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4-3
4
Wheels and tiresCheck for damage.
Check tire condition and tread depth.
Check air pressure.
Correct if necessary.6-14, 6-16
Brake and shift pedalsMake sure that operation is smooth.
Lubricate pedal pivoting points if necessary.6-22
Brake and clutch leversMake sure that operation is smooth.
Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary.6-23
SidestandMake sure that operation is smooth.
Lubricate pivot if necessary.6-24
Chassis fastenersMake sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.
Tighten if necessary.—
Instruments, lights, signals
and switchesCheck operation.
Correct if necessary.—
Sidestand switchCheck operation of ignition circuit cut-off system.
If system is defective, have Yamaha dealer check vehicle.3-15 ITEM CHECKS PAGE
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9*Brake hoseCheck for cracks or damage.√√√√ √
Replace. Every 4 years
10*WheelsCheck runout, spoke tightness and for damage.
Tighten spokes if necessary.√√√√
11*TiresCheck tread depth and for damage.
Replace if necessary.
Check air pressure.
Correct if necessary.√√√√ √
12*Wheel bearingsCheck bearing for looseness or damage.√√√√
13*SwingarmCheck operation and for excessive play.√√√√
Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. Every 50000 km
14*Steering bearingsCheck bearing play and steering for roughness.√√√√√
Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. Every 20000 km
15*Chassis fastenersMake sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly
tightened.√√√√ √
16 SidestandCheck operation.
Lubricate.√√√√ √
17*Sidestand switchCheck operation.√√√√√ √
18*Front forkCheck operation and for oil leakage.√√√√
19*Shock absorber assem-
blyCheck operation and shock absorber for oil leakage.√√√√
20*CarburetorsCheck starter (choke) operation.
Adjust engine idling speed and synchronization.√√√√√ √
21 Engine oilChange.
Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage.√√√√√ √ NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOBODOMETER READING (× 1000 km)
ANNUAL
CHECK
1 10203040
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EAU25080
Rear wheel
EAU25141
To remove the rear wheel
WARNING
EWA10820
It is advisable to have a Yamaha
dealer service the wheel.
Securely support the motor-
cycle so that there is no dangerof it falling over.
1. Loosen the axle nut.
2. Disconnect the brake torque rod
from the brake shoe plate by re-
moving the bolt and nut.
3. Loosen the brake torque rod nut at
the swingarm.4. Remove the brake pedal free play
adjusting nut, and then disconnect
the brake rod from the brake cam-
shaft lever.
5. Remove panel A. (See page 6-5.)
6. Remove the bolts that secure the
final gear case to the swingarm.7. Lift the rear wheel off the ground
according to the procedure on
page 6-31.
8. While supporting the drive shaft,
pull the rear wheel back to remove
the following parts as an assem-
bly: wheel, wheel axle, final gear
case, and drive shaft.
NOTE:Make sure to support the drive shaft asit is being pulled out.
1. Axle nut
1. Brake pedal free play adjusting nut
2. Brake camshaft lever
3. Bolt and nut (shoe plate)
4. Brake torque rod
5. Bolt and nut (swingarm)
6. Brake rod
1. Bolt
2. Final gear case
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EAU25511
To install the rear wheel
1. Install the rear wheel, wheel axle,
final gear case, and drive shaft by
pushing the wheel forward and
guiding the drive shaft into the mid-
dle gear universal joint.
2. Install the final gear case bolts.
3. Install the brake rod onto the brake
camshaft lever, and then install the
brake pedal free play adjusting nut
onto the brake rod.
4. Install the brake torque rod bolt
and nut at the brake shoe plate.
5. Install the panel.
6. Lower the rear wheel so that it is
on the ground.7. Tighten the axle nut, the final gear
case bolts and the brake torque
rod nuts to the specified torques.
8. Adjust the brake pedal free play.
(See page 6-18.)
WARNING
EWA10660
After adjusting the brake pedal free
play, check the operation of thebrake light.
EAU25850
Troubleshooting Although Yamaha motorcycles receive
a thorough inspection before shipment
from the factory, trouble may occur dur-
ing operation. Any problem in the fuel,
compression, or ignition systems, for
example, can cause poor starting and
loss of power.
The following troubleshooting chart
represents a quick and easy procedure
for checking these vital systems your-
self. However, should your motorcycle
require any repair, take it to a Yamaha
dealer, whose skilled technicians have
the necessary tools, experience, and
know-how to service the motorcycle
properly.
Use only genuine Yamaha replace-
ment parts. Imitation parts may look like
Yamaha parts, but they are often inferi-
or, have a shorter service life and can
lead to expensive repair bills.
1. Middle gear universal joint
2. Drive shaft
Tightening torques:
Axle nut:
92 Nm (9.2 m·kgf, 67 ft·lbf)
Final gear case bolt:
74 Nm (7.4 m·kgf, 54 ft·lbf)
Brake torque rod nut:
20 Nm (2.0 m·kgf, 14 ft·lbf)
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