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65. Install the check hole cap.
6. If the drive chain slack is incorrect,
adjust it as follows.
EAU55190
To adjust the drive chain slack
Consult a Yamaha dealer before ad-
justing the drive chain slack.
1. Place the motorcycle on the cen-
terstand.
2. Loosen the brake pedal free play
adjusting nut and the brake torque
rod nut.3. Loosen the axle nut, then loosen
the locknut at each end of the
swingarm.4. To tighten the drive chain, turn the
drive chain slack adjusting nut at
each end of the swingarm in direc-
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.
1. Drive chain slackDrive chain slack:
25.0–35.0 mm (0.98–1.38 in)
1
1. Brake pedal free play adjusting nut
2. Brake torque rod nut
1. Axle nut
2. Locknut
1
2
2
1
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6 5. Tighten both locknuts, and then
tighten the axle nut and brake
torque rod nut to their specified
torques.
TIPWhen tightening the axle nut, hold the
wheel axle with a wrench to keep it from
turning.6. Adjust the brake pedal free play.
(See page 6-17.) WARNING! Af-
ter adjusting the brake pedal
free play, check the operation of
the brake light.
[EWA16080]
7. 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 lubricating 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 Cable
Lube 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. Drive chain slack adjusting nut
3. Drive chain pullerTightening torques:
Locknut:
7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Axle nut:
60 Nm (6.0 m·kgf, 43 ft·lbf)
Brake torque rod nut:
19 Nm (1.9 m·kgf, 14 ft·lbf)13
2
(a)
(b)
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61. Remove cowling A. (See page
6-7.)
2. Remove the headlight bulb cover.
3. Remove the headlight bulb holder
(together with the bulb) by turning
it counterclockwise.4. Remove the burnt-out bulb by
pushing it in and turning it counter-
clockwise.
5. Place a new bulb into the holder,
push it in, and then turn it clock-
wise until it stops.
6. Install the bulb holder (together
with the bulb) by turning it clock-
wise.
7. Install the headlight bulb cover.
8. Install the cowling.
9. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the
headlight beam if necessary.
EAU47660
Replacing the tail/brake light
bulb 1. Remove the tail/brake light outer
lens by removing the screws.
2. Remove the inner lens by pulling it
out.
1. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.
1. Headlight bulb cover
1
1
1. Headlight bulb holder
2. Headlight bulb
1
2
1. Outer lens
2. Screw
1. Inner lens
21
1
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6 3. Remove the burnt-out bulb by
pushing it in and turning it counter-
clockwise.
4. Insert a new bulb into the socket,
push it in, and then turn it clock-
wise until it stops.
5. Place the inner lens in the original
position, and then install the outer
lens by installing the screws.
NOTICE: Do not overtighten the
screws, otherwise the lens may
break.
[ECA10681]EAU47741
Replacing a front turn signal
light bulb 1. Remove cowling A. (See page
6-7.)
2. Remove the turn signal light bulb
socket (together with the bulb) by
turning it counterclockwise.
3. Remove the burnt-out bulb by
pushing it in and turning it counter-
clockwise.4. Insert a new bulb into the socket,
push it in, and then turn it clock-
wise until it stops.
5. Install the socket (together with the
bulb) by turning it clockwise.
6. Install the cowling.
1. Tail/brake light bulb
1
1. Turn signal light bulb socket
1
1. Turn signal light bulb
1
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6
EAUS1611
Replacing a rear turn signal
light bulb 1. Remove the turn signal light lens
by removing the screw.
2. Remove the burnt-out bulb by
pushing 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 lens by installing the
screw. NOTICE: Do not over-
tighten the screw, otherwise the
lens may break.
[ECA11191]EAU47910
Replacing the license plate
light bulb 1. Remove the license plate light cov-
er by removing the screw.
2. Remove the burnt-out bulb by pull-
ing it out from the socket.
