EAS00002 NOTICE This manual was produced by the Yamaha Motor Company, Ltd. primarily for use by Yamaha deal- ers and their qualified mechanics. It is not possible to include all the knowledge of a mechanic in one manual. Therefore, anyone who uses this book to perform maintenance and repairs on Yamaha vehicles should have a basic understanding of mechanics and the techniques to repair these types of vehicles.
EAS00007 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL This manual is intended as a handy, easy-to-read reference book for the mechanic. Comprehensive explanations of all installation, removal, disassembly, assembly, repair and check procedures are laid out with the individual steps in sequential order. The manual is divided into chapters.
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EAS00008 SYMBOLS The following symbols are not relevant to every vehicle. Symbols indicate the subject of each chapter. General information Specifications Periodic checks and adjustments Chassis Engine Cooling system Fuel injection system Electrical system Troubleshooting Symbols indicate the following. Serviceable with engine mounted Filling fluid Lubricant Special tool...
SPECIAL TOOLS INFO EAS00027 GENERAL INFORMATION SPECIAL TOOLS The following special tools are necessary for complete and accurate tune-up and assembly. Use only the appropriate special tools as this will help prevent damage caused by the use of inappropri- ate tools or improvised techniques. Special tools, part numbers or both may differ depending on the country.
SPEC ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS Item Standard Limit Engine oil Recommended oil SAE10W30SE or SAE10W40SE or SAE15W40SE or SAE20W40SE or SAE20W50SE API service SE, SF, SG type or higher Oil pump Oil-pump-housing-to-inner-and-outer- 0.06 ~ 0.13 mm 0.20 mm rotor clearance (0.0024 ~ 0.0051 in) (0.0079 in) Cylinder head...
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SPEC ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS Item Standard Limit Clutch Friction plates Color code • • • Thickness 2.9 ~ 3.1 mm (0.114 ~ 0.122 in) 2.8 mm (0.110 in) Plate quantity • • • Color code • • • Thickness 2.9 ~ 3.1 mm (0.114~ 0.122 in) 2.8 mm (0.110 in) Plate quantity...
SPEC CHASSIS SPECIFICATIONS CHASSIS SPECIFICATIONS Item Standard Limit Front wheel Wheel type Forged wheel (YZF-R1S) • • • Rear wheel Wheel type Forged wheel (YZF-R1S) • • • Front tire Model(manufacturer) Pilot POWER (MICHELIN) (YZF-R1) • • • D218FG (DUNLOP) (YZF-R1) •...
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SPEC CHASSIS SPECIFICATIONS Item Standard Limit Front suspension (YZF-R1) Fork oil Quantity (each front fork leg) 0.52 L (0.46 Imp qt, 0.55 US qt) • • • Level (from the top of the outer tube, 90 mm (3.54 in) • • • with the outer tube fully compressed, and without the fork spring) Spring preload adjusting positions...
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SPEC CHASSIS SPECIFICATIONS Item Standard Limit Rear suspension (YZF-R1) Spring preload adjusting positions Minimum • • • Standard • • • Maximum • • • (YZF-R1S) Spring Free length 150.0 mm (5.91 in) • • • Installed length 139.0 mm (5.47 in) •...
SPEC TIGHTENING TORQUES CHASSIS TIGHTENING TORQUES Tightening Thread Item Remarks size m•kg ft•lb Horn bracket and under bracket Connecting rod (YZF-R1S) Side cover and fuel tank Front fork and stay (YZF-R1S) Front fork and bracket (YZF-R1S) Rear brake master cylinder and foot rest bracket Front brake disc and front wheel (YZF-R1S) Front wheel axle pinch bolt (YZF-R1S) See NOTE...
SPEC CABLE ROUTING EAS00035 CABLE ROUTING Insert to the rib of the head Connect after passing over the Ground lead Meter lead light. (Either location of the right upper side of the duct. Stay 1 and left relays is acceptable.) Clamp the head light lead by Auxiliary light lead (right) The lead should not stretch too...
