PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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Changing the brake and
clutch fluids Have a Yamaha dealer change the
brake and clutch fluids at the intervals
specified in the TIP after the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart. In
addition, have the oil seals of the brake
and clutch master cylinders and cali-
pers as well as the brake and clutch
hoses replaced at the intervals listed
below or whenever they are damaged
or leaking.
Oil seals: Replace every two
years.
Brake and clutch hoses: Replace
every four years.
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Drive chain slack The drive chain slack should be
checked before each ride and adjusted
if necessary.
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To check the drive chain slack
1. Place the motorcycle on the side-
stand.TIPWhen checking and adjusting the drive
chain slack, there should be no weight
on the motorcycle.2. Shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position.
3. Move the rear wheel by pushing
the motorcycle to locate the tight-
est portion of the drive chain, and
then measure the drive chain slack
as shown.4. If the drive chain slack is incorrect,
adjust it as follows.
EAU34314
To adjust the drive chain slack
1. Loosen the axle nut and the lock-
nut on each side of the swingarm.
Drive chain slack:
40.0–50.0 mm (1.57–1.97 in)
1. Drive chain slack
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-1
8
Dimensions:Overall length:
2185 mm (86.0 in)
Overall width:
800 mm (31.5 in)
Overall height:
1105 mm (43.5 in)
Seat height:
825 mm (32.5 in)
Wheelbase:
1525 mm (60.0 in)
Ground clearance:
145 mm (5.71 in)
Minimum turning radius:
3200 mm (126.0 in)Weight:With oil and fuel:
265.0 kg (584 lb)Engine:Engine type:
Air cooled 4-stroke, OHV
Cylinder arrangement:
V-type 2-cylinder
Displacement:
1670 cm³
Bore × stroke:
97.0 × 113.0 mm (3.82 × 4.45 in)
Compression ratio:
8.40 :1
Starting system:
Electric starter
Lubrication system:
Dry sump
Engine oil:Recommended brand:
YAMALUBE
Type:
SAE 10W-30, SAE 10W-40, SAE 10W-50,
SAE 15W-40, SAE 20W-40 or SAE 20W-
50
Recommended engine oil grade:
API service SG type or higher, JASO
standard MA
Engine oil quantity:
Without oil filter cartridge replacement:
3.70 L (3.91 US qt, 3.26 Imp.qt)
With oil filter cartridge replacement:
4.10 L (4.33 US qt, 3.61 Imp.qt)Air filter:Air filter element:
Oil-coated paper elementFuel:Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline only
Fuel tank capacity:
15.0 L (3.96 US gal, 3.30 Imp.gal)Fuel reserve amount:
3.0 L (0.79 US gal, 0.66 Imp.gal)
Fuel injection:Throttle body:
ID mark:
5YU1 02Spark plug (s):Manufacturer/model:
NGK/DPR7EA-9
Manufacturer/model:
DENSO/X22EPR-U9
Spark plug gap:
0.8–0.9 mm (0.031–0.035 in)Clutch:Clutch type:
Wet, multiple-discTransmission:Primary reduction system:
Spur gear
Primary reduction ratio:
71/48 (1.479)
Secondary reduction system:
Chain drive
Secondary reduction ratio:
39/17 (2.294)
Transmission type:
Constant mesh 5-speed
Operation:
Left foot operation
Gear ratio:
1st:
38/16 (2.375)
2nd:
30/19 (1.579)
-20 -10 0
10 20 30
40
50 ˚C
SAE 10W-30
SAE 15W-40SAE 20W-40SAE 20W-50
SAE 10W-40SAE 10W-50
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