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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Owner’s tool kit .................................................... 7-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication chart ......... 7-3
Removing and installing cowlings and panels ..... 7-6
Checking the spark plugs .................................. 7-11
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ........................ 7-12
Final gear oil ...................................................... 7-15
Checking the coolant level ................................. 7-15
Cleaning the air filter elements .......................... 7-17
Adjusting the carburetors ................................... 7-19
Adjusting the engine idling speed ...................... 7-20
Adjusting the throttle cable free play .................. 7-21
Adjusting the valve clearance ............................ 7-21
Tires ................................................................... 7-21
Cast wheels ....................................................... 7-24
Clutch lever free play ......................................... 7-25
Adjusting the brake lever free play ..................... 7-25
Adjusting the brake pedal position ..................... 7-26
Adjusting the rear brake light switch .................. 7-26Checking the front and rear brake pads ............ 7-27
Checking the brake and clutch fluid levels ........ 7-28
Changing the brake and clutch fluids ................ 7-29
Checking and lubricating the brake and
shift pedals ...................................................... 7-29
Checking and lubricating the brake and
clutch levers .................................................... 7-30
Checking and lubricating the sidestand ............ 7-30
Checking the front fork ...................................... 7-31
Checking the steering ....................................... 7-31
Battery ............................................................... 7-32
Replacing the fuses .......................................... 7-33
Replacing the headlight bulb ............................. 7-35
Replacing a turn signal light bulb or the
tail/brake light bulb .......................................... 7-36
Replacing the license plate light bulb ................ 7-37
Troubleshooting ................................................. 7-37
Troubleshooting charts ...................................... 7-38
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Periodic maintenance and lubrication chart
NOTE:_ l
The annual checks must be performed every year, except if a kilometer-based maintenance is performed instead.
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From 50,000 km, repeat the maintenance intervals starting from 10,000 km.
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Items marked with an asterisk should be performed by a Yamaha dealer as they require special tools, data and techni-
cal skills.
_CP-03ENO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOBODOMETER READING (´1,000 km)
ANNUAL
CHECK
1 10203040
1
*Fuel line• Check fuel hoses for cracks or damage.ÖÖÖÖ Ö
2*Fuel filter• Check condition.ÖÖ
3 Spark plugs• Check condition.
• Clean and regap.ÖÖ
•Replace.ÖÖ
4*Valves• Check valve clearance.
• Adjust.Every 40,000 km
5 Air filter element• Clean.ÖÖ
•Replace.ÖÖ
6*Clutch• Check operation, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage.
(See NOTE on page 7-5.) ÖÖÖÖÖ
7*Front brake• Check operation, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage.
(See NOTE on page 7-5.)ÖÖÖÖÖ Ö
• Replace brake pads. Whenever worn to the limit
8*Rear brake• Check operation, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage.
(See NOTE on page 7-5.)ÖÖÖÖÖ Ö
• Replace brake pads. Whenever worn to the limit
9*Brake hoses• Check for cracks or damage.ÖÖÖÖ Ö
• Replace. (See NOTE on page 7-5.) Every 4 years
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10
*Wheels• Check runout and for damage.ÖÖÖÖ
11*Tires• Check tread depth and for damage.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary.ÖÖÖÖ
12*Wheel bearings• Check bearing for looseness or damage.ÖÖÖÖ
13*Swingarm• Check operation and for excessive play.ÖÖÖÖ
• Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. Every 50,000 km
14*Steering bearings• Check bearing play and steering for roughness.ÖÖÖÖÖ
• Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. Every 50,000 km
15*Chassis fasteners• Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.ÖÖÖÖ Ö
16 Sidestand• Check operation.
• Lubricate.ÖÖÖÖ Ö
17*Sidestand switch• Check operation.ÖÖÖÖÖ Ö
18*Front fork• Check operation and for oil leakage.ÖÖÖÖ
19*Shock absorber
assembly• Check operation and shock absorber for oil leakage.ÖÖÖÖ
20*Rear suspension relay
arm and connecting arm
pivoting points• Check operation.ÖÖÖÖ
• Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.ÖÖ
21*Carburetors• Check starter (choke) operation.
