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3. If the specified clutch lever free
play could be obtained as
described above, tighten the
locknut and skip the rest of the
procedure, otherwise proceed as
follows.
4. Fully turn the adjusting bolt at the
clutch lever in direction ato
loosen the clutch cable.
5. Loosen the locknut at the
crankcase.
6. To increase the clutch lever free
play, turn the adjusting nut in
direction a. To decrease the
clutch lever free play, turn the
adjusting nut in direction b.
1. Locknut
2. Clutch lever free play adjusting nut
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7. Tighten the locknut at the clutch
lever and the crankcase.
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Adjusting the brake lever
free play
The brake lever free play should
measure 5–8 mm as shown.
Periodically check the brake lever
free play and, if necessary, adjust it
as follows.
1. Loosen the locknut at the brake
lever.
2. To increase the brake lever free
play, turn the adjusting bolt in
direction a. To decrease the
brake lever free play, turn the
adjusting bolt in direction b.
3. Tighten the locknut.
1. Locknut
2. Adjusting bolt
c. Brake lever free play
b
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8After adjusting the brake lever
free play, check the free play
and make sure that the brake
is working properly.
8A soft or spongy feeling in the
brake lever can indicate the
presence of air in the
hydraulic system. If there is air
in the hydraulic system, have
a Yamaha dealer bleed the
system before operating the
motorcycle. Air in the
hydraulic system will diminish
the braking performance,
which may result in loss of
control and an accident.
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Adjusting the brake pedal
position and free play
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It is advisable to have a Yamaha
dealer make these adjustments.
Brake pedal position
The top of the brake pedal should be
positioned approximately 76.6 mm
above the top of the footrest as
shown. Periodically check the brake
pedal position and, if necessary,
adjust it as follows.1. Loosen the locknut at the brake
pedal.
2. To raise the brake pedal, turn the
adjusting bolt in direction a. To
lower the brake pedal, turn the
adjusting bolt in direction b.
3. Tighten the locknut.
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After adjusting the brake pedal
height, the brake pedal free play
must be adjusted.
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b
1. Brake pedal position adjusting bolt
2. Locknut
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b
a
1. Footrest
a. Distance between brake pedal and footrest
b. Brake pedal free play
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Checking the brake fluid
level
Insufficient brake fluid may allow air
to enter the brake system, possibly
causing it to become ineffective.
Before riding, check that the brake
fluid is above the minimum level mark
and replenish if necessary. A low
brake fluid level may indicate worn
brake pads and/or brake system
leakage. If the brake level is low, be
sure to check the brake pads for
wear and the brake system for leak-
age.
1. Mimimum level mark
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Observe these precautions:
8When checking the fluid level,
make sure that the top of the
master cylinder is level by turn-
ing the handlebars.
8Use only the recommended qual-
ity brake fluid, otherwise the rub-
ber seals may deteriorate, caus-
ing leakage and poor braking
performance.
8Refill with the same type of brake
fluid. Mixing fluids may result in a
harmful chemical reaction and
lead to poor braking perfor-
mance.8Be careful that water does not
enter the master cylinder when
refilling. Water will significantly
lower the boiling point of the fluid
and may result in vapor lock.
8Brake fluid may deteriorate paint-
ed surfaces or plastic parts.
Always clean up spilled fluid
immediately.
8As the brake pads wear, it is nor-
mal for the brake fluid level to
gradually go down. However, if
the brake fluid level goes down
suddenly, have a Yamaha dealer
check the cause. Recommended brake fluid:
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To adjust the drive chain slack
1. Loosen the brake pedal free play
adjusting nut, the axle nut, and
the chain puller locknut at each
end of the swingarm.
1. Brake pedal free play adjusting nut
2. Drive chain puller locknut
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1. Axle nut
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2. To tighten the drive chain, turn
the adjusting nut at each end of
the swingarm in direction a. To
loosen the drive chain, turn the
adjusting nut at each end of the
swingarm in direction b, and
then push the rear wheel for-
ward.
NOTE:
Using the alignment marks on each
side of the swingarm, make sure that
both adjusting nuts are in the same
position for proper wheel alignment.
1. Alignment marks
2. Drive chain adjusting nut
3. Locknut
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b
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Lubricating the drive chain
The drive chain must be cleaned and
lubricated at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart, otherwise it will quickly
wear out, especially when riding in
dusty or wet areas. Service the drive
chain as follows.
