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Periodic inspection, adjustment
and lubrication will keep your
motorcycle in the safest and most
efficient condition possible. Safety
is an obligation of the motorcycle
owner. The maintenance and lubri-
cation schedule chart should be
considered strictly as a guide to
general maintenance and lubrica-
tion intervals. YOU MUST TAKE
INTO CONSIDERATION THAT
WEATHER, TERRAIN, GEOGRAPHI-
CAL LOCATIONS, AND A VARIETY
OF INDIVIDUAL USES ALL TEND
TO DEMAND THAT EACH OWNER
ALTER THIS TIME SCHEDULE TO
SHORTER INTERVALS TO MATCH
THE ENVIRONMENT. The most
important points of motorcycle
inspection, adjustment, and lubri-
cation are explained in the follow-
ing pages.
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If you are not familiar with motor-
cycle service, this work should be
done by a Yamaha dealer.
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Tool kit
The tool kit is located behind panel
B. (See page 6-7 for panel removal
and installation procedures.) The
tools provided in the owner’s tool kit
are to assist you in the performance
of periodic maintenance. However,
some other tools such as a torque
wrench are also necessary to per-
form the maintenance correctly.
The service information included in
this manual is intended to provide
you, the owner, with the necessary
information for completing some of
your own preventive maintenance
and minor repairs.
1. Tool kit
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NOTE:
If you do not have necessary tools
required during a service opera-
tion, take your motorcycle to a
Yamaha dealer for service.
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Modifications to this motorcycle
not approved by Yamaha may
cause loss of performance, and
render it unsafe for use. Consult a
Yamaha dealer before attempting
any changes.
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EAU00473PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Every Every
6,000 km 12,000 km
No. ITEM CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE JOBSINITIAL or or
1,000 km 6 months 12 months
(Whichever (Whichever
comes first) comes first)
1 * Fuel line 9Check fuel hoses for cracks or damage.
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9Replace if necessary.
2 Spark plug9Check condition.
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9Clean, regap or replace if necessary.
3 * Valves 9Check valve clearance.
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9Adjust if necessary.
4 Air filter9Clean or replace if necessary.ÖÖ
9Check electrolyte level and specific gravity.
5 * Battery9Correct or recharge if necessary.ÖÖ
9Make sure that the breather hose is properly routed.
6 Clutch9Check operation.
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9Adjust or replace cable.
9Check operation, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage.
7 * Front brake (See NOTE on page 6-5.)
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9Correct accordingly.
9Replace brake pads if necessary.
8 * Rear brake 9Check operation.
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9Adjust brake pedal freeplay and replace brake shoes if necessary.
9 * Wheels 9Check balance, runout, spoke tightness and for damage.
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9Tighten spokes and rebalance, replace if necessary.
9Check tread depth and for damage.
10 * Tires9Replace if necessary.
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9Check air pressure.
9Correct if necessary.
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Every Every
6,000 km 12,000 km
No. ITEM CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE JOBSINITIAL or or
1,000 km 6 months 12 months
(Whichever (Whichever
comes first) comes first)
11 * Wheel bearings9Check bearing for looseness or damage.
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9Replace if necessary.
9Check swingarm pivoting point for play.
12 * Swingarm9Correct if necessary. ÖÖ
9Lubricate with lithium soap base grease.
9Check chain slack.
Every 500 km and after washing
13 Drive chain9
Adjust if necessary. Make sure that the rear wheel is properly aligned.the motorcycle or riding in the rain9Clean and lubricate.
9Check bearing play and steering for roughness.
14 * Steering bearings9Correct accordingly.
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9Lubricate with lithium soap base grease every 24,000 km or
24 months (whichever comes first).
15 * Chassis fasteners9Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.
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9Tighten if necessary.
16 Sidestand9Check operation.
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9Lubricate and repair if necessary.
17 * Sidestand switch9Check operation.
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9Replace if necessary.
18 * Front fork9Check operation and for oil leakage.
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9Correct accordingly.
19 *Rear shock absorber 9Check operation and shock absorber for oil leakage.
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assembly9Replace shock absorber assembly if necessary.
Rear shock absorber 9Check operation.
20 assembly pivoting 9Lubricate with lithium soap base grease every 24,000 km or ÖÖ
points24 months (whichever comes first).
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*: Since these items require special tools, data and technical skills, they should be serviced by a Yamaha dealer.
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8The air filter needs more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.
8Hydraulic brake system
8When disassembling the master cylinder or caliper, always replace the brake fluid. Check the brake fluid
level regularly and fill as required.
8Replace the oil seals on the inner parts of the master cylinder and caliper every two years.
8Replace the brake hoses every four years or if cracked or damaged.
Every Every
6,000 km 12,000 km
No. ITEM CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE JOBSINITIAL or or
1,000 km 6 months 12 months
(Whichever (Whichever
comes first) comes first)
21 * Carburetor9Check engine idling speed and starter operation.
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9Adjust if necessary.
9Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage.
22 Engine oil9Correct if necessary.ÖÖÖ
9Change. (Warm engine before draining.)
23Engine oil filter element9Clean or replace if necessary.ÖÖ
24 * Engine oil strainer9Clean or replace if necessary.ÖÖ
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EAU01139Cowling and panel removal
and installation
The cowlings and panels illustrated
need to be removed to perform
some of the maintenance
described in this chapter.
Refer to this section each time a
cowling or panel has to be
removed or reinstalled.
1. Panel B 1. Panel A
2. Cowling C
EAU01492Panel A
To remove
Remove the screws and pull out-
ward on the area shown.
1. Panel A
2. Screw (´2)
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Place the panel in the original posi-
tion and install the screws.
EAU00494Panel B
To remove
Pull outward on the areas shown.
1. Panel B
To install
Place the panel in its original posi-
tion.
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EAU01833Spark plug
Removal
1. Remove the spark plug cap.
2. Use the spark plug wrench in
the tool kit to remove the spark
plug as shown.
1. Spark plug wrench
Inspection
The spark plug is an important
engine component and is easy to
inspect. The condition of the spark
plug can indicate the condition of
the engine.
The ideal color on the white insula-
tor around the center electrode is a
medium-to-light tan color for a
motorcycle that is being ridden
normally.
Do not attempt to diagnose such
problems yourself. Instead, take
the motorcycle to a Yamaha deal-
er. You should periodically remove
and inspect the spark plug because
heat and deposits will cause any
spark plug to slowly break down
and erode. If electrode erosion
becomes excessive, or if carbon
and other deposits are excessive,
you should replace the spark plug
with the specified plug.
Specified spark plug:
DR8EA (NGK)
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EAU01145Cowling C
To remove
Remove the cowling screw and
pull outward on the areas shown.
To install
Place in the original position and
install the screw.
1. Cowling C
2. Screw
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