PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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brake fluid level goes down sud-
denly, have a Yamaha dealer
check the cause.
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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 a level
surface and hold it in an upright po-
sition.
NOTE:
When checking and adjusting the drive
chain slack, the motorcycle should be
positioned straight up and there should
be no weight on it.
2. Shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position.
3. Move the rear wheel by pushing
the motorcycle to locate the tight-
est portion of the drive chain, and
then measure the drive chain slack
as shown.
Drive chain slack:
35.0–60.0 mm (1.38–2.36 in)
SPECIFICATIONS
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Dimensions:
Overall length:
2090 mm (82.3 in)
Overall width:
820 mm (32.3 in)
Overall height:
1120 mm (44.1 in)
Seat height:
790 mm (31.1 in)
Wheelbase:
1325 mm (52.2 in)
Ground clearance:
265 mm (10.43 in)
Minimum turning radius:
1900 mm (74.8 in)
Weight:
With oil and fuel:
126.0 kg (278 lb)
Engine:
Engine type:
Air cooled 4-stroke, SOHC
Cylinder arrangement:
Forward inclined single cylinder
Displacement:
196.0 cm
3
(11.96 cu.in)
Bore
×
stroke:
67.0
×
55.7 mm (2.64
×
2.19 in)
Compression ratio:
9.50 :1
Starting system:
Electric and kick starter
Lubrication system:
Wet sump
Engine oil:
Type:
YAMALUBE 4, SAE10W30 or SAE20W40
Recommended engine oil grade:
API service SE, SF, SG type or higher
Engine oil quantity:
Without oil filter element removal:
1.00 L (1.06 US qt) (0.88 Imp.qt)
With oil filter element removal:
1.10 L (1.16 US qt) (0.97 Imp.qt)
Air filter:
Air filter element:
Wet element
Fuel:
Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline only
Fuel tank capacity:
7.0 L (1.85 US gal) (1.54 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount:
1.7 L (0.45 US gal) (0.37 Imp.gal)
Carburetor:
Manufacturer:
TEIKEI
Type x quantity:
MV28 x 1
Spark plug(s):
Manufacturer/model:
NGK/DR8EA
Manufacturer/model:
DENSO/X24ESR-U
Spark plug gap:
0.6–0.7 mm (0.024–0.028 in)
Clutch:
Clutch type:
Wet, multiple-disc
Transmission:
Primary reduction system:
Spur gear
Primary reduction ratio:
73/22 (3.318)
Secondary reduction system:
Chain drive
Secondary reduction ratio:
50/14 (3.571)
Transmission type:
Constant mesh 5-speed
Operation:
Left foot operation
Gear ratio:
1st:
34/12 (2.833)
2nd:
34/19 (1.789)
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