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SPEC CABLE ROUTING There should be no slack when clamping. Point the tip of the clamp (excessive part) to the front side of the vehicle. Fasten the head light lead with a clamp. Feed a lead wire through the U shape cutout of the console panel.
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SPEC CABLE ROUTING Right handlebar switch lead Route the clutch cable so as to Clamp the leads inside the front Clutch cable get along the front side of the fork of the vehicle. Point the exit main switch after passing it of the horn lead to the left front Main switch lead Left handlebar switch lead...
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SPEC CABLE ROUTING Contact the wire guide to the top face of the under bracket boss. The throttle cable should not be caught between the wire guide and under bracket. The throttle cable (pull side) should be positioned above the vehicle wen the wire guide is installed.
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SPEC CABLE ROUTING Wire harness Clamp it after passing between Clamp the clamp upper end Crankshaft position sensor lead the frame and radiator stay. along the line of lower end of Point the tip of the clamp the hose clamp assembly. Point Heat protector Right handlebar switch lead (excessive part) to the front side...
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SPEC CABLE ROUTING The coupler for the air induction Coolant reservoir tank drain Release the tip of the clamp and solenoid lead and camshaft hose should cross with the install it to the clutch cable. speed sensor lead under the Insert the clamp to the hole sensor lead should be con- nected above the ignition coil...
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SPEC CABLE ROUTING Heat protector Clamp the leads so that they Pass the main switch lead, left Main switch lead are positioned inner of the vehi- handlebar switch lead cle than the washer position immobilizer lead between the Left handlebar switch lead Immobilizer lead after routing them between the frame and the heat protector.
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SPEC CABLE ROUTING Pass the coolant reservoir tank Route the lead by the inside of Route the water hose so that it drain hose and fuel tank drain the water hose and water pipe. is placed at the outermost posi- There should be no exposure of tion finally after routing other hose through the clamp from...
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SPEC CABLE ROUTING Routing of the fuel tank drain hose. EXUP servo motor, oil level switch and sidestand switch leads are omitted in this draw- ing.
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SPEC CABLE ROUTING Heat protector Battery negative lead Thermo stat assembly breather Crankshaft position sensor lead Starter motor lead hose A.C.magneto lead Throttle body side cap Neutral switch lead Ground lead Oil level switch lead Mud guard Coolant reservoir tank Sidestand switch lead Turn signal light lead Battery positive lead...
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SPEC CABLE ROUTING Main fuse lead (To the battery Pass the wire harness through Point the tip of the clamp positive lead) the clamp inserted to the radia- (excessive part) to the inside of the vehicle. Right handlebar switch lead tor stay.
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SPEC CABLE ROUTING Pass the water hose lower side Pass the lead through inside of Make sure to position the cou- of the thermostat, and between the battery band. pler at the downmost position of Press on the tip of the clamp leads.
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SPEC CABLE ROUTING Point the tip of the clamp Point the tip of the clamp Fasten wire harness, (excessive part) to the rear side (excessive part) to the down A.C.magneto lead, and throt- side of the vehicle. Fasten the tle body lead with a clamp. of the vehicle.
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SPEC CABLE ROUTING Insert the wire harness wrap- Do not place it beyond pipe 3 Route the leads in random ping clamp to the hole of the in the direction to the external order. part of the vehicle. frame. Make sure that the lead is fas- Route each lead higher than tened with the guide of the the frame plate, pass it to the...
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SPEC CABLE ROUTING Fuel tank Install the lip of O-ring facing Fuel piping connector attach- O-ring upward. ment directions. (fuel pump side) Install the part pointing the Always use hands to connect / Fuel tank drain hose Fuel tank breather hose white paint part of the hose to disconnect the connector with- Clip...
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SPEC CABLE ROUTING 2. After Item 1 mentioned above is finished, check that the clamp is inserted from the down side, -sections are perfectly equipped.
