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11*Wheel bearings¥ Check bearing for looseness or damage.
¥ Replace if necessary. ÖÖ
12
*Swingarm¥ Check swingarm pivoting point for play.
¥ Correct if necessary.
¥ Lubricate with molybdenum disulfide grease every 24,000 km or
24 months (whichever comes first).ÖÖ
13 Drive chain¥ Check chain slack.
¥ Adjust if necessary. Make sure that the rear wheel is properly
aligned.
¥ Clean and lubricate.Every 1,000 km and after washing
the motorcycle or riding in rain.
14
*Steering bearings¥ Check bearing play and steering for roughness.
¥ Correct accordingly.
¥ Lubricate with lithium soap base grease every 24,000 km or
24 months (whichever comes first).ÖÖ
15
*Chassis fasteners¥ Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.
¥ Tighten if necessary.ÖÖ
16 Sidestand/centerstand¥ Check operation.
¥ Lubricate and repair if necessary.ÖÖ
17
*Sidestand switch¥ Check operation.
¥ Replace if necessary.ÖÖÖ
18
*Front fork¥ Check operation and for oil leakage.
¥ Correct accordingly.ÖÖ
19
*Rear shock absorber
assembly¥ Check operation and shock absorber for oil leakage.
¥ Replace shock absorber assembly if necessary. ÖÖ
20
*
Rear shock absorber
assembly pivoting
points¥ Check operation.
¥ Lubricate with molybdenum disulfide grease every 24,000 km or
24 months (whichever comes first).ÖÖ NO. ITEM CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE JOBSINITIAL
(1,000 km)EVERY
6,000 km
or
6 months
(whichever
comes first)12,000 km
or
12 months
(whichever
comes first)
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3. Install the wheel axle and let the
motorcycle down.
4. Install the calipers and caliper
bolts. Make sure there is enough
gap between the brake pads be-
fore installing the calipers onto the
brake discs.
5. Push down hard on the handle-
bars several times to check for
proper fork operation.
6. Tighten the wheel axle, pinch bolt
and caliper bolts to the specified
torque.7. Install the speedometer cable.Tightening torque:
Wheel axle:
58 Nm (5.8 mákg)
Pinch bolt:
40 Nm (4.0 mákg)
Caliper bolt:
19 Nm (1.9 mákg)
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Rear wheel installation
1. Install the wheel assembly and in-
sert the axle.
2. Install and adjust the drive chain.
(See page 6-20 for details about
adjusting the drive chain slack.)
3. Install the axle nut.
4. Install the caliper and caliper bolts.
Make sure there is enough gap
between the brake pads before in-
stalling the caliper onto the brake
disc.
5. Take the motorcycle off the cen-
terstand.
6. Tighten the axle nut and brake
torque rod bolt to the specified
torques.
Tightening torque:
Axle nut:
105 Nm (10.5 mákg)
Brake torque rod bolt:
23 Nm (2.3 mákg)
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Troubleshooting
Although Yamaha motorcycles receive
a rigid inspection before shipment from
the factory, trouble may occur during
operation.
Any problem in the fuel, compression,
or ignition systems can cause poor
starting and loss of power. The trouble-
shooting chart describes a quick, easy
procedure for making checks.
If your motorcycle requires any repair,
bring it to a Yamaha dealer. The skilled
technicians at a Yamaha dealership
have the tools, experience, and know-
how to properly service your motor-
cycle. Use only genuine Yamaha parts
on your motorcycle. Imitation parts may
look like Yamaha parts, but they are of-
ten inferior. Consequently, they have a
shorter service life and can lead to ex-
pensive repair bills.