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EAU50800
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] EAU23114
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.
The throttle cable is equipped with a
rubber cover. Make sure that the cover
is securely installed. Even though the
cover is installed correctly, it does not
completely protect the cable from water
entry. Therefore, use care not to pour
water directly onto the cover or cable
when washing the vehicle. If the cable
or cover becomes dirty, wipe clean with
a moist cloth.
EAU23120
Adjusting the Autolube pump The Autolube pump is a vital and so-
phisticated component of the engine,
which must be adjusted by a Yamaha
dealer at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
Recommended lubricant:
Yamaha Chain and Cable Lube or 4-
stroke engine oil
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EAU43631
Lubricating the front and rear
brake levers The pivoting points of the front and rear
brake levers must be lubricated at the
intervals specified in the periodic main-
tenance and lubrication chart.
EAU23192
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand The operation of the centerstand
should be checked before each ride,
and the pivots and metal-to-metal con-
tact surfaces should be lubricated if
necessary.
WARNING
EWA11301
If the centerstand does not move up
and down smoothly, have a Yamaha
dealer check or repair it. Otherwise,
the centerstand could contact the
ground and distract the operator, re-
sulting in a possible loss of control.
EAU42081
Checking the front fork The condition and operation of the front
fork must be checked as follows at the
intervals specified in the periodic main-
tenance and lubrication chart.
To check the condition
Check the inner tubes for scratches
and damage.
To check the operation1. Place the vehicle on a level sur- face and hold it in an upright posi-
tion. WARNING! To avoid injury,
securely support the vehicle so
there is no danger of it falling
over.
[EWA10751]
2. While applying the front brake, push down hard on the handlebars
several times to check if the front
fork compresses and rebounds
smoothly.
Recommended lubricant:Lithium-soap-based grease
Recommended lubricant:Lithium-soap-based grease
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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.
EAU45511
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 the vehicle on the center- stand. WARNING! To avoid inju-
ry, 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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EAU24360
Front wheel
EAU41024
To remove the front wheel
WARNING
EWA10821
To avoid injury, securely support the
vehicle so there is no danger of it
falling over.1. Place the motorcycle on the cen-terstand.
2. Disconnect the brake cable at the wheel hub by removing the front
brake lever free play adjusting nut,
then removing the cable from the
brake camshaft lever and brake
shoe plate. 3. Remove the axle nut and washer.
4. Pull the wheel axle out, and then
remove the wheel.
EAU41032
To install the front wheel1. Install the brake shoe plate into the wheel hub as shown.
2. Lift the wheel up between the fork legs.TIPMake sure that the slot in the brake
shoe plate fits over the retainer on the
fork leg.
1. Brake camshaft lever
2. Brake shoe plate
3. Washer
4. Axle nut
5. Brake cable
6. Brake lever free play adjusting nut
1. Wheel axle
5
6
1 3
4
2
1
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3. Insert the wheel axle from the right
side.
4. Install the washer and axle nut, and then tighten the axle nut to the
specified torque.
5. Connect the brake cable at the wheel hub, and then install the
brake lever free play adjusting nut.
6. Adjust the brake lever free play. (See page 7-14.)
7. Take the motorcycle off the center- stand so that the front wheel is on
the ground. 8. Push down hard on the handlebar
several times to check for proper
fork operation.
EAU25080
Rear wheel
EAU41084
To remove the rear wheel
WARNING
EWA10821
To avoid injury, securely support the
vehicle so there is no danger of it
falling over.1. Place the motorcycle on the cen-terstand.
2. Remove the seat. (See page 4-7.)
3. Remove the muffler bolt and wash- ers. WARNING! Always let the
exhaust system cool prior to
touching exhaust components.
[EWA14581]
4. Slide the spring clamp down, and then remove the muffler.
1. RetainerTightening torque:Axle nut:40 Nm (4.0 m·kgf, 29 ft·lbf)
1
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75. Remove the exhaust chamber bolt
and washers. 6. Remove the exhaust manifold
bolts, and then remove the ex-
haust chamber, the power reduc-
tion plate and the gasket.
7. Remove the right-side rear shock absorber mounting bolt and then
tilt the rear shock absorber upward
as shown. 8. Remove the axle nut while apply-
ing the rear brake.
9. Remove the rear arm by removing the nuts and washers.
1. Muffler
2. Washer
3. Muffler bolt
4. Spring clamp
1. Exhaust chamber
2. Exhaust chamber bolt
3. Washer
3
1
2 4
2
1
3
1. Exhaust manifold bolt
1
1. Rear shock absorber mounting bolt
1. Axle nut
1
1
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10. Pull the wheel to the right to sepa-
rate it from the final gear case, and
then remove the wheel.
EAU41523
To install the rear wheel1. Apply a light coating of lithium- soap-based grease to the splines
of the final gear case and wheel
hub.
2. Install the wheel by inserting it into the wheel hub.
3. Install the rear arm by installing the washers and nuts.
4. Install the axle nut. 5. Install the right-side rear shock ab-
sorber by installing the mounting
bolt.
6. While applying the rear brake, tighten the axle nut to the specified
torque.
7. Tighten the rear arm nuts and rear shock absorber mounting bolt to
the specified torques.
8. Install the exhaust chamber by in- stalling the bolt and washers.
9. Install the power reduction plate, a new gasket, and then install the
exhaust manifold bolts.
10. Tighten the exhaust manifold bolts and exhaust chamber bolt to the
specified torques. 11. Install the muffler by sliding the
spring clamp up to its original posi-
tion, and then installing the wash-
ers and muffler bolt.
TIPMake sure that the spring clamp is po-
sitioned with the projection side facing
inward.12. Tighten the muffler bolt to thespecified torque.
1. Rear arm
2. Washer
3. Rear arm nut
12
3
Tightening torques:
Axle nut:60 Nm (6.0 m·kgf, 43 ft·lbf)
Rear arm nut:
29 Nm (2.9 m·kgf, 21 ft·lbf)
Rear shock absorber mounting bolt: 23 Nm (2.3 m·kgf, 17 ft·lbf)
Tightening torques:Exhaust manifold bolt:
9 Nm (0.9 m·kgf, 6.5 ft·lbf)
Exhaust chamber bolt:
18 Nm (1.8 m·kgf, 13 ft·lbf)
1. Exhaust chamber
2. Spring clamp
3. Muffler
1
2
3
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713. Adjust the brake lever free play.
(See page 7-14.)
14. Install the seat.
EAU25851
Troubleshooting Although Yamaha motorcycles receive
a thorough inspection before shipment
from the factory, trouble may occur dur-
ing operation. Any problem in the fuel,
compression, or ignition systems, for
example, can cause poor starting and
loss of power.
The following troubleshooting chart
represents a quick and easy procedure
for checking these vital systems your-
self. However, should your motorcycle
require any repair, take it to a Yamaha
dealer, whose skilled technicians have
the necessary tools, experience, and
know-how to service the motorcycle
properly.
Use only genuine Yamaha replace-
ment parts. Imitation parts may look like
Yamaha parts, but they are often inferi- or, have a shorter service life and can
lead to expensive repair bills.
WARNING
EWA15141
When checking the fuel system, do
not smoke, and make sure there are
no open flames or sparks in the ar-
ea, including pilot lights from water heaters or furnaces. Gasoline or
gasoline vapors can ignite or ex-
plode, causing severe injury or
property damage.
Tightening torque:
Muffler bolt:
18 Nm (1.8 m·kgf, 13 ft·lbf)
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