PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-1
6
EAU17241
Periodic inspection, adjustment, and lu-
brication will keep your vehicle in the
safest and most efficient condition pos-
sible. Safety is an obligation of the vehi-
cle owner/operator. The most important
points of vehicle inspection, adjust-
ment, and lubrication are explained on
the following pages.
The intervals given in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart
should be simply considered as a gen-
eral guide under normal riding condi-
tions. However, depending on the
weather, terrain, geographical location,
and individual use, the maintenance in-
tervals may need to be shortened.
WARNING
EWA10321
Failure to properly maintain the ve-
hicle or performing maintenance ac-
tivities incorrectly may increase
your risk of injury or death during
service or while using the vehicle. If
you are not familiar with vehicle ser-
vice, have a Yamaha dealer performservice.
WARNING
EWA15121
Turn off the engine when performing
maintenance unless otherwise
specified.
A running engine has moving
parts that can catch on body
parts or clothing and electrical
parts that can cause shocks or
fires.
Running the engine while ser-
vicing can lead to eye injury,
burns, fire, or carbon monoxide
poisoning – possibly leading to
death. See page 1-1 for more in-
formation about carbon monox-ide.
EAU39691
Owner’s tool kit The owner’s tool kit is located on the
bottom of the seat. (See page 3-8.)
The service information included in this
manual and the tools provided in the
owner’s tool kit are intended to assist
you in the performance of preventive
maintenance and minor repairs. How-
ever, additional tools such as a torque
wrench may be necessary to perform
certain maintenance work correctly.TIPIf you do not have the tools or experi-
ence required for a particular job, havea Yamaha dealer perform it for you.1. Owner’s tool kit
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62. Check the spark plug for electrode
erosion and excessive carbon or
other deposits, and replace it if
necessary.
To install the spark plug
1. Measure the spark plug gap with a
wire thickness gauge and, if nec-
essary, adjust the gap to specifica-
tion.2. Clean the surface of the spark plug
gasket and its mating surface, and
then wipe off any grime from the
spark plug threads.
3. Install the spark plug with the
spark plug wrench, and then tight-
en it to the specified torque.
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.
4. Install the spark plug cap.
EAU47690
Engine oil The engine oil level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the oil
must be changed at the intervals spec-
ified 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, remove the oil filler cap, wipe
the dipstick clean, insert it back
into the oil filler hole (without
screwing it in), and then remove it
again to check the oil level.
Specified spark plug:
TORCH/A7RTC
NGK/CR6HSA1. 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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TIPThe engine oil should be between theminimum and maximum level marks.
4. If the engine oil is at or below the
minimum level mark, add sufficient
oil of the recommended type to
raise it to the correct level.
5. Insert the dipstick into the oil filler
hole, and then tighten the oil filler
cap.To change the engine oil
1. Start the engine, warm it up for
several minutes, and then turn it
off.
2. Place an oil pan under the engine
to collect the used oil.
3. Remove the engine oil filler cap
and drain bolt to drain the oil from
the crankcase.
4. Install the engine oil drain bolt, and
then tighten it to the specified
torque.
TIPCheck the washer for damage and re-place it if necessary.5. Refill with the specified amount of
the recommended engine oil, and
then install and tighten the oil filler
cap.
TIPBe sure to wipe off spilled oil on any
parts after the engine and exhaust sys-tem have cooled down.NOTICE
ECA11620
In order to prevent clutch slip-
page (since the engine oil also
lubricates the clutch), do not
mix any chemical additives. Do
not use oils with a diesel speci-
fication of “CD” or oils of a high-
er quality than specified. In
1. Engine oil filler cap
2. Engine oil dipstick
3. Maximum level mark
4. Minimum level mark
1
2
3
4
1. Engine oil drain bolt
2. Oil pan
1
2
Tightening torque:
Engine oil drain bolt:
20 Nm (2.0 m·kgf, 14 ft·lbf)
Recommended engine oil:
See page 8-1.
Oil quantity:
0.80 L (0.85 US qt, 0.70 Imp.qt)
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6 6. Install the check hole cap.
7. If the drive chain slack is incorrect,
adjust it as follows.
EAU37693
To adjust the drive chain slack
1. Loosen the brake pedal free play
adjusting nut and the brake torque
rod nut.2. Loosen the axle nut, then loosen
the locknut at each end of the
swingarm.
3. To tighten the drive chain, turn the
drive chain slack adjusting nut at
each end of the swingarm in direc-
tion (a). To loosen the drive chain,
turn the adjusting nut at each end
of the swingarm in direction (b),
and then push the rear wheel for-
ward. NOTICE: Improper drive
chain slack will overload the en-
gine as well as other vital parts
of the motorcycle and can leadto chain slippage or breakage.
