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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Tires ................................................................ 6-19
Spoke wheels .................................................. 6-21
Checking the front brake lever free play .......... 6-21
Adjusting the rear brake lever free play .......... 6-22
Checking the front brake pads and rear
brake shoes ................................................. 6-23
Checking the brake fluid level ......................... 6-24
Changing the brake fluid ................................. 6-25
Checking the V-belt ......................................... 6-25
Checking and lubricating the cables ............... 6-25
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip
and cable ..................................................... 6-26
Lubricating the front and rear brake levers ..... 6-26
Checking and lubricating the centerstand
and sidestand .............................................. 6-27
Checking the front fork .................................... 6-27
Checking the steering ..................................... 6-28
Checking the wheel bearings .......................... 6-29
Battery ............................................................. 6-29
Replacing the fuse .......................................... 6-31
Replacing a headlight bulb .............................. 6-33
Replacing a front turn signal light bulb ............ 6-34
Replacing the tail/brake light bulb or a rear
turn signal light bulb .................................... 6-35
Troubleshooting .............................................. 6-37
Troubleshooting chart ..................................... 6-38MOTORCYCLE CLEANING AND STORAGE ..... 7-1
A. CLEANING .................................................... 7-1
B. STORAGE ..................................................... 7-1
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................... 8-1
Specifications .................................................... 8-1
CONSUMER INFORMATION.............................. 9-1
Identification numbers ....................................... 9-1
Frame serial number ......................................... 9-1
Engine serial number ........................................ 9-1
789
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EAU00473
Periodic maintenance and lubrication chart
CP-03ENO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOBODOMETER READING (
×1,000 km)
0.5 2 4 8 12
1*Fuel line
Check fuel hoses and vacuum hose for cracks or damage.√√√√
2 Spark plugCheck condition.
Clean and regap.√√√√√
Replace if necessary.√√√
3*ValvesCheck valve clearance.
Adjust.√√√√√
4 Air filter element
Clean. Replace if necessary.√√√√
5V-belt case air filter
elementsClean. Replace if necessary.√√√√
6*BatteryCheck electrolyte level and specific gravity.
Make sure that the breather hose is properly routed.√√√√
7*Front brakeCheck operation, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage.
(See NOTE on page 6-3.)
Replace brake pads if necessary.√√√√√
8*Rear brakeCheck operation and adjust brake lever free play.
Replace brake shoes if necessary.√√√√√
9*WheelsCheck runout, spoke tightness and for damage.
Tighten spokes if necessary.√√√√
10*Wheel bearings
Check bearing for looseness or damage.√√√√
11*SwingarmCheck operation and for excessive play.
Lubricate with lithium-soap based grease, every 24,000 km.√√√√
12*Steering bearingsCheck bearing play and steering for roughness.
Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease, every 12,000 km.√√√√√
13*Chassis fasteners
Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.√√√√
14 Sidestand/centerstandCheck operation.
Lubricate.√√√√
15*Front fork
Check operation and for oil leakage.√√√√
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EAU00720
Checking the front brake pads
and rear brake shoes The front brake pads and the rear
brake shoes must be checked for wear
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
EAU03938
Front brake pads
Each front brake pad is provided with
wear indicator grooves, which allow
you to check the brake pad wear with-
out having to disassemble the brake.
To check the brake pad wear, check
the wear indicator grooves. If a brake
pad has worn to the point that the wear
indicator grooves have almost disap-
peared, have a Yamaha dealer replace
the brake pads as a set.
EAU04502
Rear brake shoes
The rear brake is provided with a wear
indicator, which allows you to check the
brake shoe wear without having to dis-
assemble the brake. To check the
brake shoe wear, check the position of
the wear indicator while applying the
brake. If a brake shoe has worn to the
point that the wear indicator reaches
the wear limit line, have a Yamaha
dealer replace the brake shoes as a
set.
1. Brake pad wear indicator groove (× 3)Front
1. Brake shoe wear indicator
2. Brake shoe wear limit lineRear
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EAU00732
Checking the brake fluid level Insufficient brake fluid may allow air to
enter the brake system, possibly caus-
ing it to become ineffective.
Before riding, check that the brake fluid
is above the minimum level mark and
replenish if necessary. A low brake flu-
id level may indicate worn brake pads
and/or brake system leakage. If the
brake level is low, be sure to check the
brake pads for wear and the brake sys-
tem for leakage.Observe these precautions:
When checking the fluid level,
make sure that the top of the mas-
ter cylinder is level by turning the
handlebars.
Use only the recommended quali-
ty brake fluid, otherwise the rubber
seals may deteriorate, causing
leakage and poor braking perfor-
mance.
NOTE:_ If DOT 4 is not available, DOT 3 can be
used. _
Refill with the same type of brake
fluid. Mixing fluids may result in a
harmful chemical reaction and
lead to poor braking performance.
Be careful that water does not en-
ter the master cylinder when refill-
ing. Water will significantly lower
the boiling point of the fluid and
may result in vapor lock.
Brake fluid may deteriorate paint-
ed surfaces or plastic parts. Al-
ways clean up spilled fluid
immediately.
As the brake pads wear, it is nor-
mal for the brake fluid level to
gradually go down. However, if the
brake fluid level goes down sud-
denly, have a Yamaha dealer
check the cause.
1. Minimum level mark
Recommended brake fluid: DOT 4
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