• From 50,000 km, repeat the maintenance intervals starting from 10,000 km. • Items marked with an asterisk should be performed by a Yamaha dealer as they require special tools, data and technical skills. ODOMETER READING (× 1,000 km)
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION INTERVALS ODOMETER READING (× 1,000 km) ANNUAL ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB CHECK Rear suspension relay √ √ √ √ arm and connecting arm • Check operation. pivoting points √ √ √ √ √ √ Fuel injection •...
ADJUSTING THE FRONT FORK LEGS EAS00155 CHASSIS ADJUSTING THE FRONT FORK LEGS (YZF-R1S) The following procedure applies to both of the front fork legs. WARNING • Always adjust both front fork legs evenly. Uneven adjustment can result in poor han- dling and loss of stability.
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ADJUSTING THE FRONT FORK LEGS NOTE: NOTE: To find the standard position, turn the adjusting bolt in direction until it stop. 1. If the alignment mark on the adjusting bolt is positioned past the alignment mark on the front fork cap, turn the adjusting bolt in direction until the alignment marks match.
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ADJUSTING THE FRONT FORK LEGS Compression damping CAUTION: Never go beyond the maximum or minimum adjustment positions. 1. Adjust: • compression damping a. Turn the adjusting screw in direction Compression damping is Direction increased (suspension is harder). Compression damping is Direction decreased (suspension is softer).
ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY EAS00158 ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY (YZF-R1S) WARNING Securely support the vehicle so that there is no danger of it falling over. Spring preload CAUTION: Never go beyond the maximum or minimum adjustment positions. 1.
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ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY 1. Adjust: • rebound damping a. Turn the adjusting screw in direction Rebound damping is Direction increased (suspension is harder). Rebound damping is Direction decreased (suspension is softer). Adjusting positions Minimum: 18 clicks in direction Standard: 14 clicks in direction Maximum: 1 clicks in direction * with the adjusting screw fully turned-in...
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ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY Compression damping (slow compression damping) CAUTION: Never go beyond the maximum or minimum adjustment positions. 1. Adjust: • slow compression damping a. Turn the adjusting screw in direction Compression damping is Direction increased (suspension is harder).
CHAS REAR WHEEL AND BRAKE DISCS EAS00560 REAR WHEEL AND BRAKE DISCS REAR BRAKE DISC AND REAR WHEEL SPROCKET (YZF-R1S) 30 Nm (3.0 m•kg, 22 ft•lb) 100 Nm (10 m•kg, 72 ft•lb) Order Job / Part Q’ty Remarks Removing the rear brake disc and Remove the parts in the order listed.
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CHAS REAR WHEEL AND BRAKE DISCS (YZF-R1S) Order Job / Part Q’ty Remarks Disassembling the rear wheel Disassemble the parts in the order listed. Collar Bearing Spacer Oil seal Bearing For assembly, reverse the disassembly procedure.
CHAS FRONT FORK EAS00648 FRONT FORK FRONT FORK LEGS (YZF-R1S) 20 Nm (2.0 m•kg, 14 ft•lb) 25 Nm (2.5 m•kg, 18 ft•lb) 6 Nm (0.6 m•kg, 4.3 ft•lb) 48 Nm (4.8 m•kg, 35 ft•lb) Order Job / Part Q’ty Remarks Disassembling the front fork legs Disassemble the parts in the order listed.
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CHAS FRONT FORK (YZF-R1S) 20 Nm (2.0 m•kg, 14 ft•lb) 25 Nm (2.5 m•kg, 18 ft•lb) 6 Nm (0.6 m•kg, 4.3 ft•lb) 48 Nm (4.8 m•kg, 35 ft•lb) Order Job / Part Q’ty Remarks Spring guide Spring seat Dust seal Oil seal clip Oil seal Washer...
