PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-31
6
EAU23291
Checking the wheel bearings The front and rear wheel bearings must
be checked at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart. If there is play in the wheel
hub or if the wheel does not turn
smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer check
the wheel bearings.
EAU46341
Battery The battery is located behind panel D.
(See page 6-7.)
This model is equipped with a VRLA
(Valve Regulated Lead Acid) battery.
There is no need to check the electro-
lyte or to add distilled water. However,
the battery lead connections need to be
checked and, if necessary, securely
tightened.
WARNING
EWA10760
Electrolyte is poisonous and
dangerous since it contains sul-
furic acid, which causes severeburns. Avoid any contact with
skin, eyes or clothing and al-
ways shield your eyes when
working near batteries. In case
of contact, administer the fol-
lowing FIRST AID.
EXTERNAL: Flush with plenty
of water.
INTERNAL: Drink large quan-
tities of water or milk and im-
mediately call a physician.
EYES: Flush with water for 15
minutes and seek prompt
medical attention.
Batteries produce explosive hy-
drogen gas. Therefore, keep
sparks, flames, cigarettes, etc.,
away from the battery and pro-
vide sufficient ventilation when
charging it in an enclosed
space.
KEEP THIS AND ALL BATTER-
IES OUT OF THE REACH OF
CHILDREN.
To charge the battery
Have a Yamaha dealer charge the bat-
tery as soon as possible if it seems to
have discharged. Keep in mind that the
1. Negative battery lead (black)
2. Positive battery lead (red)
3. Battery
3
2
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-2
8
Gear ratio:
1st:
37/14 (2.642)
2nd:
29/16 (1.813)
3rd:
29/22 (1.318)
4th:
26/25 (1.040)
5th:
24/27 (0.889)
6th:
22/28 (0.786)Chassis:Frame type:
Semi double cradle
Caster angle:
26.67 °
Trail:
111.0 mm (4.37 in)Front tire:Type:
With tube
Size:
80/100-21M/C 51P
Manufacturer/model:
BRIDGESTONE/TW-301 FRear tire:Type:
With tube
Size:
120/80-18M/C 62P
Manufacturer/model:
BRIDGESTONE/TW-302 F
Loading:Maximum load:
185 kg (408 lb)
(Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and
accessories)Tire air pressure (measured on cold
tires):Loading condition:
0–90 kg (0–198 lb)
Front:
125 kPa (1.25 kgf/cm², 18 psi)
Rear:
175 kPa (1.75 kgf/cm², 25 psi)
Loading condition:
90–185 kg (198–408 lb)
Front:
150 kPa (1.50 kgf/cm², 22 psi)
Rear:
200 kPa (2.00 kgf/cm², 29 psi)Front wheel:Wheel type:
Spoke wheel
Rim size:
21x1.60Rear wheel:Wheel type:
Spoke wheel
Rim size:
18x2.15Front brake:Type:
Single disc brake
Operation:
Right hand operationRecommended fluid:
DOT 4
Rear brake:Type:
Single disc brake
Operation:
Right foot operation
Recommended fluid:
DOT 4Front suspension:Type:
Telescopic fork
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
270.0 mm (10.63 in)Rear suspension:Type:
Swingarm (link suspension)
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/gas-oil damper
Wheel travel:
270.0 mm (10.63 in)Electrical system:Ignition system:
TCI
Charging system:
AC magnetoBattery:Model:
YTZ7S
Voltage, capacity:
12 V, 6.0 Ah
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