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Left view
EAU00026
1. Headlight (page 6-27)
2. Air filter (page 6-10)
3. Rider seat (page 3-7)
4. Tool kit (page 6-1)
5. Passenger seat (page 3-7)6. Rear shock absorber spring
preload adjusting ring (page 3-9)
7. Main switch (page 3-1)
8. Starter (choke) Ò Ó (page 3-6)
9. Shift pedal (page 3-4)
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Tool kit ................................................................ 6-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication................. 6-2
Spark plugs ........................................................ 6-5
Engine oil............................................................ 6-7
Final gear oil ....................................................... 6-9
Air filter ............................................................. 6-10
Carburetor adjustment ...................................... 6-12
Idle speed adjustment ...................................... 6-13
Throttle cable free play inspection .................... 6-13
Valve clearance adjustment ............................. 6-14
Tires ................................................................. 6-14
Wheels ............................................................. 6-16
Clutch lever free play adjustment ..................... 6-17
Front brake lever free play adjustment ............. 6-17
Rear brake pedal height and free play
adjustment ...................................................... 6-18
Brake light switch adjustment ........................... 6-19
Checking the front brake pads and
rear brake shoes ............................................ 6-19Inspecting the brake fluid level.......................... 6-20
Brake fluid replacement .................................... 6-21
Cable inspection and lubrication ....................... 6-21
Throttle cable and grip lubrication ..................... 6-22
Brake and shift pedal lubrication ....................... 6-22
Brake and clutch lever lubrication ..................... 6-22
Sidestand lubrication......................................... 6-23
Rear suspension lubrication.............................. 6-23
Front fork inspection ......................................... 6-23
Steering inspection ........................................... 6-24
Wheel bearings ................................................. 6-24
Battery............................................................... 6-25
Fuse replacement ............................................. 6-27
Headlight bulb replacement .............................. 6-27
Turn signal and taillight bulb replacement ........ 6-29
Troubleshooting ................................................ 6-29
Troubleshooting chart ....................................... 6-30
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EAU00473
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
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)
1
*Fuel line¥ Check fuel hoses and vacuum hose for cracks or damage.
¥ Replace if necessary.ÖÖ
2 Spark plugs¥ Check condition.
¥ Clean, regap or replace if necessary.ÖÖÖ
3
*Fuel filter¥ Check condition.
¥ Replace if necessary.Ö
4
*Valves¥ Check valve clearance.
¥ Adjust if necessary.ÖÖÖ
5 Air filter¥ Clean or replace if necessary.ÖÖ
6
*Battery¥ Check electrolyte level and specific gravity.
¥ Correct or recharge if necessary.
¥ Make sure that the breather hose is properly routed.ÖÖ
7Clutch¥ Check operation.
¥ Adjust or replace cable.ÖÖÖ
8
*Front brake¥ Check operation, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage.
(See NOTE on page 6-4.)
¥ Correct accordingly.
¥ Replace brake pads if necessary.ÖÖÖ
9
*Rear brake¥ Check operation.
¥ Adjust brake pedal free play and replace brake shoes if necessary.ÖÖÖ
10
*Wheels¥ Check balance, runout, spoke tightness and for damage.
¥ Tighten spokes and rebalance, replace if necessary.ÖÖ
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* Since these items require special tools, data and technical skills, they should be serviced by a Yamaha dealer.
EAU02970
NOTE:
lThe air filter needs more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.
lHydraulic brake system
¥ When disassembling the master cylinder or caliper, always replace the brake fluid. Check the brake fluid level regularly
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 filter element¥ Replace.ÖÖ
23 Final gear oil¥ Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage.
¥ Change oil at initial 1,000 km and thereafter every 24,000 km
or 24 months (whichever comes first).ÖÖÖ 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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1. Oil level window
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
EAU02942
Engine oil
Oil level inspection
1. Place the motorcycle on a level
place and hold it in an upright posi-
tion. Warm up the engine for sev-
eral minutes.
NOTE:
Be sure the motorcycle is positioned
straight up when checking the oil level.
A slight tilt toward the side can result in
false readings.2. With the engine stopped, check
the oil level through the level win-
dow located at the lower part of
the left side crankcase cover.
NOTE:
Wait a few minutes until the oil level
settles before checking.
3. The oil level should be between
the maximum and minimum
marks. If the level is low, fill the en-
gine with sufficient oil to the speci-
fied level.
1. Engine oil filler cap
Engine oil and oil filter element
replacement
1. Warm up the engine for a few min-
utes.
2. Stop the engine. Place an oil pan
under the engine and remove the
oil filler cap.
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1. Engine oil drain bolt
3. Remove the drain bolt and drain
the oil.
1. Oil filter cover
2. Bolt (´ 3)
4. Remove the oil filter bolts, oil filter
and O-ring.
5. Install the drain bolt and tighten it
to the specified torque.
6. Install the new oil filter, new O-ring
and the filter cover. Then tighten the
oil filter bolts to the specified torque. Tightening torque:
Drain bolt:
43 Nm (4.3 mákg)
Tightening torque:
Oil filter bolts:
10 Nm (1.0 mákg)
1. O-ring
2. Oil filter element
NOTE:
Make sure the O-ring is seated proper-
ly.
7. Fill the engine with oil. Install the
oil filler cap and tighten it.
Recommended oil:
See page 8-1.
Oil quantity:
Total amount:
3.2 L
Periodic oil change:
2.6 L
With oil filter replacement:
2.8 L
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NOTE:
ÒGL-4Ó is a quality and additive rating.
Hypoid gear oils rated ÒGL-5Ó or ÒGL-6Ó
may also be used.
5. Install and tighten the filler bolt to
the specified torque.
6. After replacing the final gear oil, be
sure to check for oil leakage. Final gear case capacity:
0.19 L
Recommended oil:
SAE 80 API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil
If desired, an SAE 80W90 hypoid
gear oil may be used for all
conditions.
Tightening torque:
Oil filler bolt:
23 Nm (2.3 mákg)
1. Fuel tank
2. Bolt (´ 3)
EAU02998
Air filter
The air filter should be cleaned at the
specified intervals. It should be cleaned
more frequently if you are riding in un-
usually wet or dusty areas.
1. Remove the seats. (See page 3-7
for seat removal and installation
procedures.)
2. Remove the fuel tank bolts.
1. Screw
3. Lift the front of the fuel tank up-
ward and position it away from the
air filter. (Do not remove the fuel
tank.)
EW000071
lSupport the fuel tank carefully
during this procedure.
lDo not tilt the fuel tank too
much or pull it too hard be-
cause the fuel hose connec-
tions may become loose
causing fuel leakage.
4. Remove the air filter case cover
screw.
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1. Air filter case cover
2. Tab
3. Holder
4. Air filter
5. Slide the air filter case cover so as
to unhook the tab on the rear of
the cover from the holder on the
frame. Then lift the air filter case
cover upward without removing it.
6. Pull out the air filter element and
tap it lightly to remove most of the
dust and dirt. Blow out the remain-
ing dirt with compressed air as
shown. If the air filter element is
damaged, replace it.7. Reassemble by reversing the re-
moval procedure.
EC000082
CAUTION:
lMake sure the air filter is prop-
erly seated in the air filter case.
lThe engine should never be run
without the air filter installed.
Excessive piston and/or cylin-
der wear may result.