6
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Tool kit................................................................... 6-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication ................... 6-3
Cowling and panel removal and installation.......... 6-6
Cowlings A and B ................................................. 6-6
Panel C ................................................................. 6-8
Spark plug inspection ........................................... 6-9
Engine oil ............................................................ 6-10
Cooling system ................................................... 6-13
Changing the coolant .......................................... 6-14
Air filter ............................................................... 6-17
Air intake duct ..................................................... 6-19
Carburetor adjustment ........................................ 6-20
Idle speed adjustment ........................................ 6-20
Throttle cable free play inspection ...................... 6-21
Valve clearance adjustment ................................ 6-21
Tires .................................................................... 6-21
Wheels ................................................................ 6-24
Clutch lever free play adjustment........................ 6-25
Brake light switch adjustment ............................. 6-25
Checking the front and rear brake pads.............. 6-26
Inspecting the brake fluid level............................ 6-27
Brake fluid replacement ...................................... 6-28
Drive chain slack check ...................................... 6-28Drive chain slack adjustment ............................. 6-29
Drive chain lubrication........................................ 6-29
Cable inspection and lubrication ........................ 6-30
Throttle cable and grip lubrication ...................... 6-30
Brake pedal lubrication....................................... 6-30
Brake and clutch lever lubrication ...................... 6-31
Sidestand lubrication.......................................... 6-31
Rear suspension lubrication............................... 6-31
Front fork inspection ........................................... 6-32
Steering inspection ............................................ 6-32
Wheel bearings .................................................. 6-33
Battery................................................................ 6-33
Fuse replacement .............................................. 6-34
Headlight bulb replacement ............................... 6-35
Tail/brake light bulb replacement ........................ 6-36
Turn signal light bulb replacement...................... 6-36
Supporting the motorcycle ................................. 6-37
Front wheel removal ........................................... 6-37
Front wheel installation ...................................... 6-38
Rear wheel removal ........................................... 6-39
Rear wheel installation ....................................... 6-40
Troubleshooting .................................................. 6-40
Troubleshooting chart ......................................... 6-41
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EC000104
CAUTION:@ To prevent damage to the following:l
Headlight bulb
Avoid touching the glass part of
the bulb. Keep it free from oil;
otherwise, the transparency of
the glass, life of the bulb, and il-
luminous flux will be adversely
affected. If oil gets on the bulb,
thoroughly clean it with a cloth
moistened with alcohol or lac-
quer thinner.
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Headlight lens
• Do not affix any type of tinted
film or stickers to the head-
light lens.
• Do not use headlight bulbs of
wattage higher than speci-
fied.
@5. Install the bulb holder cover and
reconnect the headlight connec-
tor.
If the headlight beam adjustment is
necessary, ask a Yamaha dealer to
make that adjustment.
EAU01823
Tail/brake light bulb
replacement1. Remove the passenger seat. (See
page 3-15 for seat removal and in-
stallation procedures.)
2. To remove the socket, turn it coun-
terclockwise.
3. To remove the defective bulb, turn
it counterclockwise.
4. Push a new bulb into the socket
and turn it clockwise.
5. Install the socket and turn it clock-
wise.
6. Install the passenger seat.
EAU01095
Turn signal light bulb
replacement1. Remove the screw and the lens.
2. Remove the defective bulb by
pushing it inward and turning it
counterclockwise.
3. Install a new bulb by pushing it in-
ward and turning it clockwise.
4. Install the lens and tighten the
screw.
