6
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Owner’s tool kit .................................................... 6-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication chart ......... 6-2
Removing and installing the panel ....................... 6-5
Checking the spark plugs .................................... 6-6
Engine oil ............................................................. 6-7
Final gear oil ........................................................ 6-9
Cleaning the air filter element ............................ 6-11
Adjusting the carburetors ................................... 6-12
Adjusting the engine idling speed ...................... 6-12
Adjusting the throttle cable free play .................. 6-13
Adjusting the valve clearance ............................ 6-13
Tires ................................................................... 6-13
Spoke wheels .................................................... 6-16
Adjusting the clutch lever free play .................... 6-16
Adjusting the brake lever free play ..................... 6-17
Adjusting the brake pedal position ..................... 6-18
Adjusting the rear brake light switch .................. 6-18
Checking the front and rear brake pads ............. 6-19
Checking the brake fluid level ............................ 6-19
Changing the brake fluid .................................... 6-20Checking and lubricating the cables ................. 6-21
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and
cable ............................................................... 6-21
Checking and lubricating the brake and
shift pedals ...................................................... 6-21
Checking and lubricating the brake and
clutch levers .................................................... 6-22
Checking and lubricating the sidestand ............ 6-22
Checking the front fork ...................................... 6-23
Checking the steering ....................................... 6-23
Checking the wheel bearings ............................ 6-24
Battery ............................................................... 6-25
Replacing the fuses .......................................... 6-27
Replacing the headlight bulb ............................. 6-29
Replacing a turn signal light bulb or
the tail/brake light bulb .................................... 6-31
Supporting the motorcycle ................................ 6-31
Troubleshooting ................................................. 6-32
Troubleshooting chart ........................................ 6-33
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69. Place the ignitor unit panel in the
original position and install the
quick fasteners.
NOTE:_ To install a quick fastener, push its pin
back so that it will protrude from the
fastener head, then insert the fastener
and push the protruding pin in until it is
flush with the fastener head. _10. Install the rider seat.
EAU04187
Replacing the headlight bulb This motorcycle is equipped with a
quartz bulb headlight. If the headlight
bulb burns out, replace it as follows.
1. Remove the headlight unit by re-
moving the screws.2. Disconnect the headlight coupler,
and then remove the bulb cover.
1. Quick fastener
2. Pin
After removal
Before installation
1. Screw (× 2)
1. Headlight bulb cover
2. Headlight coupler
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6 3. Remove the headlight bulb holder
by turning it counterclockwise, and
then remove the defective bulb.
EW000119
WARNING
_ Headlight bulbs get very hot. There-
fore, keep flammable products away
from a lit headlight bulb, and do not
touch the bulb until it has cooled
down. _4. Place a new headlight bulb into
position, and then secure it with
the bulb holder.
EC000105
CAUTION:_ Do not touch the glass part of the
headlight bulb to keep it free from
oil, otherwise the transparency of
the glass, the luminosity of the bulb,
and the bulb life will be adversely af-
fected. Thoroughly clean off any dirt
and fingerprints on the headlight
bulb using a cloth moistened with
alcohol or thinner. _5. Install the headlight bulb cover,
and then connect the coupler.
6. Install the headlight unit by install-
ing the screws.7. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the
headlight beam if necessary.
