MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
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8. Let the motorcycle dry completely
before storing or covering it.
EWA11131
WARNING0
Contaminants on the brakes or
tires can cause loss of control.
●Make sure that there is no oil or
wax on the brakes or tires.
●If necessary, clean the brake
discs and brake linings with a
regular brake disc cleaner or
acetone, and wash the tires
with warm water and a mild de-
tergent. Before riding at higher
speeds, test the motorcycle's
braking performance and cor-
nering behavior.
ECA10800
NOTICE
●Apply spray oil and wax spar-
ingly and make sure to wipe off
any excess
●Never apply oil or wax to any
rubber and plastic parts, but
treat them with a suitable care
product.
●Avoid using abrasive polishing
compounds as they will wear
away the paint.
TIP
●Consult a Yamaha dealer for ad-
vice on what products to use.
●Washing, rainy weather or humid
climates can cause the headlight
lens to fog. Turning the headlight
on for a short period of time will
help remove the moisture from
the lens.
EAUM1901
Storage
Short-term
Always store your motorcycle in a cool,
dry place and, if necessary, protect it
against dust with a porous cover.
ECA10810
NOTICE
●Storing the motorcycle in a
poorly ventilated room or cov-
ering it with a tarp, while it is
still wet, will allow water and
humidity to seep in and cause
rust.
●To prevent corrosion, avoid
damp cellars, stables (because
of the presence of ammonia)
and areas where strong chemi-
cals are stored.
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MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
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Long-term
Before storing your motorcycle for sev-
eral months:
1. Follow all the instructions in the
“Care” section of this chapter.
2. Fill up the fuel tank and add fuel
stabilizer (if available) to prevent
the fuel tank from rusting and the
fuel from deteriorating.
3. Perform the following steps to
protect the cylinder, piston rings,
etc. from corrosion.
a. Remove the spark plug cap
and spark plug.
b. Pour a teaspoonful of engine
oil into the spark plug bore.
c. Install the spark plug cap onto
the spark plug, and then place
the spark plug on the cylinder
head so that the electrodes
are grounded. (This will limit
sparking during the next step.)
d. Turn the engine over several
times with the starter. (This will
coat the cylinder wall with oil.)
e. Remove the spark plug cap
from the spark plug, and then
install the spark plug and the
spark plug cap. WARNING! Toprevent damage or injury
from sparking, make sure to
ground the spark plug elec-
trodes while turning the en-
gine over.
4. Lubricate all control cables and
the pivoting points of all levers
and pedals as well as of the side-
stand/centerstand.
5. Check and, if necessary, correct
the tire air pressure, and then lift
the motorcycle so that both of its
wheels are off the ground. Alter-
natively, turn the wheels a little
every month in order to prevent
the tires from becoming degraded
in one spot.
6. Cover the muffler outlets with
plastic bags to prevent moisture
from entering them.7. Remove the battery and fully
charge it. Store it in a cool, dry
place and charge it once a month.
Do not store the battery in an ex-
cessively cold or warm place [less
than 0 °C (30 °F) or more than 30
°C (90 °F)]. For more information
on storing the battery, see
page 7-31.
TIP
Make any necessary repairs before
storing the motorcycle.
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Operation:
Left foot operation
Gear ratio:
1
st:
30/12 (2.500)
2
nd:
26/16 (1.625)
3
rd:
23/20 (1.150)
4
th:
20/22 (0.909)
5
th:
20/26 (0.769)
Chassis:
Frame type:
Diamond
Caster angle:
28°
Trail:
113.0 mm (4.44 in)
Front tire:
Type:
With tube
Size:
90/90-21M/C 54S,
90/90-21M/C 54T
Manufacturer/model:
METZELER/TOURANCE FRONT
MICHELIN/SIRAC
Rear tire:
Type:
With tube
Size:
130/80-17M/C 65S,
130/80-17M/C 65TManufacturer/model:
METZELER/TOURANCE
MICHELIN/SIRAC A
Load:
Maximum load:
190 kg (419 lb)
(Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo
and accessories)
Tire air pressure
(measured on cold tires):
Load:
Up to 90 kg (0-198 lb)
Front:
210 kPa (30 psi) (2.1 kgf/cm
2)
Rear:
230 kPa (33 psi) (2.3 kgf/cm
2)
Load:
90-190 kg (198-419 lb)
Front:
230 kPa (33 psi) (2.3 kgf/cm
2)
Rear:
250 kPa (36 psi) (2.5 kgf/cm
2)
Off-road riding:
Front:
200 kPa (29 psi) (2.0 kgf/cm
2)
Rear:
200 kPa (29 psi) (2.0 kgf/cm
2)
High-speed riding:
Front:
210 kPa (30 psi) (2.1 kgf/cm
2)
Rear:
230 kPa (33 psi) (2.3 kgf/cm
2)
Front wheel:
Type:
Spoke wheel
Rim size:
21 x 1.85
Rear wheel:
Type:
Spoke wheel
Rim size:
17M/C x MT2.75
Front brake:
Type:
Dual disc brake
Operation:
Right hand
Fluid:
DOT 4
Rear brake:
Type:
Single disc brake
Operation:
Right foot
Fluid:
DOT 4
Front suspension:
Type:
Telescopic fork
Spring/damper type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
210 mm (8.26 in)
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INDEX
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Aftermarket Parts, Accessories, and
Modifications ...................................2-4
Aftermarket Tires and Rims ...............2-4
Air filter element, cleaning the check
hose ..............................................7-14
Air filter element, replacing ..............7-14
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing............7-35
Avoid Carbon Monoxide poisoning ....2-2
B
Battery ..............................................7-30
To access the battery ...................7-30
