PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-25
6
EAU23271
Checking the front fork The condition and operation of the front
fork must be checked as follows at the
intervals specified in the periodic main-
tenance and lubrication chart.
To check the condition
WARNING
EWA10750
Securely support the vehicle so thatthere is no danger of it falling over.
Check the inner tubes for scratches,
damage and excessive oil leakage.
To check the operation
1. Place the vehicle on a level sur-
face and hold it in an upright posi-
tion.
2. While applying the front brake,
push down hard on the handlebars
several times to check if the front
fork compresses and rebounds
smoothly.
CAUTION:
ECA10590
If any damage is found or the front
fork does not operate smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or re-pair it.
EAU23280
Checking the steering Worn or loose steering bearings may
cause danger. Therefore, the operation
of the steering must be checked as fol-
lows at the intervals specified in the pe-
riodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
1. Place a stand under the engine to
raise the front wheel off the
ground.
WARNING
EWA10750
Securely support the vehicle so thatthere is no danger of it falling over.
2. Hold the lower ends of the front
fork legs and try to move them for-
ward and backward. If any free
play can be felt, have a Yamaha
dealer check or repair the steering.
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-2
8
3rd:
29/23 (1.261)
4th:
26/26 (1.000)
5th:
23/28 (0.821)
Chassis:Frame type:
Double cradle
Caster angle:
35.0 °
Trail:
135.0 mm (5.31 in)Front tire:Type:
With tube
Size:
80/100-18M/C 47P
Manufacturer/model:
CHENG SHIN/C-916
Manufacturer/model:
IRC/MARBELLA NF27Rear tire:Type:
With tube
Size:
130/90-15M/C 66P
Manufacturer/model:
CHENG SHIN/C-915
Manufacturer/model:
IRC/MARBELLA NR31Loading:Maximum load:
180 kg (397 lb)(Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and
accessories)
Tire air pressure (measured on cold
tires):Loading condition:
0–90 kg (0–198 lb)
Front:
175 kPa (25 psi) (1.75 kgf/cm²)
Rear:
200 kPa (29 psi) (2.00 kgf/cm²)
Loading condition:
90–180 kg (198–397 lb)
Front:
225 kPa (33 psi) (2.25 kgf/cm²)
Rear:
225 kPa (33 psi) (2.25 kgf/cm²)Front wheel:Wheel type:
Spoke wheel
Rim size:
18x1.60Rear wheel:Wheel type:
Spoke wheel
Rim size:
15M/C x MT3.00Front brake:Type:
Single disc brake
Operation:
Right hand operation
Recommended fluid:
Dot 4
Rear brake:Type:
Drum brake
Operation:
Right foot operationFront suspension:Type:
Telescopic fork
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
140.0 mm (5.51 in)Rear suspension:Type:
Swingarm
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
100.0 mm (3.94 in)Electrical system:Ignition system:
Transistorized coil ignition (digital)
Charging system:
A.C. magnetoBattery:Model:
GT6B-3
Voltage, capacity:
12 V, 6.0 AhHeadlight:Bulb type:
Halogen bulb
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