1. Headlight bulb holder
1. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Tire air pressure (measured
on cold tires)
Up to 90 kg*
Front 225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm
2, 2.25 bar)
Rear 225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm2, 2.25 bar)
90 kg–maximum*
Front 225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm2, 2.25 bar)
Rear 250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm2, 2.50 bar)
* Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and accessories
Wheels
Front
Type Spoke wheel
Size 16 M/C × MT 3.00
Rear
Type Spoke wheel
Size 15 M/C × MT 4.50
Brakes
Front
Type Dual disc brake
Operation Right hand
Fluid DOT 4
Rear
Type Single disc brake
Operation Right foot
Fluid DOT 4Suspension
Front Telescopic fork
Rear Swingarm (link suspension)
Spring/shock absorber
Front Coil spring / oil damper
Rear Coil spring / gas-oil damper
Wheel travel
Front 140 mm
Rear 113 mm
Electrical system
Ignition system T.C.I. (digital)
Charging system
Type A.C. magneto
Standard output 14 V, 305 W@ 5,000 r/min
Battery
Model GT14B-4
Voltage, capacity 12 V, 12 Ah
Headlight typeHalogen bulb
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Bulb voltage, wattage × quantity
Headlight 12 V, 60/55 W × 1
Auxiliary light 12 V, 4 W × 1
Tail/brake light 12 V, 5/21 W × 1
Turn signal light 12 V, 21 W × 4
Meter lighting 14 V, 1.4 W × 2
Oil level warning light 12 V, 1.7 W × 1
Neutral indicator light 12 V, 1.7 W × 1
Turn signal indicator light 12 V, 1.7 W × 1
Engine trouble warning light 12 V, 1.7 W × 1
High beam indicator light 12 V, 1.7 W × 1
Fuses
Main fuse 30 A
Signaling system fuse 10 A
Odometer and immobilizer
system fuse (backup fuse) 10 A
Ignition fuse 10 A
Headlight fuse 15 A
Carburetor heater fuse 15 A
Ignitor unit fuse 5 A
Turn signal light, taillight,
auxiliary light and hazard fuse 10 A
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10-INDEXAAir filter element, cleaning ...................... 6-11
Anti-theft alarm (optional) .........................3-6BBattery ................................................... 6-25
Brake and clutch levers,
checking and lubricating ...................... 6-22
Brake and shift pedals,
checking and lubricating ...................... 6-21
Brake fluid, changing ............................. 6-20
Brake fluid level, checking...................... 6-19
Brake lever...............................................3-9
Brake lever free play, adjusting .............. 6-17
Brake light switch, adjusting ................... 6-18
Brake pads, checking............................. 6-19
Brake pedal..............................................3-9
Brake pedal position, adjusting .............. 6-18CCables, checking and lubricating............ 6-21
Carburetors, adjusting............................ 6-12
Care.........................................................7-1
Clutch lever ..............................................3-8
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ............. 6-16
Conversion table ......................................8-5DDimmer switch .........................................3-7EEngine break-in........................................5-5
Engine idling speed................................ 6-12
Engine oil .................................................6-7
Engine stop switch ...................................3-7
Engine trouble warning light .................... 3-4FFinal gear oil ............................................ 6-9
Front fork, checking ............................... 6-23
Fuel ....................................................... 3-10
Fuel cock ............................................... 3-11
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ......... 5-4
Fuel tank cap ........................................... 3-9
Fuses, replacing .................................... 6-27HHandlebar switches ................................. 3-7
Hazard switch .......................................... 3-8
Headlight bulb, replacing ....................... 6-29
Helmet holder ........................................ 3-14
High beam indicator light ......................... 3-5
Horn switch ............................................. 3-7IIdentification numbers ............................. 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system.................. 3-19
Immobilizer system .................................. 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light ............ 3-5
Indicator and warning lights ..................... 3-4KKey identification number ........................ 9-1LLuggage strap holders ........................... 3-18MMain switch/steering lock ......................... 3-2
Model label .............................................. 9-2
NNeutral indicator light ...............................3-4OOil level warning light ...............................3-4PPanel, removing and installing..................6-5
Parking.....................................................5-5
Part locations ...........................................2-1
Pass switch ..............................................3-7
Periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart .....................................6-2
Pre-operation check list ............................4-1SSafety information ....................................1-1
Seats .....................................................3-13
Passenger seat.................................3-13
Rider seat .........................................3-13
Shifting .....................................................5-3
Shift pedal ................................................3-8
Shift points (for Switzerland only) .............5-4
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting ......3-16
Sidestand ...............................................3-19
Sidestand, checking and lubricating .......6-22
Spark plugs, checking ..............................6-6
Specifications ...........................................8-1
Speedometer unit.....................................3-6
Starter (choke) lever...............................3-12
Starting a cold engine ..............................5-1
Starting a warm engine ............................5-3
Start switch ..............................................3-8
Steering, checking..................................6-23
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