INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
decrease the spring preload and
thereby soften the suspension, turn
the adjusting nut in direction b.
NOTE:
Use the special wrench included in the
owner’s tool kit to make the adjustment.
The spring preload setting is determined
by measuring distance A, shown in the
illustration. The longer distance A is, the
higher the spring preload; the shorter dis-
tance A is, the lower the spring preload.
With each complete turn of the adjusting
nut, distance A changes by 1.5 mm.3. Tighten the locknut to the specified
torque.• Always have a Yamaha dealer ser-
vice the shock absorber.
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Sidestand
The sidestand is located on the left side of
the frame. Raise the sidestand or lower it
with your foot while holding the motorcycle
upright.
NOTE:
The built-in sidestand switch is part of the
ignition circuit cut-off system, which cuts
the ignition in certain situations. (See fur-
ther down for an explanation of the ignition
circuit cut-off system).
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Spring preload:
Minimum (soft):
Distance A = 170 mm
Standard:
Distance A = 162 mm
Maximum (hard):
Distance A = 154 mm
Tightening torque:
Locknut:
45 Nm (4.5 m•kg)
EAU00315WARNING0
This shock absorber contains highly
pressurized nitrogen gas. For proper
handling, read and understand the fol-
lowing information before handling the
shock absorber. The manufacturer can-
not be held responsible for property
damage or personal injury that may
result from improper handling.
•Do not tamper with or attempt to
open the gas cylinder.
•Do not subject the shock absorber
to an open flame or other high heat
sources, otherwise it may explode
due to excessive gas pressure.
•Do not deform or damage the gas
cylinder in any way, as this will
result in poor damping perfor-
mance.
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Safety is an obligation of the owner. Peri-
odic inspection, adjustment and lubrication
will keep your vehicle in the safest and
most efficient condition possible. The most
important points of inspection, adjustment,
and lubrication are explained on the fol-
lowing pages.
The intervals given in the periodic mainte-
nance and lubrication chart should be sim-
ply considered as a general guide under
normal riding conditions. However, DE-
PENDING ON THE WEATHER, TER-
RAIN, GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION,
AND INDIVIDUAL USE, THE MAINTE-
NANCE INTERVALS MAY NEED TO BE
SHORTENED.
EW000060WARNING0
If you are not familiar with motorcycle
maintenance work, have a Yamaha
dealer do it for you.
1. Owner’s tool kit
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Owner’s tool kit
The owner’s tool kit is located inside the
storage compartment (see page 3-13 for
storage compartment opening proce-
dures).
The service information included in this
manual and the tools provided in the own-
er’s tool kit are intended to assist you in
the performance of preventive mainte-
nance and minor repairs. However, addi-
tional tools such as a torque wrench may
be necessary to perform certain mainte-
nance work correctly.
NOTE:
If you do not have the tools or experience
required for a particular job, have a Yama-
ha dealer perform it for you.
EW000063WARNING0
Modifications not approved by Yamaha
may cause loss of performance and
render the vehicle unsafe for use. Con-
sult a Yamaha dealer before attempting
any changes.
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6
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To install a spark plug
1. Measure the spark plug gap with a
wire thickness gauge and, if neces-
sary, adjust the gap to specification.
2. Clean the surface of the spark plug
gasket and its mating surface, 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.
NOTE:
If a torque wrench is not available when
installing a spark plug, a good estimate of
the correct torque is 1/4–1/2 turn past fin-
ger tight. However, the spark plug should
be tightened to the specified torque as
soon as possible.
4. Install the spark plug cap.
5. Place the spark plug cover in the orig-
inal position.
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6
a. Spark plug gap
To check the spark plugs
1. Check that the porcelain insulator
around the center electrode on each
spark plug is a medium-to-light tan
(the ideal color when the motorcycle
is ridden normally).
2. Check that all spark plugs installed in
the engine have the same color.
NOTE:
If any spark plug shows a distinctly differ-
ent color, the engine could be defective.
Do not attempt to diagnose such problems
yourself. Instead, have a Yamaha dealer
check the motorcycle.
3. Check each spark plug for electrode
erosion and excessive carbon or oth-
er deposits, and replace it if neces-
sary.
Specified spark plug:
BPR7ES (NGK) or
W22EPR-U (DENSO)
Tightening torque:
Spark plug:
20 Nm (2.0 m·kgf)
Spark plug gap:
0.7-0.8 mm
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EC000072
•In order to prevent clutch slippage
(since the engine oil also lubri-
cates 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.
•Make sure that no foreign material
enters the crankcase.
CAUTION:6. Start the engine, and then let it idle for
several minutes while checking it for
oil leakage. If oil is leaking, immedi-
ately 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
If the oil level warning light flickers or
remains on, immediately turn the
engine off and have a Yamaha dealer
check the vehicle.
7. Turn the engine off, and then check
the oil level and correct it if neces-
sary.
NOTE:
Have a Yamaha dealer replace the oil filter
element when necessary.
CAUTION:
1. Engine oil drain bolt
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6
1
4. Install the engine oil drain bolt, and
then tighten it to the specified torque.
