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SPECCABLE ROUTING
2-28
(1) Tachometer/
odometer cable
(2) Tachometer/
odometer cable
holder
(3) Tachometer/
odometer cable
band
(4) Right tube guard
(5) Spark plug cable
(6) Horn(7) Carburetor suction
pipe
(8) Main wire harness
band
(9) Rear brake switch
wire harness
(10) Rear brake fluid
tank hose
(11) Hose from rear
master cylinder to
caliper(12) Rear brake hose
holders
(13) Pipe
(14) Air breather pipe
(15) Spark plug ignition
coil
(16) Chassis ground
(17) Engine oil
breather pipe
(to air filer case)[A] Insert the
tachometer/
odometer cable into
the band 3 and the
holder 2.
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SPECCABLE ROUTING
2-29
(1) Rectifier
(2) Wire harness bands
(3) Protection
(4) Left turn wire
harness(5) Right turn wire
harness
(6) Tail light wire
harness
(7) Air breather pipe
(carburetor)(8) Wire extension
(9) Starter power
cables
(10) Engine cables and
side stand switch[A] Screw protection 3
after setting wiring
properly.
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CHAPTER 3.
PERIODIC INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENTS
INTRODUCTION..........................................................................................................3-1
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE/LUBRICATION INTERVALS........................................3-1
SEAT, FUEL TANK AND REAR COWLING................................................................3-3
REMOVAL ............................................................................................................3-3
INSTALLATION ....................................................................................................3-3
ENGINE........................................................................................................................3-4
VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT ..................................................................3-4
DRIVE CHAIN ADJUSTMENT ..............................................................................3-7
IDLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT ................................................................................3-7
THROTTLE CABLE FREE PLAY ADJUSTMENT ................................................3-8
SPARK PLUG INSPECTION ................................................................................3-9
IGNITION TIMING CHECK ................................................................................3-11
COMPRESSION INSPECTION ..........................................................................3-12
ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK ..............................................................................3-15
ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT ............................................................................3-17
ENGINE OIL PRESSURE CHECK ....................................................................3-21
CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT ....................................................................................3-21
AIR FILTER CLEANING ......................................................................................3-24
FUEL FILTER CLEANING ..................................................................................3-25
ENGINE OIL TANK FILTER CLEANING ............................................................3-26
SUCTION HOSE AND MANIFOLD INSPECTION..............................................3-28
FUEL LINE INSPECTION ..................................................................................3-28
CRANKCASE VENTILATION HOSE INSPECTION ..........................................3-29
EXHAUST SYSTEM INSPECTION ....................................................................3-29
CHASSIS....................................................................................................................3-30
ADJUSTING THE FRONT BRAKE ....................................................................3-30
ADJUSTING THE REAR BRAKE ......................................................................3-31
CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL ............................................................3-32
BRAKE PAD WEAR INSPECTION ....................................................................3-33
BRAKE HOSING INSPECTION ..........................................................................3-33
BRAKE CIRCUIT BLEEDING ............................................................................3-34
DRIVE CHAIN SLACK INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT..................................3-35
DRIVE CHAIN LUBRICATION ............................................................................3-36
FRONT FORK INSPECTION ..............................................................................3-37
ADJUSTING THE FRONT FORK ......................................................................3-37
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ADJUSTMENT ......................................................3-38
STEERING INSPECTION ..................................................................................3-40
TYRE INSPECTION ............................................................................................3-41
WHEEL INSPECTION ........................................................................................3-44
SPOKE INSPECTION AND TIGHTENING ........................................................3-44
CABLE INSPECTION..........................................................................................3-45
LEVER AND PEDAL LUBRICATION ..................................................................3-45
SIDESTAND LUBRICATION ..............................................................................3-46
REAR SUSPENSION LUBRICATION ................................................................3-46
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM............................................................................................3-47
CHECKING AND CHARGING THE BATTERY ..................................................3-47
CHECKING THE FUSES ....................................................................................3-53
REPLACING THE HEADLIGHT BULBS ............................................................3-54
REPLACING THE TURN INDICATOR LIGHT BULB ..........................................3-56
REPLACING THE TAIL/BRAKE LIGHT BULB ....................................................3-57
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LUBRICATION INTERVALS
3-1
PERIODIC INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENTS
INTRODUCTION
This chapter includes all information necessary to perform recommended inspections and adjustments.