1. Bulb socket
1. Screw
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-4
8
Bulb voltage, wattage ´ quantity
Headlight 12 V, 60/55 W ´ 2
Tail/brake light 12 V, 5/21 W ´ 1
Turn signal light 12 V, 21 W ´ 4
Auxiliary light 12 V, 5 W ´ 2
Meter light 12 V, 1.4 W ´ 2
Neutral indicator light LED
High beam indicator light LED
Turn indicator light LED
Fuel indicator light LED
Oil level/coolant temperature
indicator light LED
Fuses
Main fuse 30 A
Headlight fuse 20 A
Signaling system fuse 20 A
Radiator fan fuse 7.5 A
Ignition fuse 15 A
Odometer fuse 7.5 A
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10-INDEXAAir filter .................................................. 6-17
Air intake duct ........................................ 6-19
Antitheft alarm (optional) ........................ 3-12BBattery ................................................... 6-33
Brake and clutch lever lubrication........... 6-31
Brake fluid replacement ......................... 6-28
Brake light switch adjustment ................. 6-25
Brake pedal lubrication........................... 6-30CCable inspection and lubrication ............ 6-30
Carburetor adjustment ........................... 6-20
Care.........................................................7-1
Changing the coolant ............................. 6-14
Checking the front and rear brake
pads .................................................... 6-26
Clutch lever ............................................ 3-11
Clutch lever free play adjustment ........... 6-25
Controls/Instruments ................................2-3
Cooling system ...................................... 6-13
Cowling and panel removal and
installation .............................................6-6
Cowlings A and B ....................................6-6DDiagnosis device......................................3-9
Digital speedometer .................................3-7
Dimmer switch .........................................3-9
Drive chain lubrication ............................ 6-29
Drive chain slack adjustment.................. 6-29
Drive chain slack check.......................... 6-28
EEngine break-in ....................................... 5-5
Engine oil .............................................. 6-10
Engine stop switch................................. 3-10FFront brake lever ................................... 3-11
Front fork adjustment............................. 3-17
Front fork inspection .............................. 6-32
Front wheel installation .......................... 6-38
Front wheel removal .............................. 6-37
Fuel ....................................................... 3-13
Fuel indicator light ................................... 3-2
Fuel indicator light circuit check ............... 3-6
Fuel tank breather hose ......................... 3-14
Fuel tank cap ......................................... 3-13
Fuse replacement.................................. 6-34GGive safety the right of way ..................... 1-1HHandlebar switches ................................. 3-9
Dimmer switch ................................... 3-9
Engine stop switch ........................... 3-10
Horn switch ...................................... 3-10
Light switch ...................................... 3-10
Pass switch ........................................ 3-9
Start switch ...................................... 3-10
Turn signal switch ............................ 3-10
Headlight bulb replacement ................... 6-35
Helmet holder ........................................ 3-17
High beam indicator light ......................... 3-2
Horn switch ........................................... 3-10
IIdentification number records ...................9-1
Idle speed adjustment ............................6-20
Indicator lights ..........................................3-2
Fuel indicator light...............................3-2
High beam indicator light ....................3-2
Neutral indicator light ..........................3-2
Oil level/coolant temperature
indicator light....................................3-3
Turn indicator light ..............................3-2
Inspecting the brake fluid level ...............6-27KKey identification number .........................9-1LLeft view...................................................2-1
Light switch ............................................3-10
Luggage strap holders ...........................3-23MMain switch/Steering lock .........................3-1
Model label ..............................................9-2NNeutral indicator light ...............................3-2OOil level/coolant temperature indicator
light ........................................................3-3
Oil level / coolant temperature indicator
light circuit check ...................................3-5PPanel C ....................................................6-8
Parking.....................................................5-5
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INDEX
Pass switch ............................................. 3-9
Periodic maintenance and lubrication ...... 6-3
Pre-operation check list ........................... 4-1RRear brake pedal ................................... 3-12
Rear shock absorber adjustment ........... 3-19
Rear suspension lubrication................... 6-31
Rear wheel installation........................... 6-40
Rear wheel removal............................... 6-39
Recommended combinations of the
front fork and the rear shock
absorber settings................................. 3-22
Right view................................................ 2-2SSeats ..................................................... 3-15
Shifting .................................................... 5-4
Shift pedal ............................................. 3-11
Sidestand .............................................. 3-23
Sidestand/clutch switch operation
check .................................................. 3-24
Sidestand lubrication ............................. 6-31
Spark plug inspection .............................. 6-9
Specifications .......................................... 8-1
Starter (choke) “ ”.............................. 3-15
Starting a warm engine ............................ 5-3
Starting the engine .................................. 5-1
Start switch ............................................ 3-10
Steering inspection ................................ 6-32
Storage.................................................... 7-4
Storage compartment ............................ 3-17
Supporting the motorcycle ..................... 6-37
TTachometer............................................. 3-8
Tail/brake light bulb replacement ........... 6-36
Throttle cable and grip lubrication.......... 6-30
Throttle cable free play inspection ......... 6-21
Tips for reducing fuel consumption .......... 5-4
Tires...................................................... 6-21
Tool kit .................................................... 6-1
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-40
Troubleshooting chart ........................... 6-41
Turn indicator light................................... 3-2
Turn signal light bulb replacement ......... 6-36
Turn signal switch ................................. 3-10VValve clearance adjustment .................. 6-21
Vehicle identification number................... 9-1WWheel bearings ..................................... 6-33
Wheels .................................................. 6-24
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