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FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
4-1
4
EAU15596
Inspect your vehicle each time you use it to make sure the vehicle is in safe operating condition. Always follow the inspection
and maintenance procedures and schedules described in the Owner ’s Manual.
WARNING
EWA11151
Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility of an accident or equipment damage.
Do not operate the vehicle if you find any problem. If a problem cannot be corrected by the procedures provided in
this manual, have the vehicle inspected by a Yamaha dealer.Before using this vehicle, check the following points:
ITEM CHECKS PAGE
Fuel
Check fuel level in fuel tank.
Refuel if necessary.
Check fuel line for leakage.
Check fuel tank breather/overflow hose for obstructions, cracks or damage, and
check hose connection. 3-12, 3-13
Engine oil
Check oil level in engine.
If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level.
Check vehicle for oil leakage. 6-9
Front brake
Check operation.
If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
Check lever free play.
Adjust if necessary.
Check brake pads for wear.
Replace if necessary.
Check fluid level in reservoir.
If necessary, add specified brake fluid to specified level.
Check hydraulic system for leakage. 6-16, 6-17, 6-18
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-10
6
TIPThe engine oil should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
5. If the engine oil is at or below theminimum level mark, add sufficient
oil of the recommended type to
raise it to the correct level.
6. Insert the dipstick into the oil filler hole, and then tighten the oil filler
cap.
To change the engine oil (with or
without oil filter cartridge replace-
ment) 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.
TIPSkip steps 4 –6 if the oil filter cartridge is
not being replaced.4. Remove the oil filter cartridge with an oil filter wrench.
1. Engine oil filler cap
1. Engine oil dipstick
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
1
1
3
2
1. Engine oil drain bolt
2. Gasket
1. Oil filter wrench
2. Oil filter cartridge
1
2
1
2
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-11
6
TIPAn oil filter wrench is available at a
Yamaha dealer.5. Apply a thin coat of clean engine oil to the O-ring of the new oil filter
cartridge.TIPMake sure that the O-ring is properly
seated.6. Install the new oil filter cartridgewith an oil filter wrench, and then
tighten it to the specified torque
with a torque wrench. 7. Install the engine oil drain bolt and
its new gasket, and then tighten
the bolt to the specified torque.
8. Refill with the specified amount of the recommended engine oil, and
then install and tighten the oil filler
cap.
TIPBe sure to wipe off spilled oil on any
parts after the engine and exhaust sys-
tem have cooled down.NOTICE
ECA11620
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.
1. O-ring
1. Torque wrench
2. Oil filter cartridgeTightening torque: Oil filter cartridge:17 Nm (1.7 m ·kgf, 12 ft· lbf)
Tightening torque: Engine oil drain bolt:43 Nm (4.3 m ·kgf, 31 ft· lbf)
1
2
Recommended engine oil: See page 8-1.
Oil quantity: Without oil filter cartridge replace-
ment:3.70 L (3.91 US qt, 3.26 Imp.qt)
With oil filter cartridge replacement:
4.00 L (4.23 US qt, 3.52 Imp.qt)
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6-21
6
EAU23095
Checking and lubricating the
cables The operation of all control cables and
the condition of the cables should be
checked before each ride, and the ca-
bles and cable ends should be lubricat-
ed if necessary. If a cable is damaged
or does not move smoothly, have a
Yamaha dealer check or replace it.
WARNING! Damage to the outer housing of cables may result in in-
ternal rusting and cause interfer-
ence with cable movement. Replace
damaged cables as soon as possi-
ble to prevent unsafe conditions.[EWA10711] EAU49920
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable The operation of the throttle grip should
be checked before each ride. In addi-
tion, the cable should be lubricated by a
Yamaha dealer at the intervals speci- fied in the periodic maintenance chart.
EAU44272
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals Brake pedal
Shift pedal
The operation of the brake and shift
pedals should be checked before each
ride, and the pedal pivots should be lu-
bricated if necessary.
Recommended lubricant: Yamaha Chain and Cable Lube or
engine oil
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-1
8
Dimensions:Overall length:2435 mm (95.9 in)
Overall width:
1000 mm (39.4 in)
Overall height: 1080 mm (42.5 in)
Seat height: 675 mm (26.6 in)
Wheelbase:
1685 mm (66.3 in)
Ground clearance: 145 mm (5.71 in)
Minimum turning radius: 3500 mm (137.8 in)Weight:Curb weight:278 kg (613 lb)Engine:Engine type:
Air cooled 4-stroke, SOHC
Cylinder arrangement: V-type 2-cylinder
Displacement: 942 cm ³
Bore × stroke:
85.0 × 83.0 mm (3.35 × 3.27 in)
Compression ratio: 9.00 : 1
Starting system: Electric starter
Lubrication system:
Wet sump
Engine oil:Recommended brand:YAMALUBE
Type:
SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, 10W-50, 15W-40,
20W-40 or 20W-50
Recommended engine oil grade: API service SG type or higher, JASO
standard MA
Engine oil quantity:
Without oil filter cartridge replacement: 3.70 L (3.91 US qt, 3.26 Imp.qt)
With oil filter cartridge replacement:
4.00 L (4.23 US qt, 3.52 Imp.qt)Air filter:Air filter element:Oil-coated paper elementFuel:Recommended fuel:Regular unleaded gasoline only
Fuel tank capacity: 17.0 L (4.49 US gal, 3.74 Imp.gal) Fuel reserve amount:
3.4 L (0.90 US gal, 0.75 Imp.gal)
Fuel injection:Throttle body:
ID mark: 5S71 00Spark plug(s):Manufacturer/model:NGK/CPR7EA-9
Spark plug gap: 0.8 –0.9 mm (0.031 –0.035 in)Clutch:Clutch type:
Wet, multiple-discTransmission:Primary reduction ratio:
1.674 (72/43)
Final drive: Belt
Secondary reduction ratio: 2.333 (70/30)
Transmission type:
Constant mesh 5-speed
Operation: Left foot operation
Gear ratio: 1st: 3.067 (46/15)
2nd: 2.063 (33/16)
3rd:
1.579 (30/19)
4th: 1.259 (34/27)
–20 –10 0 1020 30 40 50 C
10 30 50 70 90 110
0 130 F
SAE 10W-30
SAE 15W-40SAE 20W-40SAE 20W-50
SAE 10W-40SAE 10W-50
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