These preventive maintenance procedures, if followed, will ensure more reliable vehicle operation and a
longer service life. The need for costly overhaul work will be greatly reduced. This information applies to
vehicles already in service as well as to new vehicles that are being prepared for sale. All service techni-
cians should be familiar with this entire chapter.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE/LUBRICATION INTERVALS
ODOMETER READING (x 1,000 km)
ANNUAL N0. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB
110 2030 40CHECK
1
*Fuel line• Check fuel hoses for cracks or damage. ✓✓ ✓✓ ✓•
• Check condition.
✓✓
2 Spurk plug• Clean and regap.
• Replace.✓✓
3 * Valves• Check valve clearance.
✓✓ ✓✓
• Adjust.
4Air filter element• Clean.✓✓
• Replace. ✓✓
5 Clutch• Check operation.
✓✓ ✓ ✓✓
• Adjust.
• Check operation, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakeage.
6 * Front brake•(See NOTE). ✓✓ ✓ ✓✓ ✓•
• Replace brake pads. Whenever worm to the limit
• Check operation, fluid level and vehicle
•for fluid leakage. ✓✓ ✓ ✓✓ ✓
7 * Rear brake•(See NOTE).
• Replace brake pads. Whenever worm to the limit
8 * Brake hoses• Check for cracks or damage.✓✓✓✓ ✓• Replace. (See NOTE). Every 4 years
9 * Wheels• Check runout, spoke tightness and for damage.
✓✓✓ ✓
• Tighten spokes if necessary.
• Check tread depth and for damage.
10 * Tyres• Replace if necessary.
✓✓✓✓ ✓
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary.
11 * Wheel bearings• Check bearing for looseness or damage.✓✓✓✓
12 * Swingarm• Check operation and for excessive play.✓✓✓✓
• Check chain slack.
13 * Drive chain• Make sure that the rear wheel is properly aligned.Every 500 km and after washing the
• Clean and lubricate.motorcycle or riding in the rain.
14 *Steering • Check bearing play and steering for roughness. ✓✓ ✓ ✓✓bearings
• Lubrificate with lithium-soap-based grease. Every 20,000 km
15 *Chassis • Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly
✓✓ ✓✓ ✓
fasteners•tightened.
16Sidestand• Check operation.
✓✓ ✓✓ ✓
• Lubricate.
17
*Sidestand
• Check operation and for oil leakage. ✓✓ ✓ ✓✓ ✓
switch
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ODOMETER READING (x 1,000 km)
ANNUAL N0. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB
110 2030 40CHECK
18 * Rear brake• Check operation, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage. ✓✓✓ ✓
Rear shock
• Check operation and shock absorber for oil leakage.
19
*absorber ✓✓✓ ✓
assemblysull’ammortizzatore.
Rear suspension
• Check operation.
✓✓✓ ✓
20*
relay arm and
connecting arm
• Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.
✓✓
pivoting points
• Check starter (choke) operation.
21 * Carburator
• Adjust engine idling speed.✓✓ ✓✓ ✓ ✓
22 Engine oil• Change.
✓✓ ✓✓ ✓ ✓
• Check oil level and oil leakage.
23Engine oil filter
• Replace.✓✓✓
element
24 *Front and rear •
brake switches• Check operation.✓✓ ✓✓ ✓ ✓
Moving parts
25
and cables• Lubricate. ✓✓✓ ✓ ✓
Throttle grip • Check operation and free play.
26 * housing and • Adjust the throttle cable free play if necessary.
✓✓✓ ✓ ✓
cable • Lubricate the throttle grip housing and cable.
27 *Muffler and
• Check the screw clamp for looseness. ✓
exhaust pipe
28 *Lights, signals • Check operation.
✓✓ ✓✓ ✓ ✓
and switches• Adjust headlight beam.
* Items marked with an asterisk should be performed by a Yamaha dealer as they require special tools,
data and technical skills.
NOTE:
• The annual checks must be performed every year, except if a kilometer-based maintenance is per-
formed instead.
• From 50,000 km, repeat the maintenance intervals starting from 10,000 km.
• The air filter needs more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.
• Hydraulic brake system:
• Check the brake fluid level regularly and fill as required.
• Replace the oil seals on the inner parts of the master cylinder and caliper cylinder every two years.
• Replace the brake hoses every four years or if cracked or damaged.
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