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Front brake lever free play
adjustment
The free play at the front brake lever
should be 2 ~ 5 mm.
1. Loosen the locknut.
2. Turn the adjusting bolt in direc-
tionato increase free play or in
directionbto decrease free play.
3. After adjusting, tighten the lock-
nut.
1. Locknut
2. Adjusting bolt
3. Free play
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Check the brake lever free
play. Be sure the brake is
working properly.
8 8
A soft or spongy feeling in the
brake lever can indicate the
presence of air in the brake
system. This air must be
removed by bleeding the brake
system before the motorcycle
is operated. Air in the system
will cause greatly diminished
braking capability and can
result in loss of control and an
accident. Have a Yamaha
dealer inspect and bleed the
system if necessary.
a
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Rear brake pedal height
adjustment
The top of the brake pedal should be
positioned 23 mm below the top of
the footrest. If not, ask a Yamaha
dealer to adjust it.
1. Footrest
a. Pedal height
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A soft or spongy feeling in the
brake pedal can indicate the pres-
ence of air in the brake system.
This air must be removed by
bleeding the brake system before
the motorcycle is operated. Air in
the system will cause greatly
diminished braking capability and
can result in loss of control and an
accident. Have a Yamaha dealer
inspect and bleed the system if
necessary.
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Brake light switch
adjustment
The rear brake light switch is activat-
ed by the brake pedal and is properly
adjusted when the brake light comes
on just before braking takes effect.
To adjust the rear brake light switch,
hold the switch body so it does not
rotate while turning the adjusting nut.
Turn the adjusting nut in direction a
to make the brake light come on earli-
er.
Turn the adjusting nut in direction b
to make the brake light come on
later.
ba
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2
1. Brake light switch
2. Adjusting nut
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Checking the front and rear
brake pads
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Front brake
A wear indicator groove is provided
on each brake pad. This indicator
allows checking of brake pad wear
without disassembling the brake.
Inspect the groove. If the groove has
almost disappeared, ask a Yamaha
dealer to replace the pads.
1
1. Wear indicator grooveFRONT
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1. Wear limit: 0.8 mmREAR
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Inspecting the brake fluid
level
Insufficient brake fluid may let air
enter the brake system, possibly
causing the brakes to become inef-
fective.
Before riding, check that the brake
fluid is above the minimum level and
replenish when necessary.
Observe these precautions:
8When checking the fluid level,
make sure the top of the master
cylinder is level by turning the
handlebars.
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1. Minimum level markFRONT
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1. Minimum level mark
8Use only the designated quality
brake fluid. Otherwise, the rub-
ber seals may deteriorate, caus-
ing leakage and poor brake per-
formance.
NOTE:
If DOT 4 is not available, DOT 3 can
be used for the front brake only.
REAR
Recommended fluid:
DOT 4
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Rear brake
Inspect the pads through the window
as shown.
If the thickness is less than the speci-
fied value, have a Yamaha dealer
replace the pads.
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98Refill with the same type of brake
fluid. Mixing fluids may result in a
harmful chemical reaction and
lead to poor brake performance.
8Be careful that water does not
enter the master cylinder when
refilling. Water will significantly
lower the boiling point of the fluid
and may result in vapor lock.
8Brake fluid may deteriorate paint-
ed surfaces or plastic parts.
Always clean up spilled fluid
immediately.
8Have a Yamaha dealer check
the cause if the brake fluid level
goes down.
EAU00742Brake fluid replacement
The brake fluid should be replaced
only by trained Yamaha service per-
sonnel. Have the Yamaha dealer
replace the following components
during periodic maintenance or when
they are damaged or leaking:
8oil seals (every two years)
8brake hoses (every four years)
EAU00744Drive chain slack check
NOTE:
Spin the wheel several times and find
the tightest position of the chain.
Check and/or adjust the chain slack
while it’s in this tightest position.
a
a. Chain slack
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9 To check the chain slack the motor-
cycle must be held straight up with
both wheels on the ground and with-
out rider. Check the slack at the posi-
tion shown in the illustration. Normal
slack is approximately 25 ~ 40 mm. If
the slack exceeds 40 mm, adjust.
EAU00762Drive chain slack adjustment
1. Loosen the axle nut.
2. Loosen the locknuts on each
side. To tighten the chain, turn
the chain adjusting nuts in direc-
tiona. To loosen the chain, turn
the adjusting nuts in directionb
and push the wheel forward.
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b
1. Locknut
2. Adjusting nut
3. Axle nut
4. Alignment marks
Turn each adjusting nut exactly
the same amount to maintain
correct axle alignment. There are
marks on each side of the
swingarm. Use these marks to
align the rear wheel.
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Too little chain slack will overload
the engine and other vital parts.
Keep the slack within the specified
limits.
3. After adjusting, tighten the lock-
nuts. Then tighten the axle nut to
the specified torque.
Tightening torque:
Axle nut:
104 Nm (10.4 m0kg)
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Drive chain lubrication
The chain consists of many parts
which work with each other. If the
chain is not maintained properly, it
will wear out quickly. Therefore, the
chain must be serviced regularly.
This service is especially necessary
when riding in dusty areas. This
motorcycle is equipped with a sealed
type chain. Steam cleaning, high-
pressure washers, and solvents can
damage the drive chain, so do not
use these for cleaning it. Use only
kerosene to clean the drive chain.
Wipe it dry, and thoroughly lubricate it
with SAE 30 ~ 50W motor oil. Do not
use any other lubricants on the drive
chain. They may contain solvents
that could damage the sealed chain.
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Be sure to oil the chain after wash-
ing the motorcycle or riding in the
rain.
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Cable inspection and
lubrication
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Damage to the outer housing of
cables may lead to internal rusting
and interfere with the cable move-
ment. Replace damaged cables as
soon as possible to prevent unsafe
conditions.
Lubricate the cables and cable ends.
If a cable does not operate smoothly,
ask a Yamaha dealer to replace it.
Recommended lubricant:
Engine oil
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Throttle cable and grip
lubrication
The throttle twist grip assembly
should be greased at the time that
the cable is lubricated, since the grip
must be removed to get at the end of
the throttle cable. After removing the
screws, hold the end of the cable up
in the air and put in several drops of
lubricant. With the throttle grip disas-
sembled, coat the metal surface of
the grip assembly with a suitable all-
purpose grease.
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Autolube pump adjustment
The autolube pump is a vital part of
the engine and requires very sophisti-
cated adjustment.
Adjusting should be left to a Yamaha
dealer who has the professional
knowledge and experience to do so.
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Brake and shift pedal
lubrication
Lubricate the pivoting parts.
Recommended lubricant:
Engine oil
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Brake and clutch lever
lubrication
Lubricate the pivoting parts.
Recommended lubricant:
Engine oil
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Sidestand lubrication
Lubricate the sidestand pivoting point
and metal-to-metal contact surfaces.
Check that the sidestand moves up
and down smoothly.
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If the sidestand does not move
smoothly, consult a Yamaha deal-
er.
Recommended lubricant:
Engine oil
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Rear suspension lubrication
Lubricate the pivoting parts.
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium soap base grease
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Securely support the motorcycle
so there is no danger of it falling
over.
Check for scratches or damage on
the inner tube and excessive oil leak-
age from the front fork.
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