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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NOTICE
ECA10590
If any damage is found or the front
fork does not operate smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or re-
pair it.
EAU23283
Checking the steering Worn or loose steering bearings may
cause danger. Therefore, the operation
of the steering must be checked as fol-
lows at the intervals specified in the pe-
riodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.1. Place a stand under the engine to raise the front wheel off the
ground. (See page 7-28 for more
information.) WARNING! To
avoid injury, securely support
the vehicle so there is no danger
of it falling over.
[EWA10751]
2. Hold the lower ends of the front fork legs and try to move them for-
ward and backward. If any free
play can be felt, have a Yamaha
dealer check or repair the steering.
EAU23291
Checking the wheel bearings The front and rear wheel bearings must
be checked at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart. If there is play in the wheel
hub or if the wheel does not turn
smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer check
the wheel bearings.
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