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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
4-8
4
2. Place the seat in the original posi- tion.
3. Install the mudguard by installing the washers and bolts.
TIPMake sure that the seat is properly se-
cured before riding.
EAU53760
Cable lock (for Europe) Your motorcycle came with an external
anti-theft device to help prevent unau-
thorized use. Please locate the cable
and lock assembly that came with your
motorcycle.
WARNING
EWA16300
Properly stow the cable and lock as-
sembly inside a bag or other secure
location before operating your mo-
torcycle. Do not hang your cable
lock from anywhere on the motorcy-
cle or your person! It may become
entangled with the wheels, handle-
bars, or other parts of the motorcy-
cle, causing loss of control and
possibly an accident.To lock your motorcycle1. Park your motorcycle in the de- sired location.
2. Make sure that the motorcycle is securely parked. Use the side-
stand or other support.
3. Disconnect the cable from the lock assembly. 4. Route one end of the cable
through the rear wheel, and then
insert both ends of the cable into
the lock assembly and lock it.
5. Perform the above steps in re- verse order before riding your mo-
torcycle.
1. Seat holder
2. Projection
12
1. Correct cable and lock assembly use
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FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
5-2
5
Throttle grip Make sure that operation is smooth.
Check throttle grip free play.
If necessary, have Yamaha dealer adjust throttle grip free play and lubricate cable
and grip housing. 7-12, 7-16
Control cables Make sure that operation is smooth.
Lubricate if necessary.
7-16
Wheels and tires Check for damage.
Check tire condition and tread depth.
Check air pressure.
Correct if necessary. 7-12, 7-14
Brake levers Make sure that operation is smooth.
Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary. 7-17
Centerstand Make sure that operation is smooth.
Lubricate pivot if necessary.
7-17
Chassis fasteners Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.
Tighten if necessary. —
Engine stop switch Check operation. 4-1
ITEM CHECKS PAGE
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
7-22
7
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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