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The drive chain must be lubricated
after washing the motorcycle or
riding in the rain.
1. Clean the drive chain with
kerosene and a small soft brush.
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To prevent damaging the O-rings,
do not clean the drive chain with
steam cleaners, high-pressure
washers or inappropriate solvents.
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Improper drive chain slack will
overload the engine as well as
other vital parts of the motorcycle
and can lead to chain slippage or
breakage. To prevent this from
occurring, keep the drive chain
slack within the specified limits.
3. Tighten both locknuts, and then
tighten the axle nut to the speci-
fied torque.
4. Adjust the brake pedal free play.
(See page 6-22 for brake pedal
free play adjustment proce-
dures.)
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After adjusting the brake pedal
free play, check the operation of
the brake light.
Tightening torque:
Axle nut:
104 Nm (10.4 m·kg)
2. Wipe the drive chain dry.
3. Thoroughly lubricate the drive
chain with a special O-ring chain
lubricant.
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Do not use engine oil or any other
lubricants for the drive chain, as
they may contain substances that
could damage the O-rings.
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Replacing a turn signal light
bulb
1. Remove the turn signal lens by
removing the screws.
1. Screw (´2)
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2. Remove the defective bulb by
pushing it in and turning it coun-
terclockwise.
3. Insert a new bulb into the socket,
push it in, and then turn it clock-
wise until it stops.
4. Install the lens by installing the
screws.
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Do not overtighten the screws,
otherwise the lens may break.
1. Bulb
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Replacing the tail/brake light
bulb
1. Remove the tail/brake light lens
by removing the screws.
1. Screw (´2)
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2. Remove the defective bulb by
pushing it in and turning it coun-
terclockwise.
3. Insert a new bulb into the socket,
push it in, and then turn it clock-
wise until it stops.
4. Install the lens by installing the
screws.
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Do not overtighten the screws,
otherwise the lens may break.
1. Bulb
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Supporting the motorcycle
Since this model is not equipped with
a centerstand, follow these precau-
tions when removing the front and
rear wheel or performing other main-
tenance requiring the motorcycle to
stand upright. Check that the motor-
cycle is in a stable and level position
before starting any maintenance. A
strong wooden box can be placed
under the engine for added stability.
To service the front wheel
1. Stabilize the rear of the motorcy-
cle by using a motorcycle stand
or, if an additional motorcycle
stand is not available, by placing
a jack under the frame in front of
the rear wheel.
2. Raise the front wheel off the
ground by using a motorcycle
stand.To service the rear wheel
Raise the rear wheel off the ground
by using a motorcycle stand or, if a
motorcycle stand is not available, by
placing a jack either under each side
of the frame in front of the rear wheel
or under each side of the swingarm.
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2. Lift the rear wheel off the ground
according to the procedure on
page 6-37.
3. Disconnect the brake torque rod
from the brake shoe plate by
removing the nut and the bolt.
4. Remove the brake pedal free
play adjusting nut, and then dis-
connect the brake rod at the
brake camshaft lever.
1. Brake torque rod
2. Brake torque rod nut
3. Brake rod
4. Brake pedal free play adjusting nut
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5. Loosen the locknut and the drive
chain adjusting nut on both ends
of the swingarm.
6. Remove the axle nut, and then
pull the wheel axle out.
7. Push the wheel forward, and
then remove the drive chain from
the rear sprocket.
NOTE:
The drive chain does not need to be
disassembled in order to remove and
install the wheel.
8. Remove the wheel.
1. Wheel axle
2. Drive chain adjusting nut
3. Locknut
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To install the rear wheel
1. Insert the wheel axle from the
left-hand side, and then install
the drive chain onto the rear
sprocket.
2. Install the axle nut, and then
lower the rear wheel so that it is
on the ground.
3. Install the brake rod onto the
brake camshaft lever, and then
install the brake pedal free play
adjusting nut onto the brake rod.
4. Connect the brake torque rod to
the brake shoe plate by installing
the bolt and the nut, and then
tighten the bolt to the specified
torque.
5. Adjust the drive chain slack.
(See page 6-26 for drive chain
slack adjustment procedures.) Tightening torque:
Brake torque rod bolt:
23 Nm (2.3 m·kg)
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