To prevent this from occurring,
keep the drive chain slack with-
in the specified limits.
[ECA10571]
TIPUsing the alignment marks on each
side of the swingarm, make sure that
both chain pullers are in the same posi-tion for proper wheel alignment.
4. Tighten both locknuts, and then
tighten the axle nut and brake
torque rod nut to their specified
torques.
1. Drive chain slackDrive chain slack:
25.0–35.0 mm (0.98–1.38 in)
1
1. Brake pedal free play adjusting nut
2. Locknut
3. Drive chain slack adjusting nut
4. Axle nut
5. Brake torque rod nut
1
2
3
4
5
1. Alignment marks
2. Drive chain slack adjusting nut
3. Locknut
4. Chain puller
14
2
3
(a)
(b)
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TIPWhen tightening the axle nut, hold the
wheel axle with a wrench to keep it fromturning.
5. Adjust the brake pedal free play.
(See page 6-15.)
WARNING
EWA10660
After adjusting the brake pedal free
play, check the operation of thebrake light.
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 andriding in the rain.
1. Remove all dirt and mud from the
drive chain with a brush or cloth.TIPFor a thorough cleaning, have a
Yamaha dealer remove the drive chainand 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.
Tightening torques:
Axle nut:
60 Nm (6.0 m·kgf, 43 ft·lbf)
Brake torque rod nut:
19 Nm (1.9 m·kgf, 13 ft·lbf)
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EAU47730
To install the front wheel
1. Install the speedometer gear unit
into the wheel hub so that the pro-
jection on the wheel hub fits in ei-
ther slot of the speedometer gear
unit.2. Lift the wheel up between the fork
legs.
TIPMake sure that there is enough space
between the brake pads before insert-
ing the brake disc and that the retainer
in the speedometer gear unit fits overthe slot on the fork leg.3. Insert the wheel axle, and then in-
stall the washer and the axle nut.
4. Take the motorcycle off the center-
stand so that the front wheel is on
the ground.
5. Tighten the axle nut to the speci-
fied torque.
TIPWhen tightening the axle nut, hold the
wheel axle with a wrench to keep it fromturning.
1. Wheel axle
1
1. Projection
2. Speedometer gear unit
3. Slot
2
3
1
1. Retainer
2. SlotTightening torque:
Axle nut:
39 Nm (3.9 m·kgf, 28 ft·lbf)
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6 6. While applying the front brake,
push down hard on the handlebars
several times to check if the front
fork compresses and rebounds
smoothly.
7. Install the rubber cap.
8. Connect the speedometer cable.
EAU25080
Rear wheel
EAU47710
To remove the rear wheel
WARNING
EWA10821
To avoid injury, securely support the
vehicle so there is no danger of itfalling over.
1. Place the motorcycle on the cen-
terstand.
2. Remove the drive chain case by
removing the screws.
3. Loosen the axle nut.4. Loosen the locknut and the drive
chain slack adjusting nut on both
ends of the swingarm.
5. Loosen the brake torque rod nut at
the brake shoe plate.
6. Disconnect the brake torque rod
from the brake shoe plate by re-
moving the cotter pin, the nut, the
washer and the bolt.1. Drive chain case
2. Screw
1
2
2
1. Locknut
2. Drive chain slack adjusting nut
3. Washer
4. Axle nut
12
3
4
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67. Remove the brake pedal free play
adjusting nut, and then disconnect
the brake rod from the brake cam-
shaft lever.8. Remove the axle nut and the
washer, and then pull the wheel
axle out.9. Push the wheel forward, and then
remove the drive chain from the
rear sprocket.
TIPThe drive chain does not need to be
disassembled in order to remove andinstall the wheel.
10. Remove the wheel.
EAU47700
To install the rear wheel
1. Install the wheel by inserting the
wheel axle from the left-hand side.
2. Install the drive chain onto the rear
sprocket.
3. Install the washer and the axle nut.
4. Install the brake rod onto the brake
camshaft lever, and then install the
brake pedal free play adjusting nut
onto the brake rod.
5. Connect the brake torque rod to
the brake shoe plate by installing
the bolt, the washer and the nut.
6. Adjust the drive chain slack. (See
page 6-18.)
7. Tighten the brake torque rod nut
and axle nut to the specified
torques.
1. Brake torque rod
2. Brake torque rod cotter pin
3. Brake torque rod nut and bolt
1
2
3
1. Washer
2. Axle nut
3. Brake rod
4. Brake pedal free play adjusting nut
5. Brake camshaft lever
1. Wheel axle4
5
1
2
3
1
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