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General maintenance and lubrication chart TIP
From 7000 km (4200 mi) or 18 months, repeat the maintenance intervals starting from 3000 km (1800 mi) or 6 months.
Items marked with an asterisk should be performed by a Yamaha dealer as they require special tools, data and technical
skills.
No.ITEM CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE JOBS INITIAL ODOMETER READINGS
1000 km
(600 mi) or
1 month or 30 hours 3000 km
(1800 mi) or
6 months or 90 hours 5000 km
(3000 mi) or
12 months or 150 hours
1 *Clutch
Check operation.
Adjust if necessary. √√√
2 *Front brake
Check operation.
Adjust brake lever free play and replace brake shoes if
necessary. √√√
3 *Rear brake
Check operation.
Adjust brake pedal free play and replace brake shoes if
necessary. √√√
4 *Wheels
Check runout, spoke tightness and for damage.
Tighten spokes if necessary. √√√
5 *Tires
Check tread depth and for damage.
Replace if necessary.
Check air pressure.
Correct if necessary. √√
6 *Wheel bearings
Check bearings for smooth operation.
Replace if necessary. √√
7 *Swingarm pivot bearings
Check bearing assemblies for looseness.
Moderately repack with lithium-soap-based grease. √√
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8 Drive chain
Check chain slack/alignment and condition.
Adjust and lubricate chain with Yamaha chain and cable
lube thoroughly. Every ride
9 *Steering bearings
Check bearing assemblies for looseness.
Moderately repack with lithium-soap-based grease. √√
10 *Chassis fasteners
Check all chassis fitting and fasteners.
Correct if necessary. √√√
11 Brake lever pivot shaft Apply lithium-soap-based grease lightly. √√
12 Brake pedal pivot shaft Apply lithium-soap-based grease lightly. √√
13 Sidestand pivot
Check operation.
Apply lithium-soap-based grease lightly. √√
14 *Front fork
Check operation and for oil leakage.
Replace if necessary. √√
15 *Shock absorber assem-
bly
Check operation and for oil leakage.
Replace if necessary. √
16 *Control cables
Apply Yamaha chain and cable lube or engine oil thor-
oughly. √√√
17 *Throttle grip
Check operation.
Check throttle grip free play, and adjust if necessary.
Lubricate cable and grip housing. √√√
No. ITEM CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE JOBS
INITIAL ODOMETER READINGS
1000 km
(600 mi) or
1 month or 30 hours 3000 km
(1800 mi) or
6 months or 90 hours 5000 km
(3000 mi) or
12 months or 150 hours
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TIPThe air filter needs more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.
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Removing and installing pan-
els The panels shown need to be removed
to perform some of the maintenance
jobs described in this chapter. Refer to
this section each time a panel needs to
be removed and installed.
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Panel A
To remove the panel1. Remove the seat. (See page 4-7.)
2. Remove the bolts and the quickfastener screws, and then take the
panel off. To install the panel
1. Place the panel in the original posi-
tion, and then install the bolts and
the quick fastener screws.
2. Install the seat.
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Panel B
To remove the panel1. Remove the seat. (See page 4-7.)
2. Remove the bolt, and then pull the panel off as shown.
1. Panel A
1
1. Panel B
1
1. Panel A
2. Bolt
3. Quick fastener screw
3
1
2
3
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To install the panel
1. Place the panel in the original posi-
tion, and then install the bolt.
2. Install the seat.
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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. Remove the spark plug cap.
2. 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).
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.
1. Panel B
2. Bolt
3. Projection
3
1
2
1. Spark plug cap
1
1. Spark plug wrench
1
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72. 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. 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.
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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 motorcycle on a level surface and hold it in an upright po-
sition. A slight tilt to the side can re-
sult 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 engine oil filler
cap, wipe the engine oil 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
tip of the dipstick and the maximum lev-
el mark.
Specified spark plug:NGK/CR6HSA1. Spark plug gapSpark plug gap:0.6 –0.7 mm (0.024 –0.028 in)
Tightening torque:
Spark plug:13 Nm (1.3 m ·kgf, 9.4 ft· lbf)
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4. If the engine oil is not between the
tip of the dipstick and the maxi-
mum 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.
4. Install a new gasket and the drain bolt, and then tighten the drain bolt
to the specified torque.
5. Refill with the specified amount of the recommended engine oil, and
then install and tighten the oil filler
cap.
NOTICE
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In order to prevent clutch slip-
page (since the engine oil also
lubricates the clutch), do not
mix any chemical additives. Do
not use oils with a diesel speci-
fication of “CD” or oils of a high-
er quality than specified. In
addition, do not use oils labeled
“ ENERGY CONSERVING II ” or
higher.
Make sure that no foreign mate-
rial enters the crankcase.
6. Start the engine, and then let it idle for several minutes while checking
it for oil leakage. If oil is leaking, im-
mediately turn the engine off and
check for the cause.
7. Turn the engine off, and then check the oil level and correct it if
necessary.
1. Engine oil filler cap
2. Engine oil dipstick
3. Maximum level mark
4. Tip of the engine oil dipstick
1
3
4
2
1. Engine oil drain bolt
2. Gasket
Tightening torque: Engine oil drain bolt:20 Nm (2.0 m ·kgf, 14 ft ·lbf)
1
1
2
Recommended engine oil:See page 9-1.
Oil change quantity: 0.80 L (0.85 US qt, 0.70 Imp.qt)
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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.
To clean the air filter element1. Remove panel A. (See page 7-7.)
2. Remove the air filter case cover by removing the screws.
3. Pull the sponge material and the mesh out. 4. Clean the mesh with solvent, and
then wipe the solvent off.
5. Clean the sponge material with solvent, and then squeeze the re-
maining solvent out. WARNING!
Use only a dedicated parts
cleaning solvent. To avoid the
risk of fire or explosion, do not
use gasoline or solvents with a
low flash point.
[EWA10431]
NOTICE:
To avoid damaging the foam
material, handle it gently and
carefully, and do not twist or
wring it.
[ECA10511]
6. Apply oil of the recommended type to the entire surface of the sponge
material, and then squeeze the ex-
cess oil out.TIPThe sponge material should be wet but
not dripping.7. Insert the mesh and the spongematerial into the air filter case.
NOTICE: Make sure that the
mesh and the sponge material
are properly seated in the air fil-
ter case. The engine should
never be operated without the
1. Air filter case cover
2. Screw
2
1
1. Sponge material
2. Air filter mesh
1
2
Recommended oil:
Yamaha foam air filter oil or other
quality foam air filter oil
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