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NOTE:The air filter needs more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.10*Chassis fastenersCheck all chassis fitting and fasteners.
Correct if necessary.√√√
11 Brake lever pivot shaftApply lithium-soap-based grease (all-purpose grease)
lightly.√√
12 Brake pedal pivot shaftApply lithium-soap-based grease (all-purpose grease)
lightly.√√
13 Sidestand pivotCheck operation.
Apply lithium-soap-based grease (all-purpose grease)
lightly.√√
14*Spark arresterClean.√
15*Front forkCheck operation and for grease leakage.
Replace if necessary.√√
16*Shock absorber assem-
blyCheck operation and for oil leakage.
Replace if necessary.√
17*Control cablesApply Yamaha chain and cable lube or engine oil 10W-30
thoroughly.√√√
18*Throttle grip housing and
cableCheck operation and free play.
Adjust the throttle cable free play if necessary.
Lubricate the throttle grip housing and cable.√√√ No. ITEM CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE JOBSINITIAL ODOMETER READINGS
1000 km
(600 mi) or
1 month or
30 hours3000 km
(1800 mi) or
6 months or
90 hours5000 km
(3000 mi) or
12 months or
150 hours
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Removing and installing the
cowling and panel The cowling and panel shown above
need to be removed to perform some of
the maintenance jobs described in this
chapter. Refer to this section each time
a cowling or panel needs to be re-
moved and installed.
EAU41621
Cowling A
To remove the cowling1. Remove the seat. (See page 3-7.)
2. Remove the bolt, and then take the
cowling off.To install the cowling
1. Place the cowling in the original
position, and then install the bolt.
2. Install the seat.
EAU19193
Panel A
To remove the panelRemove the bolts, and then take the
panel off.
To install the panelPlace the panel in the original position,
and then install the bolts.
1. Panel A
2. Cowling A
1. Bolt
2. Cowling A
1. Projection
2. Grommet
1. Panel A
2. Bolt
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Checking the spark plug The spark plug is an important engine
component, which is easy to check.
Since heat and deposits will cause any
spark plug to slowly erode, the spark
plug should be removed and checked
in accordance with the periodic mainte-
nance and lubrication chart. In addition,
the condition of the spark plug can re-
veal the condition of the engine.
To remove the spark plug
1. Remove the spark plug cap.
2. Remove the spark plug as shown,
with the spark plug wrench includ-
ed in the owner’s tool kit.To check the spark plug
1. Check that the porcelain insulator
around the center electrode of the
spark plug is a medium-to-light tan
(the ideal color when the vehicle is
ridden normally).
NOTE:
If the spark plug shows a distinctly dif-
ferent color, the engine could be oper-
ating improperly. Do not attempt to
diagnose such problems yourself. In-
stead, have a Yamaha dealer checkthe vehicle.2. Check the spark plug for electrode
erosion and excessive carbon or
other deposits, and replace it if
necessary.
To install the spark plug
1. Measure the spark plug gap with a
wire thickness gauge and, if nec-
essary, adjust the gap to specifica-
tion.
1. Spark plug cap
1. Spark plug wrench
Specified spark plug:
NGK/CR6HSA
DENSO/U20FSR-U
1. Spark plug gap
Spark plug gap:
0.6–0.7 mm (0.024–0.028 in)
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62. Clean the surface of the spark plug
gasket and its mating surface, and
then wipe off any grime from the
spark plug threads.
3. Install the spark plug with the
spark plug wrench, and then tight-
en it to the specified torque.
NOTE:
If a torque wrench is not available when
installing a spark plug, a good estimate
of the correct torque is 1/4–1/2 turn
past finger tight. However, the spark
plug should be tightened to the speci-fied torque as soon as possible.
4. Install the spark plug cap.
EAU39840
Engine oil The engine oil level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the oil
must be changed at the intervals spec-
ified in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart.
To check the engine oil level
1. Place the motorcycle on a level
surface and hold it in an upright po-
sition.NOTE:Make sure that the motorcycle is posi-
tioned straight up when checking the oil
level. A slight tilt to the side can result ina false reading.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for
several minutes, and then turn it
off.
3. Wait a few minutes until the oil set-
tles, remove the oil filler cap, wipe
the dipstick clean, insert it back
into the oil filler hole (without
screwing it in), and then remove it
again to check the oil level.
NOTE:
The engine oil should be between theminimum and maximum level marks.
