PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-22
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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INDEX
AAnti-theft alarm (optional) ....................... 3-8
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-30BBattery .................................................. 6-23
Brake and clutch fluid levels,
checking ............................................. 6-16
Brake and clutch fluids, changing ......... 6-17
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-21
Brake and shift pedals, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-20
Brake lever ........................................... 3-11
Brake pedal .......................................... 3-12CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-19
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-14
Clutch lever.................................. 3-10, 6-14
Cowling, removing and installing ............ 6-5DDimmer switch ........................................ 3-9
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating .... 6-19
Drive chain slack .................................. 6-17EEngine break-in ...................................... 5-3
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ............. 6-7
Engine stop switch.................................. 3-9
Engine trouble warning light ................... 3-4
EXUP system ....................................... 3-19FFront and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-15
Front fork, adjusting .............................. 3-15
Front fork, checking .............................. 6-22Fuel ....................................................... 3-13
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ........ 5-3
Fuel level warning light............................ 3-4
Fuel tank breather/overflow hose .......... 3-14
Fuel tank cap......................................... 3-12
Fuses, replacing .................................... 6-25
HHandlebar switches ................................. 3-9
Hazard switch........................................ 3-10
Headlight bulb, replacing....................... 6-26
High beam indicator light......................... 3-4
Horn switch ............................................. 3-9IIdentification numbers ............................. 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................. 3-20
Immobilizer system .................................3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light ........... 3-4
Indicator and warning lights .................... 3-3KKey identification number ........................ 9-1LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ......... 6-29
Luggage strap holders .......................... 3-19MMain switch/steering lock ........................ 3-2
Model label .............................................. 9-2
Multi-function display...............................3-5NNeutral indicator light .............................. 3-3PParking ....................................................5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Pass switch ............................................. 3-9Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart...................................................... 6-2
Pre-operation check list .......................... 4-2
RRear brake light switch, adjusting ......... 6-15SSafety information ................................... 1-1
Seat ...................................................... 3-14
Shifting .................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ............................................. 3-11
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting .... 3-17
Sidestand .............................................. 3-20
Sidestand, checking and lubricating ..... 6-21
Spark plugs, checking............................. 6-6
Specifications.......................................... 8-1
Starting the engine.................................. 5-1
Start switch ............................................. 3-9
Steering, checking ................................ 6-22
Storage ................................................... 7-3
Supporting the motorcycle .................... 6-32TTail/brake light ...................................... 6-29
Throttle cable free play, checking ......... 6-11
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-20
Tires ...................................................... 6-11
Tool kit .................................................... 6-1
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-32
Troubleshooting chart ........................... 6-33
Turn signal indicator lights ...................... 3-3
Turn signal light bulb, replacing ............ 6-29
Turn signal switch ................................... 3-9VValve clearance .................................... 6-11
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