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MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
EC300000
REGULAR INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENTS
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
The following schedule is intended as a general guide to maintenance and lubrication. Bear in mind
that such factors as weather, terrain, geographical location, and individual usage will alter the
required maintenance and lubrication intervals. If you are a doubt as to what intervals to follow in
maintaining and lubricating your machine, consult your Yamaha dealer.
NOTE:
From 18 months or 210 hours, repeat the maintenance intervals starting from 6 months or
90 hours.
Items marked with an asterisk should be performed by a Yamaha dealer as they require special
tools, data and technical skills.
No. ITEMCHECKS AND
MAINTENANCE JOBSWHICH-
EVER
COMES
FIRSTINITIAL EVERY
month 1 6 12
hours 30 90 150
1 * Fuel lineCheck fuel hoses for cracks or damage.
Replace if necessary.√
√
2 Spark plugCheck condition.
Adjust gap and clean.√
√
3 * Valve clearanceCheck and adjust valve clearance when engine is
cold.√
4 * Air filter elementClean with solvent.
Replace if necessary.√
√
5 * Breather systemCheck ventilation hose for cracks or damage.
Replace if necessary.√
√
√
6 * CarburetorCheck engine idling speed and starter operation.
Adjust if necessary.√
√
√
7 Exhaust systemCheck for leakage.
Tighten if necessary.
Replace gasket if necessary.√
√
8 Engine oil Change (warm engine before draining).
√
√
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9 ClutchCheck operation.
Adjust or replace cable.√
√
√
10 * Front brakeCheck operation.
Adjust brake lever free play and replace brake shoes
if necessary.√
√
√
11 * Rear brakeCheck operation.
Adjust brake pedal free play and replace brake shoes
if necessary.√
√
√
12 * WheelsCheck runout, spoke tightness and for damage.
Tighten spokes if necessary.√
√
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13 * TiresCheck tread depth and for damage.
Replace if necessary.
Check air pressure.
Correct if necessary.√
√
14 * Wheel bearingsCheck bearings for smooth operation.
Replace if necessary.√
√
15 * SwingarmCheck swingarm pivoting point for play.
Correct if necessary.
Lubricate with lithium soap based grease.√
√
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16 Drive chainCheck chain slack/alignment and condition.
Adjust and lubricate chain.Every ride
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PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
Before riding for break-in operation or practice, make sure the machine is in good operating condi-
tion.
Before using this machine, check the following points.
GENERAL INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
Item Routine Page
Brake Check operation/adjustment. P3-12
Engine oil Change oil as required. P3-6 ~ 8
Drive chain Check alignment/adjustment/lubrication. P3-13 ~ 15
Spark plug Check color/condition. P3-23
Throttle Check for proper throttle cable operation. P3-4
Air filter Foam type – must be clean and damp oil always P3-4 ~ 5
Wheels and tires Check pressure/runout/spoke tightness/bead stopper/axle nuts. P3-17 ~ 20
Fittings/fasteners Check all – tighten as necessary. P2-13
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DRIVE CHAIN SLACK ADJUSTMENT
5. Install:
Drive chain 1
Joint 2
Master link clip 3
CAUTION:
Be sure to install the master link clip to the
direction as shown.
aTurning direction
New
6. Lubricate:
Drive chain
Drive chain lubricant:
SAE 10W-30 motor oil or
suitable chain lubricants
DRIVE CHAIN SLACK ADJUSTMENT
1. Elevate the rear wheel by placing the suit-
able stand under the engine.
2. Check:
Drive chain slack
a
In the center between the drive axle and
rear wheel axle.
Out of specification → Adjust.
NOTE:
Before checking and/or adjusting, rotate the
rear wheel through several revolutions and
check the slack several times to find the tight-
est point. Check and/or adjust chain slack with
rear wheel in this “tight chain” position.
Drive chain slack:
40 ~ 53 mm (1.6 ~ 2.1 in)
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FRONT FORK INSPECTION
3. Adjust:
Drive chain slack
Drive chain slack adjustment steps:
Loosen the wheel axle nut 1 and locknuts
2.
Adjust chain slack by turning the adjusters
3.
To tighten
→ Turn adjuster
3 clockwise.
