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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
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Throttle grip•Make sure that operation is smooth.
•Check free play.
•If necessary, have Yamaha dealer make adjustment or lubricate.6-15, 6-28
Control cables•Make sure that operation is smooth.
•Lubricate if necessary.6-27–6-28
Drive chain•Check chain slack.
•Adjust if necessary.
•Check chain condition.
•Lubricate if necessary.6-25–6-27
Wheels and tires•Check for damage.
•Check tire condition and tread depth.
•Check air pressure.
•Correct if necessary.6-15–6-18
Brake and shift pedals•Make sure that operation is smooth.
•Lubricate pedal pivoting points if necessary.6-28
Brake and clutch levers•Make sure that operation is smooth.
•Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary.6-29
Sidestand•Make sure that operation is smooth.
•Lubricate pivot if necessary.6-29
Chassis fasteners•Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.
•Tighten if necessary.—
Instruments, lights, signals
and switches•Check operation.
•Correct if necessary.3-2–3-4, 6-34–6-37
Sidestand switch•Check operation of ignition circuit cut-off system.
•If system is defective, have Yamaha dealer check vehicle.3-11–3-12 ITEM CHECKS PAGE
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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8
*Brake hose•Check for cracks or damage.√√√√ √
•Replace. (See NOTE on page 6-4.)Every 4 years
9*Wheels•Check runout, spoke tightness and for damage.
•Tighten spokes if necessary.√√√√
10*Tires•Check tread depth and for damage.
•Replace if necessary.
•Check air pressure.
•Correct if necessary.√√√√ √
11*Wheel bearings•Check bearing for looseness or damage.√√√√
12*Swingarm•Check operation and for excessive play.√√√√
•Lubricate with molybdenum disulfide grease. Every 24,000 km
13 Drive chain•Check chain slack.
•Make sure that the rear wheel is properly aligned.
•Clean and lubricate.Every 1,000 km and after washing
the motorcycle or riding in the rain
14*Steering bearings•Check bearing play and steering for roughness.√√√√√
•Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. Every 24,000 km
15*Chassis fasteners•Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.√√√√ √
16 Sidestand•Check operation.
•Lubricate.√√√√ √
17*Sidestand switch•Check operation.√√√√√ √
18*Front fork•Check operation and for oil leakage.√√√√ NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOBODOMETER READING (× 1,000 km)
ANNUAL
CHECK
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