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EAU15603
Pre-operation check list
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
4-2
4
ITEM CHECKS PAGE
• Check fuel level in fuel tank.
Fuel• Refuel if necessary. 3-3, 3-6
• Check fuel line for leakage.
• Check oil level in engine.
Engine oil• If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level. 6-7
• Check vehicle for oil leakage.
Final transmission oil• Check vehicle for oil leakage. 6-9
• Check coolant level in reservoir.
Coolant• If necessary, add recommended coolant to specified level. 6-10
• Check cooling system for leakage.
• Check operation.
• If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
• Check brake pads for wear.
Front brake• Replace if necessary. 3-5, 6-15
• Check fluid level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add recommended brake fluid to specified level.
• Check hydraulic system for leakage.
• Check operation.
• If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
• Check brake pads for wear.
Rear brake• Replace if necessary. 3-6, 6-15
• Check fluid level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add recommended brake fluid to specified level.
• Check hydraulic system for leakage.
• Make sure that operation is smooth.
Throttle grip• Check cable free play.
5-2, 6-12
• If necessary, have Yamaha dealer adjust cable free play and lubricate cable
and grip housing.
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Keep in mind that braking on a
wet road is much more difficult.
Ride slowly down a hill, as bra-
king downhill can be very diffi-
cult.
EAU16830
Engine break-in
There is never a more important
period in the life of your engine than
the period between 0 and 1000 km
(600 mi). For this reason, you should
read the following material carefully.
Since the engine is brand new, do not put
an excessive load on it for the first 1000
km (600 mi). The various parts in the engi-
ne wear and polish themselves to the
correct operating clearances. During this
period, prolonged full-throttle operation
or any condition that might result in engi-
ne overheating must be avoided.
EAU17150
0~150 km (0~90 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 1/3
throttle.
After every hour of operation, stop the
engine, and then let it cool for five to
ten minutes.Vary the engine speed from time to
time. Do not operate the engine at
one set throttle position.
150~500 km (90~300 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 1/2
throttle.
Rev the engine freely through the
gears, but do not use full throttle at
any time.
500~1000 km (300~600 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 3/4
throttle.
ECA10370
CAUTION
After 1000 km (600 mi) of operation,
the transmission oil must be chan-
ged.
1000 km (600 mi) and beyond
Avoid prolonged full-throttle opera-
tion. Vary the engine speed occasio-
nally.
ECA10270
CAUTION
If any engine trouble should occur
during the engine break-in period,
immediately have a Yamaha dealer
check the vehicle.
EAU17200
Parking
When parking, stop the engine, and
then remove the key from the main
switch.
EWA10310
s s
WARNING
Since the engine and exhaust
system can become very hot,
park in a place where pedes-
trians or children are not likely
to touch them.
Do not park on a slope or on
soft ground, otherwise the
vehicle may overturn.5
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
5-3
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DimensionsOverall length
2030 m
Overall width
745 mm
Overall height
1285 mm
Seat height
774 mm
Wheelbase
1480 mm
Ground clearance
102 mm
Minimum turning radius
102 mm
WeightWith oil and fuel
142 kg
EngineEngine type
Liquid cooled 4-stroke, SOHC
Cylinder arrangement
Forward-inclined single cylinder
Displacement
124.1 cm
3
175.6 cm3
Bore x stroke
53.7 x 54.8 mm
62.2 x 57.8 mm
Compression ratio
11 : 1
11 : 1
Starting system
Electric starterLubrication system
Wet sump
Engine oilType
SAE10W30 or SAE10W40 SE type
Engine oil quantityPeriodic oil change
1.30 L
Transmission oilType
YAMALUBE 4 (10W30) or SAE10W30
type SE motor oil
Cooling systemCoolant reservoir capacity (up to the maxi-
mum level mark)
0.60 L
Air filterAir filter element
Dry element
FuelRecommended fuel
Regular unleaded gasoline only
Fuel tank capacity
10.5 L
CarburetorManufacturer
TEIKEI
Type x quantity
TK28 x 1
TK28 x 1
Spark plug (s)Manufacturer/model
NGK/CR8ESpark plug gap
0.7-0.8 mm
ClutchClutch type
Dry, centrifugal automatic
TransmissionPrimary reduction system
Helical gear
Primary reduction ratio
40/15 (2.666)
Secondary reduction system
Helical gear
Secondary reduction ratio
44/12 (3.666)
Transmission type
V-belt automatic
ChassisFrame type
Steel tube underbone
Caster angle
28.00 degree
Trail
104.0 mm
Front tireType
Tubeless
Size
120/70-12 47L
Manufacturer/model
MICHELIN
CHENG SHIN
PIRELLI
8
SPECIFICATIONS
8-1
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