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21*BrakesAdjust lever position and pedal height.
Lubricate pivot points.
Check brake disk surface.
Check fluid level and for leakage.
Tighten brake disk bolts, caliper bolts, master cylinder
bolts and union bolts.√
Replace brake pads.√
Replace brake fluid. Every year√
22*Front fork
Replace oil seals. Replace fork oil.
Clean dust seal and lubricate with lithium-soap-based
grease.
Adjust if necessary. Check operation and for oil leakage.
√
√√
√ NO. ITEM ROUTINEAfter
break-inEvery
raceEvery
third raceEvery
fifth raceAs
required
√ √
√
23*Shock absorber assem-
blyCheck operation and adjust.
Tighten if necessary.
Lubricate with
lithium-soap-based grease
.√(After
washing
the
motorcycle
or riding in
the rain)
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EAU42011
TIP
Hydraulic brake service
Regularly check and, if necessary, correct the brake fluid levels.
√ √√
√ 24*Drive chain roller and
support guideReplace if necessary. Check for wear or damage.
√
25*Rear suspensionCheck operation and tighten if necessary.
Lubricate with
lithium-soap-based grease
.
NO. ITEM ROUTINEAfter
break-inEvery
raceEvery
third raceEvery
fifth raceAs
required
√
√
√
√ √ √
√ √√ √
√
√
√
√
√ 26*Steering headCheck operation, free play, and tighten if necessary.
Clean and lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.
Replace bearings.
27*Tires and wheelsCheck tire air pressure, wheel runout, spokes for
looseness, and tires for wear.
Tighten sprocket bolts if necessary.
Check wheel bearings for looseness.
Lubricate wheel bearings with lithium-soap-based
grease.
Replace wheel bearings.
28*Moving parts and ca-
blesLubricate.
29*Throttle grip housing
and cableCheck operation and free play.
Adjust the throttle cable free play if necessary.
Lubricate the throttle grip housing and cable.
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7 Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinders and calipers, and change the brake
fluid.
Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged.
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EAU19613
Checking the spark plug The spark plug is an important engine
component, which is easy to check.
Since heat and deposits will cause any
spark plug to slowly erode, the spark
plug should be removed and checked
in accordance with the periodic mainte-
nance and lubrication chart. In addition,
the condition of the spark plug can re-
veal the condition of the engine.
To remove the spark plug
1. Remove the spark plug cap.
2. Remove the spark plug as shown,
with a spark plug wrench available
at a Yamaha dealer.To check the spark plug
1. Check that the porcelain insulator
around the center electrode of the
spark plug is a medium-to-light tan
(the ideal color when the vehicle is
ridden normally).
TIPIf the spark plug shows a distinctly dif-
ferent color, the engine could be oper-
ating improperly. Do not attempt to
diagnose such problems yourself. In-
stead, have a Yamaha dealer check
the vehicle.
2. Check the spark plug for electrode
erosion and excessive carbon or
other deposits, and replace it if
necessary.
3. Measure the spark plug gap with a
wire thickness gauge and, if nec-
essary, adjust the gap to specifica-
tion.
1. Spark plug cap
1. Spark plug wrench
Specified spark plug:
NGK/BR10EG1. Spark plug gapSpark plug gap:
0.5–0.6 mm (0.020–0.024 in)
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7 To install the spark plug
1. Clean the surface of the spark plug
gasket and its mating surface, and
then wipe off any grime from the
spark plug threads.
2. Install the spark plug with the
spark plug wrench, and then tight-
en it to the specified torque.
TIPIf a torque wrench is not available when
installing a spark plug, a good estimate
of the correct torque is 1/4–1/2 turn
past finger tight. However, the spark
plug should be tightened to the speci-
fied torque as soon as possible.3. Install the spark plug cap.
EAU41445
Transmission oil The transmission must be checked for
oil leakage before each ride. If any
leakage is found, have a Yamaha deal-
er check and repair the motorcycle. In
addition, the transmission oil must be
changed at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
1. Start the engine, warm it up for
several minutes, and then turn it
off.
2. Place the motorcycle on a level
surface and hold it in an upright po-
sition.
3. Place an oil pan under the trans-
mission to collect the used oil.
4. Remove the oil filler cap, the drain
bolt and the gasket to drain the oil
from the transmission.5. Install a new gasket and the trans-
mission oil drain bolt, and then
tighten the bolt to the specified
torque.
