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LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS
1-2
1For Canada
•CMVSSCANADANSVAC
TRANSPORT
506
2
4
1
3
Cold tire normal pressure should be set as
follows.FRONT : 100kPa, {1.00kgf/cm
2}, 15psi
REAR : 100kPa, {1.00kgf/cm2}, 15psi
3RV-21668-A0
TIRE INFORMATION
La pression des pneus à froid doit normalement
être réglée comme suit.
AVANT : 100kPa, {1.00kgf/cm
2}, 15psi
ARRIERE
: 100kPa, {1.00kgf/cm
2}, 15psi
3RV-21668-B0
INFORMATION SUR LES PNEUS
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LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS1-7
1
**.* kPa
*.** kgf/cm²*.* psi **.* kPa
*.** kgf/cm²
*.* psi
******
*** kW *** kg1
23
YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
2500 SHINGAI, IWATA, JAPAN
****1
Use unleaded gasoline only.
Measure the tire pressure
when the tires are cold.
Adjust the tire pressure.
Improper tire pressure can
cause loss of control.
Loss of control can result in
severe injury or death.
1
2
3 Model Name
Max. Power
Mass In Running Order 1
Year of construction
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LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS1-9
1
For Oceania and South Africa
TIRE INFORMATION
Cold tire normal pressure should be set as
follows.
FRONT : 100kPa, {
1.00kgf/cm
2}, 15psi
REAR : 100kPa, {1.00kgf/cm2}, 15psi
3RV-21668-A0
4AA-22259-40
3PT-2118K-A1
12
3
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FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
5-2
5
Control cables Make sure that operation is smooth.
Lubricate if necessary. 7-23
Drive chain Check chain slack.
Adjust if necessary.
Check chain condition.
Lubricate if necessary.
7-21, 7-22
Wheels and tires Check for damage.
Check tire condition and tread depth.
Check air pressure.
Correct if necessary. 7-15, 7-17
Shift pedal Make sure that operation is smooth.
Correct if necessary. 7-20
Brake pedal Make sure that operation is smooth.
Lubricate pedal pivoting point if necessary.
7-24
Brake lever Make sure that operation is smooth.
Lubricate lever pivoting point if necessary. 7-23
Sidestand Make sure that operation is smooth.
Lubricate pivot if necessary. 7-24
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
7-4
7
EAU3534C
General maintenance and lubrication chart TIP●
From 7000 km (4200 mi) or 18 months, repeat the maintenance intervals starting from 3000 km (1800 mi) or 6 months.
●
Items marked with an asterisk should be performed by a Yamaha dealer as they require special tools, data and technical
skills.
No. ITEM CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE JOBS INITIAL ODOMETER READINGS
1000 km
(600 mi) or
1 month or 30 hours 3000 km
(1800 mi) or
6 months or 90 hours 5000 km
(3000 mi) or
12 months or 150 hours
1 *Clutch Check operation.
Adjust if necessary. √√√
2 *Front brake Check operation.
Adjust brake lever free play and replace brake shoes if
necessary. √√√
3 *Rear brake Check operation.
Adjust brake pedal free play and replace brake shoes if
necessary. √√√
4 *Wheels Check runout, spoke tightness and for damage.
Tighten spokes if necessary. √√√
5 *Tires Check tread depth and for damage.
Replace if necessary.
Check air pressure.
Correct if necessary.
√√
6 *Wheel bearings Check bearings for smooth operation.
Replace if necessary.
√√
7 *Swingarm pivot bearings Check bearing assemblies for looseness.
Moderately repack with lithium-soap-based grease. √√
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
7-15
7
EAU21384
Checking the throttle grip free
play The throttle grip free play should mea-
sure 4.0–6.0 mm (0.16–0.24 in) at the
inner edge of the throttle grip. Periodi-
cally check the throttle grip free play
and, if necessary, have a Yamaha deal-
er adjust it.
EAU21401
Valve clearance The valve clearance changes with use,
resulting in improper air-fuel mixture
and/or engine noise. To prevent this
from occurring, the valve clearance
must be adjusted by a Yamaha dealer
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
EAU39825
Tires Tires are the only contact between the
vehicle and the road. Safety in all con-
ditions of riding depends on a relatively
small area of road contact. Therefore, it
is essential to maintain the tires in good
condition at all times and replace them
at the appropriate time with the speci-
fied tires.
Tire air pressure
The tire air pressure should be checked
and, if necessary, adjusted before each
ride.
WARNING
EWA15370
Operation of this vehicle with im-
proper tire pressure may cause se-
vere injury or death from loss of
control.
The tire air pressure must be
checked and adjusted on cold tires
(i.e., when the temperature of the
tires equals the ambient tempera-
ture).
1. Throttle grip free play
1
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
7-16
7
Tire inspection
The tires must be checked before each
ride. If the center tread depth reaches
the specified limit, if the tire has a nail or
glass fragments in it, or if the sidewall is
cracked, have a Yamaha dealer re-
place the tire immediately. Tire information
This motorcycle is equipped with spoke
wheels and tube tires.
Tires age, even if they have not been
used or have only been used occasion-
ally. Cracking of the tread and sidewall
rubber, sometimes accompanied by
carcass deformation, is an evidence of
ageing. Old and aged tires shall be
checked by tire specialists to ascertain
their suitability for further use.
WARNING
EWA10461
The front and rear tires should be of
the same make and design, other-
wise the handling characteristics of
the vehicle may be different, which
could lead to an accident.After extensive tests, only the tires list-
ed below have been approved for this
model by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
WARNING
EWA15541
●
Have a Yamaha dealer replace
excessively worn tires. Operat-
ing the motorcycle with exces-
sively worn tires decreases
riding stability and can lead to
loss of control.
●
The replacement of all wheel-
and brake-related parts, includ-
ing the tires, should be left to a
Yamaha dealer, who has the necessary professional knowl-
edge and experience.
●
It is not recommended to patch
a punctured tube. If unavoid-
able, however, patch the tube
Standard tire air pressure: Front:
100 kPa (1.00 kgf/cm², 15 psi)
Rear:
100 kPa (1.00 kgf/cm², 15 psi)1. Tire sidewall
2. Tire tread depthMinimum tire tread depth (front and
rear): 4.0 mm (0.16 in)
12
Front tire:Size:
2.50-14 4PR
Manufacturer/model:
CHEN SHIN/C-803-2
Rear tire: Size:
3.00-12 4PR
Manufacturer/model: CHEN SHIN/C-803-2
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MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
8-4
82. 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
7-26.
TIPMake any necessary repairs before
storing the motorcycle.
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