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INSP
ADJ
TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL CHECK
3. Inspect:
9Air filter element
Damage Replace.
4. Apply:
9Foam-air-filter oil or engine mixing oil
To the element.
NOTE:
Squeeze out the excess oil. Element should be
wet but not dripping.
5. Install:
9Filter guide 1
NOTE:
Align the projection aon filter guide with the
hole bin air filter element.
6. Apply:
9Lithium soap base grease
On the matching surface aon air filter ele-
ment.
7. Install:
9Air filter element 1
9Washer
9Fitting bolt
NOTE:
Align the projection aon filter guide with the
hole bin air filter case.
EC35H002
TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL CHECK
1. Start the engine, warm it up for several min-
utes and wait for five minutes.
2. Place the machine on a level place and hold
it up on upright position by placing the suit-
able stand under the engine.
2 Nm (0.2 m•kg, 1.4 ft•lb)
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INSP
ADJ
TRANSMISSION OIL REPLACEMENT
3. Check:
9Transmission oil level
EC35K002
TRANSMISSION OIL REPLACEMENT
1. Start the engine and warm it up for several
minutes and wait for five minute.
2. Place the machine on a level place and hold
it on upright position by placing the suitable
stand under the engine.
3. Place a suitable container under the engine.
Transmission oil level checking steps:
9Remove the oil check bolt 1.
9Inspect the oil level.
NOTE:
Be sure the machine is positioned straight
up when inspecting the oil level.
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Never attempt to remove the oil check bolt
just after high speed operation. The heat-
ed oil could spout out, causing danger.
Wait until the oil cools down.
Oil flows out Oil level is correct.
Oil does not flow out Oil level is low.
Add transmission
oil until oil flows
out.
9Inspect the gasket (oil check bolt), replace if
damaged.
9Tighten the oil check bolt.
Recommended oil:
Yamalube 4 (10W-30) or SAE
10W-30 type SE motor oil
Oil check bolt:
10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)
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INSP
ADJ
PILOT AIR SCREW ADJUSTMENT
4. Remove:
9Oil drain bolt 1
9Oil filler cap 2
Drain the transmission oil.
5. Install:
9Aluminum washer
9Oil drain bolt 1
6. Fill:
9Transmission oil
7. Check:
9Oil leakage
8. Check:
9Transmission oil level
9. Install:
9Oil filler cap 2
EC35L002
PILOT AIR SCREW ADJUSTMENT
1. Adjust:
9Pilot air screw 1
Recommended oil:
Yamalube 4 (10W-30) or SAE
10W-30 type SE motor oil
Oil capacity
(periodic oil change):
0.65 L (0.57 Imp qt, 0.69 US qt)
Adjustment steps:
9Screw in the pilot air screw until it is lightly
seated.
9Back out by the specified number of turns.
Pilot air screw:
2-1/2 turns out
*1-3/4 turns out
20 Nm (2.0 m•kg, 14 ft•lb)
*For EUROPE
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SPROCKETS INSPECTION/DRIVE CHAIN INSPECTION
INSP
ADJ
EC368000
SPROCKETS INSPECTION
1. Inspect:
9Sprocket teeth a
Excessive wear Replace.
NOTE:
Replace the drive, driven sprockets and drive
chain as a set.
EC369002
DRIVE CHAIN INSPECTION
1. Remove:
9Master link clip
9Joint 1
9Drive chain 2
2. Clean:
9Drive chain
Place it in kerosene, and brush off as much
dirt as possible. Then remove the chain
from the kerosene and dry the chain.
3. Measure:
9Drive chain length (10 links) a
Out of specificationReplace.
4. Check:
9Drive chain stiffness a
Clean and oil the chain and hold as
illustrated.
StiffReplace drive chain.
Drive chain length (10 links):
Limit: 152.5 mm (6.004 in)
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DRIVE CHAIN SLACK ADJUSTMENT
INSP
ADJ
EC36A060
DRIVE CHAIN SLACK ADJUSTMENT
1. Elevate the rear wheel by placing the suit-
able stand under the engine.
