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Tips for reducing fuel
consumption Fuel consumption depends largely on
your riding style. Consider the following
tips to reduce fuel consumption:
Shift up swiftly, and avoid high en-
gine speeds during acceleration.
Do not rev the engine while shifting
down, and avoid high engine
speeds with no load on the engine.
Turn the engine off instead of let-
ting it idle for an extended length of
time (e.g., in traffic jams, at traffic
lights or at railroad crossings).
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Engine break-in There is never a more important period
in the life of your engine than the period
between 0 and 1600 km (1000 mi). For
this reason, you should read the follow-
ing material carefully.
Since the engine is brand new, do not
put an excessive load on it for the first
1600 km (1000 mi). The various parts in
the engine wear and polish themselves
to the correct operating clearances.
During this period, prolonged full-throt-
tle operation or any condition that might
result in engine overheating must be
avoided.
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0–1000 km (0–600 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 5000
r/min.
1000–1600 km (600–1000 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 6000
r/min.
CAUTION:
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After 1000 km (600 mi) of operation,
the engine oil and final gear oil must
be changed, and the oil filter car-tridge or element replaced.
1600 km (1000 mi) and beyond
The vehicle can now be operated nor-
mally.CAUTION:
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Keep the engine speed out of
the tachometer red zone.
If any engine trouble should oc-
cur during the engine break-in
period, immediately have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehi-cle.
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Parking When parking, stop the engine, and
then remove the key from the main
switch.
WARNING
EWA10310
Since the engine and exhaust
system can become very hot,
park in a place where pedestri-
ans or children are not likely to
touch them.
Do not park on a slope or on soft
ground, otherwise the vehiclemay overturn.
CAUTION:
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Never park in an area where there
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Safety is an obligation of the owner. Pe-
riodic inspection, adjustment and lubri-
cation will keep your vehicle in the
safest and most efficient condition pos-
sible. The most important points of in-
spection, adjustment, and lubrication
are explained on the following pages.
The intervals given in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart
should be simply considered as a gen-
eral guide under normal riding condi-
tions. However, DEPENDING ON THE
WEATHER, TERRAIN, GEOGRAPHI-
CAL LOCATION, AND INDIVIDUAL
USE, THE MAINTENANCE INTER-
VALS MAY NEED TO BE SHORT-
ENED.
WARNING
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If you are not familiar with mainte-
nance work, have a Yamaha dealerdo it for you.
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Owner’s tool kit The owner’s tool kit is located under the
rider seat. (See page 3-14.)
The service information included in this
manual and the tools provided in the
owner’s tool kit are intended to assist
you in the performance of preventive
maintenance and minor repairs. How-
ever, additional tools such as a torque
wrench may be necessary to perform
certain maintenance work correctly.NOTE:If you do not have the tools or experi-
ence required for a particular job, havea Yamaha dealer perform it for you.
WARNING
EWA10350
Modifications not approved by
Yamaha may cause loss of perfor-
mance and render the vehicle un-
safe for use. Consult a Yamaha
dealer before attempting any chang-es.
1. Owner’s tool kit
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Periodic maintenance and lubrication chart NOTE:
The annual checks must be performed every year, except if a kilometer-based maintenance is performed in-
stead.
From 50000 km, repeat the maintenance intervals starting from 10000 km.
Items marked with an asterisk should be performed by a Yamaha dealer as they require special tools, data and technicalskills.
NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOBODOMETER READING (× 1000 km)
ANNUAL
CHECK
1 10203040
1*Fuel lineCheck fuel hoses for cracks or damage.√√√√ √
2*Spark plugsCheck condition.
Clean and regap.√√
Replace.√√
3*ValvesCheck valve clearance.
Adjust.Every 40000 km
4 Air filter elementClean.√√
Replace.√√
5*ClutchCheck operation, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage.√√√√√
6*Front brakeCheck operation, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage.√√√√√ √
Replace brake pads. Whenever worn to the limit
7*Rear brakeCheck operation, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage.√√√√√ √
Replace brake pads. Whenever worn to the limit
8*Brake hosesCheck for cracks or damage.√√√√ √
Replace. Every 4 years
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9*WheelsCheck runout and for damage.√√√√
10*TiresCheck tread depth and for damage.
