MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
7-3
74. To prevent corrosion, it is recom-
mended to apply a corrosion pro-
tection spray on all metal,
including chrome- and nickel-plat-
ed, surfaces.
5. Use spray oil as a universal clean-
er to remove any remaining dirt.
6. Touch up minor paint damage
caused by stones, etc.
7. Wax all painted surfaces.
8. Let the motorcycle dry completely
before storing or covering it.
WARNING
EWA11131
Contaminants on the brakes or tires
can cause loss of control.●
Make sure that there is no oil or
wax on the brakes or tires.
●
If necessary, clean the brake
discs and brake linings with a
regular brake disc cleaner or ac-
etone, and wash the tires with
warm water and a mild deter-
gent. Before riding at higher
speeds, test the motorcycle’s
braking performance and cor-
nering behavior.
NOTICE
ECA10800
●
Apply spray oil and wax spar-
ingly and make sure to wipe off
any excess.
●
Never apply oil or wax to any
rubber and plastic parts, but
treat them with a suitable care
product.
●
Avoid using abrasive polishing
compounds as they will wear
away the paint.
TIP●
Consult a Yamaha dealer for ad-
vice on what products to use.
●
Washing, rainy weather or humid
climates can cause the headlight
lens to fog. Turning the headlight
on for a short period of time will
help remove the moisture from the
lens.
EAU26152
Storage Short-term
Always store your motorcycle in a cool,
dry place and, if necessary, protect it
against dust with a porous cover. Be
sure the engine and the exhaust sys-
tem are cool before covering the motor-
cycle.NOTICE
ECA10810
●
Storing the motorcycle in a
poorly ventilated room or cover-
ing it with a tarp, while it is still
wet, will allow water and humid-
ity to seep in and cause rust.
●
To prevent corrosion, avoid
damp cellars, stables (because
of the presence of ammonia)
and areas where strong chemi-
cals are stored.
Long-term
Before storing your motorcycle for sev-
eral months:
1. Follow all the instructions in the
“Care” section of this chapter.
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7-4
7 2. For motorcycles equipped with a
fuel cock that has an “OFF” posi-
tion: Turn the fuel cock lever to
“OFF”.
3. Drain the carburetor float chamber
by loosening the drain bolt; this will
prevent fuel deposits from building
up. Pour the drained fuel into the
fuel tank.
4. Fill up the fuel tank and add fuel
stabilizer (if available) to prevent
the fuel tank from rusting and the
fuel from deteriorating.
5. Perform the following steps to pro-
tect the cylinder, piston rings, etc.
from corrosion.
a. Remove 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 spark-
ing during the next step.)
d. Turn the engine over several
times with the starter. (This will
coat the cylinder wall with oil.)WARNING! To prevent dam-
age or injury from sparking,
make sure to ground the
spark plug electrodes while
turning the engine over.
[EWA10951]
e. Remove the spark plug cap
from the spark plug, and then
install the spark plug and the
spark plug cap.
6. Lubricate all control cables and the
pivoting points of all levers and
pedals as well as of the side-
stand/centerstand.
7. Check and, if necessary, correct
the tire air pressure, and then lift
the motorcycle so that both of its
wheels are off the ground. Alterna-
tively, turn the wheels a little every
month in order to prevent the tires
from becoming degraded in one
spot.
8. Cover the muffler outlet with a
plastic bag to prevent moisture
from entering it.
9. Remove 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-cessively cold or warm place [less
than 0 °C (30 °F) or more than 30
°C (90 °F)]. For more information
on storing the battery, see page
6-26.
TIPMake any necessary repairs before
storing the motorcycle.
