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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Owner’s tool kit  .................................................... 6-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication chart ......... 6-2
Removing and installing panels  ........................... 6-5
Checking the spark plugs  .................................... 6-7
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge  .......................... 6-9
Final gear oil  ...................................................... 6-12
Checking the coolant level  ................................. 6-13
Cleaning the air filter element  ............................ 6-15
Checking the engine idling speed  ...................... 6-16
Adjusting the throttle cable free play  .................. 6-17
Adjusting the valve clearance  ............................ 6-17
Tires ................................................................... 6-17
Cast wheels  ....................................................... 6-20
Clutch lever free play  ......................................... 6-21
Adjusting the brake pedal position  ..................... 6-21
Adjusting the rear brake light switch  .................. 6-22
Checking the front and rear brake pads ............. 6-22
Checking the brake and clutch fluid levels  ......... 6-23
Changing the brake and clutch fluids ................. 6-25
Checking and lubricating the cables  .................. 6-25Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and 
cable ............................................................... 6-25
Checking and lubricating the brake and 
shift pedals  ...................................................... 6-26
Checking and lubricating the brake and 
clutch levers  .................................................... 6-27
Checking and lubricating the centerstand and 
sidestand ......................................................... 6-27
Lubricating the swingarm pivots  ........................ 6-28
Checking the front fork  ...................................... 6-29
Checking the steering  ....................................... 6-29
Checking the wheel bearings  ............................ 6-30
Battery ............................................................... 6-31
Replacing the fuses  .......................................... 6-32
Replacing a headlight bulb  ................................ 6-33
Replacing an auxiliary light bulb  ....................... 6-35
Replacing a rear turn signal light bulb or 
a tail/brake light bulb  ....................................... 6-36
Troubleshooting ................................................. 6-36
Troubleshooting charts  ...................................... 6-37
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6-3
6
9
*Wheels
Check runout and for damage.√√√√
10*TiresCheck tread depth and for damage.
Replace if necessary.
Check air pressure.
Correct if necessary.√√√√ √
11*Wheel bearings
Check bearing for looseness or damage.√√√√
12*SwingarmCheck operation and for excessive play.√√√√
Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. Every 50,000 km
13*Steering bearingsCheck bearing play and steering for roughness.√√√√√
Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. Every 20,000 km
14*Chassis fasteners
Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.√√√√ √
15 Sidestand/centerstandCheck operation.
Lubricate.√√√√ √
16*Sidestand switch
Check operation.√√√√√ √
17*Front fork
Check operation and for oil leakage.√√√√
18*Shock absorber assembly
Check operation and shock absorber for oil leakage.√√√√
19*Rear suspension relay 
arm and connecting arm 
pivoting pointsCheck operation.√√√√
20*Electronic fuel injection
Adjust engine idling speed and synchronization.√√√√√ √
21 Engine oilChange.
Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage.√√√√√ √ NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOBODOMETER READING (×
1,000 km)
ANNUAL
CHECK
1 10203040
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6-29
6
EAU02939
Checking the front fork The condition and operation of the front
fork must be checked as follows at the
intervals specified in the periodic main-
tenance and lubrication chart.
To check the condition
EW000115
WARNING
_ Securely support the motorcycle so
that there is no danger of it falling
over. _Check the inner tubes for scratches,
damage and excessive oil leakage.To check the operation
1. Place the motorcycle on a level
surface and hold it in an upright
position.
2. While applying the front brake,
push down hard on the handle-
bars several times to check if the
front fork compresses and re-
bounds smoothly.
EC000098
CAUTION:_ If any damage is found or the front
fork does not operate smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or re-
pair it. _
EAU00794
Checking the steering Worn or loose steering bearings may
cause danger. Therefore, the operation
of the steering must be checked as fol-
lows at the intervals specified in the pe-
riodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
1. Place a stand under the engine to
raise the front wheel off the
ground.
EW000115
WARNING
_ Securely support the motorcycle so
that there is no danger of it falling
over. _
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INDEX
SSafety information.................................... 1-1
Seats ..................................................... 3-17
Passenger seat ................................ 3-17
Rider seat ........................................ 3-17
Shifting .................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ............................................. 3-11
Shift points (for Switzerland only)............. 5-3
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting ..... 3-21
Sidestand .............................................. 3-23
Spark plugs, checking ............................. 6-7
Specifications .......................................... 8-1
Speedometer ........................................... 3-6
Starting the engine .................................. 5-1
Start switch ............................................ 3-10
Steering, checking ................................. 6-29
Storage.................................................... 7-4
Storage compartment ............................ 3-18
Swingarm pivots, lubricating .................. 6-28TTachometer ............................................. 3-6
Throttle cable free play, adjusting .......... 6-17
Throttle grip and cable, 
checking and lubricating ...................... 6-25
Tires ...................................................... 6-17
Tool kit..................................................... 6-1
Troubleshooting..................................... 6-36
Troubleshooting charts .......................... 6-37
Turn signal indicator lights ....................... 3-4
Turn signal light or tail/brake light bulb, 
replacing ............................................. 6-36
Turn signal switch ................................... 3-9VValve clearance, adjusting .................... 6-17
Vehicle identification number................... 9-1WWheel bearings, checking ..................... 6-30
Wheels .................................................. 6-20
Windshield position adjusting switch ....... 3-9
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