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6en the drive chain, turn the adjust-
ing nut at each end of the
swingarm in direction (b), and then
push the rear wheel forward.
NOTE:Using the alignment marks on each
side of the swingarm, make sure that
both chain pullers are in the same posi-tion for proper wheel alignment.CAUTION:
ECA10570
Improper drive chain slack will over-
load the engine as well as other vital
parts of the motorcycle and can leadto chain slippage or breakage. To
prevent this from occurring, keep
the drive chain slack within the
specified limits.
4. Tighten both locknuts, and then
tighten the axle nut and brake
torque rod nut to their specified
torques.NOTE:When tightening the axle nut, hold the
wheel axle with a wrench to keep it fromturning.
5. Adjust the brake pedal free play.
(See page 6-19.)
WARNING
EWA10660
After adjusting the brake pedal free
play, check the operation of thebrake light.
EAU23013
Cleaning and lubricating the
drive chain The drive chain must be cleaned and
lubricated at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart, otherwise it will quickly wear
out, especially when riding in dusty or
wet areas. Service the drive chain as
follows.CAUTION:
ECA10581
The drive chain must be lubricated
after washing the motorcycle andriding in the rain.
1. Remove all dirt and mud from the
drive chain with a brush or cloth.NOTE:For a thorough cleaning, have a
Yamaha dealer remove the drive chainand soak it in solvent.
2. Spray Yamaha Chain and Cable
Lube or a high-quality spray-type
drive chain lubricant on both sides
and on the middle of the chain,
1. Axle nut
2. Locknut
3. Drive chain slack adjusting nut
4. Alignment marks
Tightening torques:
Axle nut:
60 Nm (6.0 m·kgf, 43 ft·lbf)
Brake torque rod nut:
19 Nm (1.9 m·kgf, 14 ft·lbf)
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EAU23160
Lubricating the brake lever The pivoting point of the brake lever
must be lubricated at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
EAU23180
Lubricating the brake pedal The operation of the brake pedal
should be checked before each ride,
and the pedal pivot should be lubricat-
ed if necessary.
EAU23211
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand The operation of the centerstand and
sidestand should be checked before
each ride, and the pivots and metal-to-
metal contact surfaces should be lubri-
cated if necessary.
WARNING
EWA10740
If the centerstand or sidestand does
not move up and down smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or re-pair it.
Recommended lubricant:
Engine oil
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease (all-pur-
pose grease)
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease (all-pur-
pose grease)
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EAUM1650
Lubricating the swingarm
pivots The swingarm pivots must be lubricat-
ed at the intervals specified in the peri-
odic 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.
CAUTION:
ECA10590
If any damage is found or the front
fork does not operate smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or re-pair it.
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
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EAU37680
Replacing a front turn signal
light bulb or an auxiliary light
bulb If a front turn signal light or an auxiliary
light bulb burns out, replace it as fol-
lows.
1. Remove cowlings A, B and D.
(See page 6-5.)
2. Remove the socket (together with
the bulb) by turning it counter-
clockwise.
3. Remove the defective bulb by pull-
ing it out.4. Insert a new bulb into the socket.
5. Install the socket (together with the
bulb) by turning it clockwise.
6. Install the cowlings.
EAU37741
Rear turn signal light and
tail/brake light If a rear turn signal light or the tail/brake
light does not come on, have a Yamaha
dealer check its electrical circuit or re-
place the bulb.
1. Turn signal light bulb socket
2. Auxiliary light bulb socket
1. Bulb
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EAU24360
Front wheel
EAU37760
To remove the front 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. Place the motorcycle on the cen-
terstand.
2. Disconnect the speedometer ca-
ble from the front wheel.
3. Remove the axle nut and the
washer.4. Pull the wheel axle out, and then
remove the wheel.
CAUTION:
ECA11070
Do not apply the brake after the
wheel has been removed together
with the brake disc, otherwise thebrake pads will be forced shut.
EAU37770
To install the front wheel
1. Install the speedometer gear unit
into the wheel hub so that the pro-
jection on the wheel hub fits in ei-
ther slot of the speedometer gear
unit.2. Lift the wheel up between the fork
legs.
NOTE:
Make sure that there is enough space
between the brake pads before insert-
ing the brake disc and that the retainer
in the speedometer gear unit fits overthe slot on the fork leg.
1. Speedometer cable
1. Axle nut
2. Washer
1. Speedometer gear unit
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63. Insert the wheel axle, and then in-
stall the washer and the axle nut.
4. Take the motorcycle off the center-
stand so that the front wheel is on
the ground.
5. Tighten the axle nut to the speci-
fied torque.
NOTE:When tightening the axle nut, hold the
wheel axle with a wrench to keep it fromturning.6. While applying the front brake,
push down hard on the handlebars
several times to check if the front
fork compresses and rebounds
smoothly.
7. Connect the speedometer cable.
EAU25080
Rear wheel
EAU37781
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. Loosen the locknut and the drive
chain slack adjusting nut on both
ends of the swingarm.
1. Retainer
2. SlotTightening torque:
Axle nut:
40 Nm (4.0 m·kgf, 29 ft·lbf)
1. Axle nut
2. Washer
3. Drive chain slack adjusting nut
4. Locknut
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6 3. Loosen the brake torque rod nut at
the brake shoe plate.
4. Disconnect the brake torque rod
from the brake shoe plate by re-
moving the cotter pin, the nut, the
washer and the bolt.
5. Place the motorcycle on the cen-
terstand.
6. Remove the brake pedal free play
adjusting nut, and then disconnect
the brake rod from the brake cam-
shaft lever.7. Remove the axle nut and the
washer, and then pull the wheel
axle out.
NOTE:Do not remove the washer on the right
side of the wheel axle so as to not loseit.
8. Push the wheel forward, and then
remove the drive chain from the
rear sprocket.
NOTE:The drive chain does not need to be
disassembled in order to remove andinstall the wheel.
9. Remove the wheel.
EAU37751
To install the rear wheel
1. Install the drive chain onto the rear
sprocket.
2. Install the wheel by inserting the
wheel axle from the right-hand
side.NOTE:Make sure the washer is installed onto
the wheel axle before installing thewheel axle.
3. Install the washer and the axle nut.
4. Install the brake rod onto the brake
camshaft lever, and then install the
brake pedal free play adjusting nut
onto the brake rod.
5. Connect the brake torque rod to
the brake shoe plate by installing
the bolt, the washer and the nut.
6. Adjust the drive chain slack. (See
page 6-22.)
1. Brake torque rod
2. Brake torque rod cotter pin
3. Brake torque rod nut and bolt
1. Wheel axle
2. Washer
3. Brake rod
4. Brake pedal free play adjusting nut
5. Brake camshaft lever
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67. Take the motorcycle off the center-
stand so that the rear wheel is on
the ground.
8. Tighten the brake torque rod nut
and axle nut to the specified
torques.
NOTE:When tightening the axle nut, hold the
wheel axle with a wrench to keep it fromturning.
9. Insert a new cotter pin.
10. Adjust the brake pedal free play.
(See page 6-19.)
WARNING
EWA10660
After adjusting the brake pedal free
play, check the operation of thebrake light.
EAU25870
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 charts
represent quick and easy procedures
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.
Tightening torques:
Brake torque rod nut:
19 Nm (1.9 m·kgf, 14 ft·lbf)
Axle nut:
60 Nm (6.0 m·kgf, 43 ft·lbf)
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