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Carburetor adjustment ..................................6-15
Idle speed adjustment ...................................6-15
Throttle cable free play adjustment..............6-16
Valve clearance adjustment ..........................6-16
Tires.................................................................6-17
Wheels ............................................................6-19
Clutch lever free play adjustment .................6-19
Front brake lever free play adjustment ........6-20
Rear brake pedal height and free play
adjustment ......................................................6-21
Brake light switch adjustment.......................6-22
Checking the front brake pads and rear brake
shoes ...............................................................6-22
Inspecting the brake fluid level .....................6-23
Brake fluid replacement.................................6-24
Drive chain slack check ..................................6-24
Drive chain slack adjustment ........................6-25
Drive chain lubrication...................................6-26
Cable inspection and lubrication ..................6-27
Throttle cable and grip lubrication ...............6-27
Brake and shift pedal lubrication ..................6-28
Brake and clutch lever lubrication ................6-28
Sidestand lubrication .....................................6-28
Front fork inspection ......................................6-29
Steering inspection ........................................6-29
Wheel bearings ..............................................6-30Battery .............................................................6-30
Fuse replacement ...........................................6-32
Headlight bulb replacement ..........................6-33
Turn signal light bulb replacement ..............6-34
Taillight bulb replacement ............................6-35
Supporting the motorcycle ...........................6-36
Front wheel removal ......................................6-36
Front wheel installation .................................6-37
Rear wheel removal .......................................6-38
Rear wheel installation ..................................6-39
Troubleshooting .............................................6-40
Troubleshooting chart ...................................6-41
MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE ..............7-1
Care ...................................................................7-1
Storage..............................................................7-4
SPECIFICATIONS................................................8-1
How to use the conversion table ....................8-5
CONSUMER INFORMATION .............................9-1
Identification number records.........................9-1
Key identification number ...............................9-1
Vehicle identification number .........................9-1
Model label .......................................................9-2
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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EAU00026
DESCRIPTION
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1. Headlight (page 6-33)
2. Steering lock  (page 3-8)
3. Fuel cock  (page 3-7)
4. Main switch  (page 3-1)
5. Fuses (page 6-32)6. Helmet holder  (page 3-9)
7. Rear shock absorber spring preload
adjusting ring  (page 3-10)
8. Shift pedal  (page 3-4)
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Left view
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
EC000100
cC
Normal tap water contains miner-
als which are harmful to a battery;
therefore, refill only with distilled
water.
EW000117
w
Take care not to spill battery fluid
on the chain. Battery fluid may
weaken the chain causing shorter
chain life and possibly result in an
accident.
Battery storage
8When the motorcycle will not
be used for a month or longer,
remove the battery, fully
charge it and store it in a cool,
dry place. Completely recharge
the battery before reinstalla-
tion.
8If the battery will be stored for
longer than two months, check
the specific gravity of the fluid
at least once a month and fully
recharge the battery when it is
too low.
8Always make sure the connec-
tions are correct when putting
the battery back in the motor-
cycle. Make sure the breather
hose is properly connected
and is not damaged or
obstructed.
EAU01073Fuse replacement
The fuse cases are located under
the rider seat.
If a fuse is blown, turn off the main
switch and the switch of the circuit
in question. Install a new fuse of
specified amperage. Turn on the
switches and see if the electrical
device operates. If the fuse imme-
diately blows again, consult a
Yamaha dealer.
1. Main fuse
2. Signaling system fuse
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6-33
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92. Remove the connectors, the
headlight unit and then the
bulb cover.
1. Bulb cover
2. Connector (´2)
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
EAU00833Headlight bulb replacement
This motorcycle is equipped with a
quartz bulb headlight.
If the headlight bulb burns out,
replace the bulb as follows:
1. Remove the headlight unit
screws.
1. Screw (´2)
EC000103
cC
Do not use fuses of higher amper-
age rating than those recommend-
ed. Substitution of a fuse of
improper rating can cause exten-
sive electrical system damage and
possibly a fire.
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Specified fuses:
Main fuse: 20A
Signaling system fuse: 10A
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Bulb voltage, wattage ´quantity
Headlight 12 V, 60 W/55 W ´1
Tail/brake light 12 V, 5 W/21 W ´1
Flasher light 12 V, 21 W ´4
Auxiliary light 12 V, 4 W ´1 (except for GB)
12 V , 3.4 W ´1 (for GB)
Meter light 12 V, 1.7 W ´1
Neutral indicator light 12 V, 1.7 W ´1
High beam indicator light 12 V, 1.7 W ´1
Turn indicator light 12 V, 3 W ´1
Fuse
Main 20 A
Signaling system 10 A
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