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6addition, do not use oils labeled
“ENERGY CONSERVING II” or
higher.
●
Make sure that no foreign mate-
rial enters the crankcase.
6. Start the engine, and then let it idle
for several minutes while checking
it for oil leakage. If oil is leaking, im-
mediately turn the engine off and
check for the cause.
7. Turn the engine off, and then
check the oil level and correct it if
necessary.
EAU47771
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.
1. Remove the air filter case cover by
removing the screws.
2. Pull the air filter element out.3. Lightly tap the air filter element to
remove most of the dust and dirt,
and then blow the remaining dirt
out with compressed air as shown.
If the air filter element is damaged,
replace it.1. Air filter case cover
2. Screw1
22
1. Air filter element
1. Air filter element
1
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EAU39813
Adjusting the brake pedal free
play The brake pedal free play should mea-
sure 20.0–30.0 mm (0.79–1.18 in) at
the brake pedal end as shown. Period-
ically 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).
WARNING
EWA10680
●
After adjusting the drive chain
slack or removing and installing
the rear wheel, always check the
brake pedal free play.
●
If proper adjustment cannot be
obtained as described, have a
Yamaha dealer make this ad-
justment.
●
After adjusting the brake pedal
free play, check the operation of
the brake light.
EAU44820
Checking the shift pedal The operation of the shift pedal should
be checked before each ride. If opera-
tion is not smooth, have a Yamaha
dealer check the vehicle.
1. Brake pedal free play
1
1. Brake pedal free play adjusting nut
(a)(b)
1
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6
EAU22294
Brake light switches The brake light, which is activated by
the brake pedal and brake lever, should
come on just before braking takes ef-
fect. If necessary, adjust the rear brake
light switch as follows, but the front
brake light switch should be adjusted
by a Yamaha dealer.
1. Remove panel A. (See page 6-7.)
2. Turn the rear brake light switch ad-
justing nut while holding the rear
brake light switch in place. To
make the brake light come on ear-
lier, turn the adjusting nut in direc-tion (a). To make the brake light
come on later, turn the adjusting
nut in direction (b).
3. Install the panel.
EAU22380
Checking the front brake pads
and rear brake shoes The front brake pads and the rear brake
shoes must be checked for wear at the
intervals specified in the periodic main-
tenance and lubrication chart.
EAU22430
Front brake pads
Each front brake pad is provided with
wear indicator grooves, which allow
you to check the brake pad wear with-
out having to disassemble the brake.
To check the brake pad wear, check
the wear indicator grooves. If a brake
pad has worn to the point that the wear
1. Rear brake light switch
2. Rear brake light switch adjusting nut
21
(a) (b)
1. Brake pad wear indicator groove
1
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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6
EAU47672
Replacing the fuse The fuse holder is located under the
battery box cover.
If the fuse is blown, replace it as fol-
lows.
1. Turn the key to “ ” and turn off all
electrical circuits.
2. Open the seat. (See page 3-8.)
3. Remove the battery box cover by
removing the screw.
4. Remove the blown fuse, and then
install a new fuse of the specified
amperage. WARNING! Do not
use a fuse of a higher amperage
rating than recommended toavoid causing extensive dam-
age to the electrical system and
possibly a fire.
[EWA15131]
5. Turn the key to “ ” and turn on
the electrical circuits to check if the
devices operate.
6. If the fuse immediately blows
again, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical system.
7. Install the battery box cover by in-
stalling the screw.
8. Close the seat.
EAU47761
Replacing the headlight bulb If the headlight bulb burns out, replace
it as follows.NOTICE
ECA10650
Take care not to damage the follow-
ing parts:●
Headlight bulb
Do not touch the glass part of
the headlight bulb to keep it free
from oil, otherwise the transpar-
ency of the glass, the luminosity
of the bulb, and the bulb life will
be adversely affected. Thor-
oughly clean off any dirt and fin-
gerprints on the headlight bulb
using a cloth moistened with al-
cohol or thinner.
●
Headlight lens
Do not affix any type of tinted
film or stickers to the headlight
lens.
Do not use a headlight bulb of a
wattage higher than specified.
1. Battery box cover
2. Screw
1
2
1. Fuse
2. Spare fuse
Specified fuse:
10.0 A
12
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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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