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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-28
6
EAU00869
Front wheel removal
EW000122
WARNING
@ l
It is advisable to have a Yamaha
dealer service the wheel.
l
Securely support the motor-
cycle so there is no danger of it
falling over.
@1. Place the motorcycle on the cen-
terstand.
2. Remove the speedometer cable
from the front wheel side.3. Remove the brake hose holders
and the calipers by removing the
bolts.
NOTE:@ Do not depress the brake lever when
the disc and caliper are separated. @4. Loosen the pinch bolt and wheel
axle.
5. Elevate the front wheel by placing
a suitable stand under the engine.
6. Remove the wheel axle. Make
sure the motorcycle is properly
supported.
1. Speedometer cable
1. Bolt (´ 3)
2. Brake hose holder
3. CaliperLeft
Right
1. Pinch bolt
2. Wheel axle
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-29
6
EAU01758*
Front wheel installation1. Install the speedometer gear unit
housing into the wheel hub. Make
sure the wheel hub and the speed-
ometer gear unit housing are in-
stalled with the projections
meshed into the slots.2. Lift up the wheel between the front
fork legs. Make sure the slot in the
speedometer gear unit housing fits
over the stopper on the front fork
outer tube.
3. Install the wheel axle and let the
motorcycle down.
4. Install the calipers, caliper bolts
and brake hose holders. Make
sure there is enough gap between
the brake pads before installing
the calipers onto the brake discs.5. Tighten the wheel axle, pinch bolt
and caliper bolts to the specified
torques.
6. Install the speedometer cable.
7. Push down hard on the handle-
bars several times to check for
proper fork operation.
Tightening torque:
Wheel axle:
73 Nm (7.3 m·kg)
Pinch bolt:
19 Nm (1.9 m·kg)
Caliper bolt:
40 Nm (4.0 m·kg)
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-30
6
EAU01318
Rear wheel removal
EW000122
WARNING
@ l
It is advisable to have a Yamaha
dealer service the wheel.
l
Securely support the motor-
cycle so there is no danger of it
falling over.
@1. Loosen the axle nut and caliper
bolts.
2. Remove the brake torque rod nut
and bolt.3. Place the motorcycle on the cen-
terstand.
4. Remove the axle nut, caliper bolts
and caliper.
5. Loosen the locknuts and chain ad-
justing nuts on each side of the
swingarm.
6. Push the wheel forward and re-
move the drive chain.
7. Support the caliper bracket, pull
out the wheel axle and remove the
wheel assembly by pulling it back-
wards.
NOTE:@ l
Do not depress the brake pedal
when the caliper is off the disc as
the brake pads will be forced shut.
l
You do not have to disassemble
the chain in order to remove or in-
stall the rear wheel.
@
1. Locknut
2. Adjusting bolt
3. Axle nut
1. Wheel axle
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-31
6
EAU01317
Rear wheel installation1. Install the caliper bracket and
wheel assembly, then insert the
axle.
2. Install and adjust the drive chain.
(See page 6-19 for details about
adjusting the drive chain slack.)
3. Install the brake torque rod bolt
and 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, caliper bolts
and the brake torque rod nut to the
specified torques.
EAU01008
TroubleshootingAlthough 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. Tightening torque:
Axle nut:
150 Nm (15.0 m·kg)
Caliper bolt:
40 Nm (4.0 m·kg)
Brake torque rod nut:
23 Nm (2.3 m·kg)
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MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
7-2
7
ECA00010
CAUTION:@ l
Avoid using strong acidic wheel
cleaners, especially on spoked
wheels. If you do use such
products for hard-to-remove
dirt, do not leave it on any long-
er than instructed, then thor-
oughly rinse it off with water,
immediately dry the area and
apply a corrosion protection
spray.
l
Improper cleaning can damage
windshields, cowlings, panels
and other plastic parts. Use
only a soft, clean cloth or
sponge with mild detergent and
water to clean plastic.
l
Do not use any harsh chemical
products on plastic parts. Be
sure to avoid using cloths or
sponges which have been in
contact with strong or abrasive
cleaning products, solvent or
thinner, fuel (gasoline), rust re-
movers or inhibitors, brake flu-
id, antifreeze or electrolyte.
l
Do not use high-pressure wash-
ers or steam-jet cleaners since
they cause water seepage and
deterioration in the following ar-
eas: seals (of wheel bearings,
swingarm bearings, forks and
brakes), electric components
(couplers, connectors, instru-
ments, switches and lights),
breather hoses and vents.
l
For motorcycles equipped with
a windshield: Do not use strong
cleaners or hard sponges as
they will cause dulling or
scratching. Some cleaning
compounds for plastic may
leave scratches on the wind-
shield. Test the product on a
small hidden part of the wind-
shield to make sure they do not
leave any marks. If the wind-
shield is scratched, use a quali-
ty plastic polishing compound
after washing.
