PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-18
2
3
4
5
67
8
9
EAU23013
Cleaning and lubricating the
drive chain
The drive chain must be cleaned and
lubricated at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart, otherwise it will quickly wear
out, especially when riding in dusty or
wet areas. Service the drive chain as
follows.
NOTICE
ECA10581
The drive chain must be lubricated
after washing the motorcycle and
riding in the rain.
1. Remove all dirt and mud from the
drive chain with a brush or cloth.
TIP
For a thorough cleaning, have a
Yamaha dealer remove the drive chain
and soak it in solvent.
2. Spray Yamaha Chain and Cable
Lube or a high-quality spray-type
drive chain lubricant on both sides
and on the middle of the chain,
making sure that all side plates and
rollers have been sufficiently oiled.
EAU41842
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 ca-
bles and cable ends should be lubricat-
ed if necessary. If a cable is damaged
or does not move smoothly, have a
Yamaha dealer check or replace it.
WARNING! Damage to the outer
housing of cables may result in in-
ternal rusting and cause interfer-
ence with cable movement. Replace
damaged cables as soon as possi-
ble to prevent unsafe condi-
tions.
[EWA10711]
EAU23111
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable
The operation of the throttle grip should
be checked before each ride. In addi-
tion, the cable should be lubricated at
the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance chart.
Recommended lubricant:
Yamaha Chain and Cable Lube or
4-stroke engine oil
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-20
2
3
4
5
67
8
9
EAU43621
Checking and lubricating the
brake lever
The operation of the brake lever should
be checked before each ride, and the
lever pivots should be lubricated if nec-
essary.
EAU23202
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand
The operation of the sidestand should
be checked before each ride, and the
sidestand pivot and metal-to-metal
contact surfaces should be lubricated if
necessary.
WARNING
EWA10731
If the sidestand does not move up
and down smoothly, have a Yamaha
dealer check or repair it. Otherwise,
the sidestand could contact the
ground and distract the operator, re-
sulting in a possible loss of control.
EAU23272
Checking the front fork
The condition and operation of the front
fork must be checked as follows at the
intervals specified in the periodic main-
tenance and lubrication chart.
To check the condition
Check the inner tubes for scratches,
damage and excessive oil leakage.
To check the operation
1. Place the vehicle on a level sur-
face 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 handlebars
several times to check if the front
fork compresses and rebounds
smoothly.
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
INDEX
A
Air filter element, cleaning .........................6-8
Autolube pump, adjusting ........................6-19
B
Brake and shift pedals, checking and
lubricating ..............................................6-19
Brake lever ................................................3-2
Brake lever, checking and lubricating ......6-20
Brake lever free play, adjusting ...............6-14
Brake pedal ...............................................3-2
Brake pedal free play, adjusting ..............6-15
Brake shoes, checking ............................6-15
C
Cables, checking and lubricating .............6-18
Carburetor, adjusting ...............................6-10
Care ...........................................................7-1
D
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating .......6-18
Drive chain slack .....................................6-16
E
Engine break-in .........................................5-3
Engine idling speed .................................6-11
Engine oil ...................................................3-4
Engine, starting a warm .............................5-2
Engine stop switch.....................................3-1
F
Front fork, checking .................................6-20
Fuel ............................................................3-3
Fuel cock ...................................................3-5
Fuel tank breather hose.............................3-4
Fuel tank cap .............................................3-2
H
Handlebar switch .......................................3-1
I
Identification numbers ............................... 9-1
K
Kickstarter ................................................. 3-6
M
Matte color, caution ................................... 7-1
Model label ................................................ 9-1
P
Parking ...................................................... 5-4
Part locations............................................. 2-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart ........................................................ 6-2
Power reduction plate................................ 3-1
Power reduction plate, removing ............... 6-6
Pre-operation check list ............................. 4-2
S
Safety information ..................................... 1-1
Seat ........................................................... 3-7
Shifting ...................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ................................................. 3-1
Shock absorber assembly ......................... 3-7
Sidestand, checking and lubricating ........ 6-20
Spark arrester, cleaning ............................ 6-9
Spark plug, checking ................................. 6-5
Specifications ............................................ 8-1
Starter (choke) lever .................................. 3-6
Starting and warming up a cold engine ..... 5-1
Steering, checking ................................... 6-21
Storage ...................................................... 7-3
Supporting the motorcycle....................... 6-22
T
Throttle cable free play, adjusting ........... 6-11
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating .............................................. 6-18Tires ........................................................ 6-12
Tool kit....................................................... 6-1
Transmission oil ........................................ 6-7
Troubleshooting ...................................... 6-27
Troubleshooting chart ............................. 6-28
V
Vehicle identification number .................... 9-1
W
Wheel bearings, checking ....................... 6-22
Wheel (front) ........................................... 6-23
Wheel (rear) ............................................ 6-25
Wheels .................................................... 6-13
