6
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Owner’s tool kit .................................................... 6-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication chart ......... 6-2
Removing and installing cowlings ........................ 6-5
Checking the spark plugs .................................... 6-8
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ........................ 6-10
Coolant .............................................................. 6-13
Cleaning the air filter element ............................ 6-17
Checking the air vent hose ................................ 6-18
Air intake duct .................................................... 6-19
Adjusting the carburetors ................................... 6-19
Adjusting the engine idling speed ...................... 6-19
Adjusting the throttle cable free play .................. 6-20
Adjusting the valve clearance ............................ 6-20
Tires ................................................................... 6-21
Cast wheels ....................................................... 6-24
Adjusting the clutch lever free play .................... 6-25
Adjusting the brake pedal position ..................... 6-25
Adjusting the rear brake light switch .................. 6-26
Checking the front and rear brake pads ............. 6-27
Checking the brake fluid level ............................ 6-27
Changing the brake fluid .................................... 6-28
Drive chain slack ................................................ 6-29
Lubricating the drive chain ................................. 6-30Checking and lubricating the cables ................. 6-31
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and
cable ............................................................... 6-31
Checking and lubricating the brake and shift
pedals ............................................................. 6-31
Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch
levers ............................................................... 6-32
Checking and lubricating the sidestand ............ 6-32
Lubricating the rear suspension ........................ 6-32
Checking the front fork ...................................... 6-33
Checking the steering ....................................... 6-33
Checking the wheel bearings ............................ 6-34
Battery ............................................................... 6-35
Replacing the fuses .......................................... 6-36
Replacing the headlight bulb ............................. 6-37
Replacing the tail/brake light bulb ..................... 6-38
Replacing a turn signal light bulb ...................... 6-39
Supporting the motorcycle ................................ 6-39
Front wheel ....................................................... 6-40
Rear wheel ........................................................ 6-41
Troubleshooting ................................................. 6-43
Troubleshooting charts ...................................... 6-44
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EC000102
CAUTION:_
Always keep the battery
charged. Storing a discharged
battery can cause permanent
battery damage.
To charge a sealed-type (MF)
battery, a special (constant-volt-
age) battery charger is required.
Using a conventional battery
charger will damage the battery.
If you do not have access to a
sealed-type (MF) battery charg-
er, have a Yamaha dealer charge
your battery.
_
EAU04246*
Replacing the fuses The main fuse and the fuse box, which
contains the fuses for the individual cir-
cuits, are located under the seat. (See
page 3-11 for seat removal and instal-
lation procedures.)
If a fuse is blown, replace it as follows.
1. Turn the key to “OFF” and turn off
the electrical circuit in question.
2. Remove the blown fuse, and then
install a new fuse of the specified
amperage.
EC000103
CAUTION:_ Do not use a fuse of a higher amper-
age rating than recommended to
avoid causing extensive damage to
the electrical system and possibly a
fire. _
1. Headlight fuse
2. Signaling system fuse
3. Ignition fuse
4. Radiator fan fuse
5. Spare fuse (× 2)
1. Main fuseSpecified fuses:
Main fuse: 30 A
Headlight fuse: 20 A
Signaling system fuse: 15 A
Radiator fan fuse: 7.5 A
Ignition fuse: 7.5 A
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63. Turn the key to “ON” and turn on
the electrical circuit in question to
check if the device operates.
4. If the fuse immediately blows
again, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical system.
EAU04160
Replacing the headlight bulb This motorcycle is equipped with a
quartz bulb headlight. If the headlight
bulb burns out, replace it as follows.
1. Disconnect the headlight coupler,
and then remove the bulb cover.2. Unhook the headlight bulb holder,
and then remove the defective
bulb.1. Headlight coupler
2. Headlight bulb cover
1. Headlight bulb holder
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-4
8
Wheel travel
Front 130 mm
Rear 120 mm
Electrical system
Ignition system T.C.I. (digital)
Charging system
Type A.C. magneto
Standard output 14 V, 18.5 A @ 5,000 r/min
Battery
Model YTX12-BS
Voltage, capacity 12 V, 10 Ah
Headlight typeQuar tz bulb (halogen)
Bulb voltage, wattage × quantity
Headlight 12 V, 60/55 W × 1
Tail/brake light 12 V, 5/21 W × 1
Turn signal light 12 V, 21 W × 4
Auxiliary light 12 V, 4 W × 1
Meter lighting 12 V, 1.7 W × 4
Neutral indicator light 12 V, 3.4 W × 1
High beam indicator light 12 V, 3.4 W × 1
Oil level warning light 12 V, 3.4 W × 1
Turn signal indicator light 12 V, 3.4 W × 1
Fuel level warning light 12 V, 3.4 W × 1Fuses
Main fuse 30 A
Headlight fuse 20 A
Signaling system fuse 15 A
Radiator fan fuse 7.5 A
Ignition fuse 7.5 A
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INDEXAAir filter element, cleaning ...................... 6-17
Air intake duct ........................................ 6-19
Air vent hose, checking .......................... 6-18
Anti-theft alarm ........................................3-5BBattery ................................................... 6-35
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating ............................................ 6-32
Brake and shift pedals, checking and
lubricating ............................................ 6-31
Brake fluid, changing ............................. 6-28
Brake fluid level, checking...................... 6-27
Brake lever...............................................3-7
Brake light switch (rear), adjusting ......... 6-26
Brake pads, checking............................. 6-27
Brake pedal..............................................3-8
Brake pedal position, adjusting .............. 6-25CCables, checking and lubricating............ 6-31
Carburetors, adjusting............................ 6-19
Care.........................................................7-1
Clutch lever ..............................................3-7
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ............. 6-25
Conversion table ......................................8-5
Coolant .................................................. 6-13
Changing .......................................... 6-14
Checking .......................................... 6-13
Coolant temperature gauge .....................3-5
Cowlings, removing and installing ............6-5
DDimmer switch ......................................... 3-5
Drive chain, lubricating .......................... 6-30
Drive chain slack ................................... 6-29
Adjusting .......................................... 6-29
Checking .......................................... 6-29EEngine break-in ....................................... 5-5
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ............. 6-10
Engine stop switch................................... 3-6FFront and rear suspension settings ........ 3-17
Front fork, adjusting ............................... 3-13
Front fork, checking ............................... 6-33
Fuel ......................................................... 3-9
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ......... 5-4
Fuel level warning light ............................ 3-3
Fuel tank breather hose
(Germany only) ................................... 3-10
Fuel tank cap ........................................... 3-8
Fuses, replacing .................................... 6-36HHandlebar switches ................................. 3-5
Headlight bulb, replacing ....................... 6-37
Helmet holder ........................................ 3-12
High beam indicator light ......................... 3-3
Horn switch ............................................. 3-6
IIdentification numbers ..............................9-1
Idling speed, adjusting ...........................6-19
Ignition circuit cut-off system ..................3-19
Indicator and warning lights......................3-2KKey identification number .........................9-1LLight switch ..............................................3-6
Luggage strap holders ...........................3-18MMain switch/steering lock .........................3-1
Model label ..............................................9-2NNeutral indicator light ...............................3-2OOil level warning light ...............................3-2PParking.....................................................5-6
Part locations ...........................................2-1
Pass switch ..............................................3-5
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart ......................................................6-2
Pre-operation check list ............................4-1SSafety information ....................................1-1
Seat .......................................................3-11
Self-diagnosis device ...............................3-4
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