FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
4-2
4
Rear brakeCheck operation.
If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
Check brake pads for wear.
Replace if necessary.
Check fluid level in reservoir.
If necessary, add recommended brake fluid to specified level.
Check hydraulic system for leakage.6-14, 6-14, 6-15
Throttle gripMake sure that operation is smooth.
Check cable free play.
If necessary, have Yamaha dealer adjust cable free play and lubricate cable and
grip housing.6-11, 6-16
Wheels and tiresCheck for damage.
Check tire condition and tread depth.
Check air pressure.
Correct if necessary.6-12, 6-13
Brake leversMake sure that operation is smooth.
Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary.6-16
CenterstandMake sure that operation is smooth.
Lubricate pivot if necessary.6-17
Chassis fastenersMake sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.
Tighten if necessary.—
Instruments, lights, signals
and switchesCheck operation.
Correct if necessary.—
BatteryCheck fluid level.
Fill with distilled water if necessary.6-19 ITEM CHECKS PAGE
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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6
7*Brake hosesCheck for cracks or damage.√√√√√
Replace. Every 4 years
8*WheelsCheck runout and for damage.√√√√
9*TiresCheck tread depth and for dam-
age.
Replace if necessary.
Check air pressure.
Correct if necessary.√√√√√
10*Wheel bearingsCheck bearing for looseness or
damage.√√√√
11*Steering bearingsCheck bearing play and steering
for roughness.√√√√√
Lubricate with lithium-soap-based
grease.Every 24000 km (14000 mi)
12*Chassis fastenersMake sure that all nuts, bolts and
screws are properly tightened.√√√√√
13Front brake lever
pivot shaftLubricate with silicone grease.√√√√√
14Rear brake lever
pivot shaftLubricate with silicone grease.√√√√√
15 CenterstandCheck operation.
Lubricate.√√√√√
16*Front forkCheck operation and for oil leak-
age.√√√√
17*Shock absorber as-
semblyCheck operation and shock ab-
sorber for oil leakage.√√√√ NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOBODOMETER READING
ANNUAL
CHECK 1000 km
(600 mi)6000 km
(3500 mi)12000 km
(7000 mi)18000 km
(10500 mi)24000 km
(14000 mi)
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