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ODOMETER READING
CHECK OR ANNUAL
NO. ITEM MAINTENANCE JOB
1000 km 6000 km 12000 km 18000 km 24000 kmCHECK
(600 mi) (3500 mi) (7000 mi) (10500 mi) (14000 mi)
Shock absorber• Check operation and shock
√√√ √
18 *
assembliesabsorbers for oil leakage.
19 *Carburetor• Adjust engine idling speed.√√ √√ √ √
• Change. (See page 3-2). √When the oil change indicator light
20Engine oilcomes on [every 3000 km (1800 mi)]
• Check oil level and vehicle for
oil leakage.Every 3000 km (1800 mi)√
21 *Engine oil
strainer• Clean.√
• Check coolant level and vehicle
√√√ √√
22 *Cooling systemfor coolant leakage.
• Change. Every 3 years
Final transmission• Check vehicle for oil leakage.√√ √23
oil
• Change.√√ √
24 *V-belt• Replace. Every 10000 km (6000 mi)
Front and rear
25*
brake switches• Check operation.√√ √√ √ √
26Moving parts
• Lubricate.√√√ √√
and cables
• Check operation and free play.
Throttle grip • Adjust the throttle cable free play
27 *housingif necessary.√√√ √√
and cable• Lubricate the throttle grip
housing and cable.
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ODOMETER READING
CHECK OR ANNUAL
NO. ITEM MAINTENANCE JOB
1000 km 6000 km 12000 km 18000 km 24000 kmCHECK
(600 mi) (3500 mi) (7000 mi) (10500 mi) (14000 mi)
Mufflers and exhaust• Check the screw clamps for
√√ √√ √ √
28 *
looseness.
Lights, signals• Check operation.
√√ √√ √ √ 29 *
and switches• Adjust headlight beam.
EAUM2070
TIP
●The air filter needs more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.
●Hydraulic brake service
•Regularly check and, if necessary, correct the brake fluid level.
•Every two years change the brake fluid.
•Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged.
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EWA10470
s s
WARNING
●Have a Yamaha dealer replace
excessively worn tires. Besides
being illegal, operating the
vehicle with excessively worn
tires decreases riding stability
and can lead to loss of control.
●The replacement of all wheel
and brake related parts, inclu-
ding the tires, should be left to
a Yamaha dealer, who has the
necessary professional know-
ledge and experience.
EAU21960
Cast wheels
To maximize the performance, durabi-
lity, and safe operation of your vehi-
cle, note the following points regar-
ding the specified wheels.
●The wheel rims should be chec-
ked for cracks, bends or warpage
before each ride. If any damage
is found, have a Yamaha dealer
replace the wheel. Do not
attempt even the smallest repair
to the wheel. A deformed or crac-
ked wheel must be replaced.
●The wheel should be balanced
whenever either the tire or wheel
has been changed or replaced.
An unbalanced wheel can result
in poor performance, adverse
handling characteristics, and a
shortened tire life.
●Ride at moderate speeds after
changing a tire since the tire sur-
face must first be “broken in” for
it to develop its optimal characte-
ristics.
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 play,
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have a Yamaha dealer inspect the
brake system.
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s s
WARNING
A soft or spongy feeling in the bra-
ke lever can indicate the presence
of air in the hydraulic system. If the-
re is air in the hydraulic system,
have a Yamaha dealer bleed the
system before operating the vehi-
cle. Air in the hydraulic system will
diminish the braking performance,
which may result in loss of control
and an accident.
EAU22390
Checking the front and rear
brake pads
The front and rear brake pads must
be checked for wear at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
EAU22430
Front brake pads
1. Brake pad wear indicator groove
Each front brake pad is provided with
wear indicator grooves, which allow
you to check the brake pad wear wit-
hout having to disassemble the brake.
To check the brake pad wear, check
the wear indicator grooves. If a brake
pad has worn to the point that thewear indicator grooves have almost
disappeared, have a Yamaha dealer
replace the brake pads as a set.
EAU22500
Rear brake pads
1. Lining thickness
Check each rear brake pad for dama-
ge and measure the lining thickness.
If a brake pad is damaged or if the
lining thickness is less than 3.8 mm
(0.15 in), have a Yamaha dealer repla-
ce the brake pads as a set.
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EAU22580
Checking the brake fluid
level
Front brake
1. Minimum level mark
Rear brake
1. Minimum level mark
Insufficient brake fluid may allow air
to enter the brake system, possibly
causing it to become ineffective.
