PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-24
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
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 that
there 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 that
there 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.
INDEX
A
Air filter element and check hose, replacing
and cleaning ..........................................6-11
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ...................6-30
B
Battery .....................................................6-25
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating ..............................................6-22
Brake and shift pedals, checking and
lubricating ..............................................6-22
Brake fluid, changing ...............................6-19
Brake fluid level, checking .......................6-18
Brake lever ................................................3-4
Brake lever free play, adjusting ...............6-16
Brake pedal ...............................................3-5
C
Cables, checking and lubricating .............6-21
Carburetor, adjusting ...............................6-12
Care ...........................................................7-1
Caution, matte black ..................................7-1
Clutch lever ................................................3-4
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ..............6-16
D
Dimmer switch ...........................................3-3
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating .......6-20
Drive chain slack .....................................6-19
E
Engine break-in .........................................5-3
Engine idling speed .................................6-12
Engine oil and oil filter element ..................6-8
Engine, starting a warm .............................5-2
Engine stop switch.....................................3-3
F
Front and rear brake pads, checking .......6-17Front fork, checking ................................. 6-24
Fuel ........................................................... 3-6
Fuel cock ................................................... 3-6
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing .......... 5-3
Fuel tank cap ............................................. 3-5
Fuse, replacing ........................................ 6-27
H
Handlebar switches ................................... 3-3
Headlight bulb, replacing ......................... 6-27
Helmet holder ............................................ 3-8
High beam indicator light ........................... 3-2
Horn switch................................................ 3-3
I
Identification numbers ............................... 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................... 3-10
Indicator lights ........................................... 3-2
K
Key identification number .......................... 9-1
M
Main switch/steering lock .......................... 3-1
Model label ................................................ 9-2
N
Neutral indicator light................................. 3-2
P
Panels, removing and installing................. 6-5
Parking ...................................................... 5-4
Part locations............................................. 2-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart ........................................................ 6-2
Pre-operation check list ............................. 4-2
R
Rear brake light switch, adjusting............ 6-17
Rear suspension, lubricating ................... 6-23
S
Safety information ..................................... 1-1
Seat ........................................................... 3-8
Shifting ...................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ................................................. 3-4
Shock absorber ......................................... 3-9
Sidestand .................................................. 3-9
Sidestand, checking and lubricating........ 6-23
Spark plug, checking ................................. 6-6
Specifications ............................................ 8-1
Speedometer unit ...................................... 3-2
Starter (choke) knob.................................. 3-7
Starting a cold engine ............................... 5-1
Start switch................................................ 3-3
Steering, checking................................... 6-24
Storage...................................................... 7-3
Storage pouch ........................................... 3-9
Supporting the motorcycle ...................... 6-31
T
Tail/brake light bulb, replacing ................ 6-29
Throttle cable free play, checking ........... 6-13
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ............................................. 6-21
Tires ........................................................ 6-13
Tool kit....................................................... 6-1
Troubleshooting ...................................... 6-34
Troubleshooting chart ............................. 6-35
Turn signal indicator light .......................... 3-2
Turn signal light bulb, replacing .............. 6-29
Turn signal switch ..................................... 3-3
V
Valve clearance....................................... 6-13
Vehicle identification number .................... 9-1
