PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-21
6
EAU23200
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand The operation of the sidestand should
be checked before each ride, and the
sidestand pivot and metal-to-metal
contact surfaces should be lubricated if
necessary.
WARNING
EWA10730
If the sidestand does not move up
and down smoothly, have a Yamahadealer check or repair it.
EAU23250
Lubricating the rear
suspension The pivoting points of the rear suspen-
sion must be lubricated at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
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.
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease (all-pur-
pose grease)
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-2
8
Gear ratio:
1st:
40/17 (2.353)
2nd:
40/24 (1.667)
3rd:
36/28 (1.286)
4th:
32/31 (1.032)
5th:
29/34 (0.853)Chassis:Frame type:
Double cradle
Caster angle:
33.00 °
Trail:
132.0 mm (5.20 in)Front tire:Type:
With tube
Size:
130/90-16M/C 67S
Manufacturer/model:
DUNLOP/D404FRear tire:Type:
With tube
Size:
170/80-15M/C 77S
Manufacturer/model:
DUNLOP/D404G
Loading:Maximum load:
197 kg (434 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:
225 kPa (33 psi) (2.25 kgf/cm²)
Rear:
225 kPa (33 psi) (2.25 kgf/cm²)
Loading condition:
90–197 kg (198–434 lb)
Front:
225 kPa (33 psi) (2.25 kgf/cm²)
Rear:
250 kPa (36 psi) (2.50 kgf/cm²)Front wheel:Wheel type:
Spoke wheel
Rim size:
16M/C x MT3.00Rear wheel:Wheel type:
Spoke wheel
Rim size:
15M/C x MT4.50Front brake:Type:
Dual disc brake
Operation:
Right hand operationRecommended fluid:
DOT 4
Rear brake:Type:
Single disc brake
Operation:
Right foot operation
Recommended fluid:
DOT 4Front suspension:Type:
Telescopic fork
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
140.0 mm (5.51 in)Rear suspension:Type:
Swingarm (link suspension)
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/gas-oil damper
Wheel travel:
113.0 mm (4.45 in)Electrical system:Ignition system:
Transistorized coil ignition (digital)
Charging system:
A.C. magnetoBattery:Model:
GT14B-4
Voltage, capacity:
12 V, 12.0 Ah
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