PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-23
6
EAU51950
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 front fork for damage and ex-
cessive 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.
EAU23283
Checking the steering Worn or loose steering bearings may
cause danger. Therefore, the operation
of the steering must be checked as fol-
lows at the intervals specified in the pe-
riodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.1. Place a stand under the engine to raise the front wheel off the
ground. (See page 6-30 for more
information.) WARNING! To
avoid injury, securely support
the vehicle so there is no danger
of it falling over.
[EWA10751]
2. Hold the lower ends of the front fork legs and try to move them for-
ward and backward. If any free
play can be felt, have a Yamaha
dealer check or repair the steering.
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INDEX
AAir filter element.................................... 6-12
Auxiliary DC connector ......................... 3-22
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-30BBattery .................................................. 6-24
Brake and clutch fluid levels, checking ............................................. 6-17
Brake and clutch fluids, changing ......... 6-19
Brake and clutch levers, checking and lubricating ..................... 6-21
Brake and shift pedals,
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-21
Brake lever ........................................... 3-12
Brake lever free play, checking ............ 6-16
Brake light switches .............................. 6-16
Brake pedal .......................................... 3-12CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-20
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-15
Clutch lever.................................. 3-11, 6-15DDimmer switch ...................................... 3-10
Drive belt slack ..................................... 6-19EEngine break-in ...................................... 5-3
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ............. 6-9
Engine stop switch................................ 3-11
Engine trouble warning light ................... 3-4
EXUP system ....................................... 3-19FFront and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-17
Front fork, checking .............................. 6-23 Fuel ....................................................... 3-13
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ........ 5-3
Fuel level warning light............................ 3-4
Fuel tank breather/overflow hose .......... 3-15
Fuel tank cap......................................... 3-13
Fuses, replacing .................................... 6-25
HHandlebar switches ............................... 3-10
Hazard switch........................................ 3-11
Headlight bulb, replacing....................... 6-26
Helmet holder ........................................ 3-16
High beam indicator light......................... 3-4
Horn switch ........................................... 3-11IIdentification numbers ............................. 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................. 3-20
Immobilizer system .................................3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light ........... 3-5
Indicator lights and warning lights ........... 3-4LLicense plate light .................................6-29MMain switch/steering lock ........................ 3-2
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic..... 6-4
Maintenance, emission control system ... 6-3
Matte color, caution .................................7-1
Model label .............................................. 9-1
Multi-function meter unit .......................... 3-5NNeutral indicator light .............................. 3-4PParking ....................................................5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
RRear suspension, lubricating ................ 6-22
Rider seat ............................................. 3-16SSafety information ................................... 1-1
SELECT switch ..................................... 3-11
Shifting .................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ............................................. 3-12
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting .... 3-17
Sidestand .............................................. 3-19
Sidestand, checking and lubricating ..... 6-22
Spark plugs, checking............................. 6-8
Specifications.......................................... 8-1
Starting the engine.................................. 5-1
Start switch ........................................... 3-11
Steering, checking ................................ 6-23
Storage ................................................... 7-3
Supporting the motorcycle .................... 6-30TTail/brake light ...................................... 6-29
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-20
Throttle grip free play, checking............ 6-13
Tires ...................................................... 6-13
Tool kit .................................................... 6-2
Transfer case oil ................................... 6-12
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-31
Troubleshooting chart ........................... 6-32
Turn signal indicator lights ...................... 3-4
Turn signal light bulb, replacing ............ 6-29
Turn signal switch ................................. 3-10VValve clearance .................................... 6-13
Vehicle identification number .................. 9-1
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