PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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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.
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Changing the brake fluid Have a Yamaha dealer change the
brake fluid at the intervals specified in
the TIP after the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart. In addition, have
the oil seals of the brake master cylin-
der and caliper as well as the brake
hose replaced at the intervals listed be-
low or whenever they are damaged or
leaking.
Oil seals: Replace every two
years.
Brake hose: Replace every four
years.
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Drive chain slack The drive chain slack should be
checked before each ride and adjusted
if necessary.
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To check the drive chain slack
1. Place the motorcycle on the side-
stand.TIPWhen checking and adjusting the drive
chain slack, there should be no weighton the motorcycle.
2. Shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position.
3. Move the rear wheel by pushing
the motorcycle to locate the tight-
est portion of the drive chain, and
then measure the drive chain slack
as shown.Drive chain slack:
25.0–35.0 mm (0.98–1.38 in)
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Dimensions:Overall length:
2025 mm (79.7 in)
Overall width:
745 mm (29.3 in)
Overall height:
1065 mm (41.9 in)
Seat height:
805 mm (31.7 in)
Wheelbase:
1360 mm (53.5 in)
Ground clearance:
190 mm (7.48 in)
Minimum turning radius:
2395 mm (94.3 in)Weight:With oil and fuel:
154.0 kg (340 lb)Engine:Engine type:
Air cooled 4-stroke, SOHC
Cylinder arrangement:
Forward-inclined single cylinder
Displacement:
249.0 cm³
Bore × stroke:
74.0 × 58.0 mm (2.91 × 2.28 in)
Compression ratio:
9.80 :1
Starting system:
Electric starter
Lubrication system:
Wet sump
Engine oil:Type:
SAE 20W-40 or 20W-50
Recommended engine oil grade:
API service SF, SG type or higher, JASO
standard MA
Engine oil quantity:
Without oil filter element replacement:
1.35 L (1.43 US qt, 1.19 Imp.qt)
With oil filter element replacement:
1.45 L (1.53 US qt, 1.28 Imp.qt)Air filter:Air filter element:
Wet elementFuel:Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline only
Fuel tank capacity:
19.2 L (5.07 US gal, 4.22 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount:
4.5 L (1.19 US gal, 0.99 Imp.gal)
Fuel injection:Throttle body:
Type/quantity:
33EHS-3D01/1Spark plug (s):Manufacturer/model:
NGK/DR8EA
Spark plug gap:
0.6–0.7 mm (0.024–0.028 in)Clutch:Clutch type:
Wet, multiple-discTransmission:Primary reduction system:
Spur gear
Primary reduction ratio:
74/24 (3.083)
Secondary reduction system:
Chain drive
Secondary reduction ratio:
44/15 (2.933)
Transmission type:
Constant mesh 5-speed
Operation:
Left foot operation
Gear ratio:
1st:
36/14 (2.571)
2nd:
32/19 (1.684)
3rd:
28/22 (1.273)
4th:
26/25 (1.040)
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10 20 30
40
50 ˚C
SAE 10W-30
SAE 15W-40SAE 20W-40SAE 20W-50
SAE 10W-40SAE 10W-50
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