
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-19
2
3
4
5
67
8
9
EAU41840
Checking and lubricating the
cables
The operation of all control cables and
the condition of the cables should be
checked before each ride, and the ca-
bles and cable ends should be lubricat-
ed if necessary. If a cable is damaged
or does not move smoothly, have a
Yamaha dealer check or replace it.
WARNING
EWA10710
Damage to the outer housing of ca-
bles may result in internal rusting
and cause interference with cable
movement. Replace damaged ca-
bles as soon as possible to prevent
unsafe conditions.
EAU23111
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable
The operation of the throttle grip should
be checked before each ride. In addi-
tion, the cable should be lubricated at
the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance chart.
EAU23120
Adjusting the Autolube pump
The Autolube pump is a vital and so-
phisticated component of the engine,
which must be adjusted by a Yamaha
dealer at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
Recommended lubricant:
Yamaha Chain and Cable Lube or
engine oil SAE 10W-30 (API SE)

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-21
2
3
4
5
67
8
9
EAU23200
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand
The operation of the sidestand should
be checked before each ride, and the
sidestand pivot and metal-to-metal
contact surfaces should be lubricated if
necessary.
WARNING
EWA10730
If the sidestand does not move up
and down smoothly, have a Yamaha
dealer check or repair it.
EAU23271
Checking the front fork
The 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
WARNING
EWA10750
Securely support the vehicle 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 vehicle 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.
CAUTION:
ECA10590
If any damage is found or the front
fork does not operate smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or re-
pair it.
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease (all-pur-
pose grease)

MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
7-3
2
3
4
5
6
78
9
EAU40651
Storage
Short-term
Always store your motorcycle in a cool,
dry place and, if necessary, protect it
against dust with a porous cover.
CAUTION:
ECA10810
Storing the motorcycle in a
poorly ventilated room or cover-
ing it with a tarp, while it is still
wet, will allow water and humid-
ity to seep in and cause rust.
To prevent corrosion, avoid
damp cellars, stables (because
of the presence of ammonia)
and areas where strong chemi-
cals are stored.
Long-term
Before storing your motorcycle for sev-
eral months:
1. Follow all the instructions in the
“Care” section of this chapter.
2. For motorcycles equipped with a
fuel cock that has an “OFF” posi-
tion: Turn the fuel cock lever to“OFF”.
3. Drain the carburetor float chamber
by loosening the drain bolt; this will
prevent fuel deposits from building
up. Pour the drained fuel into the
fuel tank.
4. Fill up the fuel tank and add fuel
stabilizer (if available) to prevent
the fuel tank from rusting and the
fuel from deteriorating.
5. Perform the following steps to pro-
tect the cylinder, piston rings, etc.
from corrosion.
a. Remove the spark plug cap
and spark plug.
b. Pour a teaspoonful of engine oil
into the spark plug bore.
c. Install the spark plug cap onto
the spark plug, and then place
the spark plug on the cylinder
head so that the electrodes are
grounded. (This will limit spark-
ing during the next step.)
d. Turn the engine over several
times with the starter. (This will
coat the cylinder wall with oil.)
e. Remove the spark plug cap
from the spark plug, and theninstall the spark plug and the
spark plug cap.
WARNING
EWA10950
To prevent damage or injury from
sparking, make sure to ground the
spark plug electrodes while turning
the engine over.
6. Lubricate all control cables and the
pivoting points of all levers and
pedals as well as of the sidestand.
7. Check and, if necessary, correct
the tire air pressure, and then lift
the motorcycle so that both of its
wheels are off the ground. Alterna-
tively, turn the wheels a little every
month in order to prevent the tires
from becoming degraded in one
spot.
8. Cover the muffler outlet with a
plastic bag to prevent moisture
from entering it.
NOTE:
Make any necessary repairs before
storing the motorcycle.

INDEX
A
Accessories and replacement parts ........6-14
Air filter element, cleaning .........................6-8
Autolube pump, adjusting ........................6-19
B
Brake and shift pedals, checking and
lubricating ..............................................6-20
Brake lever ................................................3-2
Brake lever, checking and lubricating ......6-20
Brake lever free play, adjusting ...............6-14
Brake pedal ...............................................3-2
Brake pedal free play, adjusting ..............6-15
Brake shoes, checking ............................6-16
C
Cables, checking and lubricating .............6-19
Carburetor, adjusting ...............................6-10
Care ...........................................................7-1
D
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating .......6-18
Drive chain slack .....................................6-16
E
Engine break-in .........................................5-3
Engine idling speed .................................6-11
Engine oil ...................................................3-4
Engine, starting a warm .............................5-2
Engine stop switch.....................................3-1
F
Front fork, checking .................................6-21
Fuel ............................................................3-3
Fuel cock ...................................................3-5
Fuel tank breather hose.............................3-4
Fuel tank cap .............................................3-2
H
Handlebar switch .......................................3-1
I
Identification numbers ............................... 9-1
K
Kickstarter ................................................. 3-6
L
Labels, location of ..................................... 1-4
M
Model label ................................................ 9-1
P
Parking ...................................................... 5-4
Part locations............................................. 2-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart ........................................................ 6-2
Power reduction plate................................ 3-1
Power reduction plate, removing ............... 6-6
Pre-operation check list ............................. 4-2
S
Safety information ..................................... 1-1
Seat ........................................................... 3-6
Shifting ...................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ................................................. 3-1
Shock absorber ......................................... 3-7
Sidestand, checking and lubricating ........ 6-21
Spark arrester, cleaning ............................ 6-9
Spark plug, checking ................................. 6-5
Specifications ............................................ 8-1
Starter (choke) lever .................................. 3-6
Starting and warming up a cold engine ..... 5-1
Steering, checking ................................... 6-22
Storage ...................................................... 7-3
Supporting the motorcycle....................... 6-23
T
Throttle cable free play, adjusting ........... 6-11Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ............................................. 6-19
Tires ........................................................ 6-12
Tool kit....................................................... 6-1
Transmission oil ........................................ 6-7
Troubleshooting ...................................... 6-27
Troubleshooting chart ............................. 6-28
V
Vehicle identification number .................... 9-1
W
Wheel bearings, checking ....................... 6-22
Wheel (front) ........................................... 6-23
Wheel (rear) ............................................ 6-26
Wheels .................................................... 6-13