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Chassis fasteners
•Make sure that all nuts, bolts
and screws are properly
tightened.
√√√√√
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Front brake lever
pivot shaft
•Lubricate with silicone grease.
√√√√√
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Rear brake lever
pivot shaft
•Lubricate with silicone grease.
√√√√√
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Sidestand,
centerstand
•Check operation.
•Lubricate with
lithium-soap-based grease.
√√√√√
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Sidestand switch
•Check operation.
√√√√√√
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Front fork
•Check operation and for oil
leakage.
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Shock absorber
assemblies
•Check operation and shock
absorbers for oil leakage.
√√√√
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Engine oil
•Change. (See pages 3-5 and
6-12.)
√
When the oil change indicator flashes
•Check oil level and vehicle for oil
leakage.Every 5000 km (3000 mi)
√
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Engine oil filter
element
•Replace.
√√√
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Cooling system
•Check coolant level and vehicle
for coolant leakage.
√√√√√
•Change. Every 3 years
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Final transmission
oil
•Check vehicle for oil leakage.
√√ √
•Change.
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V-belt
•Replace. When the V-belt replacement indicator flashes [every 20000 km (12000 mi)]
23 *
Front and rear
brake switches
•Check operation.
√√√√√√
NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOBODOMETER READING
ANNUAL
CHECK 1000 km
(600 mi)10000 km
(6000 mi)20000 km
(12000 mi)30000 km
(18000 mi)40000 km
(24000 mi)
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Engine air filters and V-belt air filter
•This model’s engine air filters are equipped with disposable oil-coated paper elements, which must not be cleaned
with compressed air to avoid damaging them.
•The engine air filter elements need to be replaced and the V-belt air filter element needs to be serviced more frequent-
ly when riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.
Hydraulic brake service
•Regularly check and, if necessary, correct the brake fluid level.
•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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Moving parts and
cables
•Lubricate.
√√√√√
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Throttle grip
•Check operation.
•Check throttle grip free play, and
adjust if necessary.
•Lubricate cable and grip
housing.
√√√√√
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Lights, signals and
switches
•Check operation.
•Adjust headlight beam.
√√√√√√
NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOBODOMETER READING
ANNUAL
CHECK 1000 km
(600 mi)10000 km
(6000 mi)20000 km
(12000 mi)30000 km
(18000 mi)40000 km
(24000 mi)
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Removing and installing
cowlings and panels
The cowlings and panels shown need
to be removed to perform some of the
maintenance jobs described in this
chapter. Refer to this section each time
a cowling or panel needs to be re-
moved and installed.
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Cowling A
To remove the cowling
1. Open the rider seat. (See
page 3-17.)
2. Remove the quick fasteners in the
rear storage compartment, and
then pull the cowling off as shown.TIP
The quick fastener is removed by push-
ing the center pin in with a screwdriver,
and then pulling the fastener out.To install the cowling
1. Place the cowling in the original
position, and then install the quick
fasteners.TIP
To install the quick fastener, push the
center pin out so that it will protrude
from the fastener head, insert the fas-
tener into the cowling, and then push
the protruding pin in until it is flush with
the fastener head.
2. Close the rider seat.
1. Cowling C
2. Cowling A
3. Cowling B
4. Panel A
5. Cowling E
1
2
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1. Cowling D
1
1. Quick fastener
2. Cowling A
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9Cowling B
To remove the cowling
1. Remove the screws.
2. Remove the cowling as shown.To install the cowling
Place the cowling in the original posi-
tion, and then install the screws.
Cowlings C and D
To remove one of the cowlings1. Remove cowlings A and B.
2. Remove the passenger seat. (See
page 3-17.)
3. Remove the grab bar by removing
the grab bar bolts and collars.
4. Remove the screw access cover
by pulling it off.5. Remove the screws, and then pull
the cowling off.
To install the cowling
1. Place the cowling in the original
position, and then install the
1. Cowling B
2. Screw
1. Cowling B
1
21
1. Grab bar bolt
2. Collar
3. Grab bar
1
1
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2
1223
1. Screw access cover
1. Screw
1
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screws.
2. Install the screw access cover by
placing it in its original position.
3. Install the grab bar by installing the
collars and grab bar bolts.
4. Install the passenger seat.
5. Install cowlings A and B.
Cowling E
To remove the cowling
1. Pull up the left floorboard mats as
shown.2. Remove the cowling screws.
3. Pull the cowling down slightly, and
then pull it outward as shown.To install the cowling
1. Insert the projections on the cowl-
ing into the slots as shown, and
then install the screws.
2. Place the left floorboard mats in
Tightening torque:
Grab bar bolt:
23 Nm (2.3 m·kgf, 16.6 ft·lbf)
1. Left floorboard mat
1. Screw
1
1
1. Cowling E
1. Projection
1
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the original position.
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Panel A
To remove the panel
Remove the screws, and then pull the
panel outward.
To install the panelPlace the panel in the original position,
and then install the screws.
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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. Open the rider seat. (See
page 3-17.)
2. Pull up the storage compartment
mat, and then remove the spark
plug cover by removing the
screws.
1. Panel A
2. Screw
21
1. Screw
2. Panel A
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3. Remove the spark plug cap.
4. Remove the spark plug as shown,
with the spark plug wrench includ-
ed in the owner’s tool kit.
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).
TIP
If 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 ifnecessary.
3. Measure the spark plug gap with a
wire thickness gauge and, if nec-
essary, adjust the gap to specifica-
tion.
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.
1. Storage compartment mat
2. Spark plug cover
3. Screw
1. Spark plug cap
1
2
3
1
1. Spark plug wrench
1
Specified spark plug:
NGK/CR7E
1. Spark plug gap
Spark plug gap:
0.7–0.8 mm (0.028–0.031 in)
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2. Install the spark plug with the
spark plug wrench, and then tight-
en it to the specified torque.
TIP
If 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.
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Make sure the spark plug wire is fas-
tened in the clamp as shown.4. Install the spark plug cover by in-
stalling the screws.
5. Place the storage compartment
mat in the original position.
6. Close the rider seat.
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Engine oil and oil filter
element
The engine oil level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the oil
must be changed and the oil filter ele-
ment replaced at the intervals specified
in the periodic maintenance and lubri-
cation chart and when the oil change in-
dicator comes on.
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.
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The engine oil should be between the
tip of the dipstick and the maximum lev-
el mark.
Tightening torque:
Spark plug:
13 Nm (1.3 m·kgf, 9.4 ft·lbf)
1. Spark plug cap
2. Spark plug wire clamp
3. Spark plug wire
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