8-33
1
2
3
4
5
6
78
9
10
11
the drive chain with steam cleaners, high-pres-
sure washers or inappropriate solvents.
2. Wipe the drive chain dry.
3. Thoroughly lubricate the drive chain with a
special O-ring chain lubricant.
CAUTION:
ECB00580
Do not use engine oil or any other lubricants
for the drive chain, as they may contain sub-
stances that could damage the O-rings.
EBU24900
Checking and lubricating the cables
The operation and the condition of all control ca-
bles should be checked before each ride, and the
cables and cable ends should be lubricated if nec-
essary. If a cable is damaged or does not move
smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer check or replace
it.
WARNING
EWB02130
Inspect cables frequently and replace if dam-aged. Corrosion can result when the cable
sheaths become damaged, and cables can
also become frayed or kinked, which could re-
strict the operation of controls and lead to an
accident or injury.
EBU24921
Checking and lubricating the brake and
clutch levers
The operation of the brake and clutch levers
should be checked before each ride, and the lever
pivots should be lubricated if necessary.
Recommended lubricant:
Engine oil
Recommended lubricants:
Brake lever:
Silicone grease
Clutch lever:
Lithium-soap-based grease (all-purpose
grease)
8-34
1
2
3
4
5
6
78
9
10
11
Brake lever
Clutch lever
EBU24931
Checking and lubricating the brake and
shift pedals
The operation of the brake and shift pedals should
be checked before each ride, and the pedal pivots
should be lubricated if necessary.
EBU24962
Checking the wheel hub bearings
The front and rear wheel hub bearings must be
checked at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart. If there is play
in a wheel hub or if a wheel does not turn smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check the wheel hub bear-
ings.
EBU24992
Lubricating the swingarm pivots
The swingarm pivots must be lubricated at the in-
tervals specified in the periodic maintenance and
Recommended lubricants:
Brake pedal:
Silicone grease
Shift pedal:
Lithium-soap-based grease (all-purpose
grease)
10-2
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
910
11
Engine oil quantity:
Without oil filter element replacement:
1.25 L (1.32 US qt) (1.10 Imp.qt)
With oil filter element replacement:
1.35 L (1.43 US qt) (1.19 Imp.qt)
Air filter:
Air filter element:
Wet element
Fuel:
Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline only (EUR)
Unleaded gasoline only (AUS)(NZL)
Fuel tank capacity:
9.0 L (2.38 US gal) (1.98 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount:
1.0 L (0.26 US gal) (0.22 Imp.gal)
Carburetor:
Manufacturer:
MIKUNI
Type x quantity:
BSR29 x 1
Spark plug (s):
Manufacturer/model:
NGK/DR7EA
Spark plug gap:
0.6–0.7 mm (0.024–0.028 in)
Clutch:
Clutch type:
Wet, multiple-disc
Operation:
Left hand operation
Transmission:
Primary reduction system:
Spur gear
Primary reduction ratio:
76/22 (3.455)
Secondary reduction system:
Chain drive
Secondary reduction ratio:
38/14 (2.714)
Transmission type:
Constant mesh 5-speed
Operation:
Left foot operation
Gear ratio:
1st:
37/13 (2.846)
2nd:
33/18 (1.833)
3rd:
29/21 (1.381)
4th:
27/24 (1.125)
5th:
28/29 (0.966)
Chassis:
Frame type:
Steel tube frame
Caster angle:
6.0 °
Trail:
23.0 mm (0.91 in)
INDEX
A
Accessories and loading ................................................ 6-6
Air filter element, cleaning ............................................ 8-14
B
Battery .......................................................................... 8-36
Brake and clutch levers, checking and lubricating ....... 8-33
Brake and shift pedals, checking and lubricating ......... 8-34
Brake fluid, changing.................................................... 8-25
Brake fluid level, checking............................................ 8-23
Brake lever ..................................................................... 4-5
Brake lever free play, checking the front ...................... 8-26
Brake light switches ..................................................... 8-29
Brake pads, checking the front and rear ...................... 8-22
Brake pedal .................................................................... 4-5
Brake pedal position, checking .................................... 8-26
Brakes, front and rear .................................................... 5-3
C
Cables, checking and lubricating ................................. 8-33
Carburetor, adjusting.................................................... 8-19
Chassis fasteners........................................................... 5-7
Cleaning ......................................................................... 9-1
Clutch lever .................................................................... 4-4
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ................................... 8-29
D
Drive chain ..................................................................... 5-4
Drive chain, lubricating ................................................. 8-32Drive chain slack .......................................................... 8-30
E
Engine break-in .............................................................. 6-5
Engine, cold start ........................................................... 6-1
Engine idling speed ...................................................... 8-20
Engine oil ....................................................................... 5-3
Engine oil and oil filter element .................................... 8-10
Engine, starting a warm ................................................. 6-3
Engine stop switch ......................................................... 4-2
F
Fuel ........................................................................ 4-7
,
5-3
Fuel cock ........................................................................ 4-8
Fuel tank cap.................................................................. 4-7
Fuse, replacing............................................................. 8-37
H
Handlebar switches ........................................................ 4-2
Headlight beam, adjusting............................................ 8-41
Headlight bulb, replacing.............................................. 8-39
I
Identification numbers .................................................. 11-1
Indicator light .................................................................. 4-1
Instruments, lights and switches .................................... 5-7
K
Key identification number ............................................. 11-1
L
Label locations ............................................................... 2-1
