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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
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Throttle grip
Make sure that operation is smooth.
Check cable free play.
If necessary, have Yamaha dealer adjust cable free play and lubricate cable
and grip housing.6-16, 6-26
Control cables
Make sure that operation is smooth.
Lubricate if necessary.6-26
Drive chain
Check chain slack.
Adjust if necessary.
Check chain condition.
Lubricate if necessary.6-24, 6-25
Wheels and tires
Check for damage.
Check tire condition and tread depth.
Check air pressure.
Correct if necessary.6-16, 6-19
Brake and shift pedals
Make sure that operation is smooth.
Lubricate pedal pivoting points if necessary.6-26
Brake and clutch levers
Make sure that operation is smooth.
Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary.6-27
Sidestand
Make sure that operation is smooth.
Lubricate pivot if necessary.6-27
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.—
Sidestand switch
Check operation of ignition circuit cut-off system.
If system is defective, have Yamaha dealer check vehicle.3-18
ITEM CHECKS PAGE
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Tires
Check tread depth and for damage.
Replace if necessary.
Check air pressure.
Correct if necessary.
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Wheel bearings
Check bearing for looseness or damage.
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Swingarm
Check operation and for excessive play.
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Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. Every 50000 km
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Drive chain
Check chain slack.
Make sure that the rear wheel is properly aligned.
Clean and lubricate.Every 1000 km and after washing the motorcycle or
riding in the rain
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Steering bearings
Check bearing play and steering for roughness.
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Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. Every 20000 km
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Chassis fasteners
Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly
tightened.
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Sidestand
Check operation.
Lubricate.
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Sidestand switch
Check operation.
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Front fork
Check operation and for oil leakage.
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Shock absorber assem-
bly
Check operation and shock absorber for oil leakage.
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Rear suspension relay
arm and connecting arm
pivoting points
Check operation.
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Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.
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Electronic fuel injection
Adjust engine idling speed and synchronization.
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Engine oil
Change.
Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage.
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Engine oil filter element
Replace.
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*Cooling system
Check coolant level and vehicle for coolant leakage.√ √ √ √ √ Change. Every 3 years NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOBODOMETER READING (× 1000 km)
ANNUAL
CHECK
1 10203040
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EAU24360
Front wheel
EAU24550
To remove the front wheel
WARNING
EWA10820
It is advisable to have a Yamaha
dealer service the wheel.
Securely support the motorcy-
cle so that there is no danger of
it falling over.
1. Loosen the front wheel axle pinch
bolt, then the brake caliper bolts.
2. Loosen the wheel axle with a
19-mm hexagon wrench.
3. Lift the front wheel off the groundaccording to the procedure on
page 6-34.
4. Remove the brake hose holders
by removing the bolts.
5. Remove the brake calipers by re-
moving the bolts.
6. Pull the wheel axle out, and then
remove the wheel.
CAUTION:
ECA11050
Do not apply the brake after the
brake calipers have been removed,
otherwise the brake pads will be
forced shut.
EAU25020
To install the front wheel
1. Lift the wheel up between the fork
legs.
2. Insert the wheel axle.
3. Lower the front wheel so that it is
on the ground.
4. Install the brake calipers by install-
ing the bolts.
NOTE:
Make sure that there is enough space
between the brake pads before install-
ing the brake calipers onto the brake
discs.
5. Install the brake hose holders by
installing the bolts.
6. Tighten the wheel axle, the wheel
axle pinch bolt and the brake cali-
per bolts to the specified torques.
1. Wheel axle
2. Front wheel axle pinch bolt
1
2
1. Brake hose holder
2. Bolt
3. Brake caliper
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2
Tightening torques:
Wheel axle:
72 Nm (7.2 m·kgf, 52 ft·lbf)
Front wheel axle pinch bolt:
20 Nm (2.0 m·kgf, 14.5 ft·lbf)
Brake caliper bolt:
40 Nm (4.0 m·kgf, 29 ft·lbf)
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7. Push down hard on the handlebar
several times to check for proper
fork operation.
EAU25080
Rear wheel
EAU25330
To remove the rear wheel
WARNING
EWA10820
It is advisable to have a Yamaha
dealer service the wheel.
Securely support the motorcy-
cle so that there is no danger of
it falling over.
1. Remove the drive chain cover by
removing the quick fasteners and
the bolts.
2. Loosen the axle nut and the brake
caliper bracket bolt.
1. Bolt
2. Quick fastener
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1. Axle nut
2. Drive chain slack adjusting bolt
3. Locknut
4. Alignment marks
1. Brake caliper bracket bolt
2. Brake caliper bracket
(a)
(b)3
(a)1
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3. Lift the rear wheel off the ground
according to the procedure on
page 6-34.
4. Remove the axle nut.
5. Loosen the locknut on each side of
the swingarm.
6. Turn the drive chain slack adjust-
ing bolts fully in direction (a).
7. Push the wheel forward, tighten
the caliper bracket bolt, and then
remove the drive chain from the
rear sprocket.
NOTE:
The drive chain does not need to be
disassembled in order to remove and
install the rear wheel.
8. Pull the wheel axle out, and thenremove the wheel.
CAUTION:
ECA11510
Do not apply the brake after the
wheel has been removed together
with the brake disc, otherwise the
brake caliper pistons will be forced
out.
EAU25681
To install the rear wheel
1. Install the wheel by inserting the
wheel axle from the right hand
side.
NOTE:
Make sure that there is enough space
between the brake pads before install-
ing the wheel.
2. Install the drive chain onto the rear
sprocket.
3. Loosen the brake caliper bracket
bolt.
4. Adjust the drive chain slack. (See
page 6-24.)
5. Install the axle nut, and then lower
the rear wheel so that it is on the
ground.6. Tighten the axle nut and the brake
caliper bracket bolt to the specified
torques.
7. Install the drive chain cover by in-
stalling the bolts and quick fasten-
ers.
NOTE:
To install a quick fastener, push the pin
Tightening torques:
Axle nut:
150 Nm (15.0 m·kgf,
108.5 ft·lbf)
Brake caliper bracket bolt:
40 Nm (4.0 m·kgf, 29.0 ft·lbf)
1. Quick fastener (after removal)
2. Quick fastener (before installation)
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