Replace if necessary.
Check air pressure.
Correct if necessary.√√√√ √
11*Wheel bearingsCheck bearing for looseness or damage.√√√√
12*SwingarmCheck operation and for excessive play.√√√√
Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. Every 50000 km
13*Steering bearingsCheck bearing play and steering for roughness.√√√√√
Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. Every 20000 km
14*Chassis fastenersMake sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly
tightened.√√√√ √
15 Sidestand, centerstandCheck operation.
Lubricate.√√√√ √
16*Sidestand switchCheck operation.√√√√√ √
17*Front forkCheck operation and for oil leakage.√√√√
18*Shock absorber assem-
blyCheck operation and shock absorber for oil leakage.√√√√
19*Rear suspension relay
arm and connecting
arm pivoting pointsCheck operation.√√√√
Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.√√
20*Electronic fuel injectionAdjust engine idling speed and synchronization.√√√√√ √
21 Engine oilChange.
Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage.√√√√√ √
22Engine oil filter car-
tridgeReplace.√√√ NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOBODOMETER READING (× 1000 km)
ANNUAL
CHECK
1 10203040
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NOTE:
The air filter needs more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.
Hydraulic brake and clutch service
Regularly check and, if necessary, correct the brake and clutch fluid levels.
Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinders and calipers as well as clutch master
and release cylinders, and change the brake and clutch fluids.Replace the brake and clutch hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged.
23*Cooling systemCheck coolant level and vehicle for coolant leakage.√√√√ √
Change. Every 3 years
24 Final gear oilCheck oil level and vehicle for oil leakage.
Change.√√√√√
25*Front and rear brake
switchesCheck operation.√√√√√ √
26Moving parts and ca-
blesLubricate.√√√√ √
27*Throttle grip housing
and cableCheck operation and free play.
Adjust the throttle cable free play if necessary.
Lubricate the throttle grip housing and cable.√√√√ √
28*Muffler and exhaust
pipeCheck the screw clamp for looseness.√√√√√
29*Lights, signals and
switchesCheck operation.
Adjust headlight beam.√√√√√ √ NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOBODOMETER READING (× 1000 km)
ANNUAL
CHECK
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Removing and installing
panels The panels shown need to be removed
to perform some of the maintenance
jobs described in this chapter. Refer to
this section each time a panel needs to
be removed and installed.
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Panel A
To remove the panelRemove the bolts and the quick fasten-
er screws, and then take the panel off.To install the panel
Place the panel in the original position,
and then install the bolts and the quick
fastener screws.
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Panels B and C
To remove one of the panels1. Remove panel A (if removing pan-
el B) or panel D (if removing panel
C).
2. Remove the quick fastener by
pushing the center pin.
3. Remove the bolts, and then take
the panel off.
1. Panel A
2. Panel B
3. Panel C
4. Panel D
1. Panel E
1. Panel F
1. Bolt
2. Quick fastener screw
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To install the panel
1. Place the panel in the original posi-
tion, and then tighten the quick fas-
tener and install the bolts.2. Install panel A (to complete the in-
stallation of panel B) or panel D (to
complete the installation of panel
C).
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Panel D
To remove the panelRemove the bolts, and then take the
panel off.
To install the panelPlace the panel in the original position,
and then install the bolts.
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Panels E and F
To remove one of the panels1. Remove the seats. (See page
3-14.)
2. Remove the bolts, the quick fas-
tener screw and the quick fasten-
ers, and then take the panel off.
To install the panel1. Place the panel in the original posi-
tion, and then install the quick fas-
teners and quick fastener screw,
and tighten the bolts.
2. Install the seats.
1. Bolt
2. Quick fastener
1. Bolt
2. Quick fastener
1. Bolt
1. Bolt
2. Quick fastener screw
3. Quick fastener
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