@After riding in the rain, near the sea oron salt-sprayed roadsSince sea salt or salt sprayed on the
roads in the winter are extremely corro-
sive in combination with water, carry
out the following steps after each ride
in the rain, near the sea or on salt-
sprayed roads. (Salt sprayed in the
winter may remain on the roads well
into spring.)
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MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
7-3
71. Clean your motorcycle with cold
water and soap after the engine
has cooled down.
ECA00012
CAUTION:@ Do not use warm water since it in-
creases the corrosive action of the
salt. @2. Be sure to apply a corrosion pro-
tection spray on all (even chrome-
and nickel-plated) metal surfaces
to prevent corrosion.After cleaning
1. Dry the motorcycle with a chamois
or an absorbing cloth.
2. Immediately dry the drive chain
and lubricate it to prevent it from
rusting.
3. Use a chrome polish to shine
chrome, aluminum and stainless-
steel parts, including the exhaust
system. (Even the thermally in-
duced discoloring of stainless-
steel exhaust systems can be re-
moved through polishing.)
4. To prevent corrosion, it is recom-
mended to apply a corrosion pro-
tection spray on all (even chrome-
and nickel-plated) metal surfaces.
5. Use spray oil as a universal clean-
er to remove any remaining dirt.
6. Touch up minor paint damage
caused by stones, etc.
7. Wax all painted surfaces.
8. Let the motorcycle dry completely
before storing it or covering it.
EWA00001
WARNING
@ Make sure that there is no oil or wax
on the brakes and tires. If neces-
sary, clean the brake discs and lin-
ings with a regular brake disc
cleaner or acetone, and wash the
tires with warm water and mild soap.
Then, carefully test the motorcycle
for its braking performance and cor-
nering behavior. @
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-3
8
90 kg load ~ maximum
load*
Front 250 kPa (2.50 kg/cm
2, 2.50 bar)
Rear 290 kPa (2.90 kg/cm2, 2.90 bar)
High speed riding
Front 250 kPa (2.50 kg/cm2, 2.50 bar)
Rear 290 kPa (2.90 kg/cm2, 2.90 bar)
* Load is total weight of cargo, rider, passenger and accessories.
Wheels
Front
Ty p e C a s t
Size 17 ´ MT 3.50
Rear
Ty p e C a s t
Size 17 ´ MT 5.50
Brakes
Front
Type Dual disc brake
Operation Right hand operation
Fluid DOT 4
Rear
Type Single disc brake
Operation Right foot operation
Fluid DOT 4Suspension
Front
Ty p e Te l e s c o p i c f o r k
Rear
Type Swingarm
Shock absorbers
Front Coil-air spring / oil damper
Rear Coil spring / gas-oil damper
Wheel travel
Front 130 mm
Rear 110 mm
Electrical system
Ignition system T.C.I. (digital)
Charging system
Type A.C. generator
Standard output 13.5 V, 28 A @ 5,000 r/min
Battery
Type GT14B-4
Voltage, capacity 12 V, 12 AH
Headlight typeQuartz bulb (halogen)
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-4
8
Bulb voltage, wattage ´ quantity
Headlight 12 V, 60/55 W ´ 1
Tail/brake light 12 V, 5/21 W ´ 2
Auxiliary light 12 V, 4 W ´ 1
Turn signal lights 12 V, 21 W ´ 4
Meter light 12 V, 1.7 W ´ 4
Neutral indicator light 12 V, 1.7 W ´ 1
High beam indicator light 12 V, 3.4 W ´ 1
Oil level indicator light 12 V, 1.7 W ´ 1
Turn indicator light 12 V, 1.7 W ´ 2
Fuses
Main fuse 30 A
Headlight fuse 15 A
Signaling system fuse 15 A
Ignition fuse 7.5 A