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6
EAU25080
Rear wheel
EAU25150
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. Place the motorcycle on the cen-
terstand.
3. Remove the axle nut.
4. Loosen the locknut and drive chain
adjusting bolt on each side of the
swingarm.5. While supporting the brake caliper
and slightly lifting the wheel, pull
the wheel axle out.
NOTE:A rubber mallet may be useful to tap thewheel axle out.
6. Push the wheel forward, and then
remove the drive chain from the
rear sprocket.
1. Locknut
2. Drive chain slack adjusting bolt
3. Axle nut
1. Locknut
2. Drive chain slack adjusting bolt
3. Wheel axle
4. Brake caliper bracket
5. Brake caliper
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6Engine overheating
WARNING
EWA10400
Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine and radiator are hot. Scalding hot fluid and steam may be
blown out under pressure, which could cause serious injury. Be sure to wait until the engine has cooled.
After removing the radiator cap retaining bolt, place a thick rag, like a towel, over the radiator cap, and then
slowly rotate the cap counterclockwise to the detent to allow any residual pressure to escape. When the hissingsound has stopped, press down on the cap while turning it counterclockwise, and then remove the cap.
NOTE:If coolant is not available, tap water can be temporarily used instead, provided that it is changed to the recommended coolantas soon as possible.
Wait until the
engine has cooled.
Check the coolant level in the
reservoir and radiator.
The coolant level
is OK.The coolant level is low.
Check the cooling system
for leakage.
Have a Yamaha dealer checkand repair the cooling system.Add coolant. (See NOTE.)
Start the engine. If the engine overheats again,
have a
Yamaha dealer check
and repair the cooling system.
There is
leakage.
There is
no leakage.
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INDEXAAir filter element, replacing ................... 6-15
Anti-theft alarm (optional)...................... 3-11
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-35BBattery................................................... 6-30
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-27
Brake and shift pedals, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-26
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-23
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-22
Brake lever ............................................ 3-13
Brake pedal ........................................... 3-13CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-25
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-16
Centerstand and sidestand, checking
and lubricating .................................... 6-27
Clutch lever ........................................... 3-12
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ............ 6-20
Coolant.................................................. 6-11
Coolant temperature warning light .......... 3-4DDimmer switch ...................................... 3-11
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating .... 6-25
Drive chain slack ................................... 6-23EEngine break-in ....................................... 5-3
Engine idling speed............................... 6-16
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge .............. 6-9
Engine stop switch ................................ 3-12
Engine trouble warning light.................... 3-6
FFront and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-21
Front fork, checking .............................. 6-28
Fuel....................................................... 3-14
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing........ 5-3
Fuel tank breather hose........................ 3-15
Fuel tank cap ........................................ 3-14
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-31HHandlebar switches .............................. 3-11
Hazard switch ....................................... 3-12
Headlight bulb, replacing ...................... 6-32
Helmet holder ....................................... 3-17
High beam indicator light ........................ 3-4
Horn switch ........................................... 3-12IIdentification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................ 3-19
Immobilizer system ................................. 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light........... 3-6
Indicator and warning lights .................... 3-3KKey identification number ....................... 9-1LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ........ 6-34MMain switch/steering lock........................ 3-2
Matte color, caution ................................ 7-1
Model label ............................................. 9-2
Multi-function meter unit ......................... 3-6NNeutral indicator light .............................. 3-4OOil level warning light.............................. 3-4
PPanels, removing and installing .............. 6-6
Parking .................................................... 5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Pass switch ........................................... 3-11
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart ...................................................... 6-2
Pre-operation check list........................... 4-2RRear brake light switch .......................... 6-21SSafety information ................................... 1-1
Seat ....................................................... 3-16
Shifting .................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ............................................. 3-13
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting .... 3-18
Sidestand .............................................. 3-19
Spark plugs, checking ............................. 6-8
Specifications .......................................... 8-1
Starting the engine .................................. 5-1
Start switch............................................ 3-12
Steering, checking................................. 6-29
Storage.................................................... 7-3
Storage compartment............................ 3-17
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................. 6-28TTail/brake light bulb, replacing .............. 6-33
Throttle cable free play, checking ......... 6-17
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-26
Tires ...................................................... 6-17
Tool kit..................................................... 6-1
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-39
Troubleshooting charts.......................... 6-40
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