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9Owners are personally responsible for their vehicle’s condition. Your motorcycle/scooter’s vital functions can start to
deteriorate quickly and unexpectedly, even if it remains unused (for instance, if it is exposed to the elements). Any dam-
age, fluid leak or loss of tire pressure could have serious consequences. Therefore, it is very important that, in addition
to a thorough visual inspection, you check the following points before each ride.
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ITEM CHECKS PAGE
Front brake9Check operation, free play, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage.
9Fill with DOT 4 (or DOT 3) brake fluid if necessary.
3-8~3-9, 6-21 ~ 6-24
Rear brake9Check operation, free play, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage.
9Fill with DOT 4 brake fluid if necessary.
Clutch9Check operation, condition and free play.
3-8, 6-20 ~ 6-21
9Adjust if necessary.
9Check for smooth operation.
Throttle grip and housing9Lubricate.6-17 ~ 6-18, 6-27
9Adjust throttle cable free play if necessary.
Engine oil9Check oil level.
3-12
9Fill with oil if necessary.
Transmission oil9Check oil level.
6-9 ~ 6-10
9Fill with oil if necessary.
Coolant9Check coolant level.
6-10 ~ 6-11
9Fill with coolant if necessary.
Drive chain9Check chain slack and condition.
6-25 ~ 6-26
9Adjust if necessary.
Wheels and tires9Check tire pressure, wear, damage. 6-18 ~ 6-20
Control and meter cable9Check for smooth operation.
6-27
9Lubricate if necessary.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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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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