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EAU22731
Changing the brake fluid
Have a Yamaha dealer \fhange the
\brake fluid at the intervals spe\fified in
the TIP after the periodi\f maintenan\fe
and lu\bri\fation \fhart. In addition, have
the oil seals of the master \fylinders
and \falipers as well as the \brake
hoses repla\fed at the intervals listed
\below or whenever they are damaged
or leaking.
●Oil seals: Repla\fe ever y two
years.
●Brake hoses: Repla\fe every four
years.
EAU22760
Drive chain slack
The drive \fhain sla\fk should \be
\fhe\fked \before ea\fh ride and adjusted
if ne\fessary.
EAU22783
To check the drive chain slack
1. Drive \fhain sla\fk
1. Pla\fe the motor\fy\fle on the side-stand.
TIP
When \fhe\fking and adjusting the dri-
ve \fhain sla\fk, there should \be no
weight on the motor\fy\fl\re.
2. Shift the transmission into theneutral position.
3. Move the rear wheel \by pushing the motor\fy\fle to lo\fate the tight-
est portion of the drive \fhain, and
then measure the drive \fhain
sla\fk as shown.
4. If the drive \fhain sla\fk is in\for- re\ft, adjust it as follows.
TIP
When \fhe\fking the drive \fhain sla\fk,
the \fhain tensioner should not \be
tou\fhing the drive \fhain.
Drive chain slack:50.0-60.0 mm (1.96\r-2.36 in)
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1. Wheel axle
2. Drive chain \flack adj\b\fting bolt
3. Lockn\bt
4. Alignment mark\f
TIP
U\fing the alignment mark\f on each
\fide of the \fwingarm, make \f\bre that
both chain p\bller\f are in the \fame po-
\fition for proper wheel al\nignment.
3. Tighten the axle n\bt, then the lock- n\bt\f to their \fpecified torq\be\f.
Tightening torques:
Axle n\bt:105 Nm (10.5 m·kgf, 75 ft·lbf)
Lockn\bt: 16 Nm (1.6 m·kgf, 11 ft·lbf)
EAU34314
To adjust the drive chain slack1. Loo\fen the axle n\bt and the lock- n\bt on each \fide of the \fwingarm.
2. To tighten the drive chain, t\brn the drive chain \flack adj\b\fting bolt on
each \fide of the \fwingarm in di-
rection (a). To loo\fen the drive
chain, t\brn the adj\b\fting bolt on
each \fide of the \fwingarm in di-
rection (b), and then p\b\fh the rear
wheel forward. NOTICE: Improp-
er drive chain slack will over-
load the engine as well as other
vital parts of the motorcycle
and can lead to chain slippage
or breakage. To prevent this
from occurring, keep the drive
chain slack within the specified
limits.
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EAU23023
Cleaning and lubricating
the drive chain
The drive chai\f mus\b be clea\fed a\fd
lubrica\bed a\b \bhe i\f\bervals specified i\f
\bhe periodic mai\f\be\fa\fce a\fd lubrica-
\bio\f char\b, o\bherwise i\b will quickly
wear ou\b, especially whe\f ridi\fg i\f
dus\by or we\b areas. Service \bhe drive
chai\f as follows.
ECA10581
NOTICE
The drive chain must be lubricated
after washing the motorcycle and
riding in the rain.\M
1. Clea\f \bhe drive chai\f wi\bh kerose\fe a\fd a small sof\b brush. NOTICE:
To prevent damaging the O-
rings, do not clean the drive
chain with steam cleaners,
high-pressure washers or inap-
propriate solvents. 2. Wipe \bhe drive chai\f dry.
3. Thoroughly lubrica\be \bhe drive
chai\f wi\bh a special O-ri\fg chai\f
lubrica\f\b. NOTICE: Do not use
engine oil or any other lubri-
cants for the drive chain, as
they may contain substances
that could damage the O-rings.
EAU23101
Checking and lubricating
the cables
The opera\bio\f of all co\f\brol cables a\fd
\bhe co\fdi\bio\f of \bhe cables should be
checked before each ride, a\fd \bhe ca-
bles a\fd cable e\fds should be lubri-
ca\bed if \fecessary. If a cable is dam-
aged or does \fo\b move smoo\bhly, have
a Yamaha dealer check or replace i\b.
W\fRNING! Damage to the outer
sheath may interfere with proper
cable operation and will cause the
inner cable to rust. Replace a dam-
aged cable as soon as possible to
prevent unsafe condit\Mions.
Recommended lubrican\Mt: E\fgi\fe oil
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EAU23111
Checking and lubricating
the throttle grip and cable
The operation of the throttle \frip
should \be checked \before each ride.
In addition, the ca\ble should \be lu\bri-
cated at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance\l chart.
EAU23142
Checking and lubricating
the brake and clutch lever\f
Brake lever
Clutch leverThe operation of the \brake and clutch
levers should \be checked \before each
ride, and the lever pivots should \be lu-
\bricated if necessa\lry.
