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MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
SHIFT FORK, SHIFT CAM, GUIDE BAR
Inspect
c
Inspect wear
ROTOR NUT
Retighten
cc
MUFFLER
Inspect
Clean
Replace
Retighten
cc
ccc
*Whichever comes first
CRANK
Inspect and clean
cc
CARBURETOR
Inspect, adjust and clean
cc
When using a high-pres-
sure washer, make sure
that water does not enter
the accelerator pump.
SPARK PLUG
Inspect and clean
Replace
cc
c
DRIVE CHAIN
Lubricate, slack, alignment
Replace
cc
c
Use chain lube
Chain slack: 40 ~ 50 mm
(1.6 ~ 2.0 in)
COOLING SYSTEM
Check coolant level and leakage
Check radiator cap operation
Replace coolant
Inspect hoses
cc
cc
c
Every two years
OUTSIDE NUTS AND BOLTS
Retighten
cc
Refer to “STARTING AND
BREAK-IN” section in the
CHAPTER 1.
AIR FILTER
Clean and lubricate
Replace
cc
c
Use foam air-filter oil
OIL STRAINER (frame)
Clean
c
FRAME
Clean and inspect
cc
FUEL TANK, COCK
Clean and inspect
cc
BRAKES
Adjust lever position and pedal height
Lubricate pivot point
Check brake disc surface
Check fluid level and leakage
Retighten brake disc bolts, caliper
bolts, master cylinder bolts and union
bolts
Replace pads
Replace brake fluid
c
c
c
c
cc
c
c
c
c
c
c
Every one year
FRONT FORKS
Inspect and adjust
Replace oil
Replace oil seal
c
cc
c
c
Suspension oil “01” ItemAfter
break-inEvery
race
Every
third
(or
500 km)Every
fifth
(or
1,000 km)
As re-
quiredRemarks
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PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
EC320000
PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
Before riding for break-in operation, practice or a race, make sure the machine is in good operating
condition.
Before using this machine, check the following points.
GENERAL INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
Item Routine Page
CoolantCheck that coolant is filled up to the radiator filler cap.
Check that the coolant level is correct in the coolant reservoir
tank.
Check the cooling system for leakage.P.3-5 ~ 9
FuelCheck that a fresh gasoline is filled in the fuel tank. Check the
fuel line for leakage.P.1-12
Engine oilCheck that the oil level is correct. Check the crankcase and
frame oil line for leakage.P.3-13 ~ 17
Gear shifter and clutchCheck that gears can be shifted correctly in order and that the
clutch operates smoothly.P.3-9
Throttle grip/HousingCheck that the throttle grip operation and free play are correctly
adjusted. Lubricate the throttle grip and housing, if necessary.P.3-10 ~ 11
Brakes Check the play of front brake and effect of front and rear brake. P.3-25 ~ 31
ChainCheck chain slack and alignment. Check that the chain is lubri-
cated properly.P.3-32 ~ 34
WheelsCheck for excessive wear and tire pressure. Check for loose
spokes and have no excessive play.P.3-42 ~ 43
SteeringCheck that the handlebar can be turned smoothly and have no
excessive play.P.3-43 ~ 44
Front forks and rear shock
absorberCheck that they operate smoothly and there is no oil leakage. P.3-34 ~ 41
Cables (wires)Check that the clutch and throttle cables move smoothly. Check
that they are not caught when the handlebars are turned or
when the front forks travel up and down.—
Muffler Check that the muffler is tightly mounted and has no cracks. P.4-2
Sprocket Check that the driven sprocket tightening bolt is not loose. P.3-32
Lubrication Check for smooth operation. Lubricate if necessary. P.3-45
Bolts and nuts Check the chassis and engine for loose bolts and nuts. P.1-17
Lead connectorsCheck that the CDI magneto, CDI unit, and ignition coil are con-
nected tightly.P.1-5
SettingsIs the machine set suitably for the condition of the racing course
and weather or by taking into account the results of test runs
before racing? Are inspection and maintenance completely
done?P.7-1 ~ 21
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COOLANT REPLACEMENT
CAUTION:
Take care so that coolant does not splash
on painted surfaces. If it splashes, wash it
away with water.
1. Place a container under the engine.
2. Remove:
l
Seat
Refer to ”SEAT FUEL TANK AND SIDE
COVERS” section in the CHAPTER 4.
3. Disconnect:
l
Coolant reservoir hose
1
Drain the coolant completely.
4. Connect:
l
Coolant reservoir hose
LOWFULLCOOLANT1
5. Remove:
l
Engine guard
1
l
Coolant drain bolt
2
6. Remove:
l
Radiator cap
Drain the coolant completely.
7. Clean:
l
Cooling system
Thoroughly flush the cooling system
with clean tap water.
8. Install:
l
Copper washer
l
Coolant drain bolt
l
Engine guard
9. Fill:
l
Radiator
l
Engine
To specified level.
Recommended coolant:
High quality ethylene glycol
anti-freeze containing
anti-corrosion for
aluminum engine
Coolant
1 and water
(soft water) 2 mixing ratio:
50%/50%
Coolant capacity:
1.2 L (1.06 Imp qt, 1.27 US qt)
New
T R..10 Nm (1.0 m · kg, 7.2 ft · lb)
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INSP
ADJENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT/
PILOT SCREW ADJUSTMENT
10. Install:
lOil filler plug
11. Inspect:
lEngine (for oil leaks)
lOil level
Refer to “ENGINE OIL LEVEL INSPEC-
TION”.