2. Check:
9Drive chain slack a
Above the seal guard installation bolt.
Out of specification Adjust
NOTE:
Before checking and/or adjusting, rotate the rear
wheel through several revolutions and check the
slack several times to find the tightest point. Check
and/or adjust chain slack with rear wheel in this
“tight chain” position.
Drive chain slack:
40~50 mm (1.6~2.0 in)
Drive chain lubricant:
SAE 10W-30 motor oil or suitable
chain lubricants
5. Install:
9Drive chain 1
9Joint 2
9Master link clip 3
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Be sure to install the master link clip to the
direction as shown.
aTurning direction
6. Lubricate:
9Drive chain
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FRONT FORK INSPECTION
INSP
ADJ
3. Adjust:
9Drive chain slack
EC36C000
FRONT FORK INSPECTION
1. Inspect:
9Front fork smooth action
Operate the front brake and stroke the
front fork.
Unsmooth action/oil leakage Repair or
replace.
Drive chain slack adjustment steps:
9Loosen the axle nut 1and locknuts 2.
9Adjust chain slack by turning the
adjusters 3.
To tighten Turn adjuster 3 3
counter-
clockwise.
To loosen Turn adjuster 3 3
clockwise
and push wheel forward.
9Turn each adjuster exactly the same amount
to maintain correct axle alignment. (There are
marks aon each side of chain puller align-
ment.)
NOTE:
Turn the adjuster so that the chain is in line
with the sprocket, as viewed from the rear.
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Too small chain slack will overload the
engine and other vital parts; keep the
slack within the specified limits.
9Tighten the axle nut while pushing down the
drive chain.
9Tighten the locknuts.
Axle nut:
125 Nm (12.5 m•kg, 90 ft•lb)
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FRONT FORK OIL SEAL AND DUST SEAL CLEANING/
FRONT FORK INTERNAL PRESSURE RELIEVING/
FRONT FORK REBOUND DAMPING FORCE ADJUSTMENTINSP
ADJ
EC36D001
FRONT FORK OIL SEAL AND DUST SEAL
CLEANING
1. Remove:
9Protector
9Dust seal 1
NOTE:
Use a thin screw driver, and be careful not to
damage the inner fork tube and dust seal.
2. Clean:
9Dust seal a
9Oil seal b
NOTE:
9Clean the dust seal and oil seal after every
run.
9Apply the lithium soap base grease on the in-
ner tube.
EC36H002
FRONT FORK REBOUND DAMPING FORCE
ADJUSTMENT
1. Adjust:
9Rebound damping force
By turning the adjuster 1.
Stiffer a a
Increase the rebound damping
force. (Turn the adjuster 1 1
in.)
Softer b b
Decrease the rebound
damping force. (Turn the
adjuster 1 1
out.)
EC36f000
FRONT FORK INTERNAL PRESSURE
RELIEVING
NOTE:
If the front fork initial movement feels stiff during
a run, relieve the front fork internal pressure.
1. Elevate the front wheel by placing a suitable
stand under the engine.
2. Remove the air bleed screw 1and release
the internal pressure from the front fork.
3. Install:
9Air bleed screw
1 Nm (0.1 m•kg, 0.7 ft•lb)
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REAR SHOCK ABSORBER INSPECTION
INSP
ADJ
9STANDARD POSITION:
This is the position which is back by the spe-
cific number of clicks from the fully turned-in
position.
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Do not force the adjuster past the minimum
or maximum extent of adjustment. The ad-
juster may be damaged.
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Always adjust each front fork to the same
setting. Uneven adjustment can cause
poor handling and loss of stability.
3. Install:
9Rubber cap
EC36K000
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER INSPECTION
1. Inspect:
9Swingarm smooth action
Abnormal noise/Unsmooth action
Grease the pivoting points or repair the
pivoting points.
Damage/Oil leakage Replace.
Minimum
20 clicks out
(from maximum
position)
Extent of adjustment:
Maximum
Fully turned in
position
Standard position:
12 clicks out
*14 clicks out
*For EUROPE
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