PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-22
6 making sure that all side plates
and rollers have been sufficiently
oiled.
EAU23093
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 conditions.[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
engine oil
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6-24
6
EAUM1650
Lubricating the swingarm piv-
ots The swingarm pivots must be lubricat-
ed at the intervals specified in the peri-
odic maintenance and lubrication chart.
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.
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
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INDEX
AAir filter element, cleaning .................... 6-10BBattery .................................................. 6-25
Brake lever ............................................. 3-2
Brake lever, checking and lubricating ... 6-23
Brake lever free play, adjusting ............ 6-17
Brake pedal ............................................ 3-3
Brake pedal, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-23
Brake pedal free play, adjusting ........... 6-18
Brake shoes, checking ......................... 6-19CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-22
Carburetor, adjusting ............................ 6-13
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Clutch free play, adjusting .................... 6-16DDrive chain, cleaning and lubricating .... 6-21
Drive chain slack .................................. 6-20EEngine break-in ...................................... 5-3
Engine idling speed .............................. 6-13
Engine oil ................................................ 6-8
Engine, starting a warm .......................... 5-2
Engine stop switch.................................. 3-2FFront fork, checking .............................. 6-24
Fuel......................................................... 3-3
Fuel cock ................................................ 3-5
Fuel tank breather hose.......................... 3-5
Fuel tank cap .......................................... 3-3
Fuse, replacing ..................................... 6-27
HHandlebar switches ................................. 3-1IIdentification numbers ............................. 9-1KKey identification number ........................ 9-1
Kickstarter ............................................... 3-7MMain switch ............................................. 3-1
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic..... 6-4
Maintenance, emission control system ... 6-3
Matte color, caution .................................7-1
Model label .............................................. 9-2PPanels, removing and installing .............. 6-6
Parking ....................................................5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Pre-operation check list........................... 4-2SSafety information ...................................1-1
Seat ......................................................... 3-7
Shifting ....................................................5-2
Shift pedal ............................................... 3-2
Shift pedal, checking ............................. 6-19
Shock absorber assembly ....................... 3-8
Sidestand ................................................ 3-8
Sidestand, checking and lubricating...... 6-23
Spark arrester, cleaning ........................ 6-12
Spark plug, checking ...............................6-7
Specifications .......................................... 8-1
Starter (choke) lever................................ 3-6
Starting and warming up a cold engine ... 5-1
Starting circuit cut-off system .................. 3-8
Start switch.............................................. 3-2Steering, checking ................................ 6-25
Storage ................................................... 7-3
Supporting the motorcycle .................... 6-27
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................. 6-24
TThrottle cable free play, checking ......... 6-14
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-22
Tires ...................................................... 6-15
Tool kit .................................................... 6-2
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-31
Troubleshooting chart ........................... 6-32VValve clearance .................................... 6-14
Vehicle identification number .................. 9-1WWheel bearings, checking..................... 6-25
Wheel (front) ......................................... 6-28
Wheel (rear) .......................................... 6-29
Wheels .................................................. 6-16
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