1998 YAMAHA T105 steering

GIVE SAFETY THE RIGHT OF WAY ...............5
GENERAL NOTE..............................................6
DESCRIPTION ..................................................8
MOTORCYCLE IDENTIFICATION ...................9
Identification numbers record ...................9
Key identification number .......................10
Frame serial number ................................10
Engine serial number ...............................10
CONTROL FUNCTIONS................................11
Main switch ...............................................11
Indicator lights ..........................................12
Instrument panel.......................................13
Handlebar switches ..................................14
Shift pedal .................................................16
Front brake lever .......................................16
Rear brake pedal .......................................17
Fuel tank cap .............................................17
Starter lever 1..........................................18
Kick starter .................................................18Steering lock..............................................19
Seat ............................................................20
Helmet holder ...........................................21
Side cover removal...................................21
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ...........................22
Fuel .............................................................24
Engine oil ...................................................25
Tires ............................................................26
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS.............................................27
Starting and warming up a
cold engine ................................................28
Starting a warm engine ...........................30
Shifting.......................................................31
To start out and accelerate.......................31
To decelerate .............................................33
Engine break-in .........................................34
Parking .......................................................36
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CONTENTS
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DESCRIPTION
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1. Tail/Brake light
2. Rear flasher light
3. Side cover
4. Fuel tank cap
5. Front flasher light
6. Kick starter
7. Rear brake pedal
8. Head light
9. Fuel tank
10. Seat lock11. Shift pedal
12. Handlebar switch
13. Speedometer
14. Fuel gauge
15. Main switch/steering lock
16. Throttle grip
17. Front brake lever
18. Indicator light
19. Helmet holder
20. Starter lever
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Position Function Key removal
EAB00000
CONTROL FUNCTIONS
EAB00100Main switch
The main switch controls the ignition and lighting systems. Its operation is described
below.
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ON
Electrical circuits are switched on.
The engine can be started.Cannot be removed.
Can be removed.
Can be removed. All electrical circuits are switched off.
The steering is locked and all
electrical circuits are switched off. OFF
LOCK
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EAC30401Steering lock
The steering is locked when the main
switch is turned to “LOCK”. To lock the
steering, turn the handlebars all the way to
the left. With the key at “OFF”, push it into
the main switch and release it, turn it coun-
terclockwise to “LOCK”, and remove it. To
release the lock, turn the key to “OFF”.
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1Push2Release3Turn
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*: It is recommended that these items be serviced by a Yamaha dealer.
**: Medium weight wheel bearing grease. (bearing type)
***: Lithium soap base grease. (bush type)
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Check bearing assembly for looseness.
* Steering bearingCorrect if necessary. Moderately repack every228,000 km. **
* Front forksCheck operation/oil leakage. Repair if necessary.22* Rear shock absorberCheck operation/oil leakage. Repair if necessary.22
Drive chainCheck chain slack/alignment. Adjust if necessary.
EVERY 500 km
Clean and lube.
*
Fittings/FastenersCheck all chassis fitting and fasterners.
2222Correct if necessary.
* Centerstand and
Check operation. Repair if necessary.2222
sidestand
* BatteryCheck specific gravity. Check that the breather
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pipe is working properly. Correct if necessary
INITIAL EVERY
ITEM REMARKS
500 km 2,000 km 4,000 km 8,000 km
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