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12 lever free play, turn the adjusting
bolt in direction (b).
4. Tighten the locknut and then slide the rubber cover to its original po-
sition.
TIPIf the specified free play cannot be ob-
tained as described above or if the
clutch does not operate correctly, have
a Yamaha dealer check the internalclutch mechanism.
EAU48443
Adjusting the brake lever free
playThe brake lever free play should mea-
sure 5.0–8.0 mm (0.20–0.31 in) as
shown. Periodically check the brake le-
ver free play and, if necessary, adjust it
as follows.
1. Slide the rubber cover back at the brake lever.
2. Loosen the locknut.
3. To increase the brake lever free play, turn the brake lever free play
adjusting screw in direction (a). To decrease the brake lever free play,
turn the adjusting screw in direc-
tion (b).
4. Tighten the locknut, and then slide the rubber cover back to its original
position.
WARNING
EWA10631
After adjusting the brake lever
free play, check the free play
and make sure that the brake is
working properly.
A soft or spongy feeling in the
brake lever can indicate the
presence of air in the hydraulic
system. If there is air in the hy-
draulic system, have a Yamaha
dealer bleed the system before
operating the motorcycle. Air in
the hydraulic system will dimin-
ish the braking performance,
which may result in loss of con-trol and an accident.
1. Locknut
2. Brake lever free play adjusting screw
3. Rubber cover
4. Brake lever free play
2 3
1
(a)
(b)
4
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EAU60900
Adjusting the brake pedal
height and free play
WARNING
EWA10671
It is advisable to have a Yamahadealer make these adjustments.
Brake pedal height
The top of the brake pedal should be
positioned approximately 20.0 mm
(0.79 in) below the top of the footrest.
Periodically check the brake pedal
height and, if necessary, adjust it as fol-
lows. 1. Loosen the locknut at the frame.
2. To raise the brake pedal, turn the brake pedal height adjusting bolt in
direction (a). To lower the brake
pedal, turn the adjusting bolt in di-
rection (b).
3. Tighten the locknut.
WARNING
EWA11232
After adjusting the brake pedal
height, the brake pedal free playmust be adjusted. Brake pedal free play
The brake pedal free play should mea-
sure 20.0–30.0 mm (0.79–1.18 in) as
shown. Periodically check the brake
pedal free play and, if necessary, adjust
it as follows.
To increase the brake pedal free play,
turn the brake pedal free play adjusting
nut at the brake rod in direction (a). To
decrease the brake pedal free play,
turn the adjusting nut in direction (b).
1. Brake pedal height
1
1. Locknut
2. Brake pedal height adjusting bolt
1
2
(b)
(a)
1. Brake pedal free play
1
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12 performance.
Clean the filler cap before re-
moving. Use only DOT 4 brake
fluid from a sealed container.
Use only the specified brake flu-
id; otherwise, the rubber seals
may deteriorate, causing leak-
age.
Refill with the same type of
brake fluid. Adding a brake fluid
other than DOT 4 may result in a
harmful chemical reaction.
Be careful that water does not
enter the brake fluid reservoir
when refilling. Water will signifi-
cantly lower the boiling point of
the fluid and may result in vaporlock.
NOTICE
ECA17641
Brake fluid may damage painted sur-
faces or plastic parts. Always cleanup spilled fluid immediately.
As the brake pads wear, it is normal for
the brake fluid level to gradually go
down. A low brake fluid level may indi-
cate worn brake pads and/or brake sys-
tem leakage; therefore, be sure to check the brake pads for wear and the
brake system for leakage. If the brake
fluid level goes down suddenly, have a
Yamaha dealer check the cause before
further riding.
EAU22724
Changing the brake fluid Have a Yamaha dealer change the
brake fluid at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart. In addition, have the oil seals
of the brake master cylinder and caliper
as well as the brake hose replaced at
the intervals listed below or whenever
they are damaged or leaking.
Oil seals: Replace every two
years.
Brake hose: Replace every four
years.
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EAU22762
Drive chain slackThe drive chain slack should be
checked before each ride and adjusted
if necessary.
EAU59591
To check the drive chain slack 1. Place the motorcycle on the cen- terstand.
2. Shift the transmission into the neu- tral position.
3. Push on the drive chain at the cen- ter point between the drive axle
and the rear wheel axle with a
force of 50 N (5.0 kgf, 11 lbf).
4. Measure drive chain slack as shown. 5. If the drive chain slack is incorrect,
adjust it as follows.
EAU59641
To adjust the drive chain slack
Consult a Yamaha dealer before ad-
justing the drive chain slack.1. Take the motorcycle off the center- stand, and then put the sidestand
down.