Before riding, check that the brake
fluid is above the minimum level mark
and replenish if necessary. A low bra-
ke fluid level may indicate worn brake
pads and/or brake system leakage. If
the brake fluid level is low, be sure to
check the brake pads for wear and
the brake system for leakage.
Observe these precautions:
●When checking the fluid level,
make sure that the top of the bra-
ke fluid reservoir is level.
●Use only the recommended qua-
lity brake fluid, otherwise the rub-
ber seals may deteriorate, cau-
sing leakage and poor braking
performance.
●Refill with the same type of brake
fluid. Mixing fluids may result in a
harmful chemical reaction and
lead to poor braking performan-
ce.
●Be careful that water does not
enter the brake fluid reservoir
when refilling. Water will signifi-
cantly lower the boiling point of
the fluid and may result in vapor
lock.
●Brake fluid may deteriorate pain-
ted surfaces or plastic parts.
Always clean up spilled fluid
immediately.
●As the brake pads wear, it is nor-
mal for the brake fluid level to
gradually go down. However, if
the brake fluid level goes down
suddenly, have a Yamaha dealer
check the cause.
Recommended brake fluid:
DOT 4MIN1
MIN1
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EAU22721
Changing the brake fluid
Have a Yamaha dealer change the
brake fluid at the intervals specified in
the TIP after the periodic maintenan-
ce and lubrication chart. In addition,
have the oil seals of the brake master
cylinder and caliper as well as the
brake hose replaced at the intervals
listed below or whenever they are
damaged or leaking.
●Oil seals: Replace every two
years.
●Brake hose: Replace every four
years.
EAU23101
Checking and lubricating the
cables
The operation of all control cables
and the condition of the cables
should be checked before each ride,
and the cables and cable ends should
be lubricated if necessary. If a cable is
damaged or does not move smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or repla-
ce it. WARNING! Damage to the
outer sheath may interfere with
proper cable operation and will
cause the inner cable to rust.
Replace a damaged cable as soon
as possible to prevent unsafe con-
ditions.
[EWA10721]EAU23172
Lubricating the front and
rear brake levers
Front brake lever
Rear brake lever
The pivoting points of the front and
rear brake levers must be lubricated
Recommended lubricant:
Engine oil
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EAU23272
Checking the front fork
The condition and operation of the
front fork must be checked as follows
at the intervals specified in the perio-
dic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
To check the condition
1. Check the inner tubes for scrat-
ches, damage and excessive oil
leakage.
To check the operation
1. Place the vehicle on a level surfa-
ce and hold it in an upright posi-
tion. WARNING! To avoid injury,
securely support the vehicle so
there is no danger of it falling
over.
[EWA10751]
2. While applying the front brake,
push down hard on the handle-
bars several times to check if the
front fork compresses and
rebounds smoothly.
ECA10590
NOTICE
If any damage is found or the front
fork does not operate smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or
repair it.
EAU45511
Checking the steering
Worn or loose steering bearings may
cause danger. Therefore, the opera-
tion of the steering must be checked
as follows at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart.
1. Place the vehicle on the centers-
tand. WARNING! To avoid
injury, securely support the
vehicle so there is no danger of
it falling over.
[EWA10751]
2. Hold the lower ends of the front
fork legs and try to move them
forward and backward. If any free
play can be felt, have a Yamaha
dealer check or repair the stee-
ring.
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EAUS1133
Replacing a tail/brake light
bulb or a rear turn signal
light bulb
Tail/brake light bulb1. Remove the tail/brake light lens by removing the screw.
1. Screw
2. Tail/brake light lens
3. Bulb
2. Remove the burnt-out bulb bypushing it in and turning it coun-
terclockwise.
3. Insert a new bulb into the socket, push it in, and then turn it clock-
wise until it stops. 4. Install the lens by installing the
screw. NOTICE: Do not over-
tighten the screws, otherwise
the lens may break.
[ECA10681]
Rear turn signal light bulb 1. Remove the left or right tail/brake light lens by removing the screw.
2. Remove the turn signal light lens by pulling it backwards.
3. Remove the turn signal light bulb lens by removing the screw.
1. Turn signal light lens
2. Screw
3. Turn signal light bulb lens
4. Bulb
4. Remove the burnt-out bulb bypushing it in and turning it coun-
terclockwise. 5. Insert a new bulb into the socket,
push it in, and then turn it clock-
wise until it stops.
6. Install the turn signal light bulb lens by installing the screw.
NOTICE: Do not overtighten
the screws, otherwise the lens
may break.
[ECA10681]
7. Install the turn signal light lens.
8. Install the tail/brake light lens by installing the screw. NOTICE: Do
not overtighten the screws,
otherwise the lens may break.
[ECA10681]
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