PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-9
6Before installing a spark plug, the spark
plug gap should be measured with a
wire thickness gauge and, if necessary,
adjusted to specification.
Clean the surface of the spark plug
gasket and its mating surface, and then
wipe off any grime from the spark plug
threads.
TIPIf 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.NOTICE
ECA10840
Do not use any tools to remove or in-
stall the spark plug cap, otherwise
the ignition coil coupler may get
damaged. The spark plug cap may
be difficult to remove because the
rubber seal on the end of the cap fits
tightly. To remove the spark plug
cap, simply twist it back and forth
while pulling it out; to install it, twistit back and forth while pushing it in.
EAU19876
Engine oil and oil filter car-
tridge The engine oil level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the oil
must be changed and the oil filter car-
tridge replaced at the intervals speci-
fied in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart.
To check the engine oil level
1. Place the vehicle on the center-
stand. A slight tilt to the side can
result in a 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, and then check the oil level
through the engine oil level check
window located at the bottom-right
side of the crankcase.TIPThe engine oil should be between theminimum and maximum level marks.
1. Spark plug gapSpark plug gap:
0.6–0.7 mm (0.024–0.028 in)
Tightening torque:
Spark plug:
12.5 Nm (1.25 m·kgf, 9.0 ft·lbf)
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-12
6 10. 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.
TIPAfter the engine is started, the engine
oil level warning light should go off if theoil level is sufficient.NOTICE
ECA10400
If the oil level warning light flickers
or remains on, immediately turn the
engine off and have a Yamaha dealercheck the vehicle.11. Turn the engine off, and then
check the oil level and correct it if
necessary.
EAU20070
Coolant The coolant level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the cool-
ant must be changed at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
EAU40042
To check the coolant level
1. Place the vehicle on the center-
stand.TIP
The coolant level must be checked
on a cold engine since the level
varies with engine temperature.
Make sure that the vehicle is posi-
tioned straight up when checking
the coolant level. A slight tilt to the
side can result in an incorrectreading.
2. Check the coolant level in the cool-
ant reservoir.
TIPThe coolant should be between theminimum and maximum level marks.
1.“CD” specification
2.“ENERGY CONSERVING II”
1
2
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INDEXAABS (for ABS models) .......................... 3-15
ABS warning light (for ABS models) ....... 3-7
Air filter element, replacing ................... 6-14
Anti-theft alarm (optional)...................... 3-12
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-35BBattery................................................... 6-29
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-26
Brake and shift pedals, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-26
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-23
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-22
Brake lever ............................................ 3-15
Brake pedal ........................................... 3-15CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-25
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converters .............................. 3-19
Centerstand and sidestand, checking
and lubricating .................................... 6-27
Clutch lever ........................................... 3-14
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ............ 6-20
Coolant.................................................. 6-12
Coolant temperature warning light .......... 3-4DDimmer switch ...................................... 3-13
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating .... 6-24
Drive chain slack ................................... 6-23EEngine break-in ....................................... 5-4
Engine idling speed............................... 6-16
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge .............. 6-9Engine stop switch................................ 3-13
Engine trouble warning light ................... 3-7
EXUP system ....................................... 3-26
FFront and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-21
Front fork, adjusting .............................. 3-21
Front fork, checking .............................. 6-28
Fuel....................................................... 3-17
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing........ 5-3
Fuel tank breather/overflow hose ......... 3-18
Fuel tank cap ........................................ 3-16
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-30HHandlebar switches .............................. 3-13
Hazard switch ....................................... 3-14
Headlight bulb, replacing ...................... 6-33
High beam indicator light ........................ 3-4
Horn switch ........................................... 3-13IIdentification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................ 3-27
Immobilizer system ................................. 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light........... 3-7
Indicator and warning lights .................... 3-4KKey identification number ....................... 9-1LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ........ 6-34
Luggage strap holders .......................... 3-25MMain switch/steering lock........................ 3-2
Matte color, caution ................................ 7-1
Model label ............................................. 9-2
Multi-function meter unit ......................... 3-8
NNeutral indicator light .............................. 3-4OOil level warning light .............................. 3-4PPanels, removing and installing .............. 6-7
Parking .................................................... 5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Pass switch ........................................... 3-13
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart ...................................................... 6-2RRear brake light switch .......................... 6-21SSafety information ................................... 1-1
Seats ..................................................... 3-19
Shifting .................................................... 5-3
Shift pedal ............................................. 3-14
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting .... 3-24
Sidestand .............................................. 3-26
Spark plugs, checking ............................. 6-8
Specifications .......................................... 8-1
Starting the engine .................................. 5-1
Start switch............................................ 3-13
Steering, checking................................. 6-28
Storage.................................................... 7-3
Storage compartment............................ 3-21TTail/brake light bulb, replacing .............. 6-34
Throttle cable free play, checking ......... 6-17
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-25
Tires ...................................................... 6-17
Tool kit..................................................... 6-1
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