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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-9
6
EAU37173
Engine oil The engine oil level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the oil
must be changed at the intervals spec-
ified in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart.
To check the engine oil level
1. Place the vehicle on the center-
stand. A slight tilt to the side can
result in a false reading.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for
several minutes, and then turn it
off.
3. Wait a few minutes until the oil set-
tles, remove the oil filler cap, wipe
the dipstick clean, insert it back
into the oil filler hole (without
screwing it in), and then remove it
again to check the oil level.
TIPThe engine oil should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
4. If the engine oil is at or below the
minimum level mark, add sufficient
oil of the recommended type to
raise it to the correct level.
5. Insert the dipstick into the oil filler
hole, and then tighten the oil filler
cap.
To change the engine oil
1. Start the engine, warm it up for
several minutes, and then turn it
off.
2. Place an oil pan under the engine
to collect the used oil.
3. Remove the engine oil filler cap,
the engine oil drain bolt and its
gasket to drain the oil from the
crankcase.
1. Engine oil filler cap
1. Engine oil dipstick
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-19
6
EAU37001
Checking the front brake fluid
level Insufficient brake fluid may allow air to
enter the brake system, possibly caus-
ing it to become ineffective.
Before riding, check that the brake fluid
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 leakage.
Observe these precautions:
When checking the fluid level,
make sure that the top of the mas-
ter cylinder is level by turning the
handlebars.
Use only the recommended quality
brake fluid, otherwise the rubber
seals may deteriorate, causing
leakage and poor braking perfor-
mance.
TIPIf DOT 4 is not available, DOT 3 can be
used.
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 master cylinder when refill-
ing. 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
immediately.
As the brake pads wear, it is nor-
mal for the brake fluid level to grad-
ually go down. However, if the
brake fluid level goes down sud-
denly, have a Yamaha dealer
check the cause.
1. Minimum level mark
Recommended brake fluid:
DOT 4
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6-29
6
EAU23783
Replacing the headlight bulb This model is equipped with a quartz
bulb headlight. If the headlight bulb
burns out, replace it as follows.NOTICE
ECA10650
Take care not to damage the follow-
ing parts:
Headlight bulb
Do not touch the glass part of
the headlight bulb to keep it free
from oil, otherwise the transpar-
ency of the glass, the luminosity
of the bulb, and the bulb life will
be adversely affected. Thor-
oughly clean off any dirt and fin-
gerprints on the headlight bulb
using a cloth moistened with al-
cohol or thinner.
Headlight lens
Do not affix any type of tinted
film or stickers to the headlight
lens.
Do not use a headlight bulb of a
wattage higher than specified.
1. Remove the headlight unit by re-
moving the screws.
2. Disconnect the headlight coupler,
and then remove the bulb cover.3. Remove the headlight bulb holder
by turning it counterclockwise, and
then remove the burnt-out bulb.
4. Place a new headlight bulb into po-
sition, and then secure it with the
bulb holder.1. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.
1. Screw
1
1. Headlight coupler
2. Bulb cover
1. Headlight bulb holder1
2
1
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-1
8
Dimensions:Overall length:
1985 mm (78.1 in)
Overall width:
745 mm (29.3 in)
Overall height:
1080 mm (42.5 in)
Seat height:
780 mm (30.7 in)
Wheelbase:
1290 mm (50.8 in)
Ground clearance:
160 mm (6.30 in)
Minimum turning radius:
2270 mm (89.4 in)Weight:With oil and fuel:
125 kg (276 lb)Engine:Engine type:
Air cooled 4-stroke, SOHC
Cylinder arrangement:
Forward-inclined single cylinder
Displacement:
123 cm³
Bore × stroke:
54.0 × 54.0 mm (2.13 × 2.13 in)
Compression ratio:
10.00 :1
Starting system:
Electric starter and kickstarter
Lubrication system:
Wet sump
Engine oil:Recommended brand:
YAMALUBE
Type:
SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, 10W-50, 15W-40,
20W-40 or 20W-50
Recommended engine oil grade:
API service SG type or higher, JASO
standard MA
Engine oil quantity:
Periodic oil change:
1.00 L (1.06 US qt, 0.88 Imp.qt)Air filter:Air filter element:
Dry elementFuel:Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline only
Fuel tank capacity:
13.0 L (3.43 US gal, 2.86 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount:
3.4 L (0.90 US gal, 0.75 Imp.gal)
Fuel injection:Throttle body:
ID mark:
51D1 00Spark plug(s):Manufacturer/model:
NGK/CR6HSA
Spark plug gap:
0.6–0.7 mm (0.024–0.028 in)Clutch:Clutch type:
Wet, multiple-discTransmission:Primary reduction system:
Helical gear
Primary reduction ratio:
68/20 (3.400)
Secondary reduction system:
Chain drive
Secondary reduction ratio:
45/14 (3.214)
Transmission type:
Constant mesh 5-speed
Operation:
Left foot operation
Gear ratio:
1st:
37/14 (2.643)
2nd:
32/18 (1.778)
3rd:
25/19 (1.316)
4th:
23/22 (1.045)
–20 –10 0
1020 30 40 50 C 10 30 50 70 90 110 0 130 F
SAE 10W-30
SAE 15W-40SAE 20W-40SAE 20W-50
SAE 10W-40SAE 10W-50
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-2
8
5th:
21/24 (0.875)
Chassis:Frame type:
Diamond
Caster angle:
26.33 °
Trail:
92.0 mm (3.62 in)Front tire:Type:
Tubeless
Size:
2.75-18 42P
Manufacturer/model:
CHENG SHIN/C-910Rear tire:Type:
Tubeless
Size:
90/90-18 57P
Manufacturer/model:
CHENG SHIN/C-905Loading:Maximum load:
153 kg (337 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:
175 kPa (1.75 kgf/cm², 25 psi)Rear:
200 kPa (2.00 kgf/cm², 29 psi)
Loading condition:
90–153 kg (198–337 lb)
Front:
175 kPa (1.75 kgf/cm², 25 psi)
Rear:
280 kPa (2.80 kgf/cm², 41 psi)
Front wheel:Wheel type:
Cast wheel
Rim size:
J18M/C x MT1.85Rear wheel:Wheel type:
Cast wheel
Rim size:
J18M/C x MT1.85Front brake:Type:
Single disc brake
Operation:
Right hand operation
Recommended fluid:
DOT 3 or 4Rear brake:Type:
Drum brake
Operation:
Right foot operationFront suspension:Type:
Telescopic forkSpring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
120.0 mm (4.72 in)
Rear suspension:Type:
Swingarm
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
105.0 mm (4.13 in)Electrical system:Ignition system:
TCI
Charging system:
AC magnetoBattery:Model:
YTX7L-BS
Voltage, capacity:
12 V, 6.0 AhHeadlight:Bulb type:
Halogen bulbBulb voltage, wattage × quantity:Headlight:
12 V, 35 W/35 W × 1
Tail/brake light:
12 V, 5.0 W/21.0 W × 1
Front turn signal light:
12 V, 10.0 W × 2
Rear turn signal light:
12 V, 10.0 W × 2
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