PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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EAU23191
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand
The operation of the centerstand
should be checked before each ride,
and the pivots and metal-to-metal con-
tact surfaces should be lubricated if
necessary.
WARNING
EWA11300
If the centerstand 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.
1. Centerstand
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease (all-pur-
pose grease)
INDEX
A
Acceleration and deceleration................... 5-2
Accessories and replacement parts ........ 6-13
Air filter element, cleaning......................... 6-8
Autolube pump, adjusting ....................... 6-16
B
Brake lever, front....................................... 3-2
Brake lever, rear ....................................... 3-3
Brake levers, lubricating.......................... 6-16
Brake shoes, checking ............................ 6-15
Braking ...................................................... 5-2
C
Cables, checking and lubricating ............ 6-15
Carburetor, adjusting .............................. 6-10
Care .......................................................... 7-1
Centerstand, checking and lubricating .... 6-17
E
Engine break-in ......................................... 5-3
Engine idling speed................................. 6-10
Engine oil .................................................. 3-5
Engine, starting a warm ............................ 5-1
Engine stop switch .................................... 3-1
F
Front and rear brake lever free play,
adjusting ............................................... 6-14
Front fork, checking ................................ 6-17
Fuel ........................................................... 3-3
Fuel cock................................................... 3-5
Fuel tank breather hose ............................ 3-5
Fuel tank cap ............................................ 3-3
H
Handlebar switch ...................................... 3-1
I
Identification numbers ............................... 9-1
K
Kickstarter ..................................................3-6
L
Labels, location of ......................................1-4
M
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic .......6-3
Maintenance, emission control system ......6-2
Matte color, caution ...................................7-1
Middle and final gear cases .......................6-8
Model label ................................................9-1
P
Parking.......................................................5-4
Part locations .............................................2-1
Power reduction plate, removing ...............6-6
Pre-operation check list .............................4-2
S
Safety information ......................................1-1
Seat ...........................................................3-7
Spark arrester, cleaning.............................6-9
Spark plug, checking .................................6-5
Specifications.............................................8-1
Speed limiter and power reduction plate ...3-1
Starter (choke) lever ..................................3-6
Starting and warming up a cold engine .....5-1
Starting off .................................................5-2
Steering, checking ...................................6-18
Storage ......................................................7-3
T
Throttle cable free play, checking ............6-11
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ..............................................6-16
Tires .........................................................6-11
Tool kit .......................................................6-1
Transmission oil .........................................6-7Troubleshooting....................................... 6-23
Troubleshooting chart.............................. 6-24
V
Vehicle identification number .................... 9-1
W
Wheel bearings, checking ....................... 6-18
Wheel (front)............................................ 6-19
Wheel (rear) ............................................ 6-20
Wheels .................................................... 6-13
