PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-24
6
EC000101
CAUTION:@ Never try to remove the sealing caps
of the battery cells. The battery will
be damaged. @
EW000116
WARNING
@ Battery electrolyte is poisonous and
dangerous, causing severe burns,
etc. It contains sulfuric acid. Avoid
contact with skin, eyes or clothing.
ANTIDOTE:l
EXTERNAL: Flush with water.
l
INTERNAL: Drink large quanti-
ties of water or milk. Follow with
milk of magnesia, beaten egg,
or vegetable oil. Call a physi-
cian immediately.
l
EYES: Flush with water for
15 minutes and get prompt
medical attention.
Batteries produce explosive gases.
Keep sparks, flame, cigarettes etc.,
away. Ventilate when charging or
using in an enclosed space. Always
shield your eyes when working near
batteries. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF
CHILDREN.
@
Battery storage
When the motorcycle is not used for a
month or longer, remove the battery,
fully charge it and store it in a cool, dry
place.
EC000102
CAUTION:@ l
Completely recharge the bat-
tery before storing. Storing a
discharged battery can cause
permanent battery damage.
l
Use a battery charger designed
for a sealed-type (MF) battery.
Using a conventional battery
charger will cause battery dam-
age. If you do not have a sealed-
type battery charger, contact
your Yamaha dealer.
l
Always make sure the connec-
tions are correct when reinstall-
ing the battery.
@
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-3
8
Maximum load* 203 kg
Air pressure (cold tire)
Up to 90 kg load*
Front 250 kPa (2.50 kg/cm
2, 2.50 bar)
Rear 250 kPa (2.50 kg/cm2, 2.50 bar)
90 kg load ~ maximum load*
Front 250 kPa (2.50 kg/cm2, 2.50 bar)
Rear 280 kPa (2.80 kg/cm2, 2.80 bar)
* Load is the total weight of cargo, rider, passenger and accesso-
ries.
Wheels
Front
Ty p e C a s t
Size 16 ´ MT3.50
Rear
Ty p e C a s t
Size 15M/C ´ MT4.00
Brakes
Front
Type Dual disc brake
Operation Right hand operation
Fluid DOT 4Rear
Type Single disc brake
Operation Right foot operation
Fluid DOT 4
Suspension
Fr o n t
Ty p e Te l e s c o p i c f o r k
Rear
Type Swingarm (link suspension)
Shock absorber
Front Coil-air spring / oil damper
Rear Coil spring / gas-oil damper
Wheel travel
Front 140 mm
Rear 95 mm
Electrical sysyem
Ignition system T.C.I. (digital)
Charging system
Type A.C. magneto
Standard output 14 V, 23 A @ 5,000 r/min
Battery
Type YTX20L-BS
Voltage, capacity 12 V, 18 AH
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