To loosen
→ Turn adjuster
3 counter-
clockwise and push wheel forward.
Turn each adjuster exactly the same
amount to maintain correct axle alignment.
(There are marks a on each side of chain
puller alignment.)
NOTE:
Turn the adjuster so that the chain is in line
with the sprocket, as viewed from the rear.
CAUTION:
Too small chain slack will overload the
engine and other vital parts; keep the
slack within the specified limits.
Tighten the wheel axle nut while pushing
down the drive chain.
T R..
Axle nut:
60 Nm (6.0 m kg, 43 ft lb)
Tighten the locknuts.
T R..
Locknut:
7 Nm (0.7 m kg, 5.1 ft lb)
13 a2
EC36C000
FRONT FORK INSPECTION
1. Inspect:
Front fork smooth action
Operate the front brake and stroke the
front fork.
Unsmooth action/oil leakage → Repair or
replace.
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INSP
ADJREAR SHOCK ABSORBER INSPECTION/
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER SPRING PRELOAD ADJUSTMENT
EC36K000
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER INSPECTION
1. Inspect:
Swingarm smooth action
Abnormal noise/unsmooth action →
Grease the pivoting points or repair the
pivoting points.
Damage/oil leakage → Replace.
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER SPRING
PRELOAD ADJUSTMENT
1. Elevate the rear wheel by placing the suit-
able stand under the engine.
2. Remove:
Rear shock absorber
Refer to “SWINGARM” section in the
CHAPTER 5.
3. Remove:
Spring guide 1
NOTE:
While compressing the spring, remove the
spring guide.
4. To stiffen the spring preload, install the cir-
clip 1 into the groove a. To soften the
spring preload, install the circlip into the
groove b.
NOTE:
Do not spread the circlip too much.
Standard installation position:
Groove b
5. Install:
Spring guide 1
NOTE:
While compressing the spring, install the
spring guide.
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INSP
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STEERING HEAD INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
EC36T000
WHEEL INSPECTION
1. Inspect:
Wheel runout
Elevate the wheel and turn it.
Abnormal runout → Replace.
2. Inspect:
Bearing free play
Exist play → Replace.
STEERING HEAD INSPECTION AND
ADJUSTMENT
1. Elevate the front wheel by placing a suit-
able stand under the engine.
2. Check:
Steering shaft
Grasp the bottom of the forks and gently
rock the fork assembly back and forth.
Free play → Adjust steering head.
3. Check:
Steering smooth action
Turn the handlebar lock to lock.
Unsmooth action → Adjust steering ring
nut.
4. Adjust:
TT-R90
Steering ring nut
Steering ring nut adjustment steps:
Remove the front fender 1.
Remove the handlebar and handle crown.
Loosen the ring nut 2 using the ring nut
wrench 3.
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ENGKICK AXLE
KICK AXLE
Extent of removal:
1 Kick axle removal
2 Kick axle disassembly
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
KICK AXLE REMOVAL AND
DISASSEMBLY
Preparation for removal Crankcase cover (right) Refer to “CLUTCH” section.
1 Kick axle assembly 1
2 Circlip 2
3 Spring cover 1
4 Torsion spring 1
5 Spring guide 1
6 Circlip 1
7 Ratchet wheel 1
8Clip 1
9 Circlip 1
10 Washer/wave washer 1/1
11 Kick gear 1
12 Kick axle 1
2
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ENG
REMOVAL POINTS
Rotor
1. Remove:
Rotor nut 1
Washer 2
NOTE:
Loosen the rotor nut while holding the rotor
with sheave holder 3.
Do not allow the sheave holder to touch the
projection on the rotor.
Sheave holder:
YS-1880-A/90890-01701
2. Remove:
Rotor 1
Woodruff key
NOTE:
Use the flywheel puller 2.
Center the flywheel puller over the rotor.
Make sure after installing the holding bolts
that the clearance between the flywheel
puller and the rotor is the same everywhere.
If necessary, one holding bolt may be turned
out slightly to adjust the flywheel puller’s
position.
CAUTION:
Cover the crankshaft end with the box
wrench for protection.
Flywheel puller:
YU-33270-B/90890-01362
CDI MAGNETO (TT-R90)