2004 YAMAHA TT600RE check oil

CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL
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CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL
1. Stand the motorcycle on a level surface.
NOTE:
•Place the motorcycle on a suitable stand.
•Make sure that the motorcycle is upright.
2. Check:
•Brake fluid level
Below the minimum level mark a➔Add
the recommended brake fluid to the prop-
er level.
[A] Front brake
[B] Rear brake
WARNING
•Use only the designated brake fluid. Other
brake fluids may cause the rubber seals to
deteriorate, causing leakage and poor
brake performance.
•Refill with the same type of brake fluid that
is already in the system. Mixing brake flu-
ids may result in a harmful chemical reac-
tion, leading to poor brake performance.
•When refilling, be careful that water does
not enter the reservoir. Water will signifi-
cantly lower the boiling point of the brake
fluid and could cause vapor lock.
Brake fluid may damage painted surfaces and
plastic parts. Therefore, always clean up any
spilt brake fluid immediately.
NOTE:
In order to ensure a correct reading of the brake
fluid level, make sure that the top of the reservoir
is horizontal.
CAUTION:
Recommended brake fluid:
DOT4





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ADJFRONT FORK INSPECTION/
FRONT FORK ADJUSTMENT
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FRONT FORK INSPECTION
WARNING
When inspecting the front fork, hold the
motorcycle firmly to prevent it falling over.
1. Place the motorcycle on a level surface.
2. Check:
•Inner tube
Scratches/Damage ➔Replace.
•Oil seal
Undue oil leakage ➔Replace.
3. With the motorcycle in a level upright position
operate the front brake.
4. Check:
•Proper functioning
Compress and release the front fork sev-
eral times.
Irregular/jerky functioning ➔Repair.
See section “FRONT FORK” in Chapter 4.
ADJUSTING THE FRONT FORK
This front fork is equipped with spring pre-load ad-
justing bolts.
WARNING0
Always adjust both fork legs equally, other-
wise poor handling and loss of stability may
result.
Adjust the spring preload as follows.
To increase the spring preload and thereby hard-
en the suspension, turn the adjusting bolt on each
fork leg in direction a. To decrease the spring
preload and thereby soften the suspension, turn
the adjusting bolt on each fork leg in direction b.
Setting
Minimum (soft) 1-2-3
Standard 4
Maximum (hard) 5-6-7-8-9-10
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ADJCABLE INSPECTION/
LEVER AND PEDAL LUBRICATION
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CABLE INSPECTION
WARNING
If the cable sheath is damaged, corrosion
might ensue or the cable might not run freely.
To avoid such drawbacks, replaced damaged
cables as quickly as possible.
1. Inspect:
•Cable sheath
Damaged ➔Replace the cable assembly.
2. Check:
•Cable functioning
Does not run freely ➔Replace the cable
assembly.
LEVER AND PEDAL LUBRICATION
1. Lubricate the pivoting parts:
•Clutch lever
•Front brake lever
•Rear brake pedal
•Shift pedal
Recommended lubricant:
SAE 10W30 motor oil
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SIDESTAND LUBRICATION/
REAR SUSPENSION LUBRICATION
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SIDESTAND LUBRICATION
Lubricate the sidestand pivoting and mating parts.
Check to see that the sidestand moves up and
down smoothly.
Recommended lubricant:
SAE 10W30 motor oil