1. Screw
1
1. Turn signal light bulb
1
1. License plate light cover
2. Screw
1. License plate light bulb1
21
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6
EAU25080
Rear wheel
EAU55240
To remove the rear wheel
WARNING
EWA10821
To avoid injury, securely support the
vehicle so there is no danger of it
falling over.1. Place the motorcycle on the cen-
terstand.
2. Loosen the wheel axle nut.
3. Remove the drive chain case by
removing the bolts.4. Loosen the locknut and the drive
chain slack adjusting nut on both
ends of the swingarm.5. Disconnect the brake torque rod
from the brake shoe plate by re-
moving the cotter pin, the nut, the
washer and the bolt.
6. Remove the brake pedal free play
adjusting nut, and then disconnect
the brake rod from the brake cam-
shaft lever.1. Wheel axle nut
1
1. Drive chain case
2. Bolt
1. Locknut
2. Drive chain slack adjusting nut
1
2
2
1
2
1. Brake torque rod
2. Cotter pin
3. Brake torque rod nut and bolt
4. Washer
1
2
4
3
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INDEXAAir filter element, cleaning..................... 6-11
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-32BBattery................................................... 6-26
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-20
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-19
Brake lever .............................................. 3-4
Brake lever, checking and lubricating ... 6-23
Brake lever free play, checking ............. 6-16
Brake light switches .............................. 6-18
Brake pads and shoes, checking .......... 6-18
Brake pedal ............................................. 3-5
Brake pedal,
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-24
Brake pedal free play, adjusting............ 6-17CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-23
Carburetor, adjusting ............................ 6-12
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Carrier ................................................... 3-10
Catalytic converters ................................ 3-7
Centerstand and sidestand
(for sidestand-equipped models),
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-24
Cowling and panel,
removing and installing ......................... 6-7DDimmer switch ........................................ 3-4
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating .... 6-22
Drive chain slack ................................... 6-20EEngine break-in ....................................... 5-3
Engine idling speed............................... 6-12Engine oil ................................................ 6-9
Engine serial number.............................. 9-1
Engine, starting a warm .......................... 5-2
FFrame serial number .............................. 9-1
Front fork, checking .............................. 6-25
Fuel......................................................... 3-6
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing........ 5-3
Fuel gauge.............................................. 3-3
Fuel tank cap .......................................... 3-5
Fuse, replacing ..................................... 6-28GGear position indicator lights .................. 3-2HHandlebar switches ................................ 3-3
Headlight bulb, replacing ...................... 6-28
Helmet holders ....................................... 3-8
High beam indicator light ........................ 3-2
Horn switch ............................................. 3-4IIdentification numbers ............................ 9-1
Indicator lights ........................................ 3-2KKickstarter............................................... 3-8LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ........ 6-31MMain switch/steering lock........................ 3-1
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic .... 6-4
Maintenance, emission control system... 6-3
Matte color, caution ................................ 7-1NNeutral indicator light .............................. 3-2
PParking .................................................... 5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1SSafety information ................................... 1-1
Seat ......................................................... 3-8
Shifting .................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ............................................... 3-4
Shift pedal, checking ............................. 6-17
Sidestand
(for sidestand-equipped models) ........ 3-10
Spark plug, checking ............................... 6-8
Specifications .......................................... 8-1
Speedometer unit .................................... 3-3
Starter (choke) lever................................ 3-7
Starting and warming up a cold engine ... 5-1
Start switch.............................................. 3-4
Steering, checking................................. 6-26
Storage.................................................... 7-3
Storage compartment.............................. 3-9
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................. 6-25TTail/brake light bulb, replacing .............. 6-29
Throttle grip and cable,
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-23
Throttle grip free play, checking ............ 6-13
Tires ...................................................... 6-14
Tool kit..................................................... 6-2
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-37
Troubleshooting chart ........................... 6-38
Turn signal indicator light ........................ 3-2
Turn signal light bulb (front),
replacing ............................................. 6-30
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