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6-5
6-5
Spark plug12.5 1.25 9.0
Engine oil drain plug20 2.0 14.5
Oil check bolt 7 0.7 5.0
Front wheel axle nut 80 8.0 58
Rear wheel axle nut 80 8.0 58
Use a torque wrench to tighten these items. It is
recommended that these items be checked occasionally,
specially before a long trip. Always check the tightness of
these items whenever they are loosened for any reason.
A
(Nut)
10 mm
12 mm
14 mm
17 mm
19 mm
22 mmB
(Bolt)
6 mm
8 mm
10 mm
12 mm
14 mm
16 mmGeneral torque especifications
Nm
6
15
30
55
85
130kgf.m
0,6
1,5
3,0
5,5
8,5
13,0lbf. ft
4,3
11
22
40
61
94 Torque specifications
Torque
Nm
kgfm Item
Nm
Spark plug12.5 1.25 9.0
Engine oil drain plug20 2.0 14.5
Oil check bolt 7 0.7 5.0
Front wheel axle nut 80 8.0 58
Rear wheel axle nut 80 8.0 58
Use a torque wrench to tighten these items. It is
recommended that these items be checked occasionally,
specially before a long trip. Always check the tightness of
these items whenever they are loosened for any reason.
A
(Nut)
10 mm
12 mm
14 mm
17 mm
19 mm
22 mmB
(Bolt)
6 mm
8 mm
10 mm
12 mm
14 mm
16 mmGeneral torque especifications
Nm
6
15
30
55
85
130kgf.m
0,6
1,5
3,0
5,5
8,5
13,0lbf. ft
4,3
11
22
40
61
94 Torque specifications
Torque
Nm
kgfm Item
Nm
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6-19
6-19ADVERTENCIA
After adjusting the pedal height adjust brake pedal free
play.
2. Freeplay.
The rear brake pedal free play should be adjusted to
20 ~ 30 mm (0.8 ~ 1.2 in) at the brake pedal end. Turn
the adjuster on the brake rod clockwise to reduce play
or counterclockwise to increase play.
ADVERTENCIA
Brake pedal free play should be checked whenever the
chain is adjusted or the rear wheel is removed and then
reinstalled.
If it is impossible to make proper adjustment, consult
a Yamaha dealer.
Check the operation of the brake light after adjusting
the rear brake.
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#
$(*-.*)*+-,
WARNING:
WARNING:
ADVERTENCIA
After adjusting the pedal height adjust brake pedal free
play.
2. Freeplay.
The rear brake pedal free play should be adjusted to
20 ~ 30 mm (0.8 ~ 1.2 in) at the brake pedal end. Turn
the adjuster on the brake rod clockwise to reduce play
or counterclockwise to increase play.
ADVERTENCIA
Brake pedal free play should be checked whenever the
chain is adjusted or the rear wheel is removed and then
reinstalled.
If it is impossible to make proper adjustment, consult
a Yamaha dealer.
Check the operation of the brake light after adjusting
the rear brake.
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#
$(*-.*)*+-,
WARNING:
WARNING:
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6-24
6-24
NOTE:
Spin the wheel several times and find the tightest position
of the chain. Check and/or adjust the chain slack while it is
in this tightest position.
To check the chain slack the motorcycle must be held
straight up with both wheels on the ground and without rider.
Check the slack at the position shown in the illustration.
Normal slack is approximately 40 ~ 55 mm (1,6 ~ 2,2 in). If
the slack exceeds 55 mm ( 2,2 in), adjust.Drive chain slack check
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$
NOTE:
Spin the wheel several times and find the tightest position
of the chain. Check and/or adjust the chain slack while it is
in this tightest position.
To check the chain slack the motorcycle must be held
straight up with both wheels on the ground and without rider.
Check the slack at the position shown in the illustration.
Normal slack is approximately 40 ~ 55 mm (1,6 ~ 2,2 in). If
the slack exceeds 55 mm ( 2,2 in), adjust.Drive chain slack check
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6-25
6-25
CAUTION:
Too little chain slack will overload the engine and other
vital parts. Keep the slack within the specified limits.
Axle nut torque:
80 N.m (8.0 Kgf.m, 58 lbf.ft)
5. Adjust the free play in the brake pedal.
CAUTION:
Check the operation of the brake light after adjusting
the rear brake.1. Loosen the rear brake adjuster.
2. Loosen the axle nut.
3. Turn both left and right chain puller the same
amount.Make sure that they are in the same position
for proper wheel alignment. Drive chain slack adjustment
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.!
4. After adjusting, be sure to tighten the axle nut.
CAUTION:
Too little chain slack will overload the engine and other
vital parts. Keep the slack within the specified limits.