CHAS FRONT FORK EAS00652 DISASSEMBLING THE FRONT FORK LEGS (YZF-R1S) The following procedure applies to both of the front fork legs. 1. Remove: • fork stay • fork bracket • cap bolt (from the damper adjusting rod) a. Press down on the spacer with the fork spring compressor b.
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CHAS FRONT FORK 4. Remove: • dust seal • oil seal clip • oil seal • washer (with a flat-head screwdriver) CAUTION: Do not scratch the inner tube. 5. Remove: • spring seat NOTE: NOTE: Use a wire or the like and bend the end in L- letter shape for about 10 mm (0.39 in) and hook this part to the spring seat end and pull out the spring seat.
CHAS FRONT FORK EAS00656 CHECKING THE FRONT FORK LEGS (YZF-R1S) The following procedure applies to both of the front fork legs. 1. Check: • inner tube • outer tube Bends / damage / scratches → Replace. WARNING Do not attempt to straighten a bent inner tube as this may dangerously weaken it.
CHAS FRONT FORK EAS00659 ASSEMBLING THE FRONT FORK LEGS (YZF-R1S) The following procedure applies to both of the front fork legs. WARNING • 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.
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CHAS FRONT FORK 4. Install: • dust seal • oil seal clip • oil seal • washer CAUTION: Make sure the numbered side of the oil seal faces up. NOTE: NOTE: • Before installing the oil seal, lubricate its lips with lithium-soap-based grease.
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CHAS FRONT FORK 7. Install: • dust seal (with the fork seal driver weight Fork seal driver 90890-01442, YM-01442 8. Install: • rod puller • rod puller attachment (onto the damper rod Rod puller 90890-01437, YM-A8703 Rod puller attachment 90890-01435, YM-A8703 9.
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CHAS FRONT FORK 10.Install: • spring seat • spring guide • spacer • clip • fork spring • spring seat (upper) • nut • damper adjusting rod • cap bolt • fork bracket • fork stay a. Install the spring seat, spring guide, spacer and circlip.
CHAS REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY EAS00690 REMOVING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY (YZF-R1S) 1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface. WARNING Becurely support the vehicle so that there is no danger of it falling over. NOTE: NOTE: Place the vehicle on a suitable stand so that the rear wheel is elevated.
CHAS SWINGARM AND DRIVE CHAIN EAS00703 SWINGARM AND DRIVE CHAIN REMOVING THE SWINGARM (YZF-R1S) 1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface. WARNING Securely support the vehicle so that there is no danger of it falling over. NOTE: NOTE: Place the vehicle on a suitable stand so that the rear wheel is elevated.
CHAS SWINGARM AND DRIVE CHAIN EAS00707 CHECKING THE SWINGARM (YZF-R1S) 1. Check: • swingarm Bends / cracks / damage → Replace. 2. Check: • pivot shaft Roll the pivot shaft on a flat surface. Bends → Replace. WARNING Do not attempt to straighten a bent pivot shaft.
CHAS SWINGARM AND DRIVE CHAIN CHECKING THE CONNECTING ROD ASSEMBLY 1. Check: • connecting rod assembly Bends / damage → Replace the connecting rod assembly • oil seal Damage/wear → Replace • bearing Damage/wear → Replace 2. Measure: • connecting rod assembly length Out of specification →...
CHAS SWINGARM AND DRIVE CHAIN EAS00709 CHECKING THE DRIVE CHAIN 1. Measure: • Measure the dimension between 15-links on the inner side and outer side the roller and calculate the dimension between pin centers. • Dimension between pin centers = (Inner dimension + Outer dimension ) / 2...
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CHAS SWINGARM AND DRIVE CHAIN CAUTION: This vehicle has a drive chain with small rubber O-rings between the drive chain side plates. Never use high-pressure water or air, steam, gasoline, certain solvents (e.g., benzine), or a coarse brush to clean the drive chain.
CLUTCH CLUTCH CLUTCH COVER 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) Order Job / Part Q’ty Remarks Removing the clutch cover Remove the parts in the order listed. Right side cowling Right frame side cover Refer to “COWLINGS”...
CLUTCH CLUTCH (YZF-R1) 95 Nm (9.5 m•kg, 69 ft•lb) 10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb) Order Job / Part Q’ty Remarks Removing the clutch Remove the parts in the order listed. Compression spring Pressure plate Pull rod Bearing Friction plate 1 Clutch plate 1 Friction plate 2 Wire clip...
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CLUTCH (YZF-R1) 95 Nm (9.5 m•kg, 69 ft•lb) 10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb) Order Job / Part Q’ty Remarks Clutch boss nut Washer Thrust plate 1 Clutch boss Thrust plate 2 Clutch housing Bearing For installation, reverse the removal procedure.
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CLUTCH (YZF-R1S) 95 Nm (9.5 m•kg, 69 ft•lb) 10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb) Order Job / Part Q’ty Remarks Removing the clutch Remove the parts in the order listed. Compression spring Pressure plate 1 Pull rod Bearing Friction plate 1 Clutch plate 1 Friction plate 2 Clutch plate 2...
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CLUTCH (YZF-R1S) 95 Nm (9.5 m•kg, 69 ft•lb) 10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb) Order Job / Part Q’ty Remarks Spring Clutch boss Pressure plate 2 Conical spring washer Thrust plate 2 Clutch housing Bearing For installation, reverse the removal procedure.
CLUTCH EAS00276 REMOVING THE CLUTCH (YZF-R1S) 1. Remove: • clutch cover • gasket NOTE: NOTE: Loosen each bolt 1 / 4 of a turn at a time, in stages and in a crisscross pattern. After all of the bolts are fully loosened, remove them.
CLUTCH 6. Loosen: • clutch boss nut NOTE: NOTE: While holding the clutch boss with the uni- versal clutch holder , loosen the clutch boss nut. Universal clutch holder 90890-04086, YM-91042 7. Remove: • clutch boss nut • springs • clutch boss •...
CLUTCH EAS00281 CHECKING THE CLUTCH PLATES (YZF-R1S) The following procedure applies to all of the clutch plates. 1. Check: • clutch plate Damage → Replace the clutch plates as a set. 2. Measure: • clutch plate warpage (with a surface plate and thickness gauge Out of specification →...
CLUTCH NOTE: NOTE: When adjusting the clutch assembly width [by replacing the clutch plate(s)], be sure to replace the clutch plate fast. After replacing the clutch plate , if specifica- tions cannot be met, replace the clutch plate EAS00282 CHECKING THE CLUTCH SPRINGS (YZF-R1S) The following procedure applies to all of the clutch springs.
CLUTCH EAS00287 CHECKING THE PULL LEVER SHAFT AND PULL ROD (YZF-R1S) 1. Check: • pull lever shaft pinion gear teeth • pull rod teeth Damage / wear → Replace the pull rod and pull lever shaft pinion gear as a set. 2.
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CLUTCH 3. Install: • spring • clutch boss nut 95 Nm (9.5 m•kg, 69 ft•lb) NOTE: NOTE: • Put the spring detent into the groove of the pressure plate 2. Assemble so that each spring detent positioned in a different groove. •...
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CLUTCH 6. Install: • friction plate 3 • friction plate 2 • clutch plate 3 • clutch plate 2 • clutch plate 1 NOTE: NOTE: Assemble the friction plates and clutch plates according to the installation order. 7. Install: • friction plate 1 NOTE: NOTE: Install the last friction plate shifting half phase.
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CLUTCH 10.Install: • pull lever NOTE: NOTE: Install the pull lever with the “ ” mark facing toward upper side. 11.Install: • clutch cover • clutch cover gasket NOTE: NOTE: • Install the pull rod so that the teeth a face towards the rear of the vehicle.