
7
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Tool kit................................................................... 7-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication ................... 7-3
Cowling and panel removal and installation.......... 7-6
Cowling A.............................................................. 7-6
Cowling B.............................................................. 7-7
Panel C ................................................................. 7-8
Panel D ................................................................. 7-8
Panel E ................................................................. 7-9
Spark plug inspection ......................................... 7-10
Engine oil ............................................................ 7-11
Final gear oil ....................................................... 7-13
Coolant ............................................................... 7-14
Air filters .............................................................. 7-15
Carburetor adjustment ........................................ 7-17
Idle speed adjustment ........................................ 7-17
Throttle cable free play inspection ...................... 7-18
Valve clearance adjustment ................................ 7-18
Tires .................................................................... 7-19
Wheels ................................................................ 7-21
Clutch lever free play adjustment........................ 7-22Front brake lever free play adjustment ............... 7-23
Rear brake pedal height adjustment .................. 7-23
Brake light switch adjustment ............................. 7-24
Checking the front and rear brake pads ............. 7-25
Inspecting the brake fluid level ........................... 7-25
Brake fluid replacement ..................................... 7-26
Brake and shift pedal lubrication ........................ 7-27
Brake and clutch lever lubrication ...................... 7-27
Sidestand lubrication.......................................... 7-28
Front fork inspection ........................................... 7-28
Steering inspection ............................................ 7-29
Battery................................................................ 7-29
Fuse replacement .............................................. 7-31
Headlight bulb replacement ............................... 7-32
Turn signal and tail/brake light bulb
replacement ..................................................... 7-33
License light bulb replacement........................... 7-34
Troubleshooting .................................................. 7-34
Troubleshooting charts ....................................... 7-35
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7
11
*Wheel bearings• Check bearing for looseness or damage.
• Replace if necessary. ÖÖ
12*Swingarm• Check swingarm pivoting point for play.
• Correct if necessary.
• Lubricate with molybdenum disulfide grease every 24,000 km or
24 months (whichever comes first).ÖÖ
13*Steering bearings• Check bearing play and steering for roughness.
• Correct accordingly.
• Lubricate with lithium soap base grease every 24,000 km
or 24 months (whichever comes first).ÖÖ
14*Chassis fasteners• Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.
• Tighten if necessary.ÖÖ
15 Sidestand• Check operation.
• Lubricate and repair if necessary.ÖÖ
16*Sidestand switch• Check operation.
• Replace if necessary.ÖÖÖ
17*Front fork• Check operation and for oil leakage.
• Correct accordingly.ÖÖ
18*Rear shock absorber
assembly• Check operation and shock absorber for oil leakage.
• Replace shock absorber assembly if necessary. ÖÖ
19*Rear suspension relay
arm and connecting arm
pivoting points• Check operation.
• Lubricate with molybdenum disulfide grease every 24,000 km or
24 months (whichever comes first).ÖÖ
20*Carburetors• Check engine idling speed, synchronization and starter operation.
• Adjust if necessary.ÖÖÖ
21 Engine oil• Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage.
• Correct if necessary.
• Change. (Warm engine before draining.)ÖÖÖ
22 Engine oil filter cartridge• Replace.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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EAU00794
Steering inspectionPeriodically inspect the condition of the
steering. Worn out or loose steering
bearings may be dangerous. Place a
stand under the engine to raise the
front wheel off the ground. Hold the
lower end of the front forks and try to
move them forward and backward. If
any free play can be felt, ask a Yamaha
dealer to inspect and adjust the steer-
ing. Inspection is easier if the front
wheel is removed.
EW000115
WARNING
@ Securely support the motorcycle so
there is no danger of it falling over. @
EAU00800
BatteryThis motorcycle is equipped with a
sealed-type battery. Therefore it is not
necessary to check the electrolyte or fill
the battery with distilled water.l
If the battery seems to have dis-
charged, consult a Yamaha deal-
er.
l
If the motorcycle is equipped with
optional electrical accessories, the
battery tends to discharge more
quickly, so be sure to recharge it
periodically.
EC000101
CAUTION:@ Never try to remove the sealing caps
of the battery cells. The battery will
be damaged. @
1. Battery
2. Negative terminal
3. Positive terminal
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INDEX
Making mode settings.............................. 4-5
Model label ............................................ 10-2NNeutral indicator light ............................... 3-4OOil level indicator light .............................. 3-3
Overdrive indicator light ........................... 3-4PPanel C ................................................... 7-8
Panel D ................................................... 7-8
Panel E.................................................... 7-9
Parking .................................................... 6-5
Pass switch ............................................. 3-9
Periodic maintenance and lubrication ...... 7-3
Pre-operation check list ............................ 5-1RRadio operation ..................................... 4-12
Rear brake pedal ................................... 3-11
Rear brake pedal height adjustment ...... 7-23
Rear shock absorber adjustment ........... 3-21
Recommended shift points
(for Switzerland only)............................. 6-4
Rider seat .............................................. 3-15
Right view................................................ 2-2SSaddlebags and travel trunk .................. 3-17
Shifting .................................................... 6-3
Shift pedal ............................................. 3-11
Sidestand .............................................. 3-21
Sidestand/clutch switch operation
check .................................................. 3-22
Sidestand lubrication ............................. 7-28
Spark plug inspection ............................ 7-10
Specifications .......................................... 9-1
Speedometer .......................................... 3-5
Starter (choke) knob.............................. 3-15
Starting a warm engine ........................... 6-3
Starting the engine .................................. 6-1
Start switch ........................................... 3-10
Steering inspection................................ 7-29
Storage ................................................... 8-4TThrottle cable free play inspection ......... 7-18
Tips for reducing fuel consumption .......... 6-4
Tires...................................................... 7-19
Tool kit .................................................... 7-1
Troubleshooting .................................... 7-34
Troubleshooting charts .......................... 7-35
Turn indicator lights ................................. 3-3
Turn signal and tail/brake light bulb
replacement ........................................ 7-33
Turn signal switch ................................... 3-9VValve clearance adjustment .................. 7-18
Vehicle identification number................. 10-1WWheels .................................................. 7-21
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