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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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6
EAU04134*
Replacing a headlight bulb If a headlight bulb burns out, replace it
as follows.
EC000107
CAUTION:_ It is advisable to have a Yamaha
dealer perform this job. _1. Place the motorcycle on the cen-
terstand.
2. Remove cowling A. (See page 6-5
for cowling removal and installa-
tion procedures.)3. Remove the headlight bulb cover
by turning it counterclockwise.4. Remove the socket by pushing it
in and turning it counterclockwise.
5. Remove the defective bulb.
EW000119
WARNING
_ Headlight bulbs get very hot. There-
fore, keep flammable products away
from a lit headlight bulb, and do not
touch the bulb until it has cooled
down. _6. Place a new headlight bulb into
position.
7. Install the socket by pushing it in
and turning it clockwise.
1. Headlight bulb cover (× 2)
1. Headlight bulb socket (× 2)
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6 8. Install the headlight bulb cover by
turning it clockwise.
9. Install the cowling.
10. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the
headlight beam if necessary.
EAUT0022*
Replacing a front turn signal
light bulb
EC000107
CAUTION:_ It is advisable to have a Yamaha
dealer perform this job. _1. Place the motorcycle on the cen-
terstand.
2. Remove cowling A. (See page 6-5
for cowling removal and installa-
tion procedures.)3. Remove the socket (together with
the bulb) by turning it counter-
clockwise.
4. Remove the defective bulb.
5. Insert a new bulb into position.
6. Install the socket (together with
the bulb) by turning it clockwise.
7. Install the cowling.
1. Turn signal light bulb socket (× 2)
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-3
8
Spring/shock absorbers
Front Coil spring / oil damper
Rear Coil spring / oil damper
Wheel travel
Front 80 mm
Rear 55 mm
Electrical
Ignition system DC. C.D.I.
Charging system
Type A.C. magneto
Standard output 14 V, 105 W@ 5,000 r/min
Battery
Model Local made
Voltage, capacity 12 V, 7 Ah
Headlight bulb type
Incandesce bulb
Bulb voltage, wattage
× quantity
Headlight 12 V, 25/25 W × 2
Tail/brake light 12 V, 5/21 W × 1
Turn signal light 12 V, 10 W × 4
Meter lighting 12 V, 1.7 W × 1
12 V, 3.4 W × 1
High beam indicator light 12 V, 1.7 W × 1
Turn signal indicator light 12 V, 3.4 W × 2
Fuse
10 A
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