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9 Cleaning the V-belt case air filter el-
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1. Remove cowling E. (See
page 6-7.)
2. Remove panel B. (See page 6-7.)
3. Remove the left

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EAU21382 
Checking the throttle cable 
free play  
The throttle cable free play should mea-
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WARNING
 
EWA14660 
Because loading has an enormous
impact on the handling, braking,
performance and safety characteris-
tics of your vehi

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9Tire information 
This model is equipped with tubeless
tires.
WARNING
 
EWA10470 
 
Have a Yamaha dealer replace
excessively worn tires

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EAU33453 
Front and rear brake lever free 
play  
Front
Rear 
There should be no free play at the
brake lever ends. If there is free pla

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EAU33473 
Adjusting the rear brake lock 
lever cable  
Rear brake lock lever cable adjustment
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indicator grooves have almost disap-
peared, have a Yamaha dealer replace
the brake pads as a set.
 
EAU34210 
Rear brake pads 
Have a Y

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refilling. Water will significantly
lower the boiling point of the fluid
and may result in vapor lock.
 
 
Brake fluid may deteriorat