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Long-term
Before storing your motorcycle for se\f-
eral months:\b. Follow all the instructions in the “Care” section of this ch\lapter.
2. Fill up the fuel tank and add fuel stabilizer (if a\failable) to pre\fent
the fuel tank from rusting and the
fuel from deteriorating.
3. Perform the following steps to protect the cylinder, piston rings,
etc. from corrosion.a. Remo\fe the spark plug cap and spark plug.
b. Pour a teaspoonful of engine oil into the spark plug bore.
c. Install the spark plug cap onto the spark plug, and then place
the spark plug on the cylinder
head so that the electrodes
are grounded. (This will limit
sparking during the next step.)
d. Turn the engine o\fer se\feral times with the starter. (This will
coat the cylinder wall with oil.)
e. Remo\fe the spark plug cap from the spark plug, and then
install the spark plug and the
spark plug cap. W\fRNIN\b! To prevent damage or injury
from sparking, make sure to
ground the spark plug elec-
trodes while turning the en-
gine over.
4. Lubricate all control cables and the pi\foting points of all le\fers
and pedals as well as of the side-
stand/centerstand.\l
5. Check and, if necessary, correct the tire air pressure, and then lift
the motorcycle so that both of its
wheels are off the ground. Alter-
nati\fely, turn the wheels a little
e\fery month in order to pre\fent
the tires from becoming degraded
in one spot.
6. Co\fer the muffler outlets with plastic bags to pre\fent moisture
from entering them. 7. Remo\fe the battery and fully
charge it. Store it in a cool, dry
place and charge it once a month.
Do not store the battery in an ex-
cessi\fely cold or warm place [less
than 0 °C (30 °F) or more than 30
°C (90 °F)]. For more information
on storing the batter y, see
page 7-3\b.
TIP
Make any necessary repairs before
storing the motorcycle.
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AAftermarket Parts, Accessories, and Modifications ...................................\f\.-4
Aftermarket Tires and \bims ...............\f-4
Air filter element, cleaning the check hose ....................................\...........7-14
Air filter element, replacing ..............7-14
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing............7-35
Avoid Carbon Monoxide poisoning ....\f-\f
B Battery ....................................\...........7-30 To access the battery ...................7-30
To charge the battery....................7-30
To store the battery.......................7-31
Be a \besponsible Owner ...................\f-1
Brake and clutch levers, checking and lubricating ..............................7-\f6\.
Brake fluid ....................................\.....7-\f\f Changing ....................................\...7-\f3
Checking fluid level .......................7-\f\f
Brake lever ....................................\....4-11
Brake pads, checking .......................7-\f1
Brake pedal ....................................\...4-11 Checking ....................................\....7-\f7
Lubricating ....................................\.7-\f7
C Cables, checking and lubricating .....7-\f5
Carbon Monoxide (avoid Carbon Monoxide poisoning).......................\f-\f
Care and storage ...............................8-1\. Catalytic converter ...........................4-13
Checking and lubricating the brake
and clutch levers ...........................7-\f6
Checking and lubricating the brake pedal ....................................\..........7-\f7
Checking and lubricating the cables..7-\f5
Checking and lubricating the sidestand ....................................\...7-\f7
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable ...............................7-\f\.6
Checking the brake pedal ................7-\f7
Checking the sidestand switch .........4-18
Clock mode ....................................\.....4-7
Clutch lever ....................................\...4-10
Clutch lever free play, adjusting .......7-\f0
Consumer information ......................10-1
Controls and instruments ...................3-3 Function ....................................\.......4-1
Coolant ....................................\..........7-1\f
Coolant temperature warning light .....4-4
D Description ....................................\......3-1 Controls and instrument .................3-3
Left view....................................\.......3-1
\bight view ....................................\....3-\f
Dimmer switch....................................\.4-9
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating ..............................7-\f5\.
Drive chain slack ..............................7-\f3\. Adjusting ....................................\....7-\f3
Checking ....................................\....7-\f3 Cleaning and lubricating ...............7-\f5
E Emission control system (periodic maintenance chart) .........................7-\f
Engine break-in ..................................6\.-3
Engine idling speed, adjusting .........7-15
Engine oil and oil filter element ..........7-9
Engine oil filter element....................7-10
Engine stop switch .............................4-9
Engine trouble warning light...............4-4
F For your safety - Pre-operation checks ....................................\..........5-1
Front fork ....................................\.......4-15 Adjusting ....................................\....4-15
Checking ....................................\....7-\f8
Front wheel ....................................\...7-36 Installing....................................\.....7-37
\bemoving....................................\...7-36
Fuel ....................................\...............4-1\f
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ...6-3
Fuel meter ....................................\.......4-7
Fuel tank breather hose ...................4-13
Fuel tank cap ...................................4\.-11
Fuses, replacing ...............................7-3\.1
\f Genuine Yamaha Accessories ...........\f-3
H Handlebar switches ............................4-9
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