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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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7
EAU41637
Cleaning the air filter element The air filter element should be cleaned
or replaced at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart. Clean or, if necessary, re-
place the air filter element more
frequently if you are riding in unusually
wet or dusty areas.
To clean the air filter element1. Remove panel A. (See page 7-7.)
2. Remove the air filter case cover by removing the screws.
3. Pull the sponge material and the air filter mesh out. 4. Clean the mesh with solvent, and
then wipe the solvent off.
5. Clean the sponge material with solvent, and then squeeze the re-
maining solvent out. WARNING!
Use only a dedicated parts
cleaning solvent. To avoid the
risk of fire or explosion, do not
use gasoline or solvents with a
low flash point.
[EWA10431]
NOTICE:
To avoid damaging the foam
material, handle it gently and
carefully, and do not twist or
wring it.
[ECA10511]
6. Apply oil of the recommended type to the entire surface of the sponge
material, and then squeeze the ex-
cess oil out.TIPThe sponge material should be wet but
not dripping.7. Insert the mesh and the spongematerial into the air filter case.
NOTICE: Make sure that the
mesh and the sponge material
are properly seated in the air fil-
ter case. The engine should
never be operated without the
1. Air filter case cover
2. Screw
2
1
1. Sponge material
2. Air filter mesh
1
2
Recommended oil:
Yamaha foam air filter oil or other
quality foam air filter oil
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tion (a). To loosen the drive chain,
turn the adjusting nut at each end
of the swingarm in direction (b),
and then push the rear wheel for-
ward.
NOTICE: Improper drive
chain slack will overload the en-
gine as well as other vital parts
of the motorcycle and can lead
to chain slippage or breakage.
To prevent this from occurring,
keep the drive chain slack with-
in the specified limits.
[ECA10571]
TIPUsing the alignment marks on each
side of the swingarm, make sure that
both drive chain pullers are in the same
position for proper wheel alignment.
3. Tighten the axle nut and both lock- nuts to the specified torques.
4. Adjust the brake pedal free play. (See page 7-19.)
5. Make sure that the drive chain pull- ers are in the same position, the
drive chain slack is correct, and
the drive chain moves smoothly.
EAU23016
Cleaning and l ubricating the
drive chain The drive chain must be cleaned and
lubricated at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart, otherwise it will quickly wear
out, especially when riding in dusty or
wet areas. Service the drive chain as
follows.NOTICE
ECA10583
The drive chain must be lubricated
after washing the motorcycle, riding
in the rain or riding in wet areas.1. Remove all dirt and mud from the
drive chain with a brush or cloth.TIPFor a thorough cleaning, have a
Yamaha dealer remove the drive chain
and soak it in solvent.2. Spray Yamaha Chain and CableLube or a high-quality spray-type
drive chain lubricant on the entire
chain, making sure that all side
plates and rollers have been suffi-
ciently oiled.
1. Alignment marks
2. Locknut
3. Drive chain slack adjusting nut
4. Drive chain puller
Tightening torques:Axle nut:60 Nm (6.0 m·kgf, 43 ft·lbf)
Locknut: 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
(a)
(b)
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Transmission type:Constant mesh 4-speed
Operation: Left foot operation
Gear ratio:
1st: 3.166 (38/12)
2nd:
1.941 (33/17)
3rd: 1.380 (29/21)
4th: 1.095 (23/21)Chassis:Frame type:Backbone
Caster angle: 26.00 °
Trail:
60 mm (2.4 in)Front tire:Type:With tube
Size:
2.50-14 4PR
Manufacturer/model: CHEN SHIN/C-803-2
Speed rating: 120 km/h (75 mph)Rear tire:Type:With tube
Size: 3.00-12 4PR Manufacturer/model:
CHEN SHIN/C-803-2
Speed rating: 120 km/h (75 mph)
Loading:Maximum rider weight:60.0 kg (132 lb)Tire air pressure (measured on cold
tires):
Front: 100 kPa (1.00 kgf/cm², 15 psi)
Rear: 100 kPa (1.00 kgf/cm², 15 psi)
Front wheel:Wheel type:Spoke wheel
Rim size: 14x1.40Rear wheel:Wheel type:Spoke wheel
Rim size: 12x1.60Front brake:Type:Drum brake
Operation: Right hand operationRear brake:Type:Drum brake
Operation: Right foot operation
Front suspension:Type:Telescopic fork
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel: 115.0 mm (4.53 in)Rear suspension:Type:
Swingarm
Spring/shock absorber type: Coil spring/gas-oil damper
Wheel travel: 110.0 mm (4.33 in)Electrical system:Ignition system:DC CDI
Charging system: AC magnetoBattery:Model:GT4B-5
Voltage, capacity: 12 V, 2.5 AhFuse:Fuse:10.0 A
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