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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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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-2
6
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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6 To check the operation
1. Place the motorcycle on a level
surface and hold it in an upright
position.
2. While applying the front brake,
push down hard on the handle-
bars several times to check if the
front fork compresses and re-
bounds smoothly.
EC000098
CAUTION:_ If any damage is found or the front
fork does not operate smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or re-
pair it. _
EAU00794
Checking the steering Worn or loose steering bearings may
cause danger. Therefore, the operation
of the steering must be checked as fol-
lows at the intervals specified in the pe-
riodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
1. Place a stand under the engine to
raise the front wheel off the
ground.
EW000115
WARNING
_ Securely support the motorcycle so
that there is no danger of it falling
over. _
2. Hold the lower ends of the front
fork legs and try to move them for-
ward and backward. If any free
play can be felt, have a Yamaha
dealer check or repair the steer-
ing.
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