To charge the battery....................7-30
To store the battery.......................7-31
Be a Responsible Owner ...................2-1
Brake and clutch levers, checking
and lubricating ..............................7-26
Brake fluid ........................................7-22
Changing ......................................7-23
Checking fluid level .......................7-22
Brake lever .......................................4-11
Brake pads, checking .......................7-21
Brake pedal ......................................4-11
Checking .......................................7-27
Lubricating ....................................7-27
C
Cables, checking and lubricating .....7-25
Carbon Monoxide (avoid Carbon
Monoxide poisoning).......................2-2
Care and storage ...............................8-1Catalytic converter ...........................4-13
Checking and lubricating the brake
and clutch levers ...........................7-26
Checking and lubricating the brake
pedal .............................................7-27
Checking and lubricating the cables..7-25
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand ......................................7-27
Checking and lubricating the throttle
grip and cable ...............................7-26
Checking the brake pedal ................7-27
Checking the sidestand switch .........4-18
Clock mode ........................................4-7
Clutch lever ......................................4-10
Clutch lever free play, adjusting .......7-20
Consumer information ......................10-1
Controls and instruments ...................3-3
Function ..........................................4-1
Coolant .............................................7-12
Coolant temperature warning light .....4-4
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Description .........................................3-1
Controls and instrument .................3-3
Left view..........................................3-1
Right view .......................................3-2
Dimmer switch....................................4-9
Drive chain, cleaning
and lubricating ..............................7-25
Drive chain slack ..............................7-23
Adjusting .......................................7-23
Checking .......................................7-23Cleaning and lubricating ...............7-25
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Emission control system (periodic
maintenance chart) .........................7-2
Engine break-in ..................................6-3
Engine idling speed, adjusting .........7-15
Engine oil and oil filter element ..........7-9
Engine oil filter element....................7-10
Engine stop switch .............................4-9
Engine trouble warning light...............4-4
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For your safety - Pre-operation
checks .............................................5-1
Front fork ..........................................4-15
Adjusting .......................................4-15
Checking .......................................7-28
Front wheel ......................................7-36
Installing........................................7-37
Removing......................................7-36
Fuel ..................................................4-12
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ...6-3
Fuel meter ..........................................4-7
Fuel tank breather hose ...................4-13
Fuel tank cap ...................................4-11
Fuses, replacing ...............................7-31
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Genuine Yamaha Accessories ...........2-3
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Handlebar switches ............................4-9
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Specifications .....................................9-1
Spoke wheels ...................................7-19
Start switch ........................................4-9
Starting the engine.............................6-1
Steering, checking............................7-29
Steering lock ......................................4-2
Storage...............................................8-3
Supporting the motorcycle ...............7-36
Swingarm, lubricating the pivots ......7-28
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Tachometer ........................................4-6
Throttle cable free play, checking.....7-16
Throttle grip and cable, checking
and lubricating ..............................7-26
Tips for reducing fuel consumption ....6-3
Tires .................................................7-16
Air pressure ..................................7-16
Tire information .............................7-18
Tire inspection ..............................7-18
Tool kit ................................................7-1
Tripmeter and tachometer modes ......4-6
Troubleshooting ................................7-39
Troubleshooting charts .................7-40
Engine overheating .......................7-41
Turn signal indicator light ...................4-3
Turn signal light bulb, replacing........7-34
Turn signal switch...............................4-9V
Valve clearance ................................7-16
Vehicle identification number ...........10-1
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Warning lights ....................................4-3
Wheel bearings, checking ................7-29
Wheels, spoke..................................7-19
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