FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
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EAU15597
Inspect your vehicle each time you use it to make sure the vehicle is in safe operating condition. Always follow the inspection
and maintenance procedures and schedules described in the Owner’s Manual.
WARNING
EWA11151
Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility of an accident or equipment damage.
Do not operate the vehicle if you find any problem. If a problem cannot be corrected by the procedures provided in
this manual, have the vehicle inspected by a Yamaha dealer.Before using this vehicle, check the following points:
ITEMCHECKS PAGE
Fuel Check fuel level in fuel tank.
Refuel if necessary.
Check fuel line for leakage.
Check fuel tank breather hose and overflow
hose for obstructions, cracks or dam-
age, and check hose connections. 3-13, 3-14
Engine oil Check oil level in engine.
If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level.
Check vehicle for oil leakage. 6-10
Front brake Check operation.
If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
Check brake pads for wear.
Replace if necessary.
Check fluid level in reservoir.
If necessary, add specified brake fluid to specified level.
Check hydraulic system for leakage. 6-20, 6-20
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4. If the engine oil is below the mini-
mum level mark, add sufficient oil
of the recommended type to raise
it to the correct level.
To change the engine oil (with or
without oil filter element replace-
ment) 1. Place the vehicle on a level sur- face.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for several minutes, and then turn it
off.
3. Place an oil pan under the engine to collect the used oil. 4. Remove the engine oil filler cap,
the engine oil drain bolt and its
gasket to drain the oil from the
crankcase.
TIPSkip steps 5–15 if the oil filter element
is not being replaced.5. Remove panel C. (See page 6-8.)
6. Remove the oil filter element drainscrew and its gasket to drain the oil
from the oil filter element.
7. Remove the oil filter element cover by removing the oil filter element
cover bolt. 8. Remove the oil filter element and
O-rings.
TIPTake care not to lose the compression
spring and washer.
1. Engine oil filler cap
2. Engine oil level check window
3. Maximum level mark
4. Minimum level mark
3
4
1. Engine oil filler cap
2. Engine oil drain bolt
3. Gasket
231
1. Oil filter element drain screw
2. Gasket
3. Oil filter element cover bolt
4. Oil filter element cover
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2
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69. Install new O-rings onto the ele-
ment cover bolt and element cov-
er.
10. Apply a thin coat of clean engine oil to the O-rings.
11. Insert the element cover bolt into the element cover.
12. Fit the spring, washer and a new oil filter element over the bolt.
TIPMake sure the O-rings are properly
seated.
13. Install the engine oil filter elementcover (together with the spring,
washer and oil filter element) by
aligning the projection on the cover
with the slot in the crankcase, and
then tightening the bolt to the
specified torque.
14. Install the oil filter element drain screw and its new gasket, and
then tighten the screw to the spec-
ified torque. 15. Install the panel.
16. Install the engine oil drain bolt and
its new gasket, and then tighten
the bolt to the specified torque.
17. Refill with the specified amount of the recommended engine oil, and
then install and tighten the oil filler
cap.
1. O-ring
2. Oil filter element cover bolt
3. Oil filter element cover
4. Compression spring
5. Washer
6. Oil filter element
2
3
4
5
6
1
1. Projection
2. SlotTightening torque: Oil filter element cover bolt:15 Nm (1.5 m·kgf, 11 ft·lbf)
Tightening torque:Oil filter element drain screw:
7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Tightening torque: Engine oil drain bolt:43 Nm (4.3 m·kgf, 31 ft·lbf)
Recommended engine oil: See page 8-1.
Oil quantity: Without oil filter element replace-
ment:
2.80 L (2.96 US qt, 2.46 Imp.qt)
With oil filter element replacement: 3.15 L (3.33 US qt, 2.77 Imp.qt)
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6may contain substances that
could damage the O-rings.
[ECA11111]
EAU23095
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.
Recommended lubricant: Yamaha Chain and Cable Lube or
engine oil
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EAUM1652
Lubricating the swingarm piv-
ots The swingarm pivots must be lubricat-
ed by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
EAU23272
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,
damage and excessive oil leakage.
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.
NOTICE
ECA10590
If any damage is found or the front
fork does not operate smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or re-
pair it.
Recommended lubricant:Lithium-soap-based grease
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Dimensions:Overall length:2175 mm (85.6 in)
Overall width:
765 mm (30.1 in)
Overall height: 1115 mm (43.9 in)
Seat height: 795 mm (31.3 in)
Wheelbase:
1500 mm (59.1 in)
Ground clearance: 125 mm (4.92 in)
Minimum turning radius: 2800 mm (110.2 in)Weight:Curb weight:245 kg (540 lb)Engine:Engine type:
Air cooled 4-stroke, DOHC
Cylinder arrangement: Inline 4-cylinder
Displacement: 1251 cm³
Bore × stroke:
79.0 × 63.8 mm (3.11 × 2.51 in)
Compression ratio: 9.70 : 1
Starting system: Electric starter
Lubrication system:
Wet sump
Engine oil:Recommended brand:YAMALUBE
Type:
SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, 10W-50, 15W-40,
20W-40 or 20W-50
Recommended engine oil grade: API service SG type or higher, JASO
standard MA
Engine oil quantity:
Without oil filter element replacement: 2.80 L (2.96 US qt, 2.46 Imp.qt)
With oil filter element replacement:
3.15 L (3.33 US qt, 2.77 Imp.qt)Air filter:Air filter element:Oil-coated paper elementFuel:Recommended fuel:Premium unleaded gasoline only
Fuel tank capacity: 21.0 L (5.55 US gal, 4.62 Imp.gal) Fuel reserve amount:
4.5 L (1.19 US gal, 0.99 Imp.gal)
Fuel injection:Throttle body:
ID mark: 5UXB 10Spark plug(s):Manufacturer/model:NGK/DPR8EA-9
Spark plug gap: 0.8–0.9 mm (0.031–0.035 in)Clutch:Clutch type:Wet, multiple-discTransmission:Primary reduction ratio:
1.750 (98/56)
Final drive: Chain
Secondary reduction ratio: 2.235 (38/17)
Transmission type:
Constant mesh 5-speed
Operation: Left foot operation
Gear ratio: 1st: 2.857 (40/14)
2nd: 2.000 (36/18)
3rd:
1.571 (33/21)
4th: 1.292 (31/24)
–20 –10 0 1020 30 40 50 C
10 30 50 70 90 110
0 130 F
SAE 10W-30
SAE 15W-40SAE 20W-40SAE 20W-50
SAE 10W-40SAE 10W-50
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