SAFETY INFORMATION.....................1-1
DESCRIPTION.....................................2-1
Left view ...........................................2-1
Right view .........................................2-2
Controls and instruments .................2-3
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS........................................3-1
Main switch/steering lock .................3-1
Indicator and warning lights .............3-2
Speedometer unit .............................3-3
Handlebar switches ..........................3-3
Clutch lever .......................................3-4
Shift pedal.........................................3-4
Brake lever ........................................3-5
Brake pedal.......................................3-5
Fuel tank cap ....................................3-5
Catalytic converter............................3-6
2-stroke engine oil ............................3-7
Fuel cock ..........................................3-7
Starter (choke) lever..........................3-8
Seat...................................................3-8
Shock absorber ................................3-9
YEIS handling precautions ...............3-9
YPVS .................................................3-9
Sidestand ........................................3-10
Ignition circuit cut-off system .........3-10
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS...............4-1
Pre-operation check list....................4-2OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING
POINTS................................................5-1
Starting a cold engine ......................5-1
Starting a warm engine ....................5-2
Shifting ..............................................5-2
Engine break-in.................................5-2
Parking ..............................................5-3
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
MINOR REPAIR...................................6-1
Owner’s tool kit .................................6-1
Periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart ............................6-2
Removing and installing cowlings
and panels .....................................6-5
Checking the spark plug ..................6-6
Transmission oil ................................6-7
Coolant .............................................6-8
Cleaning the air filter element
and check hose ...........................6-10
Ajusting the carburetor ...................6-11
Adjusting the engine idling
speed...........................................6-12
Ajusting the throttle cable free
play ..............................................6-12
Tires ................................................6-13
Spoke wheels .................................6-15
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ..............................................6-15
Adjusting the brake lever free
play ..............................................6-16Adjusting the brake pedal position
and free play................................6-17
Adjusting the rear brake light
switch ..........................................6-17
Checking the front and rear
brake pads ..................................6-18
Changing the brake fluid ................6-19
Checking the drive chain slack ......6-19
Adjusting the drive chain slack.......6-20
Lubricating the drive chain .............6-20
Checking and lubricating the
cables ..........................................6-21
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable .................6-21
Adjusting the autolube pump .........6-21
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals.................6-21
Checking and lubricating the
breake and clutch levers .............6-21
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand .....................................6-21
Checking the front fork ...................6-22
Checking the steering.....................6-22
Checking the wheel bearings .........6-23
Replacing the fuse ..........................6-24
Replacing the headlight bulb..........6-24
Replacing the tail/brake light
bulb .............................................6-25
Replacing the turn signal light
bulb .............................................6-26
Supporting the motorcycle .............6-26
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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ODOMETER READING (x 1000 Km) ANNUAL
CHECK
NoITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB 1 6 12 18 24
9*Tires• Check tread depth and for damage.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check air pressure.√√√√ √
• Correct if necessary.
10 *Wheel bearings• Check bearing for looseness or damage.√√√√
11 *Swingarm• Check operation and for excessive play.√√√√• Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. Every 24000 km
• Check chain slack, alignment and condition.
12Drive chain• Adjust and lubricate chain with a special O-ring chain Every 500 km and after washing the
lubricant thoroughly.motorcycle or riding in the rain
13 *Steering bearings• Check bearing play and steering for roughness.√√ √ √√• Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. Every 50000 km
14 *Chassis fasteners• Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws
√√√√ √
are properly tightened.
15Sidestand• Check operation.
• Lubricate.√√√√ √
16 *Sidestand switch• Check operation.√√ √ √√ √
17 *Front fork• Check operation and for oil leakage.√√√√
18 *Shock absorber assembly•Check operation and shock absorber for oil leakage.√√√√
Rear suspension relay • Check operation.√√√√
19 *arm and connecting arm
• Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.
√√
pivoting points
20 *Carburetor• Check starter (choke) operation.
