 4

upper spring seat 5
(into the cylinder head)
Install the valve spring with the larger pitch 
a
facing up.
bSmaller pitch
Make sure that each valve is installed in its origi-
nal place. Refer to the following embossed
marks.
Right and left intake...

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VALVES AND VALVE SPRINGSENG
CAUTION:
NOTE: 5. To secure the valve cotters onto the valve
stem, lightly tap the valve tip with a soft-face
hammer.
Hitting the valve tip with excessive force
could damage the valve.
6. Install:

valve pad 
1

valve lifter 2

Lubricate the valve lifter and valve pad with
molybdenum disulfide oil.

The valve lifter must move smoothly when ro-
tated with a finger.

Each valve lifter and valve pad must be rein-
stalled in its original position. 

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Order Job / Part Q’ty Remarks
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9Removing the stator coil assembly
Rider seat
Fuel tank
Left side cowling
Bottom cowlings
Engine oil
Stator coil assembly lead coupler
Plug
Generator rotor cover
Gasket
Dowel pin
Generator rotor assembly
Dowel pin
Bearing housing
Collar1
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
1Remove 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.
Drain.
Refer to “CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL”
in chapter 3....

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STARTER CLUTCH AND GENERATORENG
Order Job / Part Q’ty Remarks
10
11
12
13
14
15Bearing
Stator coil assembly lead holder
Idler gear
Idler gear shaft
Washer
Bearing1
1
1
1
1
1
For installation, reverse the removal 
procedure.
10 Nm (1.0 m
kg, 7.2 ft
lb)
12 Nm (1.2 m
kg, 8.7 ft
lb)
12 Nm (1.2 m
kg, 8.7 ft
lb)
12 Nm (1.2 m
kg, 8.7 ft
lb)
10 Nm (1.0 m
kg, 7.2 ft
lb)
10 Nm (1.0 m
kg, 7.2 ft
lb)
14 Nm (1.4 m
kg, 10 ft
lb)
22 Nm (2.2 m
kg, 16 ft
lb)
22 Nm (2.2 m
kg, 16 ft
lb) 

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Order Job / Part Q’ty Remarks
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9Removing the starter clutch
Generator rotor
Damper
Driven gear
Washer
Starter clutch drive gear
Collar
Washer
Spacer
O-ring1
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1Remove the parts in the order listed.
For installation, reverse the removal 
procedure.
STARTER CLUTCH AND GENERATORENG
STARTER CLUTCH 

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STARTER CLUTCH AND GENERATORENG
NOTE: REMOVING THE GENERATOR
1. Remove:

rider seat

fuel tank
Refer to “SEATS” and “FUEL TANK” in chapter
3.
2. Remove:

left side cowling

bottom cowlings
Refer to “COWLINGS” in chapter 3.
3. Drain:

engine oil
Refer to “CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL” in
chapter 3.
4. Remove:

plug

generator rotor cover 
1

While pushing generator rotor, remove the
generator rotor cover.

Loosen each bolt 1 / 4 of a turn a time, in stages
and in a crisscross pattern.

After all of the...