PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR
REPAIR................................................................6-1
Tool kit..............................................................6-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication chart......6-3
Cowling removal and installation......................6-6
Cowling A..........................................................6-6
Cowling B..........................................................6-7
Cowling C.........................................................6-8
Panel removal and installation..........................6-8
Panel D.............................................................6-9
Panel E.............................................................6-9
Spark plug.......................................................6-10
Transmission oil..............................................6-11
Cooling system...............................................6-12
Changing the coolant......................................6-13
Air filter............................................................6-15
Carburetor adjustment....................................6-16
Idle speed adjustment.....................................6-17
Throttle cable free play adjustment.................6-17
Tires................................................................6-18
Wheels............................................................6-20
Clutch lever free play adjustment...................6-21
Front brake lever free play adjustment...........6-21
Rear brake pedal height adjustment...............6-22
Brake light switch adjustment.........................6-23
Checking the front and rear brake pads.........6-23Inspecting the brake fluid level.......................6-24
Brake fluid replacement..................................6-25
Drive chain slack check..................................6-25
Drive chain slack adjustment..........................6-26
Drive chain lubrication....................................6-26
Cable inspection and lubrication.....................6-27
Throttle cable and grip lubrication...................6-27
Autolube pump adjustment.............................6-28
Brake and shift pedal lubrication.....................6-28
Brake and clutch lever lubrication...................6-28
Sidestand lubrication......................................6-29
Front fork inspection.......................................6-29
Steering inspection.........................................6-30
Wheel bearings...............................................6-30
Battery............................................................6-31
Fuse replacement...........................................6-33
Headlight bulb replacement............................6-33
Turn signal light bulb replacement..................6-35
Tail/brake light bulb replacement....................6-35
Supporting the motorcycle..............................6-36
Front wheel removal.......................................6-36
Front wheel installation...................................6-37
Rear wheel removal........................................6-38
Rear wheel installation....................................6-39
Troubleshooting..............................................6-39
Troubleshooting chart.....................................6-40
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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DESCRIPTION
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Right view11.Tool kit (page 6-1)
12.Fuse (page 6-33)
13.Engine oil tank (page 3-9)
14.Rear brake pedal (page 3-6, 6-22)
15.Rear shock absorber spring
preload adjusting nut (page 3-13)
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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EAU00804
Fuse replacementIf the fuse is blown, turn off the main
switch and the switch of the circuit in
question. Install a new fuse of speci-
fied amperage. Turn on the switches
and see if the electrical device oper-
ates. If the fuse immediately blows
again, consult a Yamaha dealer.1.Fuse
EC000103
cCDo not use fuses of higher amper-
age rating than those recommend-
ed. Substitution of a fuse of
improper rating can cause exten-
sive electrical system damage and
possibly a fire.
Specified fuse:
10 A
1
1
1.Bolt (´2)
EAU01158
Headlight bulb replacementIf the headlight bulb burns out,
replace the bulb as follows:
1.Remove cowling A. (See page
6-6 ~ 6-7 for removal and instal-
lation procedures.)
2.Remove the headlight unit by
removing the bolts.
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SPECIFICATIONS
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8-4 Battery
TypeGM3-3B
Voltage, capacity12 V, 3 AH
Headlight typeConventional incandescent bulb
Bulb voltage, wattage ´quantity
Headlight12 V, 45/40 W ´1
Tail / Brake light12 V, 5/21 W ´1
Front flasher light12 V, 21 W ´2
Rear flasher light12 V, 21 W ´2
Auxiliary light12 V, 4 W ´1
12 V, 3.4 W ´1 (GB only)
Meter light12 V, 3.4 W ´2
Neutral indicator light12 V, 3.4 W ´1
High beam indicator light12 V, 3.4 W ´1
Oil level indicator light12 V, 3.4 W ´1
Turn indicator light12 V, 3.4 W ´1
Fuse
Main10 A
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