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GEN
INFO
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
EC132000
ALL REPLACEMENT PARTS
1. We recommend to use Yamaha genuine
parts for all replacements. Use oil and/or
grease recommended by Yamaha for
assembly and adjustment.
EC133000
GASKETS, OIL SEALS AND O-RINGS
1. All gaskets, oil seals, and O-rings should
be replaced when an engine is overhauled.
All gasket surfaces, oil seal lips, and O-
rings must be cleaned.
2. Properly oil all mating parts and bearings
during reassembly. Apply grease to the oil
seal lips.
EC134000
LOCK WASHERS/PLATES AND COTTER
PINS
1. All lock washers/plates 1 and cotter pins
must be replaced when they are removed.
Lock tab(s) should be bent along the bolt or
nut flat(s) after the bolt or nut has been
properly tightened.
EC135001
BEARINGS AND OIL SEALS
1. Install the bearing(s) 1 and oil seal(s) 2
with their manufacturer’s marks or numbers
facing outward. (In other words, the
stamped letters must be on the side
exposed to view.) When installing oil
seal(s), apply a light coating of light-weight
lithium base grease to the seal lip(s). Oil
the bearings liberally when installing.
CAUTION:
Do not use compressed air to spin the
bearings dry. This causes damage to the
bearing surfaces.
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INSP
ADJ
ENGINE OIL LEVEL INSPECTION
1. Start the engine, warm it up for several
minutes, and then turn off the engine and
wait for five minutes.
2. Place the machine on a level place and
hold it up on upright position by placing the
suitable stand under the engine.
3. Remove:
Dipstick 1
4. Check:
Oil level
Oil level should be between maximum a
and minimum b marks.
Oil level is low → Add oil to proper level.
NOTE:
When inspecting the oil level, do not screw the
dipstick into the oil tank. Insert the gauge
lightly.
(For USA and CDN)
CAUTION:
Do not add any chemical additives.
Engine oil also lubricates the clutch and
additives could cause clutch slippage.
Do not allow foreign material to enter the
crankcase.
Recommended oil:
At –10 °C (10 °F) or higher È:
Yamalube 4 (10W-30) or SAE
10W-30 type SE/SF/SG motor
oil
At 5 °C (40 °F) or higher É:
Yamalube 4 (20W-40) or SAE
20W-40 type SE/SF/SG motor
oil010 30 50 70
90110
130
-20
-10010
20 30 40
50
È
É
˚C ˚F
ENGINE OIL LEVEL INSPECTION
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INSP
ADJ
ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT
(Except for USA and CDN)
CAUTION:
Do not add any chemical additives or use
oils with a grade of CD
a or higher.
Do not use oils labeled “ENERGY CON-
SERVING II”
b or higher. Engine oil also
lubricates the clutch and additives could
cause clutch slippage.
Do not allow foreign materials to enter the
crankcase.
5. Install:
Dipstick
6. Start the engine and let it warm up for sev-
eral minutes.
7. Turn off the engine and inspect the oil level
once again.
NOTE:
Wait a few minutes until the oil settles before
inspecting the oil level.
Recommended oil:
Refer to the following chart for
selection of oils which are
suited to the atmospheric
temperatures.
Recommended engine oil classifi-
cation:
API STANDARD:
API “SE/SF/SG” or higher grade
(Designed primarily for
motorcycles)
a
b
ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT
1. Start the engine, warm it up for several
minutes, and then turn off the engine and
wait for five minutes.
2. Place the machine on a level place and
hold it on upright position by placing the
suitable stand under the engine.
3. Place a suitable container under the
engine.
4. Remove:
Dipstick 1
Drain bolt (with gasket) 2
Drain the crankcase of its oil.
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CHASFRONT FORK
REMOVAL POINTS
Inner tube
1. Remove:
Bolt (damper rod)
NOTE:
While holding the damper rod with the damper
rod holder 1 and T-handle 2, loosen the bolt
(damper rod).
Damper rod holder:
YM-1300/90890-01294
T-handle:
YM-1326/90890-01326
EC555000
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION
Front fork assembly
1. Install:
Oil seal 1
NOTE:
Press the oil seal into the outer tube with fork
seal driver weight 2 and fork seal driver
attachment 3.
2. Fill:
Fork oil
3. After filling up, slowly pump the fork up and
down to distribute the fork oil.
Fork seal driver weight:
YM-33963/90890-01184
Fork seal driver attachment:
90890-01186
Oil quantity:
64 cm3 (2.26 Imp oz, 2.16 US oz)
Recommended oil:
Fork oil 15W or equivalent