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Safety is an obligation of the owner.
Periodic inspection, adjustment and
lubrication will keep your vehicle in
the safest and most efficient condi-
tion possible. The most important
points of inspection, adjustment, and
lubrication are explained on the fol-
lowing pages.
The intervals given in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart
should be simply considered as a
general guide under normal riding
conditions. However, DEPENDING
ON THE WEATHER, TERRAIN,
GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION, AND
INDIVIDUAL USE, THE MAINTE-
NANCE INTERVALS MAY NEED TO
BE SHORTENED.
EW000060
wIf you are not familiar with motor-
cycle maintenance work, have a
Yamaha dealer do it for you.
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OwnerÕs tool kitThe ownerÕs tool kit is located behind
panel B. (See page 6-6 for panel
removal and installation procedures.)
The service information included in
this manual and the tools provided in
the ownerÕs tool kit are intended to
assist you in the performance of pre-
ventive maintenance and minor
repairs. However, additional tools
such as a torque wrench may be nec-
essary to perform certain mainte-
nance work correctly.1. OwnerÕs tool kit
NOTE:
If you do not have the tools or experi-
ence required for a particular job,
have a Yamaha dealer perform it for
you.
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Yamaha may cause loss of perfor-
mance and render the vehicle
unsafe for use. Consult a Yamaha
dealer before attempting any
changes.
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To check the spark plug
1. Check that the porcelain insula-
tor around the center electrode
of the spark plug is a medium-to-
light tan (the ideal color when the
motorcycle is ridden normally).NOTE:
If the spark plug shows a distinctly
different color, the engine could be
defective. Do not attempt to diagnose
such problems yourself. Instead,
have a Yamaha dealer check the
motorcycle.2. Check the spark plug for elec-
trode erosion and excessive car-
bon or other deposits, and
replace it if necessary.
NOTE:
If a torque wrench is not available
when installing a spark plug, a good
estimate of the correct torque is
1/4Ð1/2 turn past finger tight.
However, the spark plug should be
tightened to the specified torque as
soon as possible.4. Install the spark plug cap.
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DR8EA (NGK)
a
a. Spark plug gapTo install the spark plug
1. Measure the spark plug gap with
a wire thickness gauge and, if
necessary, adjust the gap to
specification.
2. Clean the surface of the spark
plug gasket and its mating sur-
face, and then wipe off any grime
from the spark plug threads.
3. Install the spark plug with the
spark plug wrench, and then
tighten it to the specified torque. Spark plug gap:
0.6Ð0.7 mm
Tightening torque:
Spark plug:
17.5 Nm (1.75 mákg)
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912. Add the specified amount of the
recommended engine oil, and
then install and tighten the oil
filler cap. 9. Install the oil filter element cover
by installing the screws and the
drain bolt. Then tightening them
to the specified torque.
NOTE:
Make sure that the O-rings are prop-
erly seated.10. Clean the oil strainer with sol-
vent, and then check it for dam-
age and replace it if necessary.
11. Install the oil strainer, spring, O-
ring and engine oil drain bolt,
and then tighten the drain bolt to
the specified torque.Tightening torque:
Engine oil drain bolt:
43 Nm (4.3 mákg)
5. Remove the oil filter element
cover by removing the screws.
6. Remove the oil filter element and
O-rings.
7. Check the O-rings for damage
and replace it if necessary.
8. Clean the oil filter element with
solvent, and then install it. NOTE:
Check the oil filter element for dam-
age and replace it if necessary.1. Oil filter element
2. O-ring (´2)
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Tightening torques:
Oil filter element cover screw:
7.0 Nm (0.7 mákg)
Oil filter element drain bolt:
10 Nm (1.0 mákg)
Recommended engine oil:
See page 8-1.
Oil quantity:
Without oil filter element
removal:
1.0 L
With oil filter element removal:
1.1 L
Total amount (dry engine):
1.3 L
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To adjust the drive chain slack
1. Loosen the brake pedal free play
adjusting nut and the axle nut.
2. To tighten the drive chain, turn
the adjusting plate on each side
of the swingarm in direction a.
To loosen the drive chain, turn
the adjusting plate on each side
of the swingarm in direction b,
and then push the rear wheel for-
ward.NOTE:
Make sure that both adjusting plates
are in the same position for proper
wheel alignment.1. Axle nut
2. Chain adjusting plate
3. Rear brake pedal free play adjusting nut
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cCImproper 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 the brake pedal free play
adjusting nut, and then tighten
the axle nut to the specified
torque.
