PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-23
6
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.
NOTICE
ECA10590
If any damage is found or the front
fork does not operate smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or re-pair it.
EAU45511
Checking the steering Worn or loose steering bearings may
cause danger. Therefore, the operation
of the steering must be checked as fol-
lows at the intervals specified in the pe-
riodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
1. Place the vehicle on the center-
stand. WARNING! To avoid inju-
ry, 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 for-
ward and backward. If any free
play can be felt, have a Yamaha
dealer check or repair the steering.
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INDEXAAir filter element, cleaning..................... 6-10
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-30BBattery................................................... 6-24
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-18
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-17
Brake lever .............................................. 3-4
Brake lever, checking and lubricating ... 6-21
Brake pads and shoes, checking .......... 6-16
Brake pedal ............................................. 3-5
Brake pedal, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-22
Brake pedal free play, adjusting............ 6-15CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-21
Carburetor, adjusting ............................ 6-11
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Carrier ................................................... 3-10
Catalytic converter .................................. 3-7
Centerstand, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-22
Cowling and panel, removing and
installing................................................ 6-6DDimmer switch ........................................ 3-4
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating .... 6-20
Drive chain slack ................................... 6-18EEngine break-in ....................................... 5-3
Engine idling speed............................... 6-11
Engine oil ................................................ 6-8
Engine serial number .............................. 9-2
Engine, starting a warm .......................... 5-2
FFront fork, checking .............................. 6-23
Fuel......................................................... 3-6
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing........ 5-3
Fuel gauge.............................................. 3-3
Fuel tank cap .......................................... 3-5
Fuse, replacing ..................................... 6-26GGear position indicator lights .................. 3-2HHandlebar switches ................................ 3-3
Headlight bulb, replacing ...................... 6-27
Helmet holders ....................................... 3-9
High beam indicator light ........................ 3-2
Horn switch ............................................. 3-4IIdentification numbers ............................ 9-1
Indicator lights ........................................ 3-2KKey identification number ....................... 9-1
Kickstarter............................................... 3-8LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ........ 6-30MMain switch/steering lock........................ 3-1
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic .... 6-3
Maintenance, emission control system... 6-2
Matte color, caution ................................ 7-1NNeutral indicator light .............................. 3-2PParking ................................................... 5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
RRear brake light switch, adjusting ......... 6-16SSafety information ................................... 1-1
Seat ......................................................... 3-8
Shifting .................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ............................................... 3-4
Shift pedal, checking ............................. 6-16
Spark plug, checking ............................... 6-7
Specifications .......................................... 8-1
Speedometer unit .................................... 3-3
Starter (choke) lever................................ 3-8
Starting and warming up a cold engine ... 5-1
Start switch.............................................. 3-4
Steering, checking................................. 6-23
Storage.................................................... 7-3
Storage compartment.............................. 3-9
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................. 6-22TTail/brake light bulb, replacing .............. 6-28
Throttle cable free play, checking ......... 6-12
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-21
Tires ...................................................... 6-13
Tool kit..................................................... 6-1
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-35
Troubleshooting chart ........................... 6-36
Turn signal indicator light ........................ 3-2
Turn signal light bulb (front),
replacing ............................................. 6-28
Turn signal light bulb (rear), replacing... 6-29
Turn signal switch ................................... 3-4VValve clearance..................................... 6-12
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