Recommended lubrican\vt\f\b
Brake lever:Silicone \frease
Clutch lever: Lithium-soap-\based \fr\lease
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Checking and lubricating
the brake pedal
The operation of the \frake pedal
\bhould \fe checked \fefore each ride,
and the pedal pivot \bhould \fe lu\fricat-
ed if nece\b\bary.
Recommended lubric\Mant:Lithium-\boap-\fa\bed grea\be
EAU23202
Checking and lubricating
the sidestand
The operation of the \bide\btand \bhould
\fe checked \fefore each ride, and the
\bide\btand pivot and metal-to-metal
contact \burface\b \bhould \fe lu\fricated
if nece\b\bary.
EWA10730
W\fRNING0
If the sidestand does not move up
and down smoothly, have a Yamaha
dealer check or repair it. Otherwise,
the sidestand could contact the
ground and distract the operator, re-
sulting in a possible loss of control.
Recommended lubric\Mant:Lithium-\boap-\fa\bed grea\be
EAU23250
Lubricating the rear
suspension
The pivoting point\b of the rear \bu\bpen-
\bion mu\bt \fe lu\fricated at the interval\b
\bpecified in the periodic maintenance
and lu\frication chart.
Recommended lubric\Mant:Lithium-\boap-\fa\bed grea\be
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EAU23272
Checking the front fork
The condition and o\feration of the
front fork \bust be checked as follows
at the inter vals s\fecified in the
\feriodic \baintenance and lubrication
chart.
To check the condition
Check the inner tubes for scratches,
da\bage and excessive oil leakage.
To check the operation 1. Place the \botorcycle on a level surface and hold it in an u\fright
\fosition. WARNING! To avoid in-
jury, securely support the vehi-
cle so there is no danger of it
falling over.
2. While a\f\flying the front brake, \fush down hard on the handle-
bars several ti\bes to check if the
front fork co\b\fresses and re-
bounds s\boothly.
ECA10590
NOTICE
If any damage is found or the front
fork does not operate smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or re-
pair it.
EAUM1650
Lubricating the swingarm
pivots
The swingar\b \fivots \bust be lubricat-
ed at the intervals s\fecified in the \fe-
riodic \baintenance and lubrication
chart.
Recommended lubric\4ant: Lithiu\b-soa\f-based g\arease
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Checking the steering
Worn or loose steerin\f bearin\fs ma\b
cause dan\fer. Therefore, the opera-
tion of the steerin\f must be checked
as follows at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart.1. Place a stand under the en\fine to raise the front wheel off the
\fround. (See pa\fe 7-36 for more
information.) W\fRNING! To avoid
injury, securely support the vehi-
cle so there is no danger of it
falling over.
2. Hold the lower ends of the front fork le\fs and tr\b to move them for-
ward and backward. If an\b free
pla\b can be felt, have a Yamaha
dealer check or repair the steerin\f.EAU23290
Checking the wheel bearings
The front and rear wheel bearin\fs
must be checked at the intervals spec-
ified in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart. If there is pla\b in the
wheel hub or if the wheel does not turn
smoothl\b, have a Yamaha dealer
check the wheel bearin\fs.
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EWA10760
WARNING0
●Electrolyte is poisonous and
dangerous since it contains
sulfuric acid, which causes se-
vere burns. Avoid any contact
with skin, eyes or clothing and
always shield your eyes when
working near batteries. In case
of contact, administer the fol-
lowing FIRST AID.
EXTERNAL: Flush with plenty
of water.
INTERNAL: Drink large quan-
tities of water or milk and im-
mediately call a p\4hysician.
EYES: Flush with water for 1\f
minutes and seek prompt
medical attention.\4
●Batteries produce explosive hy-
drogen gas. Therefore, keep
sparks, flames, cigarettes, etc.,
away from the battery and pro-
vide sufficient ventilation when
charging it in an enclosed space.
●KEEP THIS AND ALL BATTER-
IES OUT OF THE REACH OF
CHILDREN.
EAUB1432
Battery
This \fode\b is equipped with a VRLA
(Va\bve Regu\bated Lead Acid) battery.
There is no need to check the e\bec-
tro\byte or to add disti\b\bed water. Howev-
er, the battery \bead connections need
to be checked and, if necessary, tight-
ened.
ECA10620
NOTICE
Never attempt to remove the bat-
tery cell seals, as this would perma-
nently damage the \4battery.
1. Positive battery ter\fina\b
2. Negative battery ter\fina\b
To access the battery
Re\fove the battery ho\bder bracket by
re\foving the bo\bts.
To charge the battery
Have a Ya\faha dea\ber charge the bat-
tery as soon as possib\be if it see\fs to
have discharged. Keep in \find that
the battery tends to discharge \fore
quick\by if the vehic\be is equipped with
optiona\b e\bectrica\b accessories.
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