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-2
8
Chassis:Frame type:
Backbone
Caster angle:
27.00 °
Trail:
79 mm (3.1 in)Front tire:Type:
With tube
Size:
70/90-17M/C 38P
Manufacturer/model:
DURO/HF314A
Manufacturer/model:
DUNLOP/D104FM (KOR)Rear tire:Type:
With tube
Size:
80/90-17M/C 50P
Manufacturer/model:
DURO/HF314A
Manufacturer/model:
DUNLOP/T900AL (KOR)Loading:Maximum load:
167 kg (368 lb)
(Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and
accessories)Tire air pressure (measured on cold
tires):Loading condition:
0–90 kg (0–198 lb)Front:
200 kPa (2.00 kgf/cm², 29 psi)
Rear:
225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm², 33 psi)
Loading condition:
90–167 kg (198–368 lb)
Front:
200 kPa (2.00 kgf/cm², 29 psi)
Rear:
280 kPa (2.80 kgf/cm², 41 psi)
Front wheel:Wheel type:
Cast wheel
Rim size:
17x1.40Rear wheel:Wheel type:
Cast wheel
Rim size:
17x1.60Front brake:Type:
Single disc brake
Operation:
Right hand operation
Specified brake fluid:
DOT 3 or 4Rear brake:Type:
Drum brake
Operation:
Right foot operation
Front suspension:Type:
Telescopic fork
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
95.0 mm (3.74 in)Rear suspension:Type:
Swingarm
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
76.0 mm (2.99 in)Electrical system:Ignition system:
DC CDI
Charging system:
AC magnetoBattery:Model:
MTX7L-BS
Voltage, capacity:
12 V, 6.0 AhHeadlight:Bulb type:
IncandescenceBulb voltage, wattage × quantity:Headlight:
12 V, 35.0 W/35.0 W × 1
Tail/brake light:
12 V, 5.0 W/21.0 W × 1
Front turn signal light:
12 V, 21.0 W × 2
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INDEXAAir filter element, cleaning..................... 6-11
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-32BBattery................................................... 6-26
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-20
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-19
Brake lever .............................................. 3-4
Brake lever, checking and lubricating ... 6-23
Brake lever free play, checking ............. 6-16
Brake light switches .............................. 6-18
Brake pads and shoes, checking .......... 6-18
Brake pedal ............................................. 3-5
Brake pedal,
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-24
Brake pedal free play, adjusting............ 6-17CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-23
Carburetor, adjusting ............................ 6-12
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Carrier ................................................... 3-10
Catalytic converters ................................ 3-7
Centerstand and sidestand
(for sidestand-equipped models),
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-24
Cowling and panel,
removing and installing ......................... 6-7DDimmer switch ........................................ 3-4
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating .... 6-22
Drive chain slack ................................... 6-20EEngine break-in ....................................... 5-3
Engine idling speed............................... 6-12Engine oil ................................................ 6-9
Engine serial number.............................. 9-1
Engine, starting a warm .......................... 5-2
FFrame serial number .............................. 9-1
Front fork, checking .............................. 6-25
Fuel......................................................... 3-6
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing........ 5-3
Fuel gauge.............................................. 3-3
Fuel tank cap .......................................... 3-5
Fuse, replacing ..................................... 6-28GGear position indicator lights .................. 3-2HHandlebar switches ................................ 3-3
Headlight bulb, replacing ...................... 6-28
Helmet holders ....................................... 3-8
High beam indicator light ........................ 3-2
Horn switch ............................................. 3-4IIdentification numbers ............................ 9-1
Indicator lights ........................................ 3-2KKickstarter............................................... 3-8LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ........ 6-31MMain switch/steering lock........................ 3-1
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic .... 6-4
Maintenance, emission control system... 6-3
Matte color, caution ................................ 7-1NNeutral indicator light .............................. 3-2
PParking .................................................... 5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1SSafety information ................................... 1-1
Seat ......................................................... 3-8
Shifting .................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ............................................... 3-4
Shift pedal, checking ............................. 6-17
Sidestand
(for sidestand-equipped models) ........ 3-10
Spark plug, checking ............................... 6-8
Specifications .......................................... 8-1
Speedometer unit .................................... 3-3
Starter (choke) lever................................ 3-7
Starting and warming up a cold engine ... 5-1
Start switch.............................................. 3-4
Steering, checking................................. 6-26
Storage.................................................... 7-3
Storage compartment.............................. 3-9
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................. 6-25TTail/brake light bulb, replacing .............. 6-29
Throttle grip and cable,
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-23
Throttle grip free play, checking ............ 6-13
Tires ...................................................... 6-14
Tool kit..................................................... 6-2
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-37
Troubleshooting chart ........................... 6-38
Turn signal indicator light ........................ 3-2
Turn signal light bulb (front),
replacing ............................................. 6-30
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