
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
6-5
6
EAU01128
Engine break-in There is never a more important period
in the life of your engine than the period
between 0 and 1,600 km. For this rea-
son, you should read the following ma-
terial carefully.
Since the engine is brand new, do not
put an excessive load on it for the first
1,600 km. The various parts in the en-
gine wear and polish themselves to the
correct operating clearances. During
this period, prolonged full-throttle oper-
ation or any condition that might result
in engine overheating must be avoided.
EAU01171*
0–1,000 km
Avoid prolonged operation above
1/3 throttle.
1,000–1,600 km
Avoid prolonged operation above
1/2 throttle.
EC000056*
CAUTION:@ After 1,000 km of operation, the en-
gine oil and final gear oil must be
changed, and the oil filter cartridge
replaced. @
1,600 km and beyond
The vehicle can now be operated
normally.
EC000049
CAUTION:@ If any engine trouble should occur
during the engine break-in period,
immediately have a Yamaha dealer
check the vehicle. @
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
7-4
7
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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7-5
7
EAU03892
NOTE:_ l
The air filter needs more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.
l
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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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
7-12
7
EAU01703
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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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
7-15
7
EAU01220
Final gear oil The final gear case must be checked
for oil leakage before each ride. If any
leakage is found, have a Yamaha deal-
er check and repair the motorcycle. In
addition, have a Yamaha dealer
change the final gear oil at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
EAU03974
Checking the coolant level The coolant level should be checked as
follows before each ride. In addition,
the coolant must be changed at the in-
tervals specified in the periodic mainte-
nance and lubrication chart.
1. Place the motorcycle on a level
surface and hold it in an upright
position.
2. Remove panel A. (See page 7-9
for panel removal and installation
procedures.)NOTE:_ l
The coolant level must be checked
on a cold engine since the level
varies with engine temperature.
l
Make sure that the motorcycle is
positioned straight up when
checking the coolant level. A slight
tilt to the side can result in a false
reading.
_
3. Check the coolant level in the
coolant reservoir.NOTE:_ The coolant should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks. _
1. Final gear oil filler bolt
2. Final gear oil drain bolt
1. Coolant reservoir
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
7-29
7
EAU03984
Changing the brake and
clutch fluids Have a Yamaha dealer change the
brake and clutch fluids at the intervals
specified in the NOTE after the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart. In
addition, have the oil seals of the brake
and clutch master cylinders and cali-
pers as well as the brake and clutch
hoses replaced at the intervals listed
below or whenever they are damaged
or leaking.l
Oil seals: Replace every two
years.
l
Brake and clutch hoses: Replace
every four years.
EAU03370
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals The operation of the brake and shift
pedals should be checked before each
ride, and the pedal pivots should be lu-
bricated if necessary.
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
(all-purpose grease)
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11-INDEXAAir filter elements, cleaning .................... 7-17
Anti-theft alarm ........................................3-8
Audio settings (basic) ...............................4-5
Audio settings (modes) ............................4-5
Audio system parts, location of................4-1
Auxiliary audio source ............................ 4-18
Auxiliary DC jack and terminals.............. 3-24BBattery ................................................... 7-32
Brake and clutch fluid levels,
checking .............................................. 7-28
Brake and clutch fluids, changing........... 7-29
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating ............................................ 7-30
Brake and shift pedals, checking and
lubricating ............................................ 7-29
Brake lever............................................. 3-11
Brake lever free play, adjusting .............. 7-25
Brake light switch (rear), adjusting ......... 7-26
Brake pads, checking............................. 7-27
Brake pedal............................................ 3-11
Brake pedal position, adjusting .............. 7-26CCarburetors, adjusting............................ 7-19
Care.........................................................8-1
Cassette deck operation ..........................4-9
CD changer operation ............................ 4-17
Clutch lever ............................................ 3-10
Clutch lever free play ............................. 7-25
Conversion table ......................................9-5
Coolant level, checking .......................... 7-15
Coolant temperature warning light ........... 3-4
Cowlings and panels, removing and
installing................................................ 7-6
Cruise control indicator lights ................... 3-4
Cruise control switches .......................... 3-10
Cruise control system .............................. 3-6DDimmer switch ......................................... 3-9EEngine break-in ....................................... 6-5
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ............. 7-12
Engine stop switch................................... 3-9
Engine trouble warning light .................... 3-3FFinal gear oil .......................................... 7-15
Front fork, adjusting ............................... 3-19
Front fork, checking ............................... 7-31
Fuel ....................................................... 3-12
Fuel cock ............................................... 3-13
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ......... 6-4
Fuel gauge .............................................. 3-8
Fuel level warning light ............................ 3-4
Fuel tank breather hose ......................... 3-13
Fuel tank cap ......................................... 3-11
Fuses, replacing .................................... 7-33HHandlebar switches ................................. 3-9
Headlight bulb, replacing ....................... 7-35
Headsets ................................................. 4-2
Helmet holders ...................................... 3-15
High beam indicator light ......................... 3-3
Horn switch ..............................................3-9IIdentification numbers ............................10-1
Idling speed, adjusting ...........................7-20
Ignition circuit cut-off system ..................3-22
Indicator and warning lights......................3-3KKey identification number .......................10-1LLicense plate light bulb, replacing...........7-37
Light switch ..............................................3-9MMain switch/steering lock .........................3-1
Model label ............................................10-2NNeutral indicator light ...............................3-4OOil level warning light ...............................3-3
Overdrive indicator light............................3-3PParking.....................................................6-6
Part locations ...........................................2-1
Pass switch ..............................................3-9
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart ......................................................7-3
Pre-operation check list ............................5-1RRadio operation......................................4-12
Rider seat ..............................................3-15
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