12. Check:
lOil pressure
PILOT SCREW ADJUSTMENT
1. Adjust:
lPilot screw 1
* Except for USAChecking steps:
lSlightly loosen the oil gallery bolt 1.
lStart the engine and keep it idling until oil
starts to seep from the oil gallery bolt. If no
oil comes out after one minute, turn the
engine off so it will not seize.
lCheck oil passages, oil filter and oil pump
for damage or leakage.
lStart the engine after solving the prob-
lem(s) and recheck the oil pressure.
lTighten the oil gallery bolt to specification.
T R..
Oil gallery bolt:
18 Nm (1.8 m • kg, 13 ft • lb)
Adjusting steps:
lTurn in the pilot screw until it is lightly
seated.
lTurn out the pilot screw by the factory-set
number of turns.
Pilot screw:
1-5/8 turns out
* 1-1/2 turns out
(for reference only)
NOTE:
To optimize the fuel flow at a smaller throttle
opening, each machine’s pilot screw has
been individually set at the factory. Before
adjusting the pilot screw, turn it in fully and
count the number of turns. Record this num-
ber as the factory-set number of turns out.
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INSP
ADJIDLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT/
VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT
EC35M021
IDLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT
1. Start the engine and thoroughly warm it
up.
2. Adjust:
lIdle speed
Adjustment steps:
lAdjust the pilot screw.
Refer to “PILOT SCREW ADJUSTMENT”
section.
lTurn the throttle stop screw 1 until the
engine runs at the lowest possible speed.
To increase idle speed ®
Turn the throttle stop screw 1 in a.
To decrease idle speed ®
Turn the throttle stop screw 1 out b.
Engine idling speed:
1,700 ~ 1,900 r/min
VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT
NOTE:
lThe valve clearance should be adjusted
when the engine is cool to the touch.
lThe piston must be at Top Dead Center
(T.D.C.) on compression stroke to check or
adjust the valve clearance.
1. Remove:
lSeat
lSide covers
lAir scoops
lFuel tank
Refer to “SEAT, FUEL TANK AND SIDE
COVERS” section in the CHAPTER 4.
2. Drain:
lCoolant
Refer to “COOLANT REPLACEMENT”
section.
3. Remove:
lRADIATOR
Refer to “RADIATOR” section in the
CHAPTER 4.
lEngine stay (upper)
lCylinder head breather hose
lCylinder head cover
lSpark plug cap
Refer to “CYLINDER HEAD COVER”
section in the CHAPTER 4.
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STEERING HEAD INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
lTighten the ring nut 3 using ring nut
wrench 4.
Ring nut wrench:
YM-33975/90890-01403
T R..
Ring nut (initial tightening):
38 Nm (3.8 m • kg, 27 ft • lb)
lLoosen the ring nut one turn.
lRetighten the ring nut using the ring nut
wrench.
T R..
Ring nut (final tightening):
7 Nm (0.7 m • kg, 5.1 ft • lb)
lCheck the steering shaft by turning it lock
to lock. If there is any binding, remove the
steering shaft assembly and inspect the
steering bearings.
lInstall the handle crown 5, steering shaft
nut 6, handlebar 7, handlebar holder 8
and number plate 9.
T R..
Steering shaft nut:
145 Nm (14.5 m • kg, 105 ft • lb)
Handlebar upper holder:
23 Nm (2.3 m • kg, 17 ft • lb)
Pinch bolt (handle crown):
23 Nm (2.3 m • kg, 17 ft • lb)
NOTE:
Set the torque wrench to the ring nut
wrench so that they form a right angle.
WARNING
Avoid over-tightening.
NOTE:
lThe upper handlebar holder should be
installed with the punched mark a for-
ward.
lInsert the end of fuel breather hose 0 into
the hole of the steering shaft.
CAUTION:
First tighten the bolts on the front side of
the handlebar holder, and then tighten
the bolts on the rear side.
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REPLACING THE HEADLIGHT BULBS
REPLACING THE HEADLIGHT BULBS
The following procedure applies to both of the
headlight bulb.
1. Remove:
lNumber plate
Refer to “SEAT, FUEL TANK AND
SIDE COVERS” section in the CHAP-
TER 4.
2. Remove:
lHeadlight bulb holder cover 1
3. Detach:
lHeadlight bulb holder 1
4. Remove:
lHeadlight bulb 2
WARNING
Since the headlight bulb gets extremely
hot, keep flammable products and your
hands away from the bulb unit it has cooled
down.
5. Install:
lHeadlight bulb
Secure the new headlight bulb with the
headlight bulb holder.
CAUTION:
Avoid touching the glass part of the head-
light bulb to keep it free form oil, otherwise
the transparency of the glass, the life of the
bulb and the luminous flux will be
adversely affected. If the headlight bulb
gets soiled, thoroughly clean it with a cloth
moistened with alcohol or lacquer thinner.
6. Attach:
lHeadlight bulb holder
7. Install:
lHeadlight bulb holder cover
8. Install:
lNumber plate
Refer to “SEAT, FUEL TANK AND
SIDE COVERS” section in the CHAP-
TER 4.
New
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ENG
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3EC400000
ENGINE
EC4R0000
SEAT, FUEL TANK AND SIDE COVERS
SEAT, FUEL TANK AND SIDE COVERS
For USA, CDN
õ
Except for USA, CDN
Extent of removal:
1
Seat removal
2
Fuel tank removal
3
Side covers removal
4
Number plate removal
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
Preparation for removal
SEAT, FUEL TANK AND SIDE
COVERS REMOVAL
Turn the fuel cock to “OFF”.
Disconnect the fuel hose.
1 Seat 1
2 Air scoop (left and right) 2
3 Fitting band 1 Remove on fuel tank side.
4 Bolt (fuel tank) 2
5 Fuel tank 1
6 Side cover (left) 1
7 Side cover (right) 1
8 Headlight coupler 1
9 Number plate 1
13
4
2
3
4