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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
MINOR REPAIR..............................................35
Tool kit ........................................................36
Periodic maintenance/lubrication ...........37
Front cowlings and panels removal/
installation .................................................39
Side cover removal/installation ..............41
Engine oil ...................................................42
Air filter ......................................................45
Throttle cable adjustment ........................47
Carburetor adjustment .............................48
Idle speed adjustment ..............................48
Spark plug inspection ..............................49
Front brake adjustment ............................51
Rear brake adjustment .............................53
Brake light switch adjustment .................54
Checking the front brake pads ................54
Checking the rear brake shoes ................55
Checking the brake fluid level .................55
Changing the brake fluid..........................57
Drive chain slack check ............................58Drive chain slack adjustment ..................59
Drive chain lubrication .............................61
Brake lever and pedal ...............................62
Center and sidestand ...............................62
Front fork inspection ................................63
Battery ........................................................64
Replenishing the battery fluid .................66
Fuse replacement .....................................67
Troubleshooting ........................................68
CLEANING AND STORAGE .........................69
Cleaning .....................................................69
Storage ......................................................69
SPECIFICATIONS ..........................................71
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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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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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