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EAU42082
Checking the front forkThe condition and operation of the
front fork must be checked as follows
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
To check the con dition
Check the inner tubes for scratches
and damage.
To check the operation 1. Place the vehicle on a level sur- face and hold it in an upright posi-
tion. WARNING! To avoi d injury,
securely support the vehicle so
there is no dan ger of it fallin g
over.
[EWA10752]
2. While applying the front brake, push down hard on the handle-
bars several times to check if the
front fork compresses and re-
bounds smoothly.
NOTICE
ECA10591
If any damag e is foun d or the front
fork does not operate smoothly,
have a Yamaha d ealer check or re-
pair it.
EAU23284
Checkin g the steerin gWorn 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
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
1. Place a stand under the engine to raise the front wheel off the
ground. (See page 7-26 for more
information.) WARNING! To
avoi d injury, securely support
the vehicle so there is no dan ger
of it fallin g over.
[EWA10752]
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 steer-
ing.
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EAU23292
Checking the wheel b earingsThe front and rear wheel bearings must
be checked at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart. If there is play in the wheel
hub or if the wheel does not turn
smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer
check the wheel bearings.
EAU40447
BatteryThe battery is located under the seat.
(See page 4-8.)
This model is equipped with a VRLA
(Valve Regulated Lead Acid) battery.
There is no need to check the electro-
lyte or to add distilled water. However,
the battery coupler connection needs
to be checked to make sure that it is
securely connected.
WARNING
EWA10761
Electrolyte is poisonous an d
d an gerous since it contains sul-
furic aci d, which causes severe
b urns. Avoi d any contact with1. Battery
2. Battery coupler
1
2
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skin, eyes or clothin
g an d al-
ways shiel d your eyes when
workin g near b atteries. In case
of contact, ad minister the fol-
lowin g FIRST AID.
EXTERNAL: Flush with plenty of water.
INTERNAL: Drink lar ge quan-
tities of water or milk an d im-
me diately call a physician.
EYES: Flush with water for 15 minutes and seek prompt
me dical attention.
Batteries pro duce explosive hy-
d ro gen gas. Therefore, keep
sparks, flames, ci garettes, etc.,
away from the b attery and pro-
vi de sufficient ventilation when
char gin g it in an enclose d
space.
KEEP THIS AND ALL BATTER-
IES OUT OF THE REACH OF
CHILDREN.
To char ge the b attery
Have a Yamaha dealer charge the bat-
tery as soon as possible if it seems to
have discharged. Keep in mind that the battery tends to discharge more quick-
ly if the vehicle is equipped with op-
tional electrical accessories.
NOTICE
ECA16522
To char
ge a VRLA (Valve Re gulate d
Lea d Aci d) battery, a special (con-
stant-volta ge) battery char ger is re-
quire d. Usin g a conventional b attery
char ger will d amage the battery.To store the battery
1. If the vehicle will not be used for more than one month, remove the
battery, fully charge it, and then
place it in a cool, dry place.
NOTICE: When removin g the
b attery, be sure the key is
turne d to “OFF” before discon-
nectin g the coupler.
[ECA16323]
2. If the battery will be stored for
more than two months, check it at
least once a month and fully
charge it if necessary.
3. Fully charge the battery before in- stallation. NOTICE: When install-
in g the b attery, be sure the key
is turne d to “OFF” b efore con-
nectin g the coupler.
[ECA16931]
NOTICE
ECA16531
Always keep the b attery charged .
Storin g a dischar ged battery can
cause permanent battery damag e.
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EAU42025
Replacing the fuseThe fuse is located inside the battery
coupler.
If the fuse is blown, replace it as fol-
lows.
1. Turn the key to “OFF” and turn off all electrical circuits.
2. Remove the seat. (See page 4-8.)
3. Remove the battery cover by re- moving the bolts. 4. Disconnect the battery coupler.
5. Remove the blown fuse, and then
install a new fuse of the specified
amperage. WARNING! Do not
use a fuse of a hi gher ampera ge ratin
g than recommen ded to
avoi d causin g extensive d am-
a g e to the electrical system an d
possi bly a fire.
[EWA15132]
6. Connect the battery coupler.
7. Install the battery cover by install-
ing the bolts.