4. If the engine oil is at or below the
minimum level mark, add sufficient
oil of the recommended type to
raise it to the correct level.
5. Insert the dipstick into the oil filler
hole, and then tighten the oil filler
cap.
Tightening torque:
Spark plug:
12.5 Nm (1.25 m·kgf, 9.0 ft·lbf)
1. Engine oil filler cap
2. Dipstick
3. Maximum level mark
4. Minimum level mark
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6 To change the engine oil
1. Start the engine, warm it up for
several minutes, and then turn it
off.
2. Place an oil pan under the engine
to collect the used oil.
3. Remove the engine oil filler cap
and drain bolt to drain the oil from
the crankcase.
4. Install the engine oil drain bolt, and
then tighten it to the specified
torque.5. Add the specified amount of the
recommended engine oil, and then
install and tighten the engine oil fill-
er cap.
CAUTION:
ECA11620
In order to prevent clutch slip-
page (since the engine oil also
lubricates the clutch), do not
mix any chemical additives. Do
not use oils with a diesel speci-
fication of “CD” or oils of a high-
er quality than specified. In
addition, do not use oils labeled
“ENERGY CONSERVING II” or
higher.
Make sure that no foreign mate-rial enters the crankcase.
6. Start the engine, and then let it idle
for several minutes while checking
it for oil leakage. If oil is leaking, im-
mediately turn the engine off and
check for the cause.7. Turn the engine off, and then
check the oil level and correct it if
necessary.
1. Engine oil drain boltTightening torque:
Engine oil drain bolt:
20 Nm (2.0 m·kgf, 14 ft·lbf)
Recommended engine oil:
See page 8-1.
Oil change quantity:
0.80 L (0.85 US qt) (0.70 Imp.qt)
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Cleaning the air filter element The air filter element should be cleaned
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
Clean the air filter element more fre-
quently if you are riding in unusually
wet or dusty areas.
To clean the air filter element
1. Remove panel A. (See page 6-6.)
2. Remove the air filter case cover by
removing the screws.
3. Pull the sponge material and the
mesh out.4. Clean the mesh with solvent, and
then wipe the solvent off.
5. Clean the sponge material with
solvent, and then squeeze the re-
maining solvent out.
WARNING
EWA10430
Use only a dedicated parts cleaning
solvent. To avoid the risk of fire or
explosion, do not use gasoline orsolvents with a low flash point.CAUTION:
ECA10510
To avoid damaging the foam materi-
al, handle it gently and carefully, anddo not twist or wring it.
6. Apply oil of the recommended type
to the entire surface of the sponge
material, and then squeeze the ex-
cess oil out.NOTE:The sponge material should be wet butnot dripping.
7. Insert the mesh and the sponge
material into the air filter case.
1. Air filter case cover
2. Screw
1. Sponge material
2. Air filter mesh
Recommended oil:
Yamaha foam air filter oil or other
quality foam air filter oil
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CAUTION:
ECA15571
Make sure that the mesh and the
sponge material are properly
seated in the air filter case.
The engine should never be op-
erated without the mesh and the
sponge material installed, oth-
erwise the piston(s) and/or cyl-
inder(s) may becomeexcessively worn.
8. Install the air filter case cover by in-
stalling the screws.
NOTE:Make sure that the spark plug cable isrouted as shown.9. Install the panel.
To clean the air filter check hose
1. Check the hoses at the bottom of
the air filter case for accumulated
dirt or water.2. If dirt or water is visible, remove
the hoses, clean them, and then
reinstall them.1. Spark plug cable
1. Air filter check hose
1
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Cleaning the spark arrester The spark arrester should be cleaned
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
WARNING
EWA10980
Always let the exhaust system
cool prior to touching exhaust
components.
Do not start the engine whencleaning the exhaust system.
NOTE:Make sure to select a well-ventilated
area free of combustible materials toclean the spark arrester.
1. Remove the tailpipe by removing
the bolt, and then pulling it out of
the muffler.2. Tap the tailpipe lightly, and then
use a wire brush to remove any
carbon deposits from the spark ar-
rester portion of the tailpipe and in-
side of the tailpipe housing.3. Insert the tailpipe into the muffler,
and then install and tighten the
bolt.
NOTE:Make sure to align the bolt hole wheninserting the tailpipe.
1. Bolt
1. Tailpipe
2. Spark arrester
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