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EASB0001
NOTICE
This manual was produced by the Belgarda S.p.A. primarily for use by Yamaha dealers and their quali-
fied mechanics. It is not possible to include all the knowledge of a mechanic in one manual. Therefore,
anyone who uses this book to perform maintenance and repairs on Yamaha vehicles should have a basic
understanding of mechanics and the techniques to repair these types of vehicles. Repair and mainte-
nance work attempted by anyone without this knowledge is likely to render the vehicle unsafe and unfit
for use.
Belgarda S.p.A. is continually striving to improve all of its models. Modifications and significant changes
in specifications or procedures will be forwarded to all authorized Yamaha dealers and will appear in
future editions of this manual where applicable.
NOTE:
Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.
EAS00004
IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following.
The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFE-
TY IS INVOLVED!
Failure to follow WARNING instructions could result in severe injury or death
to
the motorcycle operator, a bystander or a person checking or repairing the
motorcycle.
A CAUTION indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage
to the motorcycle.
NOTE:A NOTE provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer.
CAUTION:
WARNING
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VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT
3-4
INSP
ADJ
ENGINE
VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT
NOTE:
•Valve clearance must be adjusted when the
engine is at ambient temperature.
•Adjust valve clearance with the piston under
compression at top dead centre (T.D.C.).
WARNING
Hold the motorcycle firmly in place to prevent
it falling over during the operation.
1. Remove:
•Seat
•Fuel tank
See the section “ SEAT, FUEL TANK AND
REAR COWLING”.
2. Disconnect:
•Spark plug cap (1)
3. Remove:
•Spark plug
•Tappet cover (2) (intake)
•Tappet covers (3) (exhaust)
When removing the spark plug and tappet
cover, be careful not to drop foreign objects
inside the engine.
4. Remove:
•Cap (1)
•Cap (2)
CAUTION:
5. Turn the crankshaft anticlockwise using a
wrench.
1
2
3
12
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INSP
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COMPRESSION INSPECTION
COMPRESSION INSPECTION
NOTE:
Insufficient compression causes a loss of per-
formance.
WARNING
Set the motorcycle firmly in place to prevent it
falling during the operation.
1. Remove:
•Seat
•Fuel tank
See section “SEAT, FUEL TANK AND
REAR COWLING”.
2. Check:
•Valve clearance
Out of specification ➔Adjust.
See section “VALVE CLEARANCE AD-
JUSTMENT”.
3. Install:
•Secondary fuel tank
4. Start engine and let it heat.
•Switch off engine.
5. Disconnect:
•Spark plug cap
6. Remove:
•Spark plug (1)
When removing the spark plug, be careful to
prevent foreign bodies from dropping inside
the engine.
CAUTION:
1
7. Apply:
•Pressure gauge (1)
•Adapter (2)
Pressure gauge:
P/N. 90890-03081
Adapter:
P/N. 90890-04082
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INSP
ADJ
3-13
COMPRESSION INSPECTION
Inspection:
•Turn the main switch to "ON".
•With the throttle wide open, crank the engine
until the reading on the compression gauge
stabilized.
WARNING
While operating the starter, disconnect the
spark plug cap to avoid sparks.
•Compare the pressure reading with those in
the table.
Pressure under compression:
Standard
1,100 kPa (11 kg/cm
2, 156 psi)
Minimum
900 kPa (9 kg/cm
2, 128 psi)
Maximum
1.200 kPa (12 kg/cm
2, 171 psi)
8. Check:
•Pressure under compression
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•If the pressure reading is lower than minimum:
1) Add a few drops of oil to the cylinder through
the hole in the spark plug.
2) Measure the compression again.
3) Compare the new reading with the first, then
proceed according to the indications in the
table.
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INSP
ADJ
3-15
ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK
ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK
Do not put additives into the engine oil. The
latter also lubricates the clutch and additives
might cause it to slide.
WARNING
Never remove the oil tank cap when the
engine is hot. The boiling oil might spill over,
causing burns. Wait for the oil to cool to at
least 60°C (140°F) or thereabouts.
This model is fitted with a dry crankcase lubrica-
tion system. A feed pump delivers oil to the en-
gine; after fully lubricating the latter, the oil is re-
turned to the tank by a scavenge pump. The oil
level must therefore be checked in the oil tank.
1. Start the engine and warm up until the oil tem-
perature rises to approximately 60°C (140°F).
2. Idle the engine for at least 10 seconds while
keeping the motorcycle upright. After stop the
engine and check the oil level through the
level window (3) located on the left side of the
oil tank assy and(or) by oil level gauge.
NOTE:
Be sure the motorcycle is positioned straight up
when checking the oil level. A slight tilt toward the
side can result in false readings.
3. The oil level should be between the maximum
(1) and minimum (2) marks.
CAUTION:
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ADJ
3-17
ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT
ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT
Do not put additives into the engine oil. The
latter also lubricates the clutch and additives
might cause it to slide.
WARNING
Never remove the oil tank cap when the
engine is hot. The boiling oil might spill over,
causing burns. Wait for the oil to cool to at
least 60°C (140°F) or thereabouts.
Engine oil replacement (without replacing filter
oil)
1. Warm up the engine for a few minutes.
2. Stop the engine. Place an oil pan under the
engine and remove the oil filler cap.
3. Remove the drain plug (1) and drain the
engine oil.
4. Remove two bolts (2) and O-ring of the oil
hose flange, and drain the oil from oil tank.
CAUTION:
7. Inspect:
•All gaskets
Damaged ➔Replace.
8. Reassemble:
•Oil filter cover bleeder screw
•Engine oil drain plug
•Oil tank hose and O-ring 5. Remove the air bleed screw (3) attached to
the oil filter cover (4).
6. Wait until the oil has completely drained.
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ENGINE OIL TANK FILTER CLEANING
3-26
INSP
ADJ
ENGINE OIL TANK FILTER CLEANING
WARNING
Securely support the motorcycle so there is
no danger of it falling over.
1. Drain:
•Engine oil
See section “ENGINE OIL REPLACE-
MENT”.
2. Remove:
•Seat
•Rear cowling
See section “SEAT, FUEL TANK AND
REAR COWLING”.
•Rear wire harness
•Exhaust muffler
•Exhaust pipe
•Rear shock absorber
See section “REAR SHOCK ABSORBER”
in Chapter 4.
•Joint air cleaner clamps
•Rear frame
•Engine oil tank
3. Loosen:
•Stay (rear left side cover) fastening
screws
4. Remove:
•Oil tank cap (1)
•Oil return hose (2)
•Oil return hose flange (4) fastening screw
(3)
•Oil delivery hose flange (6) fastening
screws (5)
•Oil tank filter (7)
•OR gaskets (8)
5. Clean:
•Oil tank filter (with solvent)
•Oil tank (with solvent)
NOTE:
After cleaning the inside of the oil tank, remove
the remaining solvent.
6. Inspect:
•OR gaskets
Damaged ➔Replace.
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ADJUSTING THE FRONT BRAKE
3-30
INSP
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CHASSIS
ADJUSTING THE FRONT BRAKE
1. Adjust:
• Brake lever position
(distance abetween the brake lever and
the handlebar grip)
a. Turn the adjusting dial 1while holding the
lever pushed away from the handlebar grip
NOTE:
Align the setting on the adjusting dial with the
arrow mark 2
WARNING
After adjusting the brake lever position, make
sure the pin on the brake lever holder is firm-
ly inserted in the hole in the adjusting dial.
WARNING
A soft or spongy feeling in the brake lever can
indicate the presence of air in the brake sys-
tem. Before the vehicle is operated, the air
must be removed by bleeding the brake sys-
tem. Air in the brake system will considerably
reduce braking performance and could result
in loss of control and possibly an accident.
Therefore, inspect and, if necessary, bleed the
brake system. After adjusting the brake lever
free play, make sure that there is no brake
drag.
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Posizione n. 1 La distanza a a
è la
massima.
Posizione n. 4 La distanza a a
è la
minima.
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