5. Add the specified amount of the rec-
ommended engine oil, and then in-
stall and tighten the oil filler cap. Tightening torque:
Engine oil drain bolt:
43 Nm (4.3 m·kgf)
Recommended engine oil:
See page 8-1.
Oil quantity:
Without oil filter element
replacement:
3.0 L
With oil filter element
replacement:
3.1 L
Total amount (dry engine):
3.6 L
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6. Check the final gear case for oil leak-
age. If oil is leaking, check for the
cause.
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Cleaning the air filter element
The air filter element should be cleaned at
the intervals specified in the periodic main-
tenance and lubrication chart. Clean the
air filter element more frequently if you are
riding in unusually wet or dusty areas. 4. Add the recommended final gear oil
to the brim of the filler hole.
NOTE:
GL4 is a quality rating. Hypoid gear oils
rated GL5 or GL6 may also be used.
5. Install and tighten the oil filler bolt.1. Remove the seat. (See page 3-13 for
seat removal and installation proce-
dures).
2. Remove panels 1 and 2. (See page
6-5 for panel removal and installation
procedures).
3. Remove the fuel tank bolts.
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6
Tightening torque:
Final gear oil drain bolt:
23 Nm (2.3 m·kgf)
Recommended final gear oil:
Hypoid gear oil SAE 80 (API GL4)
or multi-grade hypoid gear oil
SAE 80W-90
Oil quantity:
0.2 L
3. Install the final gear oil drain bolt, and
then tighten it to the specified torque.
1. Fuel tank right bolt (x 2)
2. Fuel tank left bolt (x 2)
1. Left panel
2. Right panel
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EAB00016
To install the front wheel
1. Lift the wheel up between the fork
legs.
2. Install the spacers and insert the
wheel axle.
3. Lower the front wheel so that it is on
the ground.
4. Install the brake calipers by installing
the bolts.
NOTE:
Make sure that there is enough space
between the brake pads before installing
the brake calipers onto the brake discs.5. Tighten the wheel axle, then the front
wheel axle pinch bolt, and the brake
caliper bolts to the specified torques.EAUB0017
Rear wheel
To remove the rear wheel
EW000122WARNING0
It is advisable to have a Yamaha dealer
service the wheel.
Securely support the motorcycle so
that there is no danger of it falling over.
1. Loosen the rear wheel axle pinch
bolt, and then remove the axle nut.
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6
6. Push down hard on the handlebar
several times to check for proper fork
operation. Tightening torques:
Wheel axle:
75 Nm (7.5 m·kgf)
Front wheel axle pinch bolt:
25 Nm (2.5 m·kgf)
Brake caliper bolt:
42 Nm (4.2 m·kgf)
1. Wheel axle pinch bolt
2. Axle nut
3. Brake torque rod bolt
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2. Remove the brake torque rod bolt
from the brake caliper bracket, and
then turn the caliper up, away from
the disc.
3. Remove the wheel axle together with
the spacers.
4. Pull the wheel to the right to separate
it from the final gear case, and then
remove it.
ECA00062
Do not push the brake pedal after the
wheel has been removed together with
the brake disc, otherwise the brake
pads will be forced shut.
CAUTION:
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To install the rear wheel
1. Apply a light coating of lithium-soap-
based grease to the splines of the fi-
nal gear case and wheel hub.
2. Install the wheel by inserting the
wheel axle, then installing the axle
nut.
3. Turn the caliper down so that it fits
over the brake disc.
NOTE:
Make sure that there is enough space
between the brake pads before installing
the brake caliper onto the brake disc.
4. Install the wheel axle pinch bolt.
5. Install the brake torque rod bolt at the
brake caliper bracket.6. Install the wheel axle pinch bolt.
7. Lower the rear wheel so that it is on
the ground.
8. Tighten the axle nut, wheel axle pinch
bolt, and brake torque rod bolt to the
specified torques.
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6
Tightening torques:
Axle nut:
110 Nm (11.0 m·kgf)
Wheel axle pinch bolt:
22 Nm (2.2 m·kgf)
Brake torque rod bolt:
35 Nm (3.5 m·kgf)
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Conversion table
All specification data in this manual are
listed in SI and METRIC UNITS.
Use this table to convert METRIC unit da-
ta to IMPERIAL unit data.
Example
METRIC MULTIPLIER IMPERIAL
** mm x 0.03937 = ** in
2 mm x 0.03937 = 0. 08 in
Conversion table
METRIC TO IMPERIAL
Metric unit Multiplier Imperial unit
m
·kg 7.233 ft·lb
Torque m·kg 86.794 in·lb
cm·kg 0.0723 ft·lbcm·kg 0.8679 in·lb
Weight kg 2.205 lb
g 0.03527 oz
Speed km/h 0.6214 mi/h
km 0.6214 mi
m 3.281 ft
Distance m 1.094 yd
cm 0.3937 in
mm 0.03937 in
cc (cm3) 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
Miscellaneous kg/cm
214.2234 psi (lb/in2)
Centigrade (°C) 9/5 + 32 Fahrenheit (°F)
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