REAR SUSPENSION LUBRICATION
Lubricate the pivoting parts.
Recommended lubricant:
Molybdenum disulfide grease
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CHECKING AND CHARGING THE BATTERY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CHECKING AND CHARGING THE BATTERY
WARNING
Batteries generate explosive hydrogen gas
and contain electrolyte which is made of poi-
sonous and highly caustic sulfuric acid.
Therefore, always follow these preventive
measures:
•Wear protective eye gear when handling or
working near batteries.
•Charge batteries in a well-ventilated area.
•Keep batteries away from fire, sparks or
open flames (e.g., welding equipment,
lighted cigarettes).
•DO NOT SMOKE when charging or han-
dling batteries.
•KEEP BATTERIES AND ELECTROLYTE
OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
•Avoid bodily contact with electrolyte as it
can cause severe burns or permanent eye
injury.
First aid in case of bodily contact:
External
•SKIN – Wash with water.
•EYES – Flush with water for 15 minutes
and get immediate medical attention.
Internal
Drink large quantities of water or milk fol-
lowed with milk of magnesia, beaten egg or
vegetable oil. Get immediate medical atten-
tion.
•This is a sealed battery. Never remove the
sealing caps because the balance
between cells will not be maintained and
battery performance will deteriorate.
•Charging time, charging amperage and
charging voltage for a MF battery are dif-
ferent from those of conventional batter-
ies. The MF battery should be charged as
explained in the charging method illustra-
tions. If the battery is overcharged, the
electrolyte level will drop considerably.
Therefore, take special care when charg-
ing the battery.
CAUTION:
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FRONT WHEEL AND BRAKE DISC
4-4
CHAS
4. Tighten:
•Loose spokes
5. Measure:
•Front wheel runout
Over the specified limits ➔Replace.
Spoke:
2 Nm (0.2 mkg)
NOTE:
After tightening the spokes, check the centring of
the wheel.
6. Inspect:
•Front wheel bearings
Bearings allow free play in the wheel hub
or the wheel does not turn smoothly ➔
Replace.
•Oil seal
Wear/damage ➔Replace.
Front wheel runout limits:
Radial (1) : 1.0 mm
Lateral (2) : 0.5 mm
WARNING
•After assembling a tyre, drive slowly to
allow it to adapt to the rim. If this precau-
tion is not observed, damage might be
caused to the motorcycle and accidents to
the driver.
•After repairing or changing a tyre, do not
forget to tighten the valve lock nut (1) to
the prescribed torque.
Valve lock nut: 1.5 Nm (0.15 mkg)
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FRONT BRAKE
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CHAS
2. Fill:
•Brake fluid reservoir
3. Air bleed:
•Brake system
Refer to “AIR BLEEDING (HYDRAULIC
BRAKE SYSTEM)” section in CHAPTER 3. Recommended brake fluid:
DOT 4
Brake fluid may deteriorate painted surfaces
or plastic parts. Always clean up spilled fluid
immediately.
CAUTION:
WARNING
•Use only designated quality brake fluid.
Otherwise, the rubber seals may deterio-
rate, causing leakage and poor brake per-
formance.
•Refill with the same type of brake fluid:
mixing fluids may result in a harmful chem-
ical reaction and lead to poor perform-
ance.
•Be careful that water does not enter the
significantly lower the boiling point of the
fluid may result in vapor lock.
4. Inspect:
•Brake fluid level
Lower than “MIN” mark ➔Fill.
Refer to “BRAKE FLUID INSPECTION”
section in CHAPTER 3.
(a) Minimum level mark “MIN”
a
WARNING
Check that the brake hose routing is correct.
Refer to “CABLE ROUTING” section.
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REAR WHEEL AND BRAKE DISC
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CHAS
4. Tighten:
•Loose spokes
5. Measure:
•Rear wheel runout
Over the specified limits ➔Replace.
Spoke:
2 Nm (0.2 mkg)
NOTE:
After tightening the spokes, check the centring of
the wheel.
6. Inspect:
•Rear wheel bearings
Bearings allow free play in the wheel hub
or the wheel does not turn smoothly ➔
Replace.
•Hub dust cover
Wear/damage ➔Replace.
•Oil seal
Wear/damage ➔Replace.
Rear wheel runout limits:
Radial (1) : 1.0 mm
Lateral (2) : 0.5 mm
BRAKE DISC INSPECTION
1. Inspect:
•Brake disc
Wear/Damage ➔Replace.
2. Measure:
•Brake disc deflection (a)
If over envisaged limits ➔Verify wheel
centring.
If the wheel centring is correct, replace the
brake disc.
Misure at 2 mm from disc edge
•Brake disc thickness (b)
If out of specified limits ➔Replace.
Maximum deflection
(brake disc):
0.15 mm
Minimum thickness (brake disc):
4.5 mm
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