Changing the rear brake fluidChecking the rear brake lever free play
The brake lever free play must be checked at the
intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart. The brake lever free play should
measure 0 – 1.5 mm (0 – 0.06 in) as shown. If
the free play is incorrect, have a Yamaha dealer
check the brake system.
1
LOWER
1
8-26
8
Recommended brake fluid:
DOT4
1. Brake lever free play
1. Minimum level mark
Have a Yamaha dealer change the rear brake fluid
at the intervals specified in the TIP after the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart. In addition,
have the oil seals of the master cylinders and
calipers as well as the brake hoses replaced at the
intervals listed below or whenever they are damaged
or leaking.
Oil seals: Replace every two years.Brake hoses: Replace every four years.
10-4
10
Electrical system:Ignition system: CDI
Charging system: AC magnetoBattery:Model:
GTX5L-BS
Voltage, capacity: 12 V,4 .0 Ah Fuses:Main fuse: 10 A Noise and vibration level:Noise level (77/311/EEC):
77.4 dB(A) (EUR)
Vibration on seat (EN1032, ISO5008): Will not exceed 0.5 m/s
2 (EUR)
Vibration on handlebar (EN1032, ISO5008): Will not exceed 2.5 m/s2 (EUR)
Rear suspension:Type:Swingarm
Spring/shock absorber type: Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel: 83 mm (3.3 in)
INDEX
AAccessories and loading ................................................ 6-6
Air filter element, cleaning ............................................ 8-15BBattery ........................................................................\
...8-28
Brake lever, front.............................................................4-6Brake lever, rear............................................................4-6
Brake lever free play, checking the rear........................8-26
Brake levers, checking and lubricating .............. .......... 8-27
Brakes, front and rear....................................................5-3
Brake pads, checking the rear.......................................8-25
Brake fluid level, checking the rear...............................8-25
Brake fluid level, changing the rear..............................8-26 Brake lever free play, adjusting the front......................8-23CCables, checking and lubricating ................................. 8-27
Carburetor, adjusting.................................................... 8-20
Chassis fasteners........................................................... 5-7
Cleaning..........................................................................9-1EEngine break-in .............................................................. 6-4
Engine, cold start...........................................................6-1
Engine idling speed ...................................................... 8-20 Engine oil............................................................5-3, 8-11
Engine, starting a warm................................................6-3
Engine stop switch.......................................................4-2
Fuel........................................................................4-8, 5-3
Fuel cock......................................................................4-10
Fuel tank cap..................................................................4-8
Fuse, replacing.............................................................8-30
F
KKey identification number ............................................. 11-1LLabel locations...............................................................2-1HHandlebar switches ........................................................ 4-2IIdentification numbers .................................................. 11-1
Instruments and switches.............................................5-7MMain switch .................................................................... 4-1
Maintenance and lubrication chart.................................8-5
Maintenance chart, emission control system.................8-3
Model label...................................................................11-2
Choke ............................................................................ 4-11 Brake shoes, checking the front .................................. 8-22
Final transmission oil ........................................... 5-3, 8-14
Engine speed limiter plate............................................ 4-5
Kick starter ................................................................. 4-12