• Adjust engine idling speed.√√ √ √√ √
21 *Autolube pump• Check operation.
• Bleed if necessary.√√√√
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-3
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Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease (all-pur-
pose grease)
EAU23271
Checking the front fork
The condition and operation of the
front fork must be checked as follows
at the intervals specified in the perio-
dic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
To check the condition
EWA10750
s s
WARNING
Securely support the motorcycle 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 motorcycle on a level
surface and hold it in an upright
position.
2. While applying the front brake,
push down hard on the handle-
bars several times to check if the
front fork compresses and
rebounds smoothly.ECA10590
CAUTION
If any damage is found or the front
fork does not operate smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or
repair it.
EAU23280
Checking the steering
Worn or loose steering bearings may
cause danger. Therefore, the opera-
tion of the steering must be checked
as follows at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart.
1. Place a stand under the engine to
raise the front wheel off the
ground.
EWA10750
s s
WARNING
Securely support the motorcycle so
that there is no danger of it falling
over.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-22
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AAdjusting the autolube pump ..................6-21
Adjusting the brake lever free play ..........6-16
Adjusting the brake pedal position and
free play .................................................6-17
Adjusting the clutch lever free play .........6-15
Adjusting the drive chain slack ................6-20
Adjusting the engine idling speed ...........6-12
Adjusting the rear brake light switch .......6-17
Ajusting the carburetor ............................6-11
Ajusting the throttle cable free play .........6-12
BBrake lever .................................................3-5
Brake pedal ................................................3-5
CCare............................................................7-1
Catalytic converter .....................................3-6
Changing the brake fluid..........................6-19
Checking and lubricating the brake and
shift pedals ............................................6-21
Checking and lubricating the breake and
clutch levers...........................................6-21
Checking and lubricating the cables .......6-21
Checking and lubricating the sidestand ..6-21
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip
and cable ...............................................6-21
Checking the drive chain slack ................6-19
Checking the front and rear brake
pads .......................................................6-18
Checking the front fork ............................6-22
Checking the spark plug ............................6-6
Checking the steering ..............................6-22
Checking the wheel bearings ..................6-23Cleaning the air filter element and check
hose .......................................................6-10
Clutch lever ................................................3-4
Controls and instruments ..........................2-3
Coolant.......................................................6-8
D2-stroke engine oil .....................................3-7
EEngine break-in ..........................................5-2
FFront wheel ..............................................6-26
Fuel cock....................................................3-7
Fuel tank cap .............................................3-5
H
Handlebar switches ...................................3-3
IIdentification numbers ...............................9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ..................3-10
Indicator and warning lights ......................3-2
LLeft view .....................................................2-1
Lubricating the drive chain ......................6-20
MMain switch/steering lock ..........................3-1
OOwner’s tool kit ..........................................6-1
PParking .......................................................5-3
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart .........................................................6-2
Pre-operation check list .............................4-2
RRear wheel ...............................................6-28Removing and installing cowlings and
panels ......................................................6-5
Replacing the fuse ...................................6-24
Replacing the headlight bulb ...................6-24
Replacing the tail/brake light bulb ...........6-25
Replacing the turn signal light bulb .........6-26
Right view ..................................................2-2
SSeat ............................................................3-8
Shift pedal ..................................................3-4
Shifting .......................................................5-2
Shock absorber..........................................3-9
Sidestand .................................................3-10
Specifications.............................................8-1
Speedometer unit ......................................3-3
Spoke wheels...........................................6-15
Starter (choke) lever ...................................3-8
Starting a cold engine ................................5-1
Starting a warm engine ..............................5-2
Storage.......................................................7-3
Supporting the motorcycle ......................6-26
TTires .........................................................6-13
Transmission oil .........................................6-7
Troubleshooting .......................................6-29
YYEIS handling precautions.........................3-9
YPVS ..........................................................3-9
INDEX
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