PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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6
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Changing the brake fluid Have a Yamaha dealer change the
brake fluid at the intervals specified in
the NOTE after the periodic mainte-
nance and lubrication chart. In addition,
have the oil seals of the brake master
cylinder and caliper as well as the
brake hose replaced at the intervals
listed below or whenever they are dam-
aged or leaking.
Oil seals: Replace every two
years.
Brake hose: Replace every four
years.
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Drive chain slack The drive chain slack should be
checked before each ride and adjusted
if necessary.
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To check the drive chain slack
1. Place the motorcycle on the cen-
terstand.
2. Shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position.
3. Spin the rear wheel several times
to locate the tightest portion of the
drive chain.
4. Measure the drive chain slack as
shown.5. If the drive chain slack is incorrect,
adjust it as follows.
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To adjust the drive chain slack
1. Loosen the brake pedal free play
adjusting nut and the brake torque
rod nut.
2. Loosen the axle nut, then loosen
the locknut at each end of the
swingarm.
3. To tighten the drive chain, turn the
adjusting nut at each end of the
swingarm in direction (a). To loos-
1. Drive chain slack
Drive chain slack:
25.0–35.0 mm (0.98–1.38 in)
1. Brake pedal free play adjusting nut
2. Brake torque rod nut
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-1
8
Dimensions:Overall length:1945 mm (76.6 in)
Overall width:
705 mm (27.8 in)
Overall height: 1065 mm (41.9 in)
Seat height: 770 mm (30.3 in)
Wheelbase:
1245 mm (49.0 in)
Ground clearance: 140 mm (5.51 in)
Minimum turning radius: 1900 mm (74.8 in)Weight:With oil and fuel:109,0 kg (240 lb)Engine:Engine type:Liquid cooled 4-stroke, SOHC
Cylinder arrangement:
Forward-inclined single cylinder
Displacement: 134.4 cm ³ (8.20 cu.in)
Bore × stroke:
54.0 × 58.7 mm (2.13 × 2.31 in)
Compression ratio:
10.90 :1
Starting system: Electric starter and kickstarter Lubrication system:
Wet sump
Engine oil:Type:
SAE20W40 or SAE20W50
Recommended engine oil grade: API service SF, SG type or higher
JASO MA
Engine oil quantity: Without oil filter element replacement:
0.80 L (0.85 US qt) (0.70 Imp.qt)
With oil filter element replacement: 0.90 L (0.95 US qt) (0.79 Imp.qt)Cooling system:Coolant reservoir capacity (maximum
level) YAMAHA GENUINE COOLANT: 0.28 L (0.30 US qt) (0.25 Imp.qt)
Radiator capacity (including all routes):
0.62 L (0.66 US qt) (0.55 Imp.qt)Air filter:Air filter element:Dry elementFuel:Recommended fuel:Regular unleaded gasoline only
Fuel tank capacity: 4.0 L (1.06 US gal) (0.88 Imp.gal)Carburetor:Manufacturer:MIKUNI
Type × quantity:
VM22 x 1
Spark plug (s):Manufacturer/model: NGK CPR8EA-9/ DENSO U24EPR-9
Spark plug gap:
0.8 –0.9 mm (0.031 –0.035 in)Clutch:Clutch type:
Wet, multiple-disc and centrifugal
automaticTransmission:Primary reduction system:
Spur gear
Primary reduction ratio: 69/24 (2.875)
Secondary reduction system: Chain drive
Secondary reduction ratio:
39/15 (2.600)
Transmission type: Constant mesh 4-speed
Operation: Left foot operation
Gear ratio:
1st:34/12 (2.833)
2nd:
30/16 (1.875)
3rd: 23/17 (1.353)
4th: 23/22 (1.045)Chassis:Frame type: Diamond
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