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* Valve(s)Check valve clearance. Adjust if necessary.2222Spark plug Check condition. Clean or replace if necessary.2222Air filterClean. Replace if necessary.22
* CarburetorCheck idle speed/starter operation.
2222
Adjust if necessary.
*
Fuel lineCheck fuel hose and vacuum pipe for cracks or
22damage. Replace if necessary.
Engine oilReplace (Warm engine before draining).22EVERY 2,000 km* Engine oil filterCheck/clean/replace if necessary.2222
Check operation, fluid level and fluid leakage.
* Front brake(See NOTE on page 38)22
Replace brake pads if necessary.
* Rear brakeCheck operation and adjust brake pedal free play.
22Replace brake shoes if necessary.
Check rear arm assembly for looseness.
* Rear arm pivotCorrect if necessary. Moderately repack every216,000 km.***
* WheelsCheck balance/damage/runout/spoke tightness.
22Replace if necessary.
* Wheel bearingsCheck bearing assembly for looseness/damage.
22 2
Replace if damaged.
INITIAL EVERY
ITEM REMARKS
500 km 2,000 km 4,000 km 8,000 km
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE/LUBRICATION
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*: It is recommended that these items be serviced by a Yamaha dealer.
**: Medium weight wheel bearing grease. (bearing type)
***: Lithium soap base grease. (bush type)NOTE:
8The air filter needs more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.
8Hydraulic brake service
9Regularly check and, if necessary, correct the brake fluid level.
9Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinder and
caliper, and change the brake fluid.
9Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged.
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Check bearing assembly for looseness.
* Steering bearingCorrect if necessary. Moderately repack every228,000 km. **
* Front forksCheck operation/oil leakage. Repair if necessary.22* Rear shock absorberCheck operation/oil leakage. Repair if necessary.22
Drive chainCheck chain slack/alignment. Adjust if necessary.
EVERY 500 km
Clean and lube.
* Fittings/FastenersCheck all chassis fitting and fasteners.
2222Correct if necessary.
* Centerstand and
Check operation. Repair if necessary.2222
sidestand
* BatteryCheck specific gravity. Check that the breather
22
pipe is working properly. Correct if necessary.
INITIAL EVERY
ITEM REMARKS
500 km 2,000 km 4,000 km 8,000 km
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EAU03851*Brake leverFront and rear brake leversThere should be no free play at the brake
lever end. If there is free play, have a
Yamaha dealer inspect the brake system.
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EW000099wA soft or spongy feeling in the brake lever
can indicate the presence of air in the hy-
draulic system. If there is air in the hy-
draulic system, have a Yamaha dealer
bleed the system before operating the mo-
torcycle. Air in the hydraulic system will
diminish the braking performance, which
may result in loss of control and an acci-
dent.
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Rear brake adjustment
The rear brake pedal free play should be
adjusted to 20–30 mm at the brake pedal
end. Turn the adjusting nut on the brake
rod clockwise to reduce free play or coun-
terclockwise to increase free play.EUU69800w1. The rear brake pedal adjustment must
be checked whenever the chain is ad-
justed or the rear wheel is removed
and then reinstalled.
2. Check the operation of the brake light
after adjusting the rear brake.
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A. Free play: 20–30 mm
q
1. Adjusting nut
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EAH83301Brake light switch adjustment
The brake light switch is operated by
movement of the brake pedal. To adjust,
hold the main body of the switch so it does
not rotate and turn the adjusting nut.
Proper adjustment is achieved when the
brake light comes on just before the brake
begins to take effect.EAU01119*Checking the front brake pads
Front brake pad is provided with wear indi-
cator grooves. This indicator allow you to
check the brake pad wear without disas-
sembling the brake. To check the brake pad
wear, check the wear indicator grooves. If
the brake pad wear indicator grooves have
almost disappeared, have a Yamaha dealer
replace the brake pads as a set.
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q
1. Brake light switch
q
q
1. Brake pad wear indicator groove (
×2)
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EAH81601Checking the rear brake shoes
A wear indicator is provided on rear brake.
This indicator allows checking of shoe
wear without disassembling the brake.
Apply the brake and check the position of
the indicator. If the indicator reaches to the
wear limit line, ask a Yamaha dealer to re-
place the shoes.EAU00732Checking the brake fluid level
Insufficient brake fluid may allow air to
enter the brake system, possibly causing it
to become ineffective.
Before riding, check that the brake fluid is
above the minimum level mark and replen-
ish if necessary. A low brake fluid 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 system for leakage.
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1
2
1. Wear limit 2. Indicator
q
1. Minimum level mark
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Observe these precautions:
8When checking the fluid level, make
sure that the top of the master cylin-
der is level by turning the handlebars.
8Use only the recommended quality
brake fluid, otherwise the rubber seals
may deteriorate, causing leakage and
poor braking performance.NOTE:
If DOT 4 is not available, DOT 3 can be
used.8Refill with the same type of brake
fluid. Mixing fluids may result in a
harmful chemical reaction and lead to
poor braking performance.8Be careful that water does not enter
the master cylinder when refilling.
Water will significantly lower the boil-
ing point of the fluid and may result in
vapor lock.
8Brake fluid may deteriorate painted
surfaces or plastic parts. Always clean
up spilled fluid immediately.
8As the brake pads wear, it is normal
for the brake fluid level to gradually
go down. However, if the brake fluid
level goes down suddenly, have a
Yamaha dealer check the cause.
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Recommended brake fluid: DOT 4
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