2. Loosen the brake pedal free play adjusting nut, brake torque rod nut,
and axle nut. 3. Loosen the drive chain puller lock-
nut at each end of the swingarm.
4. Place the motorcycle on the cen- terstand.
5. To tighten the drive chain, turn the drive chain slack adjusting bolt at
each end of the swingarm in direc-
tion (a). To loosen the drive chain,
turn the adjusting bolt 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-
Drive chain slack: 30.0–40.0 mm (1.18–1.57 in)
1. Drive chain slack
1
1. Brake pedal free play adjusting nut
2. Drive chain slack adjusting bolt
3. Drive chain puller locknut
4. Axle nut
5. Brake torque rod nut
6. Brake torque rod
6
12
3
4
5
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12 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.
[ECA10572]
TIPUsing the alignment marks on each
side of the swingarm, make sure that
both drive chain pullers are in the sameposition for proper wheel alignment.
6. Take the motorcycle off the center- stand, and then put the sidestand down.
7. Tighten both drive chain puller locknuts, and then tighten the axle
nut and brake torque rod nut to
their specified torques.
8. Adjust the brake pedal free play. (See page 6-18.)
WARNING
EWA10661
After adjusting the brake pedal free
play, check the operation of thebrake light.
9. 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.
EAU23026
Cleaning and lubricating the
drive chainThe 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
ECA10584
The drive chain must be lubricated
after washing the motorcycle, ridingin the rain or riding in wet areas.
1. Clean the drive chain with kero- sene and a small soft brush.
NOTICE: To prevent damaging
the O-rings, do not clean the
drive chain with steam cleaners,
high-pressure washers or inap-
propriate solvents.
[ECA11122]
2. Wipe the drive chain dry.
3. Thoroughly lubricate the drive chain with a special O-ring chain
lubricant. NOTICE: Do not use
engine oil or any other lubri-
cants for the drive chain, as they
1. Axle nut
2. Drive chain puller locknut
3. Drive chain slack adjusting bolt
4. Alignment marks
1
2
(a) (b)
3
4
Tightening torques:
Drive chain puller locknut:16 Nm (1.6 m·kgf, 12 ft·lbf)
Axle nut: 129 Nm (12.9 m·kgf, 92 ft·lbf)
Brake torque rod nut:
19 Nm (1.9 m·kgf, 14 ft·lbf)
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2. Disconnect the headlight coupler,
and then remove the headlight
bulb cover.
3. Unhook the headlight bulb holder, and then remove the burnt-out bulb.
4. Place a new headlight bulb into po- sition, and then secure it with the
bulb holder.
5. Install the bulb cover, and then connect the coupler.
6. Install the headlight unit by install- ing the screws.
7. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the headlight beam if necessary.
EAU24134
Replacing the ta il/brake light
bulb1. Remove the tail/brake light lens by
removing the screws.
2. Remove the burnt-out bulb by pushing it in and turning it counter-
clockwise.
1. Screw
1. Headlight coupler
2. Headlight bulb cover
1
1
2
1. Headlight bulb holder
1
1. Screw
2. Tail/brake light lens
1 2
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12 3. Insert a new bulb into the socket,
push it in, and then turn it clock-
wise until it stops.
4. Install the lens by installing the screws. NOTICE: Do not over-
tighten the screws, otherwise
the lens may break.
[ECA10682] EAU60010
Replacing a turn
signal light
bulb1. Remove the turn signal light lens,
turn signal light rim and gasket by
removing the screws.
2. Remove the burnt-out bulb bypushing it in and turning it counter-
clockwise.
3. Insert a new bulb into the socket, push it in, and then turn it clock-
wise until it stops.
4. Install the gasket, rim and lens by installing the screws with the notch
on the rim and lens facing to in-
ward as shown. NOTICE: Do not
overtighten the screws, other-
wise the lens may break.
[ECA10682]
1. Tail/brake light bulb
1
1. Turn signal light lens
2. Screw
1
2
1. Turn signal light lens
2. Turn signal light rim
3. Gasket
3
2
1
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EAU33416
Replacing the auxi liary light
bulbIf the auxiliary light bulb burns out, re-
place it as follows.
1. Remove the headlight unit by re- moving the screws. 2. Remove the socket (together with
the bulb) by pushing it in and turn-
ing it counterclockwise.
3. Remove the burnt-out bulb by pushing it in and turning it counter-
clockwise.1. Screw
1. Screw1
1
1. Auxiliary light bulb socket
1. Auxiliary light bulb socket
2. Auxiliary light bulb
1
1
2
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