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EAU17226
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIRCenterstand, checking and lubricating
Front fork, checking
EAU23271
Checking the front forkThe condition and operation of the front
fork must be checked as follows at the
intervals specified in the periodic main-
tenance and lubrication chart.
To check the condition
EWA10750
wSecurely support the motorcycle so
that there is no danger of it falling
over.Check the inner tubes for scratches,
damage and excessive oil leakage.
To check the operation
1. Place the motorcycle on a level sur-
face and hold it in an upright posi-
tion.
2. While applying the front brake,
push down hard on the handlebars
several times to check if the front
fork compresses and rebounds
smoothly.
ZAUM00**
ECA10590
cCIf any damage is found or the front
fork does not operate smoothly, have
a Yamaha dealer check or repair it.
EAU23191
Checking and lubricating the
centerstandThe operation of the centerstand should
be checked before each ride, and the
pivots and metal-to-metal contact sur-
faces should be lubricated if necessary.
EWA11300
wIf the centerstand does not move up
and down smoothly, have a Yamaha
dealer check or repair it.Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease (all-pur-
pose grease)
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INDEX
AAcceleration and deceleration ................. 5-2
Air filter element, replacing .................... 6-12BBattery.................................................... 6-20
Brake lever free play, adjusting .............. 6-15
Brake lever, front ...................................... 3-6
Brake lever, rear ....................................... 3-6
Brake levers, lubricating......................... 6-17
Brake shoes, checking ........................... 6-16
Braking..................................................... 5-2CCare .......................................................... 7-1
Catalytic converter ................................... 3-8
Centerstand, checking and lubricating .. 6-18
Coolant................................................... 6-10
Coolant temperature warning light ........... 3-3DDimmer switch.......................................... 3-5EEngine break-in........................................ 5-3
Engine oil................................................. 6-7
Engine trouble warning light .................... 3-3FFinal transmission oil............................... 6-9
Front fork, checking............................... 6-18
Fuel .......................................................... 3-7
Fuel gauge............................................... 3-4
Fuel tank cap........................................... 3-6
Fuse, replacing ...................................... 6-21HHandlebar switches .................................. 3-5
Headlight bulb, replacing....................... 6-22
Helmet holder........................................... 3-9High beam indicator light ......................... 3-3
Horn switch .............................................. 3-5
IIdentification numbers.............................. 9-1
Indicator and warning lights ..................... 3-2KKey identification number ......................... 9-1
Keyhole cover ........................................... 3-2
Kickstarter ................................................ 3-8LLuggage hook.......................................... 3-9MMain switch/steering lock ......................... 3-1
Maintenance, periodic .............................. 6-1
Model label............................................... 9-2PPanels, removing and installing............... 6-5
Parking..................................................... 5-3
Part locations........................................... 2-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart ....................................................... 6-2
Pre-operation check list ........................... 4-2RRear brake lever free play, adjusting ..... 6-16SSafe-riding points ..................................... 1-4
Safety information .................................... 1-1
Seat.......................................................... 3-9
Spark plug, checking ............................... 6-6
Specifications........................................... 8-1
Speedometer unit..................................... 3-4
Start switch .............................................. 3-5
Starting off ................................................ 5-2
Starting the engine ................................... 5-1Steering, checking ................................. 6-19
Storage ..................................................... 7-3
Storage compartment ............................ 3-10
TTail/brake light bulb, replacing................ 6-23
Throttle cable free play, checking .......... 6-12
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating............................................ 6-17
Tires ....................................................... 6-13
Troubleshooting...................................... 6-24
Troubleshooting charts ........................... 6-25
Turn signal indicator light......................... 3-3
Turn signal light bulb, replacing............. 6-24
Turn signal switch ..................................... 3-5VValve clearance ...................................... 6-12
Vehicle identification number ................... 9-1WWheel bearings, checking ...................... 6-19
Wheels................................................... 6-15
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