
TABLE OF CONTENTS
LOCATION OF IMPORTANT
LABELS ............................................1-1
SAFETY INFORMATION .................. 2-1
DESCRIPTION .................................. 3-1
Left view .......................................... 3-1
Right view ........................................ 3-2
Controls and instruments ................3-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS ....................................... 4-1
Main switch ..................................... 4-1
Handlebar switches ........................ 4-1
Shift pedal ......................................4-2
Brake lever ..................................... 4-2
Brake pedal .................................... 4-3
Fuel tank cap .................................. 4-3
Fuel ................................................ 4-3
Fuel tank breather hose ................. 4-5
Fuel cock ........................................ 4-5
Starter (choke) lever ....................... 4-6
Kickstarter ......................................4-6
Seat ................................................ 4-7
Shock absorber assembly .............. 4-7
Sidestand ....................................... 4-8
Starting circuit cut-off system ......... 4-8 FOR YOUR SAFETY
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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ............. 5-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS ................................ 6-1
Starting and warming up a cold engine ......................................... 6-1
Starting a warm engine .................. 6-2
Shifting ........................................... 6-2
Engine break-in .............................. 6-3
Parking ........................................... 6-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT ................................... 7-1
Owner ’s tool kit .............................. 7-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system ............. 7-3
General maintenance and lubrication chart .......................... 7-4
Removing and installing panels ..... 7-7
Checking the spark plug ................ 7-8
Engine oil ....................................... 7-9
Cleaning the air filter element ...... 7-11
Cleaning the spark arrester ......... 7-13
Adjusting the carburetor ............... 7-14
Adjusting the engine idling
speed ........................................ 7-14
Checking the throttle grip free play ........................................... 7-15
Valve clearance ........................... 7-15
Tires ............................................. 7-15 Spoke wheels ............................... 7-17
Adjusting the clutch free play ....... 7-17
Adjusting the brake lever free
play ........................................... 7-18
Adjusting the brake pedal free
play ........................................... 7-19
Checking the shift pedal ............... 7-19
Checking the front and rear brake shoes ........................................ 7-20
Drive chain slack .......................... 7-20
Cleaning and lubricating the drive chain ......................................... 7-22
Checking and lubricating the cables ....................................... 7-22
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable ............... 7-23
Checking and lubricating the
brake lever ................................ 7-23
Checking and lubricating the brake pedal ............................... 7-23
Checking and lubricating the sidestand .................................. 7-24
Lubricating the swingarm pivots ... 7-24
Checking the front fork ................. 7-24
Checking the steering .................. 7-25
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 7-25
Battery .......................................... 7-26
Replacing the fuse ....................... 7-27
Supporting the motorcycle ........... 7-28
Front wheel .................................. 7-28
Rear wheel ................................... 7-30
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EAU18771
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.
EAU41110
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.
EAU33020
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.
EAU19604
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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EAU41636
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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Tire inspection
The tires must be checked before each
ride. If the center tread depth reaches
the specified limit, if the tire has a nail or
glass fragments in it, or if the sidewall is
cracked, have a Yamaha dealer re-
place the tire immediately.
Tire information
This motorcycle is equipped with spoke
wheels and tube tires.
WARNING
EWA10461
The front and rear tires should be of
the same make and design, other-
wise the handling characteristics of
the vehicle may be different, which
could lead to an accident.After extensive tests, only the tires list-
ed below have been approved for this
model by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
WARNING
EWA15541
Have a Yamaha dealer replace
excessively worn tires. Operat-
ing the motorcycle with exces-
sively worn tires decreases
riding stability and can lead to
loss of control.
The replacement of all wheel-
and brake-related parts, includ-
ing the tires, should be left to a
Yamaha dealer, who has the necessary professional knowl-
edge and experience.
It is not recommended to patch
a punctured tube. If unavoid-
able, however, patch the tube
very carefully and replace it as
soon as possible with a high-
quality product.
Ride conservatively after
changing a tire since the tire
must seat itself on the rim prop-
erly. Failure to allow proper
seating may cause tire failure,
which may result in damage to
the motorcycle and injury to the
rider.
1. Tire sidewall
2. Tire tread depthMinimum tire tread depth (front and
rear): 4.0 mm (0.16 in)
12
Front tire:Size:2.50-14 4PR
Manufacturer/model: CHEN SHIN/C-803-2
Rear tire:
Size:3.00-12 4PR
Manufacturer/model:
CHEN SHIN/C-803-2
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