*: 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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EAU03780*Drive chain slack adjustment
1. Loosen the rear brake adjusting nut
and axle nut.
2. Loosen the locknut at each end of the
swingarm.
3. To tighten the drive chain, turn the ad-
justing nut clockwise.
To loosen the drive chain, turn the ad-
justing nut counterclockwise and then
push the rear wheel forward.NOTE:
There are the alignment marks on each
side of the swingarm, use these marks to
align the rear wheel.
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1. Rear brake adjusting nut 2. Axle nut
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1. Rear wheel axle 2. Alignment marks
3. Adjusting nut 4. Locknut
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