6. Refill with the specified amount of
the recommended transmission
oil, and then install and tighten the
oil filler cap.
Tightening torque:
Spark plug:
20 Nm (2.0 m·kgf, 14 ft·lbf)
1. Transmission oil filler cap
2. Transmission oil drain bolt
3. Gasket
Tightening torque:
Transmission oil drain bolt:
10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
21
2
3
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NOTICE
ECA10452
In order to prevent clutch slip-
page (since the transmission oil
also lubricates the clutch), do
not mix any chemical additives.
Do not use oils with a diesel
specification of “CD” or oils of a
higher quality than specified. In
addition, do not use oils labeled
“ENERGY CONSERVING II” or
higher.
Make sure that no foreign mate-
rial enters the transmission.
7. Start the engine, and then let it idle
for several minutes while checking
the transmission for oil leakage. If
oil is leaking, immediately turn the
engine off and check for the cause.
EAU20070
Coolant The coolant level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the cool-
ant must be changed at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
EAUM1294
To check the coolant level
1. Place the vehicle on a level sur-
face and hold it in an upright posi-
tion.
2. Remove the radiator cap and
check the coolant level in the radi-
ator. WARNING! Never attempt
to remove the radiator cap when
the engine is hot.
[EWA10381]
TIP
The coolant level must be checked
on a cold engine since the level
varies with engine temperature.
Make sure that the vehicle is posi-
tioned straight up when checking
the coolant level. A slight tilt to the
side can result in a false reading.
TIPThe coolant should be at the bottom of
the radiator filler neck. The level will
change with variation of engine temper-
ature.3. If the coolant is below this level,
add coolant, and then install the
radiator cap. NOTICE: If coolant
Recommended transmission oil:
See page 9-1.
Oil change quantity:
0.50 L (0.53 US qt, 0.44 Imp.qt)
1. Radiator cap
1. Correct coolant level
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7 is not available, use distilled wa-
ter or soft tap water instead. Do
not use hard water or salt water
since it is harmful to the engine.
If water has been used instead
of coolant, replace it with cool-
ant as soon as possible, other-
wise the cooling system will not
be protected against frost and
corrosion. If water has been
added to the coolant, have a
Yamaha dealer check the anti-
freeze content of the coolant as
soon as possible, otherwise the
effectiveness of the coolant will
be reduced.
[ECA10472]
EAUM1314
To change the coolant
1. Place the vehicle on a level sur-
face and let the engine cool if nec-
essary.
2. Place a container under the engine
to collect the used coolant.
3. Remove the coolant drain bolt and
the gasket, and then the radiator
cap to drain the cooling system.WARNING! Never attempt to re-
move the radiator cap when the
engine is hot.
[EWA10381]
4. After the coolant is completely
drained, thoroughly flush the cool-
ing system with clean tap water.5. Install a new gasket and the cool-
ant drain bolt, and then tighten the
bolt to the specified torque.
6. Pour the recommended coolant
into the radiator until it is full.
7. Install the radiator cap, start the
engine, let it idle for several min-
utes, and then turn it off.
8. Remove the radiator cap to check
the coolant level in the radiator. If
necessary, add sufficient coolant
until it reaches the bottom of the
radiator filler neck, and then install
the radiator cap.1. Coolant drain bolt
2. Gasket
1. Radiator cap
1
1
2
Tightening torque:
Coolant drain bolt:
10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Antifreeze/water mixture ratio:
1:1
Recommended antifreeze:
High-quality ethylene glycol anti-
freeze containing corrosion inhibitors
for aluminum engines
Coolant quantity:
Radiator capacity (including all
routes):
0.54 L (0.57 US qt, 0.48 Imp.qt)
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79. Start the engine, and then check
the vehicle for coolant leakage. If
coolant is leaking, have a Yamaha
dealer check the cooling system.
EAU41433
Cleaning the air filter element The air filter element should be cleaned
or replaced at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart. Clean or, if necessary, re-
place the air filter element more
frequently if you are riding in unusually
wet or dusty areas.
1. Remove the seat. (See page 4-7.)
2. Remove the air filter case cover as
shown.3. Remove the air filter element by
removing the wing bolt and wash-
er.
4. Remove the sponge material from
the air filter element frame.1. Air filter case cover
1. Wing bolt
2. Washer
3. Air filter element
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