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To clean the air filter check hose
1. Air filter check hose
2. Check hose cap
1. Check the hose on the side of the
air filter case for accumulated dirt
or water.
2. If dirt or water is visible, remove
the hose, clean it, and then install
it.
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Checking the engine idling
speed
1. Idle adjusting screw
a. Increasing the engine idling speed
b. Decreasing the engine idling speed
The engine idling speed must be
checked as follows and, if necessary,
adjusted by a Yamaha dealer at the in-
tervals specified in the periodic main-
tenance and lubrication chart.
Start the engine and warm it up for
several minutes at 1000-2000 r/min
while occasionally revving it to 4000-
5000 r/min.
Engine idling speed:
1400-1600 r/min
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Tires
To maximize the performance, durabil-
ity, and safe operation of your motor-
cycle, note the following points regard-
ing the specified tires.
Tire air pressure
The tire air pressure should be
checked and, if necessary, adjusted
before each ride.
EWA10501
WARNING0
Operation of this vehicle with im-
proper tire pressure may cause se-
vere injury or death from loss of
control.
●The tire air pressure must be
checked and adjusted on cold
tires (i.e., when the tempera-
ture of the tires equals the am-
bient temperature).
●The tire air pressure must be
adjusted in accordance with
the riding speed and with the
total weight of rider, passenger,
cargo, and accessories ap-
proved for this model.
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Checking the throttle cable
free play
1. Throttle cable free play
The throttle cable free play should
measure 3.0-5.0 mm (0.12-0.20 in) at
the throttle grip. Periodically check the
throttle cable free play and, if neces-
sary, have a Yamaha dealer adjust it.
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Valve clearance
The valve clearance changes with
use, resulting in improper air-fuel mix-
ture and/or engine noise. To prevent
this from occurring, the valve clear-
ance must be adjusted by a Yamaha
dealer at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
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EWA10511
WARNING0
Never overload your vehicle. Oper-
ation of an overloaded vehicle
could cause an accident.
Tire air pressure
(measured on cold tires):
Up to 90 kg (198 lb):
Front:
210 kPa (30 psi) (2.1 kgf/cm
2)
Rear:
230 kPa (33 psi) (2.3 kgf/cm
2)
90 kg (198 lb) to maximum load:
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)
Maximum load*:
190 kg (419 lb)
* Total weight of rider, passenger,
cargo and accessories
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WARNING0
The front and rear tires should be of
the same make and design, other-
wise the handling characteristics of
the vehicle may be different, which
could lead to an accident.
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Tire information
This motorcycle is equipped with tube
tires.
Front tire:
Size:
90/90-21M/C 54S
90/90-21M/C 54T
Manufacturer/model:
METZELER/TOURANCE
FRONT
MICHELIN/SIRAC
Rear tire:
Size:
130/80-17M/C 65S
130/80-17M/C 65T
Manufacturer/model:
METZELER/TOURANCE
MICHELIN/SIRAC A
Tire inspection
1. Tire sidewall
2. Tire tread depth
The tires must be checked before
each ride. If the center tread depth
reaches the specified limit, if the tire
has a nail or glass fragments in it, or if
the sidewall is cracked, have a Yama-
ha dealer replace the tire immediately.
TIP
The tire tread depth limits may differ
from country to country. Always com-
ply with the local regulations.
Minimum tire tread depth
(front and rear):
1.0 mm (0.04 in)
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Spoke wheels
To maximize the performance, durabil-
ity, and safe operation of your motor-
cycle, note the following points regard-
ing the specified wheels.
●The wheel rims should be
checked for cracks, bends or
warpage, and the spokes for
looseness or damage before
each ride. If any damage is found,
have a Yamaha dealer replace the
wheel. Do not attempt even the
smallest repair to the wheel. A de-
formed or cracked wheel must be
replaced.●The wheel should be balanced
whenever either the tire or wheel
has been changed or replaced.
An unbalanced wheel can result
in poor performance, adverse
handling characteristics, and a
shortened tire life.
●Ride at moderate speeds after
changing a tire since the tire sur-
face must first be "broken in" for it
to develop its optimal characteris-
tics.
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3. To increase the clutch lever free
play, turn the adjusting bolt in di-
rection (a). To decrease the clutch
lever free play, turn the adjusting
bolt in direction (b).
TIP
If the specified clutch lever free play
could be obtained as described above,
skip steps 4-7.
4. Fully turn the adjusting bolt at the
clutch lever in direction (a) to
loosen the clutch cable.
5. Loosen the locknut at the
crankcase.1. Locknut
2. Clutch lever free play adjusting nut
(crankcase)
6. To increase the clutch lever free
play, turn the adjusting nut in di-
rection (a). To decrease the clutch
lever free play, turn the adjusting
nut in direction (b).
7. Tighten the locknut at the
crankcase.
8. Tighten the locknut at the clutch
lever and then slide the rubber
cover to its original position.
1
b
a
2
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Adjusting the clutch lever
free play
1. Locknut
2. Adjusting bolt
3. Clutch lever free play
The clutch lever free play should mea-
sure 10.0-15.0 mm (0.39-0.59 in) as
shown. Periodically check the clutch
lever free play and, if necessary, ad-
just it as follows.
1. Slide the rubber cover back at the
clutch lever.
2. Loosen the locknut.
31
2
b
a
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Checking the front and rear
brake pads
The front and rear brake pads must be
checked for wear at the intervals spec-
ified in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart.
EAU22420
Front brake pads
1. Front brake pad wear indicator groove
Each front brake pad is provided with
a wear indicator groove, which allows
you to check the brake pad wear with-
out having to disassemble the brake.
To check the brake pad wear, check
the wear indicator groove. If a brake
pad has worn to the point that the
wear indicator groove has almost dis-
appeared, have a Yamaha dealer re-
place the brake pads as a set.
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Rear brake pads
1. Rear brake pad lining thickness
Check each rear brake pad for dam-
age and measure the lining thickness.
If a brake pad is damaged or if the lin-
ing thickness is less than 1.0 mm
(0.04 in), have a Yamaha dealer re-
place the brake pads as a set.
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Insufficient brake fluid may allow air to
enter the brake system, possibly caus-
ing it to become ineffective.
Before riding, check that the brake flu-
id is above the minimum level mark
and replenish if necessary.
A low brake fluid level may indicate
worn brake pads and/or brake system
leakage. If the brake fluid level is low,
be sure to check the brake pads for
wear and the brake system for leak-
age.
Observe these precautions:
●When checking the fluid level,
make sure that the top of the
brake fluid reservoir is level.
●Use only the recommended qual-
ity brake fluid, otherwise the rub-
ber seals may deteriorate, caus-
ing leakage and poor braking
performance.
●Refill with the same type of brake
fluid. Mixing fluids may result in a
harmful chemical reaction and
lead to poor braking performance.
●Be careful that water does not en-
ter the brake fluid reservoir when
refilling. Water will significantly
lower the boiling point of the fluid
and may result in vapor lock.
●Brake fluid may deteriorate paint-
ed surfaces or plastic parts. Al-
ways clean up spilled fluid imme-
diately.
●As the brake pads wear, it is nor-
mal for the brake fluid level to
gradually go down. However, if
the brake fluid level goes down
suddenly, have a Yamaha dealer
check the cause.
Recommended brake fluid:
DOT 4
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Checking the brake fluid
level
Front brake
1. Minimum level mark
Rear brake
1. Minimum level mark
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