• Adjust engine idling speed and synchronization.ÖÖÖÖÖ Ö
22 Engine oil• Change.ÖÖÖÖÖ Ö
23 Engine oil filter cartridge• Replace.ÖÖÖ
24*Cooling system• Check coolant level and vehicle for coolant leakage.ÖÖÖÖ Ö
• Change. Every 3 years NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOBODOMETER READING (´1,000 km)
ANNUAL
CHECK
1 10203040
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The air filter needs more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.
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Hydraulic brake and clutch systems
• After disassembling the brake or clutch master cylinders, caliper cylinders or clutch release cylinder, always change
the fluid. Regularly check the brake and clutch fluid levels and fill the reservoirs as required.
• Replace the oil seals on the inner parts of the brake or clutch master cylinders, caliper cylinders and clutch release
cylinder every two years.
• Replace the brake and clutch hoses every four years or if cracked or damaged.
_25 Final gear oil• Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage.ÖÖ Ö
• Change.ÖÖÖ
26
*Front and rear brake
switches• Check operation.ÖÖÖÖÖ Ö
27 Moving parts and cables• Lubricate.ÖÖÖÖ Ö
28*Lights, signals and
switches• Check operation.
• Adjust headlight beam.ÖÖÖÖÖ Ö NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOBODOMETER READING (´1,000 km)
ANNUAL
CHECK
1 10203040
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Engine oil and oil filter
cartridge The engine oil level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the oil
must be changed and the oil filter car-
tridge replaced at the intervals speci-
fied 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 posi-
tioned 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 set-
tles, 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 mini-
mum level mark, add sufficient oil
of the recommended type to raise
it to the correct level.To change the engine oil (with or
without oil filter cartridge 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 level check window
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
1. Engine oil filler cap
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73. Remove the engine oil filler cap
and drain bolt to drain the oil from
the crankcase.
NOTE:@ Skip steps 4–6 if the oil filter cartridge is
not being replaced. @
4. Remove the oil filter cartridge with
an oil filter wrench.NOTE:@ An oil filter wrench is available at a
Yamaha dealer. @5. Apply a thin coat of engine oil to
the O-ring of the new oil filter
cartridge.NOTE:@ Make sure that the O-ring is properly
seated. @
6. Install the new oil filter cartridge,
and then tighten it to the specified
torque with a torque wrench.
7. Install the engine oil drain bolt, and
then tighten it to the specified
torque.
1. Engine oil drain bolt
1. Engine oil filter cartridge
1. Torque wrench
2. Oil filter wrench
Tightening torque:
Oil filter cartridge:
17 Nm (1.7 m·kgf)
Tightening torque:
Engine oil drain bolt:
43 Nm (4.3 m·kgf)
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7 8. Add the specified amount of the
recommended engine oil, and
then install and tighten the oil filler
cap.
EC000072
CAUTION:@ l
In 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 “CD”. In addition, do
not use oils labeled “ENERGY
CONSERVING II” or higher.
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Make sure that no foreign mate-
rial enters the crankcase.
@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.NOTE:@ After the engine is started, the engine
oil level warning light should go off if the
oil level is sufficient. @
EC000067
CAUTION:@ If the oil level warning light flickers
or remains on, immediately turn the
engine off and have a Yamaha deal-
er check the vehicle. @10. Turn the engine off, and then
check the oil level and correct it if
necessary. Recommended engine oil:
See page 9-1.
Oil quantity:
Without oil filter cartridge
replacement:
3.5 L
With oil filter cartridge
replacement:
3.7 L
Total amount (dry engine):
4.3 L
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Cleaning the air filter
elements The air filter elements should be
cleaned at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart. Clean the air filter elements more
frequently if you are riding in unusually
wet or dusty areas.
1. Remove cowlings A and B. (See
pages 7-6–7-8 for cowling removal
and installation procedures.)NOTE:@ Continue as follows for each air filter
element. @
2. Remove the air filter case by re-
moving the bolts.3. Loosen the air filter joint clamp
screw, and then pull the air filter
off.1. Air filter case
2. Bolt (´ 2)
1. Screw
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