8. Install the seat.
9. Turn the key to “ON”.
10. If the fuse immediately blows again, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical system.
1. Battery coupler
2. Spare fuse
3. Fuse
32
1
1. Bolt
2. Battery
3. Battery cover
1. Battery coupler
1
Specifie d fuse:
10.0 A
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EAU24351
Supporting the motorcycleSince this model is not equipped with a
centerstand, follow these precautions
when removing the front and rear
wheel or performing other mainte-
nance requiring the motorcycle to
stand upright. Check that the motorcy-
cle is in a stable and level position be-
fore starting any maintenance. A
strong wooden box can be placed un-
der the engine for added stability.
To service the front wheel
1. Stabilize the rear of the motorcy- cle by using a motorcycle stand
or, if an additional motorcycle
stand is not available, by placing a
jack under the frame in front of the
rear wheel.
2. Raise the front wheel off the ground by using a motorcycle
stand.
To service the rear wheel
Raise the rear wheel off the ground by
using a motorcycle stand or, if a motor-
cycle stand is not available, by placing a jack either under each side of the
frame in front of the rear wheel or under
each side of the swingarm.
EAU24361
Front wheel
EAU56361
To remove the front wheel
WARNING
EWA10822
To avoi
d injury, securely support the
vehicle so there is no dan ger of it
fallin g over.1. Remove the front fork leg guard
from each front fork leg by remov-
ing the bolts.1. Front fork leg guard
2. Bolt
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72. Disconnect the brake cable at the
wheel by removing the brake lever
free play adjusting nut at the brake
camshaft lever, then remove the
cable from the brake camshaft le-
ver.
3. Loosen the axle nut. 4. Lift the front wheel off the ground
according to the procedure in the
previous section “Supporting the
motorcycle”.
5. Remove the axle nut and washer.
6. Pull the wheel axle out, and then remove the wheel. To install the front wheel
1. Lift the wheel up between the fork legs.
2. Insert the wheel axle from the right-hand side.
TIPMake sure that the slot in the brake
shoe plate fits over the retainer on the
fork leg.
1. Brake cable
2. Brake camshaft lever
3. Brake lever free play adjusting nut
1. Axle nut
2. Washer
21
1. Wheel axle
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3. Lower the front wheel so that it is
on the ground, and then put the
sidestand down.
4. Install the washer and axle nut, and then tighten the axle nut to the
specified torque.
5. Connect the brake cable to the brake camshaft lever, and then in-
stall the brake cable free play ad-
justing nut on the brake cable.
6. Adjust the brake lever free play. (See page 7-15.) 7. While applying the front brake,
push down hard on the handlebar
several times to check for proper
fork operation.
8. Install each front fork leg guard by installing the bolts.
EAU25081
Rear wheel
EAU56731
To remove the rear wheel
WARNING
EWA10822
To avoi d injury, securely support the
vehicle so there is no dan ger of it
fallin g over.1. Loosen the axle nut.
1. Slot
2. RetainerTi ghtenin g torque:
Axle nut: 35 Nm (3.5 m·kgf, 25 ft·lbf)
2
1
1. Axle nut
2. Washer
3. Drive chain slack adjusting nut
4. Locknut
5. Drive chain puller
1
5
4
3
2
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72. Remove the brake pedal free play
adjusting nut, and then discon-
nect the brake rod from the brake
camshaft lever.
3. Fully loosen the locknut and drive chain slack adjusting nut on each
end of the swingarm.
4. Lift the rear wheel off the ground according to the procedure on
page 7-26.
5. Remove the axle nut, washer and the drive chain puller at the left-
hand side, then pull the wheel axle
out together with the drive chain
puller from the right-hand side. 6. Push the wheel forward, and then
remove the drive chain from the
rear sprocket.
TIPThe drive chain does not need to be
disassembled in order to remove and
install the wheel.
7. Remove the wheel.
To install the rear wheel 1. Install the drive chain onto the rear sprocket, lift the rear wheel off the
ground, and then install the wheel
by inserting the wheel axle togeth-
er with the drive chain puller from
the right-hand side.TIPMake sure that the slot in the brake
shoe plate fits over the retainer on the
swingarm.2. Install the drive chain puller at theleft-hand side, washer and axle
nut.
1. Brake pedal free play adjusting nut
2. Brake rod
3. Brake camshaft lever
1
2
3
1. Wheel axle
1
1. Slot
2. Retainer
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