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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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The air filter needs more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.
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Hydraulic brake system
• When disassembling the master cylinder or caliper, always replace the brake fluid. Check the brake fluid level regu-
larly and fill as required.
• Replace the oil seals on the inner parts of the master cylinder and caliper every two years.
• Replace the brake hoses every four years or if cracked or damaged.
@22 Engine oil• Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage.
• Correct if necessary.
• Change. (Warm engine before draining.)ÖÖÖ
23 Engine oil filter cartridge•Replace.ÖÖ
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*Transfer case oil• Check for leakage.
• Replace oil at initial 1,000 km and thereafter 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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6 Tire inspection
Always check the tires before operating
the motorcycle. If center tread depth
reaches the limit as shown, if the tire
has a nail or glass fragments in it, or if
the side wall is cracked, contact a
Yamaha dealer immediately and have
the tire replaced.
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CE-11ENOTE:@ These limits may be different by regula-
tion from country to country. If so, con-
form to the limits specified by the
regulations of your own country. @
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WARNING
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Operating the motorcycle with
excessively worn tires decrease
riding stability and can lead to
loss of control. Have excessive-
ly worn tires replaced by a
Yamaha dealer immediately.
Brakes, tires, and related wheel
parts replacement should be
left to a Yamaha Service Techni-
cian.
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Patching a punctured tube is
not recommended. If it is abso-
lutely necessary to do so, use
great care and replace the tube
as soon as possible with a good
quality replacement.
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1. Sidewall
a. Tread depth
FRONT
Manufacturer Size Type
Dunlop 130/90-16 67H D404FL
Bridgestone 130/90-16 67H G703F
REAR
Manufacturer Size Type
Dunlop 150/80B-16 71H D404
Bridgestone 150/80B-16 71H G702
Minimum tire tread
depth (front and rear)1.6 mm
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6 If the specified free play cannot be ob-
tained, proceed with the following
steps.
4. Loosen the locknut at the clutch le-
ver.
5. Turn the adjusting bolt at the
clutch lever in direction
a to loos-
en the cable.
6. Loosen the locknut at the crank-
case side.
7. Turn the adjusting nut at the
crankcase in direction
a to in-
crease free play or in direction
b
to decrease free play.
8. Tighten the locknut at the crank-
case and the clutch lever.
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Front brake lever free play
adjustmentThe free play at the front brake lever
should be 2 ~ 5 mm.
1. Loosen the locknut.
2. Turn the adjusting bolt in
direction
a to increase free play
or in direction
b to decrease free
play.
3. After adjusting, tighten the locknut.
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WARNING
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Check the brake lever free play.
Be sure the brake is working
properly.
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A soft or spongy feeling in the
brake lever can indicate the
presence of air in the brake sys-
tem. This air must be removed
by bleeding the brake system
before the motorcycle is operat-
ed. Air in the system will cause
greatly diminished braking ca-
pability and can result in loss of
control and an accident. Have a
Yamaha dealer inspect and
bleed the system if necessary.
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1. Adjusting nut
2. Locknut
1. Locknut
2. Adjusting bolt
c. Free play
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Rear brake pedal height
adjustmentThe top of the brake pedal should be
positioned 100 mm above the top of
the footrest. If not, ask a Yamaha deal-
er to adjust it.
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WARNING
@ A soft or spongy feeling in the brake
pedal can indicate the presence of
air in the brake system. This air
must be removed by bleeding the
brake system before the motorcycle
is operated. Air in the system will
cause greatly diminished braking
capability and can result in loss of
control and an accident. Have a
Yamaha dealer inspect and bleed
the system if necessary. @
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Brake light switch adjustmentThe rear brake light switch is activated
by the brake pedal and is properly ad-
justed when the brake light comes on
just before braking takes effect. To ad-
just the rear brake light switch, hold the
switch body so it does not rotate while
turning the adjusting nut.
Turn the adjusting nut in direction
a to
make the brake light come on earlier.
Turn the adjusting nut in direction
b to
make the brake light come on later.
a. Brake pedal height
1. Brake light switch
2. Adjusting nut
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Checking the front and rear
brake pads
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Front brake
Wear indicator grooves are provided
on each brake pad. These indicators
allow checking of brake pad wear with-
out disassembling the brake. Inspect
the grooves. If they have almost disap-
peared, ask a Yamaha dealer to re-
place the pads.
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Rear brake
A wear indicator groove is provided on
each brake pad. This indicator allows
checking of brake pad wear without
disassembling the brake. Inspect the
groove. If the groove has almost disap-
peared, ask a Yamaha dealer to re-
place the pads.
1. Wear indicator groove (´ 2)Front
1. Wear indicator grooveRear
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Inspecting the brake fluid
levelInsufficient brake fluid may let air enter
the brake system, possibly causing the
brakes to become ineffective.
Before riding, check that the brake fluid
is above the minimum level and replen-
ish when necessary.
Observe these precautions:l
When checking the fluid level,
make sure the top of the master
cylinder is level by turning the han-
dlebars.
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Use only the designated quality
brake fluid. Otherwise, the rubber
seals may deteriorate, causing
leakage and poor brake perfor-
mance.
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Refill with the same type of brake
fluid. Mixing fluids may result in a
harmful chemical reaction and
lead to poor brake performance.
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Be careful that water does not en-
ter the master cylinder when refill-
ing. Water will significantly lower
the boiling point of the fluid and
may result in vapor lock.
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Brake fluid may deteriorate paint-
ed surfaces or plastic parts. Al-
ways clean up spilled fluid
immediately.
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Have a Yamaha dealer check the
cause if the brake fluid level goes
down.
1. Minimum level markFront
1. Minimum level mark
Recommended brake fluid: DOT 4Rear
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Brake fluid replacementThe brake fluid should be replaced only
by trained Yamaha service personnel.
Have the Yamaha dealer replace the
following components during periodic
maintenance or when they are dam-
aged or leaking:l
oil seals (every two years)
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brake hoses (every four years)
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Drive belt slack check1. Put the motorcycle on the side-
stand and make sure that both
wheels are on the ground.
2. Using the reference marks at the
side of the check window, which is
located at the rear left side of the
motorcycle, note the current posi-
tion of the drive belt.3. Apply a force of 45 N (4.5 kg) with
the belt tension gauge to the lower
drive belt run as shown and re-
check the drive belt position in the
check window. The normal drive
belt slack (i.e., the distance be-
tween the original belt position and
its position with the force applied)
is approximately 7.5 ~ 13 mm.
4. If the measured slack exceeds
13 mm, adjust the drive belt.
NOTE:@ The reference marks at the side of the
drive belt check window are 5 mm
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1. Drive belt
2. Marks
a. Slack
1. Belt tension gauge
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Brake and shift pedal
lubricationLubricate the pivoting parts.
Recommended lubricant:
Engine oil
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