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GIVE SAFETY THE RIGHT OF WAY..................1-1
DESCRIPTION....................................................2-1
Left view.............................................................2-1
Right view..........................................................2-2
Controls and Instruments...................................2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS........................................................3-1
Main switch/steering lock...................................3-1
Indicator lights....................................................3-2
Speedometer unit..............................................3-2
Anti-theft alarm (optional)...................................3-3
Handlebar switches............................................3-3
Clutch lever........................................................3-5
Shift pedal..........................................................3-5
Brake lever.........................................................3-5
Brake pedal........................................................3-6
Fuel tank cap.....................................................3-6
Fuel....................................................................3-7
Fuel cock............................................................3-7
Starter (choke) lever..........................................3-8
Helmet holder.....................................................3-9
Adjusting the shock absorber assemblies..........3-9
Sidestand.........................................................3-10
Ignition circuit cut-off system............................3-10PRE-OPERATION CHECKS...............................4-1
Pre-operation check list.....................................4-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING
POINTS................................................................5-1
Starting the engine.............................................5-1
Starting a warm engine......................................5-2
Shifting...............................................................5-3
Recommended shift points
(for Switzerland only).......................................5-3
Tips for reducing fuel consumption....................5-4
Engine break-in..................................................5-4
Parking...............................................................5-5
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR
REPAIR................................................................6-1
OwnerÕs tool kit..................................................6-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication chart.......6-2
Removing and installing panels.........................6-5
Checking the spark plugs...................................6-7
Engine oil and oil filter element..........................6-9
Cleaning the air filter element..........................6-12
Adjusting the carburetor...................................6-14
Adjusting the engine idling speed....................6-14
Adjusting the throttle cable free play................6-15
Adjusting the valve clearance..........................6-15
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7.OwnerÕs tool kit(page 6-1)
8.Battery(page 6-31)
9.Air filter element(page 6-12)
10.Main switch/steering lock(page 3-1)
11.Brake pedal(page 3-6, 6-21)12.Oil filter element(page 6-9)
13.Shock absorber spring preload
adjusting ring (page 3-9)
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Right view
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Periodic maintenance and lubrication chart
NOTE:
8The annual checks must be performed every year, except if a kilometer-based maintenance is performed instead.
8From 30,000 km, repeat the maintenance intervals starting from 6,000 km.
8Items marked with an asterisk should be performed by a Yamaha dealer as they require special tools, data and
technical skills.NO.ITEMCHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOBODOMETER READING (´1,000 km)
ANNUAL
CHECK
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*Fuel line¥Check fuel hoses and vacuum hose for cracks or damage.ÖÖÖÖÖ
2Spark plugs¥Check condition.
¥Clean and regap.ÖÖ
¥Replace.ÖÖ
3*Valves¥Check valve clearance.
¥Adjust.ÖÖÖÖ
4Air filter element¥Clean.ÖÖ
¥Replace.ÖÖ
5Clutch¥Check operation.
¥Adjust.ÖÖÖÖÖ
6*Front brake¥Check operation, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage.
(See NOTE on page 6-4.)ÖÖÖÖÖÖ
¥Replace brake pads.Whenever worn to the limit
7*Rear brake¥Check operation and adjust brake pedal freeplay.ÖÖÖÖÖÖ
¥Replace brake shoes.Whenever worn to the limit
8*Brake hose¥Check for cracks or damage.ÖÖÖÖÖ
¥Replace. (See NOTE on page 6-4.)Every 4 years
9*Wheels¥Check runout, spoke tightness and for damage.
¥Tighten spokes if necessary.ÖÖÖÖ
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22Engine oil filter element¥Replace.ÖÖÖ
23
*Front and rear brake
switches¥Check operation.ÖÖÖÖÖÖ
24Moving parts and cables¥Lubricate.ÖÖÖÖÖ
25*Lights, signals and
switches¥Check operation.
¥Adjust headlight beam.ÖÖÖÖÖÖ NO.ITEMCHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOBODOMETER READING (´1,000 km)
ANNUAL
CHECK
16121824
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NOTE:
8The air filter needs more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.
8Hydraulic brake service
8
Regularly check and, if necessary, correct the brake fluid level.
8
Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinder and caliper, and change the brake
fluid.
8
Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged.
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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. Tightening torque:
Spark plug:
12.5 Nm (1.25 m0kg)
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Engine oil and oil filter
elementThe engine oil level should be
checked before each ride. In addition,
the oil must be changed and the oil
filter element replaced at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
To check the engine oil level
1.Place the motorcycle on a level
surface and hold it in an upright
position.NOTE:
Make sure that the motorcycle is
positioned straight up when checking
the oil level. A slight tilt to the side
can result in a false reading.2.Start the engine, warm it up for
several minutes, and then turn it
off.3.Wait a few minutes until the oil
settles, and then check the oil
level through the check window
located at the bottom-right side
of the crankcase.
NOTE:
The engine oil should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.4.If the engine oil is below the min-
imum level mark, add sufficient
oil of the recommended type to
raise it to the correct level.
2
1
3
1.Oil level window
2.Maximum level mark
3.Minimum level mark
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To change the engine oil (with or
without oil filter element replace-
ment)
1.Start the engine, warm it up for
several minutes, and then turn it
off.
2.Place an oil pan under the
engine to collect the used oil.1.Engine oil filler cap
3.Remove the engine oil filler cap
and drain bolt to drain the oil
from the crankcase.NOTE:
Skip steps 4Ð6 if the oil filter element
is not being replaced.1.Engine oil drain bolt
1
1
4.Remove the oil filter element
cover by removing the bolts.1.Bolt (´3)
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95.Remove and replace the oil filter
element and O-ring.
6.Install the oil filter element cover
by installing the bolts, then tight-
ening them to the specified
torque.
NOTE:
Make sure that the O-ring is properly
seated.
7.Install the engine oil drain bolt,
and then tighten it to the speci-
fied torque.
8.Add the specified amount of the
recommended engine oil, and
then install and tighten the oil
filler cap.
Tightening torque:
Oil filter element cover bolt:
10 Nm (1.0 mákg)
1.Oil filter element
2.O-ring
2
1
Tightening torque:
Engine oil drain bolt:
23 Nm (2.3 mákg)
EC000072
cC8In order to prevent clutch slip-
page (since the engine oil also
lubricates the clutch), do not
mix any chemical additives
with the oil or use oils of a
higher grade than ÒCDÓ. In
addition, do not use oils
labeled ÒENERGY CONSERV-
ING IIÓ or higher.
8Make sure that no foreign
material enters the crankcase.Recommended oil:
See page 8-1.
Oil quantity:
With oil filter element
replacement:
1.6 L
Without oil filter element
replacement:
1.4 L
Total amount (dry engine):
1.75 L
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9.Start the engine, and then let it
idle for several minutes while
checking it for oil leakage. If oil is
leaking, immediately turn the
engine off and check for the
cause.
10.Turn the engine off, and then
check the oil level and correct it if
necessary.
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Cleaning the air filter
elementThe air filter element should be
cleaned at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart. Clean the air filter element
more frequently if you are riding in
unusually wet or dusty areas.
1.Remove the air filter case by
removing the bolts and loosening
the clamp screw.1.Bolt (´2)
2.Clamp screw
1
2
2.Remove the air filter case cover
by removing the screws.1.Screw (´5)
1
1
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