4. Adjust the brake pedal free play.
(See page 6-21 for brake pedal
free play adjustment proce-
dures.)
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free play, check the operation of
the brake light.
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Lubricating the drive chainThe 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.
EC000097
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after washing the motorcycle or
riding in the rain.1. Remove all dirt and mud from
the drive chain with a brush or
cloth.
2. Spray a drive chain lubricant on
both sides and on the middle of
the chain, making sure that all
side plates and rollers have been
sufficiently oiled.NOTE:
For a thorough cleaning, have a
Yamaha dealer remove the drive
chain and soak it in solvent.
Tightening torque:
Axle nut:
90 Nm (9.0 mákg)
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Rear wheelTo remove the rear wheel
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Yamaha dealer service the
wheel.
8Securely support the motorcy-
cle so that there is no danger
of it falling over.1. Loosen the axle nut.1. Axle nut
2. Chain adjusting plate
3. Brake adjusting nut
4. Brake rod
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To install the front wheel
1. Install the speedometer gear unit
into the wheel hub so that the
projections mesh with the slots.
2. Lift the wheel up between the
fork legs.NOTE:
Make sure that there is enough
space between the brake pads
before inserting the brake disc and
that the slot in the speedometer gear
unit fits over the retainer on the fork
leg.
3. Insert the wheel axle, and then
install the axle nut.
4. Lower the front wheel so that it is
on the ground.
5. Tighten the axle nut to the speci-
fied torque.
6. Connect the speedometer cable.Tightening torque:
Axle nut:
90 Nm (9.0 mákg)
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9 2. Remove the brake pedal free
play adjusting nut, and then dis-
connect the brake rod from the
brake camshaft lever.
3. Turn the drive chain adjusting
plate on each side of the
swingarm fully in direction a.
4. Lift the rear wheel off the ground
according to the procedure on
page 6-37.
5. Remove the axle nut, and then
pull the wheel axle out.
6. 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.7. Remove the wheel.
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To install the rear wheel
1. Insert the wheel axle from the
left-hand side.NOTE:
Make sure that the drive chain adjust-
ing plates are installed with the
punched sides facing to the outside
and that the slot in the brake shoe
plate fits over the retainer on the
swingarm.2. Install the drive chain onto the
rear sprocket, and then adjust
the drive chain slack. (See page
6-26 for drive chain slack adjust-
ment procedures.)3. Install the axle nut, and then
lower the rear wheel so that it is
on the ground.
4. Tighten the axle nut to the speci-
fied torque.
5. Install the brake rod onto the
brake camshaft lever, and then
install the brake pedal free play
adjusting nut onto the brake rod.
6. Adjust the brake pedal free play.
(See page 6-21 for brake pedal
free play adjustment proce-
dures.)
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free play, check the operation of
the brake light.
Tightening torque:
Axle nut:
90 Nm (9.0 mákg)
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Conversion tableAll specification data in this manual are listed in SI and
METRIC UNITS.
Use this table to convert METRIC unit data to
IMPERIAL unit data.
Ex.
METRIC MULTIPLIER IMPERIAL
** mm´0.03937 = ** in
2 mm´0.03937 = 0.08 in
METRIC TO IMPERIAL
Metric unit Multiplier Imperial unit
m ¥ kg 7.233 ft ¥ lb
Torquem ¥ kg 86.794 in¥ lb
cm ¥ kg 0.0723 ft ¥ lb
cm ¥ kg 0.8679 in ¥ lb
Weightkg 2.205 lbg 0.03527 oz
Speed km/hr 0.6214 mph
km 0.6214 mi
m 3.281 ft
Distance m 1.094 yd
cm 0.3937 in
mm 0.03937 in
cc (cm
3) 0.03527 oz (IMP liq.)
Volume/ cc (cm3) 0.06102 cu ¥ in
Capacity L (liter) 0.8799 qt (IMP liq.)
L (liter) 0.2199 gal (IMP liq.)
kg/mm 55.997 lb/in
Misc. kg/cm
2
14.2234 psi (lb/in
2)
Centigrade (¡C)
9/5 + 32
Fahrenheit (¡F)
CONVERSION TABLE
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