Axle nut torque:
80 N.m (8.0 Kgf.m, 58 lbf.ft)
5. Adjust the free play in the brake pedal.
CAUTION:
Check the operation of the brake light after adjusting
the rear brake.1. Loosen the rear brake adjuster.
2. Loosen the axle nut.
3. Turn both left and right chain puller the same
amount.Make sure that they are in the same position
for proper wheel alignment. Drive chain slack adjustment
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4. After adjusting, be sure to tighten the axle nut.
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6-31
6-31
Wheel bearings
If there is play in the front or rear wheel hub or if the wheel
does not turn smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer inspect the
wheel bearings. The wheel bearings should be inspected
according to the Maintenance Schedule. Steering inspection
Securely support the motorcycle so there is no danger
of it falling over. Periodically inspect the condition of the steering. Worn out
or loose steering bearings may be dangerous. Place a stand
under the engine to raise the front wheel off the ground.
Hold the lower end of the front forks and try to move them
forward and backward. If any free play can be felt, ask a
Yamaha dealer to inspect and adjust the steering. Inspection
is easier if the front wheel is removed.
WARNING:
Wheel bearings
If there is play in the front or rear wheel hub or if the wheel
does not turn smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer inspect the
wheel bearings. The wheel bearings should be inspected
according to the Maintenance Schedule. Steering inspection
Securely support the motorcycle so there is no danger
of it falling over. Periodically inspect the condition of the steering. Worn out
or loose steering bearings may be dangerous. Place a stand
under the engine to raise the front wheel off the ground.
Hold the lower end of the front forks and try to move them
forward and backward. If any free play can be felt, ask a
Yamaha dealer to inspect and adjust the steering. Inspection
is easier if the front wheel is removed.
WARNING:
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6-37
6-37
Front wheel removal
!
CAUTION:
It is advisable to have a Yamaha dealer service the
wheel.
Securely support the motorcycle so there is no danger
of it falling over.
1. Place a stand under the engine to raise the fornt wheel
off the ground.
2. Remove the speedometer cable.
3. Remove the axle nut and axle.
NOTE:
Do not depress the brake lever when the disc is off the
caliper as the brake pads will be forced shut.
Front wheel removal
!
CAUTION:
It is advisable to have a Yamaha dealer service the
wheel.
Securely support the motorcycle so there is no danger
of it falling over.
1. Place a stand under the engine to raise the fornt wheel
off the ground.
2. Remove the speedometer cable.
3. Remove the axle nut and axle.
NOTE:
Do not depress the brake lever when the disc is off the
caliper as the brake pads will be forced shut.
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6-38
6-38
Front wheel installationWhen installing the front wheel, reverse the removal
procedures.
Pay attention to the following points:
1. Make sure that wheel boss and speedometer gear be
installed with their projection fitted on their respective
slits.
2. Make sure that front fork outer tub stopper is
correctily placed on speedometer gear.
3. Make sure the axle nut is properly torqued.
Axle nut torque:
80 N.m (8.0 Kgf.m, 58 lbf.ft)
Front wheel installationWhen installing the front wheel, reverse the removal
procedures.
Pay attention to the following points:
1. Make sure that wheel boss and speedometer gear be
installed with their projection fitted on their respective
slits.
2. Make sure that front fork outer tub stopper is
correctily placed on speedometer gear.
3. Make sure the axle nut is properly torqued.
Axle nut torque:
80 N.m (8.0 Kgf.m, 58 lbf.ft)
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6-39
6-39
Rear wheel removal
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.
2!
It is advisable to have a Yamaha dealer service the
wheel.
Securely support the motorcycle so there is no danger
of it falling over.
1. Remove the brake adjuster.
2. Remove the brake rod from the brake cam lever.
3. Loosen the axle nut.
4. Elevate the rear wheel by placing a stand under the
engine.
5. Remove the axle nut.
6. Push the wheel forward and remove the drive chain.
NOTA:
There is no need of disassembling the drive chain to
remove or reinstall the rear wheel.
7. Pull out the axle and remove the wheel assembly by
pulling backward.
CAUTION:
Rear wheel removal
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.
2!
It is advisable to have a Yamaha dealer service the
wheel.
Securely support the motorcycle so there is no danger
of it falling over.
1. Remove the brake adjuster.
2. Remove the brake rod from the brake cam lever.
3. Loosen the axle nut.
4. Elevate the rear wheel by placing a stand under the
engine.
5. Remove the axle nut.
6. Push the wheel forward and remove the drive chain.
NOTA:
There is no need of disassembling the drive chain to
remove or reinstall the rear wheel.
7. Pull out the axle and remove the